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Sister Club News, July 2026: 40 years of friendship
The new issue celebrates WCI’s 40th anniversary year: the full conference report from Indonesia, the UN Council report and news from 15 member clubs, from Guam to Porto Alegre. Club anniversaries this year: Jakarta 76, Florida and Taipei 40, Guam 30.
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18th Biennial Conference · Fort Lauderdale, April 23–27, 2028
The Broward International Women’s Club will welcome us to the “Venice of America”, followed by a cruise to the Bahamas. Before that, the Welcome to California International Club hosts the 2027 Board of Directors meeting in Querétaro, Mexico, with San Miguel de Allende and a trip to Mexico City.
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UN Council prepares for CSW71
Our UN Council is meeting online to choose WCI’s theme and speakers for CSW71 in New York, March 2027. Members will find the agenda, calendar and Zoom backgrounds in the Member Area.
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Elizabeth Faye Wickersham (1940–2025)
Faye, WCI President from 1996 to 2000, passed away on October 28, 2025. A founding member and president of the Welcome to London International Club and president of the Welcome to Washington International Club, she established the WCI Council, revised our bylaws, launched theLINK magazine, introduced club dues and the Patron’s Fund, and welcomed new clubs across Europe and the Middle East. We remember her grace, warmth and vision.
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17th WCI Biennial Conference · Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Hosted by the Women’s International Club Jakarta under the theme “Bridging Traditions and Transformations”, the conference celebrated WCI’s 40th anniversary with a commemorative video and cake. Highlights: a visit to Jakarta City Hall, a batik workshop in Giriloyo, Borobudur Temple and a royal dinner at the Paku Alam Palace, then a post-conference trip to Bali, May 1–5.
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NGO CSW70 Forum · Two WCI parallel events
On March 13, WCI Adviser Maria Fernanda Arduino presented “Access to Justice Across the Life Course Through Education” at a live event with five partner organizations, including NAWO. On March 16, our virtual parallel event on overcoming barriers to gender parity brought together 113 participants, prepared by a team of 14 UN Council members.
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WCI webinar: Aging workers
Professor Daisy Chang of Michigan State University on the well-being and effectiveness of aging workers during times of transition. Missed it? Catch the recording.
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2025 WCI Annual Board Meeting · Naples, Florida
Hosted by the Welcome to Florida International Club: Board and Executive Committee meetings, a sunset dinner cruise, a joint luncheon and a trolley tour to the Baker Museum.
From our clubs
News written by our member clubs on their own pages.
- Broward International Women's ClubHost of the 2028 WCI Biennial ConferenceWe are proud to host WCI’s 18th Biennial Conference in Fort Lauderdale, the “Venice of America”, from April 23 to 27, 2028, followed by an optional cruise to the Bah…July 2026
- Welcome to California International ClubHost of the 2027 WCI Board of Directors meetingOur club will host the 2027 Board of Directors meeting in Querétaro, Mexico, with a visit to San Miguel de Allende and a post-conference trip to Mexico City.July 2026
- Welcome to Florida International ClubHappy 40th anniversary!Welcome to Florida International Club celebrates 40 years of friendship, cultural exchange and giving back.July 2026
- Welcome to Washington International ClubWelcome, President Judy PageAt our Annual General Meeting, President Gail Landau completed her two-year term and new President Judy Page and her Executive Committee were installed.May 2026
Women's International Club JakartaThank you for a wonderful conferenceWe hosted the WCI 17th Biennial Conference in Jakarta and Yogyakarta, with a post-conference trip to Bali. Congratulations to our past presidents Gina Alamsjah and P…May 2026- Welcome to Florida International ClubAt the Biennial Conference in IndonesiaOur representatives joined sister clubs from around the world at the WCI 17th Biennial Conference in Jakarta and Yogyakarta.April 2026
Welcome to Washington International ClubWelcome to Washington goes to IndonesiaWTW traveled with the largest delegation from outside Asia to the WCI 17th Biennial Conference in Jakarta and Yogyakarta.April 2026- Women's International Club JakartaA new Executive CommitteeOur newly elected Executive Committee includes representatives of nine nationalities.27 Mar 2026
- International Women's Club of PhiladelphiaIWCP at CSW70 in New YorkSix members attended CSW70 at the United Nations, and Board Member Tapasi Ray spoke at WCI’s parallel event about her volunteer work with Nanritam, an Indian non-pro…16 Mar 2026
- Broward International Women's ClubInternational Women’s Day 2026Judge Jackie Powell was our guest speaker at the Sheraton West in Plantation. We honored three loyal members from France, Cameroon and Pakistan, and three of our sch…7 Mar 2026
- Welcome to Turkish Cyprus ClubWheelchairs for athletesWe donated wheelchairs to athletes taking part in a wheelchair basketball tournament in France.March 2026
- Welcome to Korea International ClubAnnual General Assembly and a lecture on AIMembers approved the 2026 plans, elected new board members and learned about practical uses of artificial intelligence.23 Feb 2026
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