IAWM - International Association of Women's Museums
IAWM

“There has to be a women’s museum in every country of this world.”

Shirin Ebadi

Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (2003) and official godmother of IAWM

Welcome to the International Association of Women’s Museums (IAWM). We are thrilled to share with you our organization and members, which seek to provide women’s museums – and those who work with them – a place to share and collaborate. Learn about our history, our goals, and our members.

Are you a women’s museum or just want to know more?

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IAWM 2025 Conference & AGM

Join us in Merano, Italy for this years’ conference and AGM. Find out more on our conference website. 

IAWM Statement on Oppression in Iran

IAWM’s stands with our members on the incarceration of Nasrin Sotoudeh and others fighting oppression in Iran. Read the full statement here.

IAWM Statement Against Violence Against Women

The IAWM stands strong against violence against women. Read our statement in honour of 25 November here.

 

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Solidarity support to women and the colombian people

May 15, 2021

Colombia is currently going through a violent military repression perpetrated by the State against the recent protests and the announcement of the anti-popular economic measures that President Duque intends to promote, which is exacerbated by the context of the global...

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News from Women’s Museum Mexico

May 10, 2021

The FEMU held its monthly assembly virtually in April. Dr. Gloria Ramírez referred to what happened on the 65th anniversary of the CSW and highlighted that it was the first time that FEMU participated as a consultative body of ECOSOC. Lucía Guzmán presented the FEMU...

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Frauenmuseum Hittisau nominated for EMYA 2021

May 5, 2021

Frauenmuseum Hittisau (Women's Museum Hittisau) proudly announces its nomination for the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA). Its aim is to recognize excellence in the European museum scene. This year's ceremony will take place as a public, online event with all...

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News from the Women’s Museum Mexico

Apr 6, 2021

On March 8, the Mexican Women’s Museum celebrated its 10th anniversary with the presentation of the actions and goals achieved in this first decade, by its founder and director, Dr. Patricia Galeana. That same day, Dr. Patricia Galeana, founder and director of the...

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