Our News & Updates highlights news, events, and other happenings of Movement Makers and their organizations.
Join the #YourVoiceCounts Twitter Chat, January 31st from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET. The Verizon Foundation and CBS Sportscaster James Brown are Learn more
According to Movement Maker Sandra Park, “when it comes to sexual violence there are two separate, and unequal, systems available to victims: Learn more
Movement Maker organization, Peace Over Violence, in partnership with the Violence Prevention Coalition of Los Angeles, is hosting a forum to move Learn more
Movement Maker and Executive Direcctor of Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) on NBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry discussing combat exclusion repeal. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/46979745/#50598654 Learn more
On January 29th, Movement Maker and Sanctuary for Families Legal Director Dorchen Leidholdt will join GEMS founder Rachel Lloyd and other experts Learn more
Now in its 2nd year, SWAN’s Summit gives survivors and their families the opportunity to share their experiences with congress members, policy Learn more
Over one-third of Native American girls are raped during their lifetimes. 48% of these women continue to live in violent relationships. Seventy Learn more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that his legislative agenda will include the 10-point Women’s Equality Act. At his invitation, Sanctuary Legal Learn more
Eesha Pandit, Movement Maker and Executive Director of Men Stopping Rape, shared her theory of the role of men in violence on Learn more
The recent gang rape of a 23-year old Indian woman has sparked protests and debates about violence against women. This WHYY radio Learn more
Today’s #BROOKLYNLIBERATION Rally and March were so deeply moving. I’m so grateful to witness it all as we fight for a world where we can thrive. @brooklynlib @FreeActorvist @RaquelWillis_ @BHawkSnipes #blackTRANSlivesmatter #ProtectTransKids #Pride2021 @translashmedia
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