Marie-José Jonczy, a lawyer, is the current president of AFFDU and she has directed the activities of this association.
[1] The AFFDU was founded in France after the First World War, notably thanks to scientist Marie Curie and historian Jeanne Chaton.
The association's actions seek to promote all female graduates or students in higher education by enabling them to access scholarships or financial aid.
The association consists of women graduates of higher education (universities, specialty institutions and engineering schools).
[3] In 2009, the association received the Irène Joliot-Curie Prize for its educational, cultural and mentorship activities.