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As we wrap up 2024, we thank our members and supporters for a year of dedication and impact. As we celebrate CFUW Hamilton’s 100th Anniversary in 2025, we look forward to building on our legacy. Here’s to a new century of innovation, progress, and community.

Your gift creates brighter futures!  Donate to CFUW Hamilton’s Registered Scholarship Fund, where 100% of your donation supports scholarships for local students. https://cfuw-hamilton.com/donate-now/

This season, shop for your holiday reads at Epic Books and mention CFUW Hamilton at checkout. Epic Books will tally your purchases, and the Modern Books group will receive a 10% credit to keep their circulating library thriving! It’s a win-win: fantastic books for you, and a boost for our community of readers. Let’s turn those pages into power! 💖 📖 Happy shopping, book lovers!

On November 21, GWI joined UNITAR’s roundtable on Ageing: Protection and Participation. Stacy Dry Lara emphasized intergenerational solidarity and valuing older persons’ wisdom.📩 Check out the details in the December 4 GWI Update! https://cutt.ly/5eCEBUWz #GWI #AgeingWithDignity #Inclusion 

👏 CFUW Hamilton is proud to announce that our resolution on a maternal death prevention strategy, along with three others will move forward to Graduate Women International (GWI) for consideration! 🌎💪 📜 Resolutions include: Maternal death prevention strategy (CFUW Hamilton) Sustainable development & gender equality in trade (IR Committee) Preserving deep-sea ecosystems (CFUW Nanaimo) Protecting global peatlands (CFUW NorthContinue reading “CFUW Resolutions Moving Forward to GWI”

🔑 Leaving an abuser is dangerous. Shelters and victim services can help create a safety plan.💜 You are not alone. #16Days #SafetyFirst

🏠 Shelters save lives. They provide safety and resources for those fleeing violence.Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. #16Days #SupportShelters

🌟 Representation matters. Celebrate diverse leaders who inspire and empower others to challenge GBV. #16Days #RoleModelsMatter

💼 A gender-diverse workplace fosters respect and reduces harassment. Advocate for equity where you work. #16Days #EqualityAtWork

✋ Don’t stand by. Learn safe ways to intervene when you witness GBV. Small actions make a big difference.#16Days #BeTheChange