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V to the 10th: Bring 10! Send 10! Tell 10!

§ February 12th, 2008 § Filed under N.O. brought to you by G B., NO Women § Tagged § 1 Comment

Details from the V-Day site:

In celebration of V TO THE TENTH, BRING 10! people with you to New Orleans to V TO THE TENTH at the New Orleans Arena. The V-Day event of the decade, in New Orleans we will celebrate the V-Day movement and honor the thousands of activists who have made this movement a success over the years. What better way to welcome the next decade of ending violence against women and girls than together with your friends, family and fellow activists!

Click here to BRING 10!

V-Day is also offering you the opportunity to SEND 10! When you SEND 10!, tickets will be distributed by our New Orleans and Golf South based Katrina Warriors Network to women and girls in the Gulf South so they can attend V TO THE TENTH at the New Orleans Arena on April 12, 2008 free of charge. Sending 10 tickets is a fully tax deductible donation in support of V-Day. [emphasis added]

Click here to SEND 10!

With TELL 10!, spread the word about V-Day and V TO THE TENTH, sign up to TELL 10! Expand our network by inviting your network to the V-Day anniversary festivities and campaigns and encourage them to join us in New Orleans for this once in a lifetime event!

Click here to TELL 10!

And don’t forget, to buy your tickets to V TO THE TENTH!!!

http://www.vday.org/tickets

FYI: Women’s Health & Justice Initiative: LOCATION CHANGE

§ January 24th, 2008 § Filed under N.O. brought to you by G B., NO Women § Tagged , , , § No Comments

 

 

*****Please Note the Location Change*****


Take a Break From The Parades and Join The
Discussion!

The New Orleans Women’s Health & Justice Initiative

‘ Organizing Institute’ on Reproductive Justice

Presented by

SISTERSONG Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective

When: Saturday, January 26th

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where: 452 N. Broad Ave.

(The Children’s Defense Fund Office)

What’s This All About?: WHJI and SisterSong will lay out the reproductive justice framework, illustrating the connections between the human right to control one’s reproduction and the importance of organizing for the social conditions necessary (like affordable housing, living wages, quality education, responsible and accessible public services, economically safe communities, and freedom from personal and state violence) to realize those rights. Learn how reproductive justice is connected to other social, political, environmental, and economic justice issues you may work on or want to learn more about.

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The New Orleans Women’s Health & Justice Initiative (WHJI, the Initiative) was formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina through the organizing efforts of INCITE! New Orleans and local health care practitioners and activists challenging the social invisibility of women color and poor women experiences, vulnerabilities, and health care needs. Our mission is to develop community-based strategies to improve the social and economic health and well-being of women of color by 1) centering the experiences of low-income and uninsured women of color living in the intersections of oppression based on race, gender identity and express, sexuality, immigration status, ability and class; and (2) addressing the social, economic, culture, and political conditions that impact women’s health.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks provided!!!

Spaces are filling up very quickly so to RSVP, contact Mandisa Moore at 504-931-8482 or email us at whji_info@yahoo.com to confirm your participation. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, though WHJI does prioritize the participation of women of color.

For more info on SisterSong or to become a member, check out their website at www.sistersong.net.

This event is being co-sponsored by INCITE! New Orleans , the New Orleans Women’s Health Clinic, and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective.

FYI: Women’s Health & Justice Initiative: Organizing Institutes

§ January 14th, 2008 § Filed under N.O. brought to you by G B., NO Women § 1 Comment

Women’s Health & Justice Initiative
 
The New Orleans Women’s Health & Justice Initiative (WHJI) will be sponsoring a series of ‘Organizing Institutes’ throughout 2008, focused on (1) examining and challenging all forms of gender and sexuality-based violence against women of color and poor women in our communities; and (2) developing grassroots strategies to equip those most disenfranchised by the medical industry with the means to control and care for their own bodies, sexuality, and reproduction. Topics will include:

* Developing Alternatives to Incarceration for Addressing Violence Against Women of Color;
* Reproductive Justice 101 & 102;
* The Feminization of Disasters; Understanding Law Enforcement Violence Against Women of Color and Trans People of Color;
* Black Women and Violence;
* Rape Culture and Sexual Violence,
* Women’s Health & Reproductive Technologies;
* Gender & Displacement; and
* Women, Poverty and Criminalization to name a few!

WHJI is committed to advancing a sexual health and reproductive justice movement in New Orleans that understands the impact of violence, poverty, gender inequalities, reproductive control legislation, trauma, coercive sterilization and dangerous contraception policies, and the harmful effects of toxic environments have on women’s health and well-being[1].

