Social Justice
April 28, 2023
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month
May is recognized as National Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize the diverse people, cultures and communities whose contributions have enriched American life for centuries. The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. The weeklong recognition expanded to a monthlong celebration and commemoration of the rich heritage…
May 1, 2023
Help survivors – and their pets – escape abuse
Nearly half of relationship abuse survivors delay leaving because they can’t take their pet with them – but only a handful of domestic violence shelters in the U.S. accept pets. Luckily, there are organizations working to make more shelters pet friendly, so abuse survivors and their pets can get away and heal together. Relationship violence…
May 24, 2023
Addressing summer hunger for kids in our communities
Nutritious, plant-forward meals are crucial to helping kids thrive during the summer months–but without the security of school meals, many families rely on summer meal sites to help. Food insecurity is defined as not having enough food to lead a healthy life. Undernutrition is lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough food or…
January 20, 2023
Celebrate Black History Month with these engagement and learning opportunities
Black History Month celebrates the achievements, influences and legacies of Black Americans. Also called African American History Month – and, more recently, Celebration of the African Diaspora – Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 through the efforts of scholar Carter G. Woodson. Black History Month was officially recognized in 1976 by…
January 19, 2023
How to support UW-hosted Tent City 3
Tent City 3 (TC3), a self-managed moveable community of individuals experiencing homelessness, will be housed on the UW campus at parking lot E21 until March 19, 2023. Lot E21 is between Husky Stadium and the Waterfront Activities Center, near the UW light rail station. On two previous occasions, in 2017 and 2021, TC3 was housed…
November 28, 2022
December 1 is World AIDS Day
The COVID-19 pandemic was difficult for everyone, and for those living with chronic illnesses this is especially true. The pandemic has changed the way we work, celebrate and enjoy the world; for those living with HIV or AIDS, this is not the first pandemic of their lives. The toll of the HIV/AIDS pandemic is staggering: World…
November 16, 2021
COVID-19: A Child Rights Crisis
Each year on November 20th, the United Nations, countries, and individuals worldwide commemorate World Children’s Day to promote international unity, spread awareness among youth, and improve children’s welfare. November 20 is significant in history as the day in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. The declaration asserted that…
February 17, 2022
World Day of Social Justice is February 20
Each year on February 20th, the United Nations, countries, communities, and individuals worldwide commemorate the World Day of Social Justice. This year, we celebrate this day to support international efforts to promote transitions to formal employment as a necessary condition for reducing poverty and inequalities, advancing decent work, increasing productivity and sustainability, and widening the…
February 2, 2022
Support Local Food Pantries with Non-food Items
Of the many ongoing consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the most urgent is that more than 50 million people are experiencing food insecurity in the U.S., including millions of children and vulnerable seniors. In Washington state, those who cannot consistently put food on their tables has more than doubled in the past two…
March 1, 2021
Choose to Challenge this International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, celebrated March 8, marks a time to celebrate the achievements made by girls and women. We highlight the progress made and reflect on how women’s rights have changed. International Women’s Day reminds us that women’s right are human rights and gender parity uplifts all. This day represents a journey, a process of…
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