United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women

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United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
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Acronyms: INSTRAW
Head: Carmen Moreno
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The International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) is a specialized agency of the United Nations.

It was established upon recommendation of the World Conference on the International Women's Year 1975 in Mexico through the ECOSOC. INSTRAW started operations in 1979 - since 1983 its main offices are located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with a focus on the advancement of women through research and training. The institute is financed through contributions, which are mostly given by governmental organizations or private donors.

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