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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
World Refugee Day Celebration: A Success!
This past Saturday, June 23, 2018, Women Watch Afrika, Inc and its community partners had a day of celebration honoring the resilience of the Refugee Community. It was a great day– a day of culture, wonderful food, and sharing of experiences. It was a day that truly reflected the courage, persistence, and shared commonalities of […]
History of World Refugee Day
Tomorrow June 20, 2018 is World Refugee Day! What is World Refugee Day? World Refugee Day History World Refugee Day is observed every year on 20th of June in order to raise public awareness about refugee situations throughout the world. Celebrating World Refugee Day annually on 20th of June was declared by the United Nations General […]
Families Belong Together
On June 1st, 2018, Women Watch Afrika cohosted a National Day of Action Rally and Press Conference in front of the Atlanta ICE Field Office. The purpose? To bring to light the morally wrong and unconscionable actions of the U.S. Government in choosing to separate children–including infants–from their parents at borders as the families seek […]