CALL TO ACTION: Join advocates across the U.S. today—Wednesday, March 27—for a national day of action to tell Members of Congress to protect refugees, asylum seekers, and families seeking protection. See below for sample message and list of Georgia Senators and Representatives. Call your 2 Senators and 1 Representative TODAY! Senator David Perdue: 202-224-3521 […]
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU! Our International Women’s Day celebration was a huge success. We appreciate all our partners, speakers, supporters, and attendees! As an expert in this field, Women Watch Afrika provides trainings as a consultant on the issue. For more information on training, guidance, consulting services, and/or information on working with […]
CALL TO ACTION!!! Stop HB 202
It’s that time again. We need you to step up and take ACTION! Call your Representatives! Stop HB 202! #ImmigrantRights #HumanRights Tell your State House Representative to vote NO on HB 202. This Bill requires the Georgia Department of Corrections to regularly publish a report on NONCITIZEN Inmates in Custody. This Bill is simply another […]
Updated Events: Upcoming, Current, Past
See below for Women Watch Afrika’s Upcoming, Current, and Immediate Past Events: Upcoming: March 20th Refugee and Immigrant Advocacy Day March 20th. Join us at the Georgia State Capitol Building to learn about the pending Bills that will affect immigrant & refugee communities across the state. And come learn how best to convey your message […]
Black Girls Deserve To Feel Safe
Women Watch Afrika, Inc. was appalled to learn about the four Black girls who were stripped search by a school nurse and vice principal at Binghamton East Middle School strip because they were acting “hyper and giddy” at lunch. Such actions and policies by adults who are meant to protect the children is disturbing and […]
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Women Watch Afrika, Inc. (WWA) is looking forward to a year of continued advocacy for the rights of women and girls, immigrant rights, and human rights (which are many times, all one and the same). You have the opportunity to be a part of the work. Stay abreast of WWA events, volunteer […]
Human Rights Day
This day marks 70 years since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. So today, Women Watch Afrika joins the world in celebrating Human Rights: “rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being — regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, […]
Glory Kilanko, the Founder and Executive Director of Women Watch Afrika Receives Second Fannie Lou Hamer Award!
On December 7th 2018, the Southern Human Rights Organizers Conference (SHROC) presented Glory Kilanko, the Founder and Executive Director of Women Watch Afrika with the Fannie Lou Hamer Award for her steadfast commitment to Human Rights, Justice, and Immigrant Rights. This was Ms. Kilanko’s second Fannie Lou Hamer Award having received it previously from a […]
Giving Tuesday
Do you know what today is? It’s Giving Tuesday! What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media, collaboration, and the generosity of individuals like yourself. In the U.S., it is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season. Join […]
Citizenship Clinic A Success!
On November 17, 2018 Women Watch Afrika, and its partners, successfully held a Citizenship Clinic to help eligible individuals apply for U.S. Citizenship. It was a well publicized and attended event. Many individuals were assisted and WWA looks forward to having more Citizenship application events in 2019! Keep an eye out for emails, social media […]