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NOW & Young Feminism
The participation of women and girls of all ages is critical to the future of the NOW and the women's movement for equality. NOW is committed to empowering young feminists, and encouraging intergenerational dialogue and collaboration to strengthen ties between activists of all ages.
The Institute
Offered at the National NOW Conference, the NOW YFLI is a set of workshops, roundtables, and activities designed to help younger feminist leaders develop the grassroots and political organizing skills necessary to effect change in their communities.
NOW YFLI participants will have the opportunity to:
Workshops
Because We're Still Not Equal
Breakout Session I - Friday, 9:30 AM - 10:45 PM, Room: Regency A
Join NOW leaders for a discussion of the varied and intersectional feminist issues facing NOW activists. Whether or not you are already familiar with NOW's priority issues, this will be an exciting workshop focusing not only on the basics, but on new approaches as well. Ever wondered what exactly Economic Justice means? Confused about the difference between Reproductive Rights and Reproductive Justice? Join us for some enlightening conversation.
Michelle Colon, Kim Gandy, Erin Matson
Action from the Ground Up: Change-Making Basics
Breakout Session II - Friday, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM, Room: Regency A
Join field organizers from Feminist Majority and NOW to develop your grassroots organizing skills. Strategize for direct action on the issues that matter most to you and your peers, and discuss new ways to empower, unite, and motivate your community to make change for feminist justice.
Erin Hanna, Kassidy Johnson, Samantha Sewell, Monely Soltani
It's Better Together: Ally Work for Feminist Causes
Breakout Session III - Friday, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM, Room: Regency A
Creating a dynamic alliance for your cause can be a difficult, but also an essential part of accomplishing your progressive goals. Join us for a conversation on building alliances across issues and across communities. Panelists will share examples of successful alliances and coalitions involving civil rights, religious, labor, LGBTQQI and other types of groups and organizations. Participants will be encouraged to contribute their "lessons learned" and best practices for working collectively.
Rana Abbas, Rose Afriyie, Gabriel Javier, Vanessa Prell, Jessie Washington
It's Your Time NOW!
Breakout Session IV - Friday, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM, Room: Regency A
This workshop is designed for young feminists who aspire to become Campus Action Network, chapter, task force or state leaders. Four young leaders in NOW will discuss the nuts-and-bolts of how NOW works, share strategies for finding mentors and establishing credibility, discuss how to handle questions about your age when you do become a leader, and more.
Ailey Letsome, Latifa Lyles, Erin Matson, Rebecca Malotke-Meslin
Run Sister, Run
Breakout Session V - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM, Room: Regency A
Ever think about running for office? If you've ever thought that you'd like a career in politics, this workshop is for you. We will be talking about what you should be doing now and in the future to build a great political resume and perfectly position yourself as a candidate. Hear personal stories from young women who have made the leap into public office.
State Representative Shanelle Jackson, Rebecca Malotke-Meslin, Commissioner Sarah Roberts, State Representative Rebekah Warren
Vision. Action. Justice. Your Campaign for Change
Breakout Session VI - Saturday, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM, Room: Regency A
This is a chance for you to reflect on the skills you've developed and ideas you've had this weekend, and to synthesize both into a concrete plan for how you will make change upon returning home. Plan your first steps toward building a campaign, presence, or action back in your community or school. Hear from feminist leaders about the challenges, strategies, and successes they have experienced in organizing on a diversity of issues, and dialogue with them on actualizing your change-making plans.
Melody Drnach, Brittney Hoffman, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Monely Soltani
NOW
NOW remains unique in its multi-issue, grassroots approach to achieving women's rights in this country, and aims to continually develop new leaders who organize with the knowledge that the fight for gender equality is a multifaceted one, encompassing action to
It's Your Time NOW
Action for our rights, our bodies, our dignity, and our safety is crucial to ensuring a feminist future. Come to the NOW Young Feminist Leadership Institute, and empower yourself to take the lead on making true feminist change in your communities, across the country, and globally. We need you NOW, more than ever.
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