Our first Organizing Institute, scheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 1824 O.C. Haley Blvd (The Nonprofit Central Office) from 10:00 am – 4:oo pm, will be on Reproductive Justice 101. SAVE the DATE! Long time human rights activist, feminist, and reproductive justice organizer Loretta Ross of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective, will be leading the workshop.

For more information or to RSVP contact Mandisa Moore at 504-931-8482 or reply to smandisa85@yahoo.com.


To learn more about SisterSong, check out their website at www.sistersong.net.

**The New Orleans Women’s Health & Justice Initiative (WHJI, the Initiative) was formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina through the organizing efforts of INCITE! New Orleans and local health care practitioners and activists challenging the social invisibility of women color and poor women experiences, vulnerabilities, and health care needs. Our mission is to develop community-based strategies to improve the social and economic health and well-being of women of color by 1) centering the experiences of low-income and uninsured women of color living in the intersections of oppression based on race, gender identity and express, sexuality, immigration status, ability and class; and (2) addressing the social, economic, culture, and political conditions that impact women’s health.

THE WHJI PRIORTIZES THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN OF COLOR IN ALL OF OUR EVENTS

V to the Tenth

§ December 14th, 2007 § Filed under N.O. brought to you by G B., NO Women § No Comments

V TO THE TENTH
April 12, New Orleans Arena
On Saturday evening, April 12, 2008, V-Day will stage a once in a lifetime event – V TO THE TENTH – featuring international performances of The Vagina Monologues, musical guests, V-Day activists from across the globe including Kenya, Afghanistan, Iraq, The Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eastern Europe , men standing up for women and much more.

Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Jennifer Hudson, Glenn Close, Julia Stiles, Ashley Judd, Marisa Tomei, Calpernia Addams, Rosario Dawson, Kerry Washington, Ellen Degeneres, and musicians Joss Stone, Common, Eve, Charmaine Neville have already signed on. * (pending scheduling)

The evening will open minds and hearts and raise much needed attention and funds for groups working to end violence against women and girls around the world, and in New Orleans and the Gulf South.

***TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Quantities are limited.
Click here to purchase your ticket ***

 

 

SUPERDOME, SUPERLOVE
April 11-12 – Louisiana Superdome
Over the weekend, Friday – Saturday, April 11 -12, V-Day will transform the Superdome into SUPERDOME, SUPERLOVE. During these two days V-Day will reclaim the dome, transforming it into a place of caring, empowerment and action.

Special wellness programs are being planned for the women of the Gulf South free of charge throughout the two days.

SUPERDOME, SUPERLOVE will also feature two days of events and programming – OPEN TO ALL – featuring international and local speakers (Carole Bebelle Rosario Dawson, Jane Fonda, Dr. Denis Mukwege, Suze Orman, NYC Council Speaker Chris Quinn, Rha Goddess, , Kerry Washington and more), spoken word and performances, art installations, and more. V-Day activists from around the world can meet at the Superdome to network and connect with each other, and the women of the Gulf South.

*** TICKETS AND PROGRAM SCHEDULED Coming Soon!
TO SIGN UP FOR SUPERDOME, SUPERLOVE EMAIL UPDATES, CLICK HERE***

 

 

KATRINA WARRIOR AND COMMUNITY-SPONSORED EVENTS
April 1-11, 2008 – New Orleans, various locations

Beginning April 1 and leading up V TO THE TENTH, local groups on the ground – the Katrina Warrior Network – will host a series of events to celebrate New Orleans neighborhoods and culture.

If you are in the New Orleans and Gulf South area and would like to get involved with the Katrina Warrior Network, please contact us.

Katrina Warriors V to the 10TH Meeting: CAC THIS Tuesday!

§ December 9th, 2007 § Filed under N.O. brought to you by G B., NO Women § Tagged , , § No Comments

V TO THE 10TH Planning Meeting

December 11, 2007 at 7PM

New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp St. NOLA 70130
Come learn about being a part of this inspiring and important event and opportunities for events in the weeks leading up to V to the 10th. Anyone interested in being involved is welcome to attend!

V-Day celebrates 10 years of ending violence against women and girls with an amazing transformative celebration of and spotlight on the women and girls in New Orleans and the Gulf South, April 11-12th at the Louisiana Superdome and the New Orleans Arena.
CHANGE THE STORY OF WOMEN!
www.katrinawarriors.net
www.vday.org

Southern Leadership Summit: Oct. 4-6

§ September 21st, 2007 § Filed under N.O. brought to you by G B., NO Women § 2 Comments

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The registration is $10 for those from LA/MS but if $10 is a problem for you (oor someone else you know who wants to come or should be there), the registration fee can be negotiated. Local blogging feminists (RE: who think women are people, too) may be needed for a blogging panel….