October Events! International Day of the Girl, OFW Ambassadors Launch & Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events!
Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 10/04/2022 12:16 PM EDT
The Office for Women
The Office for Women, located under the Office of Equity, is committed to advancing the status of women through education, advocacy and legislation. We focus on seven areas: gender based violence, human trafficking, social and economic well being, housing, education, civic engagement and autonomy.
10/5 12:00-2:00 pm Say Their Names Event, Jefferson Square
10/7 12:00-1:00 pm Community Walk Free from DV, Big 4 Bridge
10/20 Wear Purple/Light Up Purple in Awareness of DVAM
Announcing the Launch of the OFW Ambassadors Program!
The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women who represent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville. Our goal is to have one woman chosen from each of the 26 Metro Council Districts.
Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing out information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.
Eligibility Requirements for the OFW Ambassador Program include:
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls.
Applicants must be 18 or older.
Applicants must live in one of the 26 Metro Council districts in Jefferson County.
Applicants must commit to attending all training sessions. The training dates for 2023 include: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18 and June 15 and training will take place from approximately 8:30-4:30 each day. The training program is free, and food and transportation costs (bus tickets or parking) will be provided.
Apply today or nominate someone to serve! https://lnkd.in/gkDjbNEy Applications are due November 15, 2022.
International Day of the Girl Events - Week of Oct 11th
The OFW is celebrating International Day of the Girl (October 11) with a series of events, including two panel discussions on Latinx Teen Mental Health and Gender Equity and Dress Codes. We cannot wait to hear from teen leaders, including OFW's very own intern, Kimberly Duenez Gallegos, about these important topics!
