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You're invited to an exciting opportunity to learn how to write effective letters to the editor this Thursday! In addition, access information below on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, US League president Dr. Deborah Turner, a recording of Mainstream Coalition's recent online discussion on redistricting and more information on the housing crisis in Johnson County.
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United Nations Event Recording: We Have Your Back
Last month, the LWVUS United Nations delegates and observers participated in CSW65, the 65th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. CSW is the UN's largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment. A recording of the League's side event, "We Have Your Back: Breaking the Cycle from Online Harassment to Threats to Violence Against Women & Girl Leaders" is available here.
Apply to the LWVUS United Nations Observer Corps
In 1945, at the UN Charter Conference, President Harry Truman invited the League of Women Voters to serve as a consultant to the U.S. delegation, and the League has had observers at the United Nations since then.The League is accepting applications for their UN Observer Corps now through May 15. You can learn more about the observer role here, and apply here.
Don't miss Connie Taylor on redistricting
People Powered Fair Maps Week of Action may be over, but the issue of fair maps remains. If you missed the opportunity to hear League member Connie Taylor on this topic during Mainstream Coalition's event, "Redrawing Democracy: Redistricting & Equitable Representation," you can view her excellent input, along with the other panelists, here.
Forbes features US League President Dr. Turner
173 years ago, Elizabeth Cady Stanton wrote that half the population felt "aggrieved, oppressed, and fraudulently deprived of their most sacred rights." Many feel the same today. This Forbes magazine article highlights women over 50 who are battling for expanded voting rights, including our US League President, Dr. Turner. Read the article.
We have an affordable housing problem
One of the panelists on LWVJoCo's recent discussion, "Equal Opportunity Housing: Improving Equity of the Housing Market in Johnson County," shared how it was practically impossible to find a house at or below $150,000 in Johnson County. The Kansas Reflector notes that new houses cost a minimum of $300,000 to build in JoCo in a recent article on affordable housing. It also notes that the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) and the state's Office of Rural Prosperity are managing the first statewide housing needs assessment in three decades as part of an effort to collect the data needed to be able to build a path forward on providing affordable housing. You can the full article here and take KHRC's survey here.
Help wanted: Hybrid Event Coordinator
LWVJoCo is seeking a volunteer coordinator who can help us incorporate Zoom or other virtual platforms into our in-person events once public health officials indicate it is safe to gather indoors again. If you have experience in hybrid events or are interested in learning with us as we go, please contact us at jocoleague@gmail.com.
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