The South African Association of Women Graduates
The SAAWG promotes the tertiary education of women and their self-development over their lifespan.
Our events
100th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE
Virtual format hosted by University of Mpumalanga
Date: 3 JUNE 2023
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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty dates back to 17 October 1987. On that day, over 100,000 people gathered at the Trocadáro in Paris, where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948, to honour the victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. They proclaimed that poverty is a violation of human rights and affirmed the need to come together to ensure that these rights are respected.
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INTERNATIONAL GIRLS IN ITC DAY
Cape Town. 26 April 2018 — On International Girls in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Day, GWI and SAAWG drive global attention to the need for women’s and girls’ full and equal access to ICT education and careers. The 2018 theme “Expand Horizons, Change Attitude” is a reminder that gender inequalities continue to severely hinder women’s and girls’ ability to advance as academics and professionals.
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