I selected this topic in recognition of its growing global relevance and its direct impact on women’s health, environmental sustainability, and community well-being—core priorities of FAWCO. As microplastics increasingly infiltrate the food chain, understanding their potential health consequences aligns with FAWCO’s commitment to education, advocacy, and informed decision-making. This article supports FAWCO’s...
We talk a lot about preparing girls for a digital future. We know that coding camps, STEM programs, and digital literacy initiatives are essential for future success, and the FAWCO Education Team is continuing to explore how we can support these efforts. But what if the future we are...
The theme of this year’s Earth Day (2026) is “Our Power, Our Planet.”1 Earth Day organizers across the globe are mobilizing to take action to protect our planet. As an individual in your community, you have power to make...
Every year on April 2, we mark World Autism Awareness Day, a UN-recognized observance calling on governments, organizations and individuals to take action for autistic people everywhere. This year's theme is “Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value.” And throughout April, communities around the world extend that recognition across the whole month. A...
The Health Team has been building a foundation of awareness, education and advocacy for years, and in preparation for the 2026 Interim Meeting in Malta, co-chairs Lucy Andrews and Dawn Parker shared where the team has been, where it is now, and where it’s headed. You can view the slide presentation...
Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, with more than 2.3 million new cases and roughly 670,000 deaths in 2022. By 2050, new cases are expected to rise by 38%. It is the leading cause of cancer death among women globally, accounting for one in four cancer cases in females. And...
The Environment Team’s presentation at the 2026 Interim Meeting focused on highlights of the past year and what the team has planned for the coming year. The Environment Team also led a highly successful Biodiversity Workshop. You can view their Malta Interim Meeting presentation here.
The Education Team welcomed its new co-chair, Dana Cognetta Fritchie, and is moving forward with renewed energy and focus. At the Malta Interim Meeting, Dana shared the vision for the Team’s future, which aligns with SDG 4. You can view the presentation slides here.
At the Malta Interim Meeting, Human Rights Team Co-Chairs Mary Adams and Marelie Manders shared the team’s key initiatives and invited all FAWCO members to get involved. You can view their presentation here.
Four pillars of action
The Human Rights Team organizes its work around four focus areas:
