Saturday, January 27, 2018

Girls for Gender Equity to Deliver 'The State of Our Union'


The following statement was submitted today by Girls for Gender Equity

This Tuesday, January 30th, the President will deliver his first State of the Union Address. Rather than simply tune out, we hope that you tune in to our event — women are coming together in D.C. that same evening to share the State of OUR Union.

Join us Tuesday at 8 p.m. (EST) as we broadcast live from the National Press Club in Washington D.C. We'll share a new vision from women across America who are fighting for a future where all women and girls — all people — can be with and care for their families, and live and work with safety and dignity. RSVP now to watch the State of Our Union or if you’re in the DC area, RSVP now to attend (for free, of course!)

Our Senior Director Tarana Burke will join Mónica Ramirez from Alianza Nacional de Campesinas (the National Farmworker Women’s Alliance), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, domestic worker leaders, and many others to discuss the state of the nation, and chart a path together toward real solutions that shape our lives. When women succeed, we all succeed.

We are proud to co-sponsor this event along with Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, Caring Across Generations, Color of Change, Moms Rising, Planned Parenthood, and many more.

The past year has been difficult for all of us. Relentless attacks on immigrants, girls, women, and people of color have cast a dark cloud over our country. But women of color are ushering in a new day. As organizers, we know when we come together, we win! It will take all of us, reaching across industry and community, to reclaim our democracy and move us closer to the future we deserve.

RSVP today to receive instructions on how to tune in. And join the conversation on Tuesday on social media with the hashtag #StateOfOurUnion.

This is OUR union. Women, girls — and all people — deserve to be free, safe, and able to care for their families in healthy, sustainable environments. And it will take every one of us to make this possible. We hope you will join us on Tuesday.

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