Advocacy
As members of The Canadian Federation of University Women, we believe in the power of women working together.
Our organization encourages its members to use their expertise to bring about positive change
in the lives of women and girls, and in the broader society.
Social Justice
Our Social Justice Committee participates in local events promoting social justice, and supports activities locally, nationally, and internationally, especially those that empower women and girls. We participate in marches and campaigns, present speakers who increase awareness of social issues, raise funds for social causes, and write letters calling for change.
Environment and Climate Change Committee
We raise awareness and spotlight environmnetal issues that affect our members and residents living in our area. Rather than duplicating the great work of others, we direct members to reputable environmental groups that provide researched information and offer ways that members can support environmental efforts
Education, Literacy & the Arts
Proceeds from our fundraising activities allow us to support a variety of educational activities in our local schools.
Advocacy has been an integral part of CFUW since its inception in 1919, and the organization has played a significant role in working for social change, with an emphasis on women's issues.
Since 2023, the Perth & District Club has held an annual Period Product Drive—collecting products, supplies and gift cards to help the 1 in 6 women who can't afford to purchase these monthly essentials. What is received is donated to The Table Community Food Centre in Perth.
Resolutions
CFUW encourages its members to use their expertise to bring about change, with particular reference to our national priorities on violence against women and girls, Indigenous peoples’ rights, early learning and child care, long-term care, and climate change.
2024 policies adopted include:
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urging the Government of Canada to restore and preserve Canada's peatlands
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protect deep sea ecosystems in Canadian coastal waters
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increase targeted funding for older adults’ high-quality, accessible, affordable, and person-centred community services to enable ageing in place at home or in their preferred community setting;
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urging federal government to provide incentives to provincial and territorial governments to adopt the post COVID-19 updated Long Term Care Services Standards
Perth and District is currently developing a resolution to Address Period Poverty and Menstrual Inequality in Canada.
