Asian University for Women is the first of its kind: an independent, regional institution dedicated to excellence, women’s education and leadership development – global in outlook, but rooted in the contexts and aspirations of the people of Asia.

Located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, AUW exists to educate and empower a rising network of women leaders through the transformative power of an American-style liberal arts and sciences education. Open to women from all walks of life, AUW particularly encourages women who are the first in their family to get a university education.

Website : Asian University for Women

Projects and Outputs

Research Impact: Empowering voices, transforming lives: How K4DM is reshaping Myanmar’s future

In Myanmar's evolving political landscape , the Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) Initiative - supported by IDRC and Global affairs...
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Women and gender scholars advancing knowledge

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar supports women and gender scholars in their pursuit of advancing knowledge. Here is a snapshot...
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Knowledge for the excluded

An inclusive Myanmar must include all voices. One voice is from the Rohingya, who have faced persecution for many years....
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Finie la magie : sagesse traditionnelle et résilience climatique

Les chercheuses et chercheurs de l’initiative K4DM seront à la Conférence sur le développement global (CDG) pour présenter leurs recherches...
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No More Magic: Traditional Wisdom and Climate Resilience

K4DM scholars will be at the Global Development Conference (GDC) to present their research on climate change impacts in communities...
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Voices of Resilience

Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh is home to almost a million refugees and is the world’s largest and densely populated refugee...
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Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive Myanmar

IDRC Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive MyanmarNovember 23, 2022 Article from IDRC webpage (version française) Four...
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Capacity building in cross-border areas of India and Bangladesh: Canada-Myanmar IDRC Fellowships for ethnic Myanmar groups 

The Asian University for Women, Bangladesh and India’s Institute for Chin Affairs at Mizoram University and Highland Institute are creating...
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