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Welcome to IWF Bologna!

“The defining characteristic of this non-profit association is the diversity of our membership, as we welcome women of all ages, from all nations and backgrounds. It is fundamentally an organization of women helping women, through friendship, support and the transfer of knowledge from the experiences matured while living in our shared, adopted city.” (KK)

About us

The International Women’s Forum is a non-profit organization founded in October 1998 in Bologna, Italy for English-speaking women of all nationalities. The group serves as a professional, cultural and social resource where members have the opportunity to exchange experiences, make professional contacts, find support and friendship, and speak English.

The diversity of our current membership reflects the founding spirit of the IWF with more than 180 members of all ages and professions originating from 20 different countries. In addition to general meetings held one Thursday a month, the IWF is comprised of several smaller groups organized according to member interests. Whether you have just landed in Bologna or have called it home for decades, the IWF offers an enriching experience for all members.

Upcoming Events

You can find all IWF events on our calendar

Book Club

Book club: February

This month we will be talking about the 1984 Booker Prize winning novel Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner. Please join us at In Cucina on Saturday 21st February, 3.30pm.

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Assemblea

IWF Assemblea Straordinaria

Save the date for our online Assemblea Straordinaria. We need your participation! Details for our online Assemblea Straordinaria on Thursday, February 12th 2026: The first call is at 19:00 and the

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Hobby Seekers Handpan Workshop
events

Hobby Seekers: Handpan Workshop

Hello ladies, for the first workshop of the new year I have chosen something vibrant (both literally and figuratively)! Let’s learn to play quite a special instrument and a very

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News, Announcements & Recap of Past Events

Hobby Seeker Club

Kokedama Workshop

Many thanks to all the participants who attended the Kokedama Workshop. We had a lot of fun, learned new things

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