SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED: National Young Feminist Leadership Conference!

Hi everyone,

Quick conference update - your campus team is hard at work putting together what promises to be a fabulous 6th Annual National Young Feminist Leadership Conference! We've got a great lineup of some wonderful speakers announced that we wanted to share with you all:

• Eleanor Smeal, President, Feminist Majority Foundation
  
• Katherine Spillar, Executive Editor, Ms. magazine
• Jehmu Greene, President, Women's Media Center
• Jane Campbell, former Mayor of Cleveland and Chief of Staff, Office of Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA)
• Andrea Camp, Executive Director, US Congress Joint Economic Committee
• Latifa Lyles, Deputy Director, US Department of Labor Women's Bureau
• June Zeitlin, Director, CEDAW Education Project
• Heidi Williamson, National Policy Coordinator, SisterSong Women of Color Health Collective
• Shelby Knox, feminist organizer
• And much, much more! Check out our schedule online for more info!
  

Will we see you there? There's still a little over a week left to register - check out our conference website and register today so you don't miss out! Questions? Call 703-522-2214 and ask for a Campus Organizer! See you in a few weeks!

Join Us For A Very Special International Women's Day Webinar!

Did you know that 1 woman dies every minute of everyday due to complications with pregnancy and childbirth? Did you know that 99% of maternal deaths take place in the developing world? Did you know that maternal mortality is the leading cause of death for girls between the ages of 15-19 in poorer countries?

Reading these statistics places a hugely different perspective on the issue of maternal mortality and morbidity around the world. When we hear these numbers, we generally imagine rural women from central Africa or from south Asia. Rarely do we picture that these women are also young teens forced into adulthood faster than they can recite lyrics from a famous poem or learn parts of the human anatomy.

These young women find themselves trapped in the shadows of a, often times, broken society struggling to survive in the midst of a suffering economy, lack basic living necessities, a healthcare system in disarray, limited to no access to an education, and a continuation of traditional and cultural practices that greatly impact the health and well-being of mostly women and girls.

In previous posts from this year's January and February eZine issues, Val and I discussed the urgency for the U.S. to do its part in the reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity in the developing world, and holding itself and other donor countries accountable for fulfilling the promises made at the Cairo Conference of 1994 and the U.N.'s Millennium Development Goal #5 (MDGs).

That is why in commemorating March 8, International Women's Day, the FMF team is calling for young feminists across the country to join in on a very special FREE webinar to learn about this crisis affecting half the world's population and how YOU can help save the lives of millions of young women and girls across the globe.

At 7:00pm EST, you will have the opportunity to listen and dialogue with Feminist Majority Foundation President, Eleanor Smeal, our Global Programs Coordinator, Anushay Hossain, and me, your friendly National Campus Organizer. Please don't miss out on a wonderful discussion!

We have limited reserved spaces and we encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

For more information, go to our website at www.feministcampus.org or contact your campus organizer at 1-866-444-3652 or campusteam@feminist.org.

Also, if you think you would benefit greatly from conversations like this one, then you'll want to take part in our upcoming National Young Feminist Leadership Conference on March 20 -21, hosted by the University of the District of Columbia in Washington D.C. Come and network with hundreds of young feminists across the country and notable speakers that range from heads of progressive women's organizations to members of Congress.

Get informed, get energized, GET ACTIVE!!!

Happy Women's History Month and International Women's Day!!!

This article was featured in our March 2010 monthly Choices eZine. Sign up for our alerts to stay up-to-date with the latest feminist news and to receive the monthly eZine.

NYFLC update: Preliminary Schedule Released!

The Feminist Majority Foundation's National Young Feminist Leadership Conference is taking place March 20-22 in Washington, DC, which means we have less than a month to go!

Those of you that have ever done large-scale event planning know that this means that your friendly feminist campus team has added things like speaker invitations, workshop presentations, and extra coffee runs to our normal to-do list of battling patriarchy, spring semester travels, and researching new campaigns. Amid all of this, I wanted to give you all a quick conference-related update!

