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A Clear Message at YWCA USA Annual Conference: More Women Need to Run for Political Office

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

by Amberlie Phillips Chief Development Officer, YWCA Utah The YWCA USA conference a few weeks ago was full of inspiring speakers, great networking, and wonderful educational opportunities. I learned so much during each portion of the conference – from watching my CEO and a YWCA USA Board Member gracefully navigate an advocacy day meeting with… Continue Reading A Clear Message at YWCA USA Annual Conference: More Women Need to Run for Political Office

Take a Stand Against Racism on April 25!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

By Katie Stanton YWCA USA Social Media Manager Eliminating racism is at the center of the YWCA’s mission. That’s why each year local associations participate in Stand Against Racism, a campaign and ongoing public conversation about race and equality. On April 25, the YWCA USA will support our local associations and their activities to unite to… Continue Reading Take a Stand Against Racism on April 25!

The Value of Young Women’s Participation at the United Nations

Monday, March 17, 2014

By Devan Drabik YWCA Greater Harrisburg On March 10, the 58th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women launched into official meetings at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. As a young woman serving as a YWCA delegate, I came to the UN with three goals: to advocate for women’s rights on a… Continue Reading The Value of Young Women’s Participation at the United Nations

Live from the 58th UN Commission on the Status of Women

Monday, March 10, 2014

By Desiree Hoffman Director of Advocacy, YWCA USA It’s that time of year again. Non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) from around the world, Representatives of Member States and UN entities have arrived in New York City to attend the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The UN CSW was established in 1946 – 1 year… Continue Reading Live from the 58th UN Commission on the Status of Women

We Must Demand Fairness at Work for Pregnant Workers and Their Families

Thursday, October 31, 2013

By Desiree Hoffman Director of Advocacy and Policy, YWCA USA I am very close to my siblings. Not a day passes that we don’t check in with each other via text, phone or Facebook. But, until now, I didn’t know that my sister experienced discrimination on the job when she was pregnant. Some years ago,… Continue Reading We Must Demand Fairness at Work for Pregnant Workers and Their Families