December 27 is the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. We are still recovering from the very significant impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, but must acknowledge that the next pandemic is a highly likely event, and perhaps not that far in the future. It is not a question of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