Today we released an updated preliminary schedule so you can see what we are planning! As you can see, there's something for everyone - whether you're a seasoned activist or just learning the ropes, you don't want to miss out! Sessions will range from global to domestic in nature and will cover a range of topics including the economy, reproductive rights, sexual assault, climate change, human trafficking, campus organizing, and more. The conference is a great opportunity to meet amazing people, get fired up, and learn how to take your activism to the next level.

Several hundred activists are already registered, and we want YOU to join their ranks! Click here to register online - the current registration rate is $25 per person, or $20 per person for groups of 5 or more.

If you need help registering a group or have any questions, give us a call at 703-522-2214 or email nyflc@feminist.org. Please note, online registration ENDS March 17, 2010, so don't forget to register soon!

Early bird deadline has been extended

You asked and we delivered! Due to the overwhelming response we have extended early bird registration to Wednesday, February 10th! Register today to secure the reduced conference registration rate of just $15 per person and $12 for groups of five or more!

Sign up today and join activists from across the country in Washington, DC on March 20-21 at the University of the District of Columbia for our 6th Annual National Young Feminist Leadership Conference!

Join more than 500 young activists to learn critical skills to help you organize on campus and hear from both leading experts and your peers about issues such as reproductive health and justice, crisis pregnancy centers, violence against women, ecofeminism, clinic violence, and international family planning.

After two days of informed activism and networking, join us on Capitol Hill March 22 for our Congressional Day of Action and deliver your message to decision makers. Discuss the issues that you face on your campus with the people who need to hear it the most!

But this deal is only good for eight more days! After February 10 registration rates will increase to $25 per person and $20 for groups. Contact the Campus Team at 703-522-2214 to register your group and email nyflc@feminist.org to answer your questions and help plan your trip!

Visit the conference website for more information about lodging and hotels and connect with other NYFLC attendees on Facebook!

Get on board for FMF's national conference!

Registration for FMF's 6th annual National Young Feminist Leadership Conference is now open! Join us March 20-22 to network and share feminist organizing strategies with hundreds of activists, including top feminist leaders in advocacy organizations, universities, public office, and more.

We’ll be focusing on domestic and global repro rights and health, anti-abortion harassment and violence, gender-based violence, the legislative process, and other critical topics at this 2-day conference. Then join us Monday 3/22 for our Congressional Day of Action and tell your members of Congress what issues are important to you!

Early bird registration for both the conference and day of action is only $15 through Feb. 1 so act fast! Group discounts are also available. Prices go up to $25/person after 2/1.

For more info, check out the conference site and Facebook event. The Facebook page also has a room and ride board if you want to save on travel and lodging costs. If you have any questions, email our DC campus organizers at campusteam (at) feminist (dot) org or call 703-522-2214.

Coming to National Young Feminist Leadership Conference from the West Coast?

The FMF's National Young Feminist Leadership Conference is taking place March 20 - 21 with a Congressional Action Day on March 22 in Washington, DC. We are already planning up a storm and you won't want to miss this incredible chance to hear amazing speakers, network with young feminists from across the country and meet with your members of Congress.

If you're coming from the West Coast, check out these SUPER CHEAP FARES on Virgin America. You have to book by Dec. 15th, but these are great prices!

The NYFLC website and registration will be open soon! For more information on the conference, hotels, costs, and how to finance your travel, contact your Campus Organizer at 1-866-444-FMLA (East Coast) or 1-866-471-FMLA (West Coast).

Hope to see you there!

Breaking FMF News!

After much debate, FMF's annual National Young Women's Leadership Conference has been renamed

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The National Young Feminists' Leadership Conference

The name change reflects the diversity of attendees at the conference, and also emphasizes the prevailing political philosophy of the event. So... love it? Hate it? Leave a comment and tell us what you think. And save the date for the 2010 National Young Feminists' Leadership Conference, March 20-21 at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC!