By Tamika L. Gittens Contributing Blogger, YWCA NCA Did you know that 85% of domestic violence victims are women? (Bureau of Justice Statistics Crime Data Brief, Intimate Partner Violence, 1993-2001, February 2003) The YWCA National Capital Area recently participated with several other YWCA associations across the nation for Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill to talk about domestic violence,… Continue Reading Recap: YWCA NCA Capitol Hill Day
By Danielle Marse-Kapr Senior Advocacy and Policy Associate This week, I had the honor of attending the 58th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). While the CSW occurs over the course of two weeks, NGOs from around the world lobby their representatives in support of the issues most impacting the women they… Continue Reading Creative Solutions to Difficult Issues: Working Around the System
by Carole Coppens YWCA Binghamton/Broome County “Please don’t let us become homeless again.” That was the message several of our residents brought to U.S. Congressman Richard Hanna (R-NY) at the opening of his district office in downtown Binghamton – a building in which one of the women used to sleep when she was homeless. With another… Continue Reading “Please don’t let us become homeless again.”
By Desiree Hoffman Director of Advocacy, YWCA USA YWCA Executive Directors, CEOs, Board Members and staff were on Capitol Hill today, advocating for the passage of comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) that protects the safety, security, and opportunity of immigrant women, girls and their families. It was a historic year for Capitol Hill Day. This was… Continue Reading Capitol Hill Day 2013: A National Day of Action on Immigration Reform
On June 6, 2013, we’re convening YWCA local associations, immigration reform activists and our national partners to call on Capitol Hill for the passage of comprehensive, common-sense reform with a focus on women, girls and immigrant communities. We’re calling it: “What Women Want: A National Day of Action for Immigration Reform.” To get ready, read… Continue Reading What Women Want: A Blog Carnival for Immigration Reform