UNIFEM/USA Chicago Chapter records, 1990-2001.

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  • Collection ID WLA2001.10
  • Creator Names UNIFEM/USNC. Chicago Chapter.
  • Title UNIFEM/USA Chicago Chapter records, 1990-2001.
  • Physical description 5 linear feet.
  • Collection arrangement Series 1: Administrative History, 1990-2001, n.d. Series 2: Programs/Events, 1992-2000, n.d. Series 3: Audio-Visual and 3D objects, 1994-2001, n.d. Addendum 1: 1992-2001, n.d. Series 1: Administrative History, 1992–2000, n.d. Series 2: Programs/Events, 1995-2001, n.d.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Women's rights advocacy group. The Greater Chicago Chapter of the U.S. Committee for UNIFEM- The United Nations Development Fund for Women (called here the Chicago Chapter) began in 1989 as a volunteer organization that worked to support projects in developing nations of the world through affiliation with UNIFEM. The chapter was formed to build awareness in the Chicago community of the key role women play in reaching development goals, to raise funds to support UNIFEM activities, to provide speakers to Chicago area organizations and schools, and to work with other local, national, and international organizations that share their goals for women. The basic concern of the organization was to support and strive for the civil and political rights of women and recognition of women as equal partners in society. UNIFEM was created in 1976 by the UN General Assembly as the Volunteer Fund for the UN Decade for Women. Renamed in 1985, it works in autonomous association with the UN Development Program. UNIFEM's program areas focus on women's economic and political empowerment.
  • Collection summary The papers of the Greater Chicago Chapter of UNIFEM/USA span the years 1990 to 2001 and document the organization and activities of the chapter. Included are annual statements of the purpose and goals. In addition there is extensive material on UNIFEM/USA of which the Chicago Chapter was a dues paying member. The Chicago Chapter papers contain organizational history, chapter brochures, the work of committees and extensive Board of Directors material. Also there are reports of chapter activities and sponsored events. The UNIFEM/USA material contains correspondence, membership information, by-law revisions and annual meeting reports. Addendum 1 spans the years 1999 to 2002. Material includes annual meeting reports from 1992 to 2001; Board of Directors meeting reports from 1993 to 2000; the 1999 Board of Directors Retreat; extensive Treasurer reports and projects and events sponsored by the Chapter. Also included are materials from UNIFEM/USA national office and UNICEF reports and brochures.
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  • Finding Aids Note Finding aid available in repository; folder level.
  • Names
    • United Nations Development Fund for Women Chicago Chapter Archives.
    • United Nations Development Fund for Women.
    • Loyola University Chicago. Women and Leadership Archives.
  • Subjects Women's rights.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid to the UNIFEM/USA Chicago Chapter records http://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/wla/pdfs/UNIFEM-1.pdf