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Elise Russo
NYS International Affairs Director The work that AAUW does on behalf of women and girls around the
world falls under the "International Affairs" category.
Mark Your Calendars!
There are many diverse and creative ways to honor and support the work done globally which advances AAUW’s mission. Here are some ideas to get you started planning a year’s worth of advocacy, education, research, and philanthropy!
Happy to receive additional ideas and suggestions!
Date |
Event |
Suggestions |
January
18
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CTAUN Conference – United Nations, NYC
Committee on Teaching About the United Nations
www.ctaun.org
Featuring Somaly Mam, noted Cambodian author and human rights advocate and pianist Chloe Flower, a multi-talented artist and ardent anti-trafficking activist. |
Attend if you can – 2013 theme: “Advancing Social Justice – The Role of Educators” |
February
14
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One Billion Rising - V-Day Celebrations – worldwide
Because one in three women on this planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime – that’s one billion women
www.onebillionrising.org |
Visit website to find an event near you. Rise up!
Dance in the streets! |
March
4- 15
8
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Women’s History Month
CSW57 - The Commission on the Status of Women meeting has had a busy and informative first week. One more week to come with 6,000 participants from governments, non-governmental organizations, and civil society discussing the elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls. Here are some AAUW websites that are documenting the events and activities:
http://www.aauw.org/2013/03/08/students-speak-against-sexual-harassment-on-aauws-u-n-panel/
http://www.aauw.org/2013/03/06/aauw-at-the-u-n-end-violence-against-women-and-girls/
http://www.aauw.org/2013/03/06/whos-your-wonder-woman/
International Women’s’ Day
www.iwd.org
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Visit website for sessions, updates, and reports
Visit website to find celebratory events already planned near you. There are already several in and around NYC, Albany, Poughkeepsie, Saratoga, and Vestal (Binghamton U.)
Or plan your own! |
April
26-28 |
NYS AAUW Convention
Lake Placid, NY |
Plan to attend |
May
15
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International Day of Families
2013 Theme: “Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity”
http://www.un.org/en/events/familyday/ |
More to come! |
June
9-12
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AAUW National Convention
New Orleans
 |
Plan to attend |
July
19-21 |
NYS AAUW Summer Leadership Conference
Cazenovia, NY |
Plan to attend |
August
19 |
World Humanitarian Day
http://www.un.org/en/events/humanitarianday/ |
More to come! |
September
8 |
International Literacy Day
http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/literacy/ |
More to come! |
October
11
24 |
Violence Against Women Awareness Month
International Day of the Girl Child
UN Day |
More to come! |
November
20
25 |
Universal Children’s Day
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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More to come! |
December
1
10 |
World AIDS Day
Human Rights Day
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More to come! |
Did you know about "Activism 101"? Click here for a list (with trailers) of sixteen films about violence against women.
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