Bringing International Women together since 1961
In 1961, our founding member, Sissi Rasmussen, and nine other young wives and mothers new to Sweden met through school and social circles and became friends. They realized that they all faced the same challenges in living abroad. They wanted to share their experiences, learn from each other and most of all meet and make friends during the shorter or longer time they lived in Stockholm. This is how the International Women's Club of Stockholm was born.
Word spread quickly and the club rapidly grew into a unique international society with regular lunches featuring prominent speakers or performances. Introduction to Swedish culture was established through these lunches, coffee mornings, afternoon teas and visits to art exhibitions. The same applies still today. Over the years the other important aspect of the club, philanthropy, grew in importance.
H.R.H. Princess Lilian, Duchess of Halland — Patron of IWC Stockholm, 1982–2013
​Photo: by Chris Jackson/Getty Images​
65 Years of Friendship, Culture and Connection
Meet our members
The International Women’s Club of Stockholm brings together a vibrant community of approximately 300 women representing more than 60 nationalities. It is a unique meeting place where cultures, experiences, and perspectives come together.
Our members come from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, including business, diplomacy, education, science, and the arts. We are also proud to include Swedish women who have returned to Stockholm after living abroad for many years, bringing with them a truly international outlook.
What unites us is a shared curiosity about the world, a passion for cultural exchange, and the friendships that enrich our lives. Meet some of the members whose stories reflect the international character of our Club.
Dajana Jakovina
Member since 2025
Growing up in a culturally homogeneous environment, my world expanded at 16 when I joined an international boarding school. That experience opened my eyes to different ways of living — teaching me not only about the world, but about myself and how my own culture had shaped me. Since then, I have called the United States, Spain, Brazil, and now Sweden home.
Discovering the IWC Stockholm felt serendipitous. What I didn't anticipate was how instantly warm and welcoming it would be — how quickly you feel part of something. The more you engage, the more you receive. Meeting women from all walks of life has been genuinely inspiring, and I look forward to continuing to do so through the rich tapestry of events and activities the club offers.