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 […]
Free Citizenship Clinic
Come join us! Women Watch Afrika is co-hosting a Free Citizenship Clinic on November 17, 2018. 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 immigrant communities contact Glory Kilanko, Founder […]
Take Advantage of Early Voting from Now until November 2nd!
Early Voting is currently open. You have from now until November 2 to participate in Early Voting If needed, you must request Absentee Ballot by November 2 and it must be received by November 6 Election Day is November 6, 2018. Make Your Voice Heard! If you live in the Clarkston area and need a ride […]
International Day of the Girl
Today Women Watch Afrika, Inc. celebrates the International #DayOfTheGirl WWA works to empower women and the girl child because we know given the opportunity, there is no limit to what women and girls can achieve. #WomensRights #Equality #Leaders #Innovators #Mentors #WomenWatchAfrika As an expert in this field, Women Watch Afrika provides trainings as a consultant […]
Celebrations!
On September 29, 2018, Women Watch Afrika celebrated the graduations of its Preventive Health Advocate participants and its Men’s Violence Prevention program. A day of excitement marking the completion of another year of making positive changes in the community! Recruiting for the new classes has begun, with classes projected to start in November. […]
Voices Rally to ask the Atlanta City Council to Close the Jail!
On August 20, 2018, Women Watch Afrika, along with many other organizations and members of the community, rallied and attended the Atlanta City Council session at the Council Chambers at City Hall to demand the city CANCEL the contract with ICE and CLOSE the Atlanta city jail! Testimonies were given and the community rallied to […]
Women Watch Afrika is DISAPPOINTED with the new SCOTUS ruling that upholds the Discriminatory and Xenophobic Travel Ban
Women Watch Afrika is disappointed by the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS)’s recent decision to uphold the discriminatory travel ban, in a 5-4 vote. This Travel Ban is extremely discriminatory and xenophobic and in light of the times in which the nation is facing, this is a disheartening ruling. WWA will continue to speak out […]