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?

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.

 

Latest News

Structural discrimination and domestic violence during Corona

In challenging times, women’s museums are resilient and responding… Women in Corona times The Frauenmuseum Bonn planned an event on 25.11.2020 about the negative effects of the Corona pandemic on women and girls, especially about structural discrimination and domestic...

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Initiative in Canada organizes discussion forum

In challenging times, women’s museums are resilient and responding… The Society of Friends of St Ann’s Academy, a national heritage site that features the professional and activist work of the Sisters of St Ann, is organising a space called Coffee with Friends. The...

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Fürth – Culture defies the Lockdown

Museum Frauenkultur Regional – International, Fürth, Burgfarrnbach exhibits young peoples’ stories, photos, comics or drawings about their feelings and thoughts of the lockdown.

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Blog: strong women. strong stories

They are heroines of everyday life, artists or brave role models fighting for a better world. All of them give hope and inspire – especially in challenging times. Join Frauenmuseum Hittisau as it explores the lives of extraordinary women on its blog strong women. strong stories.

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