ADVOCACY HUB
Our advocacy agenda in a nutshell — peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
YWCA Duluth is a feminist organization that is rooted in women’s empowerment and anti-racism.
RACIAL JUSTICE
We recognize the disproportionate impact that social issues have on people of color as a result of historical and current racial inequity and violence embedded in virtually all systems that our society depends on, including housing, law, education, employment, healthcare, child care, and community safety, etc.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
ECONOMIC JUSTICE
The economic systems in the US play a significant role in upholding inequities among oppressed genders, races, and classes. The following areas are integral to our economy, and continue to face increased cuts to their funding.
CHILD CARE
We advocate for increased funding to allow all families access to a child care option that fits their needs, and to allow providers the ability to maintain a sustainable business paying liveable wages, while providing quality care for our children.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
HOUSING
We believe housing is a basic human right, yet the costs continue to rise without adequate affordable housing options.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
SOCIAL SAFETY NETS
Safety nets such as Medicaid, Social Security, and SNAP are meant to do just that: support vulnerable populations that would otherwise not have access to medical care, food, and other basic needs.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
GENDER JUSTICE
We advocate for equity and liberation for all oppressed genders; this includes freedom from violence, access to reproductive and gender affirming care, fair wages, and an end to discriminatory laws and practices.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
IMMIGRATION JUSTICE
We support and advocate for immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, international students, and all migrants to have access to basic human rights, including healthcare, due process and a way to make a living.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
DEMOCRATIC JUSTICE
We support the right of all Americans to participate in the democratic process, to have access and safety in voting in our elections regardless of race or ethnicity, gender identity, disability status, or political affiliation.