Australian Federation of University Women
The Australian Federation of University Women, founded in 1922, is the national umbrella organisation for state Federations of University Women in Australia.[1]
The organisation lobbies the Federal Government on issues pertaining to women in academia. It also organises triennial conferences and awards several fellowships for post-graduate study. It has campaigned for equal pay and employment opportunities for female academics and against gender discrimination in education.
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References
- ↑ Australian Federation of University Women Inc. (1922 - ) (Australian Women's Archive Project) Accessed: 26 February 2007.
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