WG–USA and the Action Network
Women Graduates–USA is a nonprofit organization whose members are college and university graduates, graduate students, doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers. As members of WG–USA, our members are also members of Graduate Women International; WG–USA is the US Affiliate of GWI. Our international perspective informs our advocacy for social and economic justice for all women and girls.
Women Graduates–USA is inspired by its members, governed by Policies, Procedures and Bylaws, and governed by the Board of Directors.
WG–USA actions and collaborations with fellow advocacy stakeholders will improve the lives of women and girls for the better. In fact, persistent and focused advocacy is an essential tool for social change and most gains in human rights and gender equality.
- Influence Federal and State Legislation.
- Inform global initiatives of United Nations agencies and leaders of country governments who are its member states through WG–USA UN Liaisons.
- Guide and support WG–USA members and leaders through WG-USA publications.
- Create Position Statements to support action
- Develop and adopt Resolutions
- Research Issues and Develop Advocacy Resources
- Engage United Nations Agencies and Representatives
- Issue Alerts to “take action” to influence Federal and State Legislation
- Engage Fellow Advocates to act on shared goals
- Share Updates with members, partners and constituents
To learn more about WG-USA’s Advocacy and Action review our Guide to Advocacy.
Interested in Advocacy for issues impacting the lives of women and girls? Contact us at Advocacy@wg-usa.org. We’ll be in touch.
In the coming months, Women Graduates–USA will use of The Action Network. This relationship will enhance WG–USA’s outreach to organizations and individuals who share our interests in “empowering women and girls to create a secure and just world”. Are you using Action Network? Consider how we may collaborate!
Getting Started
If you are new to advocacy, explore our “Getting Started” training module. It provides a basic understanding of advocacy; what it means; why it is important; how it can affect you; and some examples of simple but effective advocacy.
Taking it to the Next Level
If you have been exposed to advocacy but haven’t yet practiced it, explore our “Taking it to the Next Level” training module. It defines “success” in terms of advocacy; provides insights on the essentials of successful advocacy; suggests informal ways in which to raise issues to create awareness; suggests ways to find your own advocacy community; reviews tools that you can use; provides templates for taking action.
Strategic Advocacy
If you have been an advocate for a while and would like to become more knowledgeable about issue-focused advocacy, explore our “Strategic Advocacy” module. It breaks down the advocacy planning process; reviews some common mistakes; provides examples of the advocacy planning process.