FAWCO received this letter from a woman in Iran, explaining the dangerous situation in the country as protests following the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini have led to a severe crackdown by authorities, with as many as 15,000 people being arrested. The author, who will remain anonymous...
The Education Team will never tire of sharing library stories from fellow FAWCO members! Libraries can offer a sense of magic, a sense of community, a sense of hope, a sense of belonging and a sense of being connected to worlds near and far. Read on for two stories that embody these senses!
It’s a 16-day international campaign, from November 25 to December 10, to challenge violence against women and girls. During the 16 Days of Activism, people around the world unite to raise awareness about eliminating gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes and call for improved laws and services to...
Although he’s lived almost eight decades several states away from his native one-horse farming community where he was born, my Dad is a self-described “farm boy.” My Mom was a city girl whose closest contact with the garden was to cut my Dad’s wildly abundant roses for a floral arrangement. In high school, I...
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Mary is proud to serve as the Education Team’s liaison to the FAWCO Human Rights team. As Founder and Director of the Sustainable Rescue Foundation, she is committed to helping organizations disrupt the human trafficking exploitation model by integrating existing business best practices, digital technology, academic concepts and legislation to facilitate collaborative work environments.