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Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)

Graduate Women International (GWI), founded in 1919 as the International Federation of University (IFUW), is a worldwide, non-governmental organisation of women graduates. GWI advocates for women's rights, equality …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)

Empowering women & girls through lifelong education

Headquarters
Versoix
Operating in
42 countries

Mission

Graduate Women International (GWI), founded in 1919 as the International Federation of University (IFUW), is a worldwide, non-governmental organisation of women graduates. GWI advocates for women's rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality secondary and tertiary education and training up to the highest levels. GWI's mission is to: Promote lifelong education for women and girls; Promote international cooperation, friendship, peace and respect for human rights for all, irrespective of their age, race, nationality, religion, political opinion, gender and sexual orientation or other status; Advocate for the advancement of the status of women and girls; and Encourage and enable women and girls to apply their knowledge and skills in leadership and decision-making in all forms of public and private life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Operating countries (42)
Argentina Australia Bangladesh Canada Cyprus DR Congo Egypt El Salvador Fiji France Ghana Hong Kong Iceland India Japan Kenya Lithuania Mexico Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Pakistan Panama Paraguay Russia Senegal Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Switzerland Thailand Turkey Uganda United Kingdom United States Zambia Zimbabwe

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 33

Red flags

· All clear
ESA / Zefix status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Versoix, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Switzerland is 33/100.

Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is located in Versoix, Switzerland. Its registered address is Chemin du Grand Montfleury, 48, Switzerland.

Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Switzerland.

Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among environment charities registered in Switzerland: Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 33/100.

Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Peer charities

Other environment in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of … This page 30 - -
Stiftung Umwelteinsatz Schweiz (SUS) 41 - -
Agripreneurship Alliance 37 - -
Buy Food with Plastic 37 - -
oikos International 32 - -
Association pour le Developpement des Aires Protegees - … 30 - -
The Bulan Institute for Peace Innovations/Geneva 30 - -
Global Changemakers Association 30 - -
More Than A Drop Foundation 29 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)

What is Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)?
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Versoix, Switzerland. Empowering women & girls through lifelong education
Where is Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) located?
Headquartered in Versoix, Switzerland. The charity operates in 42 countries.
Is Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) trustworthy?
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)'s website?
http://www.graduatewomen.org/
Are donations to Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.