The Environment in War and Armed Conflict

by Marelie Manders, Heidelberg IWC and Human Rights Team Co-Chair

On November 6, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict was observed and has been observed as a special day designated by the United Nations since 2001. 

Armed conflicts have always affected the natural environment. Over time parties to armed conflicts...

Intermittent Fasting: A few important facts 

by Tharien van Eck, AWC Antwerp and Health Team Co-Chair

The aim of this short article is to create more awareness of intermittent fasting, the value of it and how to approach it. It is always important to seek the input of your personal physician when trying to lose weight, especially to ensure that you do not have any...

The Marriage of SDG13 and SDG4: Climate-Smart Education Systems

by Mary Adams, AWC The Hague and Carol-Lyn McKelvey, FAUSA/AIWC Cologne

On April 13, 2023, the Center for Universal Education and the Global Partnership for Education co-hosted an event at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. to discuss the nexus between climate change and education.

The climate crisis is a children’s education crisis. Extreme weather events destroy or damage...

2023 Charitable Giving and Gifts for the Holidays, Particularly Perfect for Your Favorite Educator

Curated by the Education Team

Searching for a unique way to express your love or appreciation for someone special this holiday season? Look no further than the list below, which highlights charities and books that focus on equal access to literacy and education in a variety of contexts around the world. From our homes to yours, the Education Team...

FAWCO at the Bonn Climate Change (SB-58) Meeting in June

By Ayuska Motha, AIWC Cologne and FAWCO UNFCCC Representative

During this past summer, three FAWCO delegates (Stacey Kimmig, Carmen-Jeanette Stepek and myself) attended the Bonn Climate Change Meeting, also called SB-58.

On November 1, the UN Rep team hosted a virtual session entitled “The Road to COP28 (Conference of the Parties) in Dubai: Chat with Delegates of the Bonn...

FAWCO Region 5 Meeting in Hamburg in November 2023

Growing Sustainably

November 3‒5, 2023 

The FAWCO Region 5 Meeting in Hamburg was by all accounts a great success. The Jufa hotel in the Hafen City is very welcoming and has great views of the harbor. The food was  yummy, the speakers were terrific, the entertainment was fantastic, the tours were fun, and  everyone had a good time. 

The AWC...

Migrant Youth in the United States

by Jody McBrien, AWG Paris and Human Rights Team Co-Chair

A largely hidden but deeply problematic segment of US society is that of migrant youth in the United States – refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants. Many are irregular unaccompanied minors. But even those who come with family through regulated channels experience great difficulties. This article is intended to...

DEIB: Women Speak Up against Book Banning

Dr. Adora Obi Nweze, NAACP Florida State Conference President and NAACP National Board of Directors, moved members of FAWCO and FAUSA with her talk about book banning laws in Florida and other states, which amount to a war on diversity. Dr. Nweze spoke of the laws and their devastating impact on children’s rights to a proper education, particularly those from...

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

By Karen Castellon, FAUSA, AWC Berlin, AW Aquitane, Marelie Manders, Heidelberg IWC, and Mary Adams, AWC The Hague

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence was launched in 1991 by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership at Rutgers University in New Jersey, USA.  At the time of publication of this article in October 2023, the Center is no...

Planning a Home for the Elderly

by Tharien van Eck, AWC Antwerp, Health Team Co-Chair Co-Chair, and member of the FAWCO Elder Care WhatsApp group

My inspiration for this checklist came from an article describing various aspects to consider when planning or adjusting space for the elderly, or perhaps for ourselves as we become older. I found more information in a few other articles, and...