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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TAKE ACTION: Fight SB 452
ACTION NEEDED!!!! TAKE ACTION: Fight Senate Bill 452: This unconstitutional bill would mandate local police to detain any undocumented person they come into contact with BEYOND the reason for any alleged infraction and turn them over to federal authorities. This will lead to distrust of local enforcement agencies, less reported crimes, and more financial burden […]
Immigrant Rights Day at the Georgia Capitol
Come join Women Watch Afrika, Inc., Project South, GLAHR, and BAJI for Immigrants Rights day at the Georgia Capitol! Join the fight to defeat anti-immigrant legislation and the efforts to advance policies protecting our communities! #HumanRights Date: February 27, 2018 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Georgia Capitol, Room 125 As an expert in […]
The Fight to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
#ENDFGM Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): A Worldwide Problem Worldwide […]