Women Graduates-USA commitment following the 2024 election
Women Graduates-USA stands firm on our mission “to create a secure and just world built on education, advocacy, friendship and mutual respect” and our core values. Our members will continue our commitment to advocate for women and girls:
*ensure safe and equitable access to public education;
*support and advocate for refugee and migrant women and girls;
*prevent violence against women in all of its forms including human trafficking;
*confront policies that weaken our environment; and,
*maintain our participation & support at the United Nations as the single best way to address peace & security in our world.
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EDUCATION FOR WOMEN & GIRLS
Women Graduates–USA members and partners have the power to make a difference in the education of women and girls locally and across the world.
Dynamic Programs & Events
Advocacy and Action
Partnerships and Collaborations
Women and Girls’ Health
Global and Domestic
Women Graduates–USA and its partners advocate at the state, national and global levels to protect the health and well-being of women and girls. WG–USA supports equal access to health care throughout a women’s life—from birth, through active adult life and quality of life in later years. WG–USA believes that health of women and girls is the cornerstone for women’s education, sustainable economic development, and societal prosperity.
Violence against Women
Women Graduates–USA calls for prevention and elimination of all forms of violence again women and girls. Violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide. Gender-Based Violence includes trafficking, domestic violence, harassment, and sexual assault and violence.
Migrant, Refugee and Displaced Women and Girls
Women Graduates–USA advocates for policies and legislation that support education, equality, human rights, safety and security of women and girls impacted by human rights violations, degradation of quality of life, war and violence in their home countries. WG–USA believes that refugees, migrants and displaced women and their families should receive protection, assistance, and opportunity for resettlement regardless of nationality, religion, or race.
WG–USA is the US affiliate of Graduate Women International; members of WG–USA are also members of GWI.
Women Graduates–USA members advocate for social and economic justice for all women and girls. WG–USA has issue expertise and is in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).