Please join us for DC WHRAT's monthly meeting, May 18, 2005 at 7pm at Amnesty International (600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE). Please note the meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month, instead of the second. We have alot of things to talk about. The agenda is below:
Feminist Convergence (DC WHRAT's conference): Brainstorming and Initial Planning
Stop Violence Against Women (SVAW) Campaign: Future strategy and presence/activity/presentation at Regional Conference (Oct 21-23)
Potential Lobby day related to the re-authorization of VAWA, October 2005
Participating in local Pride events
Discussion: Reproductive Rights and Amnesty International, Drafting DCWHRAT's position
More importantly we will have a special presentation from one of our members. Heather Anderson, a DC WHRAT coordinating committee member and Program Officer with Planned Parenthood Global Partners, will provide an account of her recent trip to Mali, Africa. She will share her perspective on the state of reproductive health and rights in Mali, informed through her meetings with elected officials, local NGOs and time in the various communities. Heather will also share pictures from her visit.
We hope to see you all there!
