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UW School of Law Gates Public Service Law Program Speaker Series

Dorry Elias-Garcia — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:53:00 +0000

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Monica Roa
Director, Gender Justice Program
4:00 p.m. Room 138
University of Washington School of Law
Reception following in Room 115

The Role of Law in Taking Rosaries out of the Ovaries

Mónica Roa has a degree in law from the University of the Andes, Bogotá, Colombia and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) as a Global Public Service Law Scholar from New York University. Since 2004, she has been the Director of Programs at Women’s Link Worldwide, where she has developed her ideas regarding the judiciary as a pivotal branch in democratic society and has worked to foster greater dialogue between civil society and the courts on how to interpret rights from a gender perspective.

Her work led her to file a petition before the Constitutional Court of Colombia, which led to the liberalization of the country´s abortion law. Her contribution to human rights and women’s rights has been recognized by the most important media outlets in the country, which have awarded her accolades including ‘person of the year’ in 2005 and 2006.

Sponsorship of this event by the University of Washington School of Law and the W.H. Gates Public Service law Program does not imply endorsement.

The Art of Public Leadership Speaker Series

Dorry Elias-Garcia — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:40:57 +0000

UW School of Law
Gates Public Service Law Program

· Do you wish we had better public leaders?
· Do you wonder what it takes to lead well?
· Can you imagine yourself growing into leadership roles — in your field, your community or your country?

Please join acclaimed author and educator
Eric Liu
for a discussion on

The Art of Public Leadership
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
4:00-5:00 pm
William H. Gates Hall
Room 138

A Senior Fellow and Lecturer at the School of Law, Liu was a speechwriter and senior policy advisor to President Clinton and is author of several acclaimed books on mentorship and imagination in civic life. He is founder of the Guiding Lights Network, a national organization dedicated to developing leaders for the common good.

City Council Budget Process Begins

Dorry Elias-Garcia — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:16:43 +0000

2nd Council hearing, Wed, Oct 26th, 5:30pm in Council Chambers
WE NEED ADVOCATES FOR HEATH, HUMAN SERVICES, HOUSING AND LIVEABLE WAGE JOBS TO TESTIFY

Click here to see Seattle Budget Task Force/SHSC and MEDC supported 2012 Budget Recommendations, MEDC Testimony for 10/25; Proposal to Mayor for Organizing; Mayor’s 2012 Budget to Council and related items.

Mayor Supports MEDC/SHSC/APDC Request

Dorry Elias-Garcia — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:15:29 +0000

Adds $120,000 for Organizing In communities of color, including Immigrants and refugee communities

MEDC’s 30th Anniversary Banquet

Dorry Elias-Garcia — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:59:06 +0000

MEDC to celebrate 30 years of multi-ethnic Unity”

..save the date,

Saturday, October 22nd, 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the Muckleshoot Tribe

Where we will also pay tribute to MEDC Co-founder and dear friend,

Roberto Maestas.

Tickets $75.00 per person

Please check out our Special Event Page for details.