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LWV-VA Virginia Voter, December 2019

Posted on December 1, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsDecember 1, 2019

Wishing you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season! The December Issue of the Virginia Voter is ready for you. In this issue: President’s Message 1 2019 WLRT Pre-session, Dec. 4th 2 Election Security Standards Adopted 2 A Historic League … Continue reading →

LWV of Virginia Needs Your Help

Posted on November 30, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsDecember 1, 2019

How your donation can help: $10 Public Service Announcement $55 Roll of stamps for “Get Out the Vote” postcards $100 100 high school “I pledge to vote” cards $250 Helps to fund VOTE411.org in areas that do not currently have … Continue reading →

Giving Tuesday is Just Around the Corner!

Posted on November 29, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsDecember 1, 2019

Please Join Us in “Making Democracy Work” this Giving Tuesday. Events such as our Legislative Pre-session are open to the public and provide a place where people can hear from experts on the issues that are important to Virginia citizens … Continue reading →

UN Notes: INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

Posted on November 23, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsNovember 23, 2019

Today’s review of the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION (ICERD) is the next in a series of reviews of United Nations human rights conventions and treaties. The reviews are written by a group of … Continue reading →

UN Notes: International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

Posted on November 22, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsNovember 22, 2019

Summary: The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) affirms that the existence of racial barriers is repugnant to the principles of human dignity and equality. It condemns any doctrine of superiority based on race as scientifically false, morally reprehensible and capable of disturbing peace and security throughout the world. The USA gave a qualified ratification to ICERD. The League’s overarching Social Policy Position is to “Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all.” Continue reading →

UN Notes: International Convention on the Protection of Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICPMW)

Posted on November 22, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsNovember 22, 2019

Summary: The International Convention on the Protection of Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICPMW) accords basic human rights to all migrants, without distinction of any kind and throughout the entire migration process. The family unit is protected under this law. Although the USA has not ratified this UN Convention, the League has a well-articulated public policy on immigration that addresses the human rights of migrant workers and their families, as well as other non-worker migrants or refugees. Continue reading →

November Virginia Voter

Posted on November 1, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsNovember 7, 2019

Your LWV-VA Virginia Voter for November 2019 is now ready and has a lot of important information in it. Be sure to share these emails via social media or email. In this issue you will find: Change is in the … Continue reading →

United Nations Principles for Older Persons

Posted on October 27, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsOctober 27, 2019

Review by: CSW63 Delegate Kathleen Montgomery, UN Observer Jill Follows, CSW63 Delegates Savanna Mapelli, Susan Sherer, ErinLeigh Darnley, Sheila Denn, Anu Sahai Today’s review of the United Nations Principles FOR Older Persons is the next in a year-long series of … Continue reading →

2019 Pre-Session WLRT

Posted on October 25, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsNovember 23, 2019

LWV-VA Pre-Session Women’s Legislative Roundtable Get Your Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-session-tickets-77142534397 At the Pre-Session Women’s Legislative Roundtable, directors and advocacy experts from many nonprofit organizations come to speak about their priority issues and legislation, and give their predictions on what may … Continue reading →

Pledge to be Counted!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by LWV-VA CommunicationsSeptember 7, 2019

From LWVUS: April 1, 2020, marks the kickoff of the 2020 Census. This process of counting will ensure that the political power, health, and safety of every community is maintained or enhanced in the upcoming decade. But communities that … Continue reading →

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