Global Issues Teams

Alright, day two. You will be happy to know that weather was certainly nicer. Yesterday's snow, sleet, and over all demonic weather front was replaced by sunshine and a balmy 29 degrees (Fahrenheit that is).

As for the Youth Assembly, it picked up where yesterday left off. It started with a beautiful introductory song by a Japanese singer whose name unfortunately...

Well, after the crisis that was New York weather this morning, I finally made it to the UN for my first day at the UN Youth Assembly. As Project Director Patrick Sciarratta joked, “The weather waited for the Super Bowl, but unfortunately it has no time for the UN.” Before I go any further, I would like to thank everyone...

FAWCO's Youth Program is proud to promote the ERGLW leadership development program for 9th and 10th grade girls: "empowering girls to be principled and socially conscious global leaders." The program will have two sessions in July 2014. The deadline for applications is March 21. See the Eleanor Roosevelt Center website for more information and to apply. 

All around the world, women and men, girls and boys will be joining together on February 14 to RISE against violence against women. You can be a part of it. Go to www.onebillionrising.org and look for an event in your community. A truly inspriing film about One Billion Rising 2013 shows you what rising and dancing looks like, how wonderful and...

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On January 23, 2014, AWA Vienna members met to learn about FAWCO's Target Program: Human Rights for Women. We watched the three short videos prepared by the finalist projects, discussed important women's rights issues, and voted for the new Target Project. 

Help FAWCO select the new Target Project. Cast your club's vote by February 15th! You can find project summaries and...