The Bonn International Women's Center - ifz - has been a meeting place for national, international and cultural exchange since 1999. The ifz has no political or religious orientation, it is a multicultural institution; it counts approximately 170 members, coming from Europe, Asia, Africa and America as well as organisations dedicated to work for peace, refugees and women. It supports the cause of peace and human rights and works to achieve more justice between men and women; it serves as a platform for networking the different women's activities in Bonn. Inter alia, activities, projects and lecture series in cooperation with other organisations are on its agenda. Ifz is a member of the German Social Welfare Federation (Deutscher Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband).