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 […]
Women Watch Afrika’s Statement on the Somali-90
Women Watch Afrika, Inc. is calling for the release of the Somali-90 who are facing dehumanizing conditions at the Krome Service Processing Center (Miami, FL) where they are currently being held. WWA has been informed that they are lacking proper food and medication, and have not slept for two nights, as they are being packed […]
Reinstatement of the Travel Ban by the Supreme Court
Women Watch Afrika is tremendously disappointed that the United States Supreme Court has decided to re-instate portions of the discriminatory travel ban. The nation is going through one of the worst refugee crisis in history, along with high tensions and critical racial divide dealing with the actions of the police against people of color; as […]
Southern Peoples Organizing Intensive
Southern Peoples Organizing Intensive Share & Build: Skills, Strategies, and Action Plans for Power. Join Southern organizers for three days of skill-building, political education, and strategy planning on every frontline for justice. Long-time Southern Movement Assembly anchor, Women Watch Afrika invites Southern activists, organizers, educators, and community leaders to stand with the Clarkston […]
City of Clarkston Council members unanimously pass Non-Detainer Policy
On Tuesday May 2, 2017, the City of Clarkston Council members voted unanimously to pass the Non-Detainer Policy, limiting its cooperation with ICE to that required by law and reaffirming the City of Clarkston as a welcoming city. With a diverse population, Clarkston has a large immigrant population. The passing of the Non-Detainer Policy reaffirms […]