Social Justice
& Advocacy ↘
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Social justice is embedded into the work we do internally as an organization and externally in the community with our clients and partner organizations.
Our advocacy efforts are focused on:
Health, Safety, and Empowerment
Gender-Based Violence
Racial Justice
Civil & Human Rights
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Stand Against Injustice Community Rally
The annual Stand Against Injustice Rally and Advocacy Fair engages the community in conversations surrounding racial justice and equity. It offers an opportunity for individuals and organizations to join forces and make an impact in the ongoing struggle against racism and injustice.
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Stand Against Injustice Webinar Series
Our Stand Against Injustice monthly virtual lunch-and-learn series explores how race and the legacy of discrimination continue to affect our lives. The 2024-25 season is supported through grants from the Nissan Foundation, Alliance Bernstein, and the Harnisch Foundation.
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Racial Justice Challenge
The Racial Justice Challenge, presented by the Harnisch Foundation, is a virtual learning tool, designed to create dedicated time to build more effective social justice habits. The 2024 Challenge wrapped up on April 29. Sign up for our monthly Challenges if you’re not already registered.