On 4/30 Women Watch Afrika and Partners held a #PressConference at the Georgia State Capitol and delivered our petition and statements to the Georgia Governor asking that he veto SB 15. Thank you to all who have supported, fought, and continue to fight with Women Watch Afrika, Inc., Black Alliance for Just Immigration, GLAHR, and Project South […]
Call To Action: Petition Against SB 15
CALL TO ACTION!!! There’s still time to stop SB 15! The bill enables racial profiling, disciplinary targeting and unjust punishment of students of color, fueling the school-to-prison and school-to-deportation pipeline. Project South Women Watch Afrika, Inc. GLAHRand Black Alliance for Just Immigration are calling on you to sign our petition to urge Governor Kemp to VETO SB 15! Please […]
A Special Thank You to our supporters, partners, and friends!
Women Watch Afrika appreciates and acknowledges the dedication and commitment of our supporters, partners, and friends! As the legislative session has come to a close, we want to give a public, verbal (written) shout-out. Thank you to all our Partners (Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta, GLAHR, Project South, Black Alliance for Just Immigration, etc.) & Supporters for your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]