The New York Times reported in the summer of 2025 that Razia Jan, an Afghan-born US citizen, had died at 81 years old. I had no idea who she was, so I researched her life. After my research, I consider Ms. Jan a “Shero” (she-hero) for human rights and education.
Razia Jan was...
Most of us are familiar with Artificial Intelligence (AI) through consumer applications like ChatGPT or customer service chatbots. You may have used ChatGPT or other generative AI applications to summarize the content of an article or email, plan a meal or even a vacation. They are easy to use and can help automate daily...
Have you spoken to the youth in your life about online safety?
Do they know what to look out for?
I came across a great resource for teens recently published by Protect Children. Katie Lindqvist, daughter of FAWCO member Tracy Dolan, interned at this organization over the summer. One of the projects she worked...
“Women & Democracy” was the theme of the FAWCO Region 5 Regional Meeting hosted by AWC Berlin November 15–17, 2024. The venue was DoubleTree by Hilton KuDamm and Jennifer Post Draeger served as Meeting Chair and Moderator.
AWC Berlin welcomed 52 participants from 15 FAWCO Member Clubs. This included participants from eight Region...
I recently heard a podcast opining on the downfall of civilizations throughout history. The speaker argued that one hallmark of the end of a previously strong civilization was the disappearance of critical thinking in the populace. This caught my attention since I always tried as a Professor of Legal Studies to impress upon my...
Since its founding, the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) has championed the power of women’s voices, ensuring they are heard, celebrated and shared. In 2025, its anthology efforts align with the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This event is a call to action, reminding us...
Since its founding, the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) has championed the power of women’s voices, ensuring they are heard, celebrated and shared. In 2025, its anthology efforts align with the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This event is a call to action, reminding...
In today’s world, often filled with material goods and wasteful habits, what daily actions can we take to be protectors of the Earth? Since moving to Paris in July 2023, I’ve searched for ways to expand my environmental activism: I compost, and I teach my English students about climate change. I interned at and...
I recently watched the World War II historical drama The Six Triple Eight (Netflix, 2024). The Six Triple Eight is based on the true story of the only Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps (855 soldiers) that served overseas in World War II. The battalion was commanded by Major Charity Adams, the first Black woman to serve as an officer in the US Army.
One of the issues...
The Education Team, along with the Health Team, have published several articles in recent years focusing on neurodivergency and the importance of supporting learners with diverse learning needs.
So the Education Team was obviously very pleased to learn about the 2025 recipients of the FAWCO Foundation Education Awards (EAs). During...
