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

Female scientists at the Frauenmuseum Hittisau, Austria

Conversation with astrophysicist Konstanze Zwintz, the philosopher Marie-Luisa Frick and the sociologist Kristina Stöckl Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 7 pm An event in cooperation with the University of Innsbruck On the occasion of its 350th anniversary the University of...

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IAWM calls to end the repression against academics in Turkey

On the occasion of today's International Museum Day, IAWM calls to end the repression against academics who have worked for peace and social understanding in Turkey! On the occasion of today's International Museum Day, the International Association of Women's Museums...

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International Museum Day in Women’s Museums around the world

Around 18th May 2019 museums around the globe celebrate International Museum Day (IMD). The theme of 2019 is “Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition”. Many women’s and gender museums in our network have been cultural hubs from their beginnings. Many of us...

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Patricia Galeana designated Ambassador of Mexico in Colombia

The Board of the International Association of Women’s Museums (IAWM) congratulates the former Board member of IAWM and Director of the Women’s Museum Mexico, Patricia Galeana, for being designated Ambassador of Mexico in Colombia. The Women’s Museum of Mexico City is...

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