World YWCA

WYW LogoThe World Young Women's Christian Association (World YWCA) is a global network of women leading social and economic change in 125 countries worldwide.

It advocates for peace, justice, health, human dignity, freedom and care of the environment, founded on and inspired by the Christian faith.


The World YWCA propmotes the following for Palestine:

  • Shares the YWCA of Palestine calls, invitations and reflections with its member movements.

  • Coorganizes the annual Witness Visit Program and participates at the JAI annual programs.

  • Takes, promotes and coordinates positions, statements and actions for Palestine.


The YWCA-YMCA Joint Advocacy Initiative, through the YWCA of Palestine and partner and friend YWCA movements, works through, within and with the World YWCA to prompt advocacy positions, actions and programs, related to the Palestinians cause, at the member movements.

Read the World YWCA and World Alliance of YMCAs Resolutions towards the Palestinian cause.