International Women's Society
The International Women's Society (IWS) in Lagos, Nigeria is a Nigerian women's organization. The IWS was founded in 1957. The International Women's Society carries our charitable activity in Nigeria. It provides for the less privileged, financially supports widows, and helps women gain skills enabling their productive independence. Presidents The IWS has elected a new president each year. 1957/58: Mrs. Remi Doherty 1959: Mrs. Majorie Maclaren 1960: Amb. Aduke Alakija 1961: Lady Kofo Ademola 1962: Mrs. Kennedy 1963: Dr. (Mrs.) M. A. Silva 1964: Dr. (Mrs.) A. Aziz 1965: Chief (Mrs.) Shodeinde 1966: Miss Vera Creaton 1967: Chief (Mrs.) Uyi Taylor 1968: Mrs. Wooten-Wooley 1969: Prof (Mrs.) Juliet MaCauley 1970: Mrs. M. Darvani: 1971: Chief (Mrs.) Hilda Ogunbanjo 1972: Mrs. C. Raeburn 1973: Dr. (Mrs.) Grace Guobadia. 1974: Mrs. Mackay 1975: Mrs. D. Paul 1976: Mrs. Norah Bell 1977: Lady Ayo Alakija 1978: Mrs. P. Nork 1979: Chief (Mrs.) Y. Oyediran 1980: Mrs. Kavita Chanrai 1981: Mrs. Adetoun Bailey 1982: Mrs. Jean Abili 1983: Chief (Mrs.) Toyin Olakunrin 1984: Mrs. F. Ghista 1985: Mrs. Perla Amu 1986: Mrs. Gbemi Rosiji 1987: Mrs. Doris Fafunwa 1988: Mrs. Grace Etim 1989: Mrs. Phebean Ogundipe 1990: Dr. (Mrs.) Katia Ekesi 1991: Mrs. Demi Ibare-Akisan