STOWARZYSZENIE 100-LECIE KOBIET
An association commemorating the 100th Anniversary of civil rights acquisition by polish women
Fast facts
The association was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of civil right acquisition of polish women. The association strives to support female empowerment, education, local activism, and social engagement of women from all walks of life, ages and
educational backgrounds. The Association was established in Białystok. The association’s activities concentrate primarily on local projects that take place in Bialystok. However, the association also participates in international projects and collaborates with both local and global partners. The associations’ two main ongoing projects are related to local herstory and female development. The herstory project focuses on commemorating women from the Podlasie region who contributed significantly to local history and made a difference in their communities. The second project, IKAR (Inkubator Kobiecego Aktywnego Rozwoju – Incubator of Active Female Development). IKAR is an educational project devoted to shaping positive, pro-democratic attitudes in local communities. The project is financed by the Island, Lichtenstein and Norwegian EOG Funds. The main goals of the association are enshrined in the statute and include the following:
Protection of women’s rights, promotion of human’s rights and the development of democracy,
Promoting the idea of responsibility for the protection of women’s rights,
Local and global integration of women,
Education and personal growth of women,
Professional support of women who are experiencing family crisis,
Legal and civic counselling as well as socio-psychological support,
Protection and promotion of women’s health, which also includes the education of medical personnel,
Professional activation of women, including support on the local job market,
Activities encompassing and relevant to culture, the protection of national heritage, ethnic and national, minorities as well as regional language,
Charity,
Addiction and social pathology prevention in the community,
Community intergenerational integration,
Shaping and promoting a modern image of women in the society,
Undertaking activities pertinent to physical culture, sport, tourism, and recreation,
Promotion and organization of voluntary activities. The association strives to promote positive communication among like-minded individuals who are devoted to working together to strengthen the local female community. The association organizes educational events, debates, and workshops. The associations flagship breakfast event is an informal gathering of women who are focused on social and economic innovation in the Podlasie region.