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22 Years Ago…

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It is hard to imagine that it has been 22 years.

 

9/11/2001.

 

Today, Women Watch Afrika remembers and honors the Fallen. This tragic incident occurred just three days after WWA’s return from the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance which took place in Durban, South Africa from August 31 through September 8, 2001. Though the United States pulled out of the Conference, and the parallel NGO Forum ended with some discord, the WWA delegation returned from WCAR refreshed and full of new hope and optimism of like-minded goals for the future.  We were settling back into our lives in States, with the exception of our Founder and CEO who had gone to London, England to attend another international conference.

 

Then September 11 happened.

 

And EVERYTHING was turned upside down.

 

We all remember where we were on that day and how we felt.

 

Our Founder couldn’t return back to the US as all flights were halted.

 

Everything was overwhelming.

 

So today, like on that day, we mourn the lives of the innocents, the 2,977 victims of terrorism, the fallen heroes (first responders) and remember and honor them. We never forget.

#WeRemember #911

 

 

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     As an expert in this field, Women Watch Afrika provides trainings as a consultant on numerous issues. For more information on training, guidance, consulting services, and/or information on working with immigrant communities contact Glory Kilanko, Founder and Executive Director, Women Watch Afrika, Inc. at 404-759-6419 or womenwatchafrika@gmail.com

About Women Watch Afrika:
Women Watch Afrika is a grassroots, nonprofit, international, national, and local social justice organization focused on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and girls, the promotion of social and economic development and health equity of women, and the acculturation of immigrants and refugees (men and women) arriving to the United States from 23 African nations.

In line with its goal, Women Watch Afrika provides Social Services, Legal Services, Advocacy, Health Education, Legal Education, End Domestic Violence classes, Stop FGM/C workshops, Reproductive Rights Education, Know Your Rights workshops, Citizenship Preparation, Civic Engagement; and Advocates against unjust, discriminatory laws that affect the community.

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