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Save the Date: UWE Conference & AGM 2022

We are pleased to invite you to the next UWE Conference and AGM, Kyrenia, on 23rd– 25th September 2022 to celebrate together 25 years of the Turkish Cypriot Association of University Women (TCAUW) and 42 years since University Women of Europe (UWE) was founded as regional group of International Federation of University Women (IFUW – now GWI).
Kyrenia is the hidden jewel of the Mediterranean full of magnificent historical monuments that provide timeless glimpses of glorious days gone by. The Kyrenia Harbour is a great example of the town’s rich history, with streets of old Kyrenia town exuding Ottoman architecture, leading up to the Venetian-built Kyrenia Castle beautifully towering over the harbour. The list continues with the breathtaking St. Hilarion Castle up on the mountain top and the Bellapais Abbey in set in one of the most beautiful villages on the island, as well as museums housing relics of the past.
We are looking forward to meeting you with interesting topics: Women and sustainable environment. The speakers as well as a detailed programme will be announced very soon, including information about the registration.
The Conference will take place at the Acapulco Convention Centre along the coastline and is open to all members of the University Women of Europe and their friends.
National Conference FILDIS Pavia, 23-24 October 2015
From 23 to 25 October, the Central University of Pavia, will host the National Conference FILDIS “Far vivere la memoria, flusso di conoscenza attraverso le generazioni”. We have chosen the theme of "memory" for the event, continuing the reflections resulting from the centenary of the First World War and the celebration of 490 years since the Battle of Pavia. The first day, on 23rd, we will remember the signs of women of Pavia (by Maria Pia Andreolli) focusing on Rina Monti Star, the first woman who obtained a university cathedra in Italy, (edited by Jessica Maffei). There will be a space dedicated to current events in which you will trace the difficult path of equality (by E. Confalonieri) and will attempt to shed light on the roots of a modern anti-discriminatory culture (by Fiorenza Taricone). On the second day, the 24th, will be the turn of three major associations present in Pavia (Babel, EMC, Contatto) who will talk about their work in the field of education of foreigners,young people at risk and with an emphasis on 'importance of the language and how we can build a creative mutual way communicating differences. Saturday evening will close the second day at the Basilica di San Michele maggiore with a concert by Roberto Peruzzo. On the last day, Sunday 25th , will be a full day for tourism. Full agenda here: locandina convegno Pavia(1)
F.I.L.D.I.S. (Federazione Italiana Laureate e Diplomate Instituti Superiori) affiliated to GWI (Graduated Women International) and to U.W.E. (University Women of Europe), non-profit organization: • It was founded in Rome 93 years ago in 1922 under the chairmanship of the philosopher Isabella Grassi who firmly believed that personal commitment, even within the international associations, "elevated women culturally, socially and spiritually"; is present throughout the country with 13 local branches FILDIS - G.W.I .; • it was self suspended between 1935 and 1944 because of disagreements with the fascist government, reconstituted in 1945 under the guidance of Prof. Levi Civita Free Trevisani; • for its 90th anniversary of the Foundation has been awarded a special medal from Italian President Giorgio Napolitano; • it is part of the Regional Women's Lazio, the Network for Equality, the Regional Coordination of CNDI, collaborates with other women's groups that operate at international level as well as national and with the group: "Toponomastica Femminile” and submitted to the Workshop Permanente The historic city from the perspective of gender • from 23 November 2013 the registered office has returned to Rome after more than sixty years; • On October 22, 2014, a delegation was received in Papal Audience. So we want to mark a new beginning and renewed our activities, all aimed at promoting social, cultural and professional women "beyond any question of race, language, religion or political opinions", so they can best express their talents. The strong points of our actions are welcome, solidarity and friendship, that allow us to continue to promote cooperation among women, graduated and not graduated, from all over the world but also with women's organizations or social promotion cooperating with local facilities, with African and / or Latin America, ensuring, among other things, the forming of groups of volunteers. We maintain systematic relations with the associations that are committed to the recognition of women in key positions of power management. First volume of “Una tessera del mosaico” written by our honorary member Prof.Fiorenza Taricone - Professor Phd. of History of Political Doctrines at the University of Cassino, Southern Lazio - is dedicated to the history of FILDIS from 1922 to 1992. Along with other members has begun writing a second volume that speaks of our efforts during the past 20 years, until now. We could proudly say that the Constitution is an example of mature democracy participatory. Our attention is also paid to women who come from other countries and need constructive cooperation school - family for their children and their families. Each year, by statute, we are organizing FEDERAL COUNCIL - meeting of all the presidents of local branches and former National presidents. On this occasion at least we organize a conference to be held alternately in the cities where there is a local branch FILDIS. In the current year - 2015 - the statutory meetings are held in Pavia.