AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL

WOMEN'S CLUB OF COLOGNE
Local in Cologne • Global at Heart

Women’s Rights are Human Rights
6 - 8 November 2026
Hosted by American International Women's Club of Cologne

Get ready for a conference that’s meaningful, affordable—and fun! Join us in the heart of Cologne for an unforgettable celebration of FAWCO’s global impact, local outreach, and unwavering support of women’s rights.

We’ve got a unique lineup: a fabulous welcome dinner, an inspiring roster of dynamic speakers, and an interactive agenda that includes a Janet Davis–style trivia session to test your knowledge and spark some laughs. And the fun doesn’t stop there—a complimentary concert with Steinway Artist and author Robin Meloy Goldsby, generously sponsored by Amerika Haus NRW, will add the perfect musical touch.

This regional meeting will be a little different: we’re switching things around and offering tours in the morning, meeting sessions in the afternoon and socialising in the evening.

Program

You can find the registration link at the bottom of this page.

Optional Tours and Networking Opportunities

Attendance Fees

Full Meeting: 150 Euros

(Friday meeting, Friday dinner, Saturday meeting, Saturday concert, coffee breaks)

Friday Ticket: 80 Euros (Friday meeting, Friday dinner, coffee break)

Saturday Ticket: 80 Euros (Saturday meeting, evening concert, coffee break)

Registration closes on October 15

Friday 1-5 pm

Welcome

Sally Webersinke, AIWCC President

Clarity, Calm, and Power

Heather O’Donnell, Psychologist, Musician

Finding a quiet place in a chaotic world.

Women in Crisis

Susanne Hauke, Doctors Without Borders

Susanne talks about her work with the world’s most engaged volunteer medical organization.

Women, Sustainability, and Human Rights

Dr. Juliane Kronen, Founder and CEO of innatura gGmbH

How innatura’s unique sustainability program helps the environment and non-profit organizations supporting women and girls.

Hope is the Thing with Feathers

Mary Adams & Marelie Manders, FAWCO Human Rights Team

Human trafficking is happening in our own neighborhoods. A Dutch organization helps return dignity to survivors of trafficking.

Climate Change and Women’s Rights

Ayuska Motha, FAWCO UN Representative to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Ayuska will share her personal experiences representing FAWCO at climate conferences.

Friday 6-9 pm

Welcome dinner at Consilium

Included

You can find the registration link at the bottom of this page.

Saturday 1-5 pm

Parallel Breakout Sessions

The President’s Corner hosted by My-Linh Kunst

The FAWCO Rep Corner hosted by Michelle Miller and Belen Monasterio

Everyone else: Using the FAWCO Website: An Interactive Presentation with Mary Dobrian

FAWCO Target Project: Power Her Path

My-Linh Kunst, AIWC Berlin President

Jody McBrien, Target Program 6 Chair

Kanika Holloway, Target 6 Fundraising Coordinator

Advancing Dignity, Equality, and Freedom for Women and Girls.

Finding Home

Boluwatife Ogunjumelo, 2026 Recipient of the FAWCO Foundation Continuing Education Award

Medical school graduate Boluwatife Ogunjumelo’s story is one of hope, determination, and deep-rooted ties to her homeland and family in Nigeria. Spoiler alert—there’s a happy ending.

The FAWCO Foundation and How It Benefits Region 5 Members

Janet Davis, FAWCO Foundation President

Michelle Miller, Education Awards Chair

Tracy Moede, Development Grants Chair

Learn about the FAWCO Foundation and the guiding force behind FAWCO’s generous awards.

The Friendship Quilt Reveal

Tracy Moede and Roberta Zöllner

Trivia that Matters

Janet Davis, FAWCO Foundation President

Trivia master Janet Davis brings her Region 5 magic to our conference with a trivia contest based on women’s history. Get ready to slay!

Saturday 5:30-7:30 pm

Pre-Concert Dinner groups

Join a member from AIWC Cologne and enjoy an early dinner prior to Saturday night’s concert. Restaurant details will be sent to attendees closer to the meeting.

