• One in three women have been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in their lifetime.
• According to a recent report, of the 600,000-800,000 people trafficked across international borders annually, 80 percent are female.
• Women work two-thirds of the world's working hours but earn only 10 percent of the world's income, and own less than 1 percent of the world's property.
• Of a total 550 million working poor, 330 million (60 percent) are women.
• The United Nations estimates that globally women's unpaid care is worth up to $11 trillion annually.
• Two-thirds of the 880 million illiterate adults are women.
• Of the more than 110 million children not in school, approximately 60 percent are girls.
• By age 18, girls have received an average of 4.4 years less education than boys.

The benefits of membership

• Satisfaction of providing service in your community and around the world.
• Fellowship with other service-minded professional women in many fields.
• Personal growth and development through club programs and district, region and international workshops and conventions.
• Awareness of the status of women around the world.
• Status as a member of the world's largest classified service organization for business and executive women.
• Recognition as a result of your involvement in significant projects.
• Opportunities to travel and develop friendships with professional women around the world.
• Friendship and fun through working together on projects and enjoying social activities with members.