Posts tagged women's advocacy

Taking Action, Creating Change: Join JWI for Young Women’s Advocacy Day

By Megan Dorward

Every year, JWI brings young women from all over the country to capitol hill to meet with senior staff and key congressional leaders. As part of our dedication to civic engagement, we meet with more than 20 Congressional offices to discuss key legislative issues including the Violence Against Women Act, Reproductive Rights, gun violence prevention, and equal pay. Read more to learn more about one attendees experience and consider joining us on April 1st from 8:00am-1:00pm.

News & Culture, BlogDanielle CantorMarch 22, 2019Young Women, advocacy, women's advocacy

Hear Us Vote: 25 women tell us why they're voting this November.

By Sasha Altschuler

With 67 days until the midterm elections, voting is on my mind. A vote is more than helping shape the future, it's about acknowledging and honoring the past. We are responsible for continuing the legacy of the women who fought for our right to vote; we owe it to our communities to act as a catalyst for change by taking our voices to the polls.

News & Culture, Inspiring Women, BlogDanielle CantorAugust 30, 2018voting, midterm election, midterms, women's advocacy, 2018 election, Women's equality, women running for office, Women's Suffrage, Hear Us Vote, When We All Vote