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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
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 Türkiye 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

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ESA / Zefix status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in Switzerland GiveRadar currently tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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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). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

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 an Environment organization, registered in Switzerland.

According to GiveRadar's records, Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and 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 and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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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Cause areas in Switzerland

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 16,783
Community Development 12,499
Education 260
Health 125
Arts & Culture 107
Environment this charity 82
Science & Technology 75
International 68
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Most common causes in Switzerland

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Disability 1,501
Mission Work 988
Eldercare & Aging 493
HIV/AIDS 349
Animal Welfare 346
Addiction Recovery 324
Cancer 261
Poverty 259
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Sources and verification

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
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 3
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

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.