"The 2009 NCJW Israel mission participants were honored to meet with a hero of the gay rights movement in Jerusalem: Noa Sattath, recent director of Jerusalem Open House, which is a community center serving the needs of the LGBT population. The community center was founded 10 years ago by one of our NCJW mission sisters along with other courageous activists committed to making a difference in the lives of the Israeli LGBT community."
Continue reading the latest NCJW Insider posted by Cindy Wolfson, guest contributor and member of the NCJW Board of Directors.
In recent weeks, Congress began its work on the federal budget for the coming fiscal year. Today, advocates from across the country are joining together to "March Forth" in support of increased funding for child care, Head Start, and child nutrition.
By speaking out now you can help ensure that Congress addresses the needs of children and families.
Quality child care, early education, and nutrition are all critically important if our children are to thrive. And, in the short term, by having access to these important programs, working parents are better able to contribute to our economic recovery by getting and keeping good jobs.
Tell your senators and representative to join you in "marching forth" for child care!
Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) is less than two weeks away, and this year, there are more ways than ever to get involved.
Register today -- Joining esteemed activist Lilly Ledbetter will be newly-confirmed guests:
- Eve Ensler, anti-violence against women champion
- Ambassador Melanne Verveer, leader of global women's issues
- Tina Tchen, director of White House Office of Public Engagement
- John Podesta, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress
- Experience NCJW's Virtual WIX, a dynamic new online community where you can follow the events. Stay connected before, during, and after the event -- from home or in DC.
Over one year ago, President Obama first nominated Dawn Johnsen to serve as the head of the White House Office of Legal Council (OLC), an agency responsible for ensuring that our democracy remains strong and just.
Unfortunately, Ms. Johnsen's nomination has been repeatedly blocked by senators who oppose her confirmation because she worked to defend women's reproductive freedoms at NARAL Pro-Choice America and because she vocally opposed the egregious torture policies of the previous administration.
This obstructionism is unacceptable. Tell your senators to confirm Dawn Johnsen without any additional delay!
Stay connected and join a community of hundreds as NCJW provides updates and opportunities to take action and make your voice heard!
As an organization that strives to improve the quality of life for women, children, and families and to safeguard individual rights and freedoms, 2010 will be an important year for NCJW.
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