World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations
Promote the presence, participation and co-responsibility of Catholic women in society and the Church, in order to enable them to fulfil their mission of evangelisation; work for human development, particularly in increasing educational opportunities, poverty reduction and the advancement of human rights beginning with the fundamental right to life; promote the formation of women to meet contemporary challenges; foster awareness and respect of cultural diversity; promote the international dimension within its Member Organisations; co-ordinate activities of Member Organisations at the international level; present the positions of WUCWO and represent the Member Organisations to international bodies; network with other international organisations and faith communities for the respect of human rights especially for women; encourage ecumenical and interreligious dialogue.