Saturday 8 pm

Concert: Remember to Breathe

Robin Meloy Goldsby in cooperation with Amerika Haus NRW

An evening of beautiful piano music, engaging stories, and thoughtful reflections on the need for resilience in challenging times. Robin’s program offers a memorable experience of music, humor, and connection.

You can find the meeting registration link at the bottom of this page.

Optional Tours and Networking Opportunities

You can find the tours registration link here.

Friday morning

Hohenzollern Bridge walk & KölnTriangle Tower

Walk across Hohenzollern bridge, popular for its love locks. Famous photo spot of Cologne with the bridge and the cathedral as a backdrop. From there it’s a short walk to KölnTrianglePanorama with its viewing platform, which gives you a bird’s eye view of Cologne.

10:30-12:00 noon

€ 5 for the tower

Women’s History Walk

A walking tour of Cologne—learn fascinating aspects of Cologne’s history, touch on the lives of famous and ordinary women, and hear stories of courage, great bravery, hard work, suffering, and piety.

10:30-12:00 noon

€ 9.50

Max. participants: 20

Saturday morning

E-bike tour around Cologne

Join AIWCC member Katie, a Colonia Aktiv bike tour guide, for a tour around Cologne by e-bike. The fee includes bike and helmet hire. Please note this tour will take place come rain or shine. Bring appropriate gear!

9:30-11:30 am

€ 10

Max. participants: 10

Cologne Cathedral Rooftop tour

Breathtaking! Enjoy a guided 90 minute tour through the spires and multiple rooftops of the cathedral. You will learn about the completion of the cathedral 600 years after construction began. High above the city, explore little-known tower rooms housing the cathedral builders’ storerooms and workshops. You’ll be awestruck by Cologne’s most spectacular view. Important: Photography is permitted for private use only; no tripods or videography allowed. Posting on social media is prohibited and punishable by fine. These regulations are strictly enforced. Also note: This tour is not advisable for people with difficulty climbing stairs or a fear of heights. If the elevator is not working, you may have to climb up to 240 steps. Only small bags are allowed. Wear sensible shoes.

10:00-11:30 am

€ 28

Max. participants: 12

Farina Cologne Perfumery Tour

Tour the world's oldest family perfumers, established in 1709 by Johann Farina, the founder of Eau de Cologne, the world’s most famous fragrance. Enjoy an aromatic private one-hour historical tour where your guide not only smells good, she is dressed in period clothing.

10:00-11:00 am

€ 11

Max. participants: 20

Sunday morning

Women’s History Walk

10:30-12:00 noon

€ 9.50

Max. participants: 20

Stolpersteine, Beneath the Surface: The Lives of Three Women in Cologne during the Nazi Era

Since 1992, more than 130,000 Stolpersteine (“stumbling stones”) have been laid to commemorate Jews, Roma-Sinti, homosexuals, and resisters deported from countries invaded by Nazis. Terry Mandel, a descendant of Holocaust victims, survivors, and refugees from Cologne, will share the stories of three women whose interconnected lives unraveled during the years between 1925-1940, along with Terry’s discovery of how their stories now intersect with hers. Our exploration takes place in one of the former centers of Jewish life in Cologne. Please come dressed for a little walking and remember that we will be outdoors.

10:00-11:30 am

€ 15

Max. participants: 30

The Eden Hotel also has some suggestions for what to see in Cologne.

Hotel

We have reserved rooms at the Eden Hotel , very close to Cologne Cathedral, and behind Früh am Dom where the meeting will be held. A code for participants is available once you have registered and paid for the meeting. Please note that in addition to single rooms (at €155 incl. breakfast) , we have many rooms available for double occupancy (at €190 incl. breakfast) — in response to requests that we keep fees as low as possible for this meeting.

Costs

To enable and encourage as many attendees as possible, we have aimed to keep costs low. We’re offering flexibility with optional aspects like tours and meals. Saturday’s pre-concert dinner groups offer restaurants with a range of price points as well as cuisines. We are also hoping to be able to offer some spare bedrooms in members’ homes. If you’d prefer to stay with a member of AIWC Cologne in their home, please email region5incologne@aiwccologne.org and we’ll try and arrange this. There is also a special rate for partners of FAWCO members who may wish to attend the Welcome Dinner and/ or the concert evening.