Association française des femmes diplômées des universités


Association française des femmes diplômées des universités is a recognized association, which was created in 1920. This French section of the International Federation of Academic Women, is an NGO. Moreover, AFFDU has a consultative status with the United Nations. The affiliation of AFFDU to the European Women's Group and the UWE Group, in the Council of Europe gives to it an international status. Marie-José Jonczy, a lawyer, is the current president of AFFDU and she has directed the activities of this association.

Foundation

AFFDU was founded after the First World War in France. Its objective is to educate the women graduated from the universities and it awards them prizes to show solidarity in the world.

Missions

AFFDU is within a framework of national and international networks. It is involved in actions aimed at the education of women. It is also involved in the promotion of educated women. The association consists of women graduates of higher education.

Distinctions

In 2009, the association received the Irène Joliot-Curie Prize for its educational and cultural activities.

Activities

AFFDU has international activities not only in France but also in Quebec. The newspaper Le Soleil has published about the activities of this association in Quebec. Another activity of AFFDU is to encourage the acquisition of French by students, which can help them to better succeed in their studies. This association also gives the possibility to have access to social information. The activities of AFFDU allow the union of women who are graduated from universities.