The UN held a day long conference April 3, 2012 on fighting human trafficking. Of special interest were expert panelists representing the UN, business, academia and the media. The League's UN Observers were there and was the only NGO that was invited to make a statement, "Thank you for the opportunity to speak. I'd like to echo the comments of Prof.
Zaida Arguedas, Deputy Executive Director, speaks about the Role of Women as Activists, March 10, 2012.
This video PSA was developed for the League by Discovery Communications as part of their Creating Change program.
In Minnesota, an amendment to the state constitution is expected to be introduced in the legislator early next year. We also expect to see voter photo ID bills move in MI, OH, PA and VA. This is in addition to the eight states that passed photo ID bills so far this year alone. LWVMN is working in partnership with the LWVUS’ Public Advocacy for Voter Protection (PAVVP) project that has provided support to over 20 State Leagues this year that are fighting voter suppression legislation sweeping the nation.
On July 26, 2011, the League's Deputy Executive Director was interviewed in Cairo by Nile International TV in its morning breakfast show.
With a pivotal Election Day around the corner, the League of Women Voters of the United States held a forum on Thursday, October 28, 2010, to discuss the trends that will impact civic participation among young people.
