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International Day of Older Persons

Mary Fox, League of Women Voters of the United States Alternate UN Observer chaired the International Day of Older Persons programme on behalf of the NGO Committee on Ageing on October 10 at The City University of New York (CUNY).  The event included introductory remarks from representatives from the City of New York, International Council on Social Welfare, Secretary General of the UN, President of the UN General Assembly and past chair of the NGO Committee.  The keynote address was provided by the First Lady and Secretary for Social Inclusion of El Salvador, Dr.

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Sample Voter Education OpEd

SAMPLE - VOTER EDUCATION OPED

We’re Hiring!

That’s really what this election season is about after all. Now is the time when every eligible voter in America should be reviewing resumes and coming up with tough interview questions. Whether you are a college student or senior citizen, a secretary or CEO – every registered voter has the right to evaluate the political candidates who are applying for some pretty important jobs across the country.

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Sample Get-Out-The-Vote Email and Phone Scripts

Utilize these sample get-out-the-vote scripts (email and telephone) to customize and send reminders to your social networks, people you’ve helped register, and other contacts. Research shows that sending these reminders are most effective in the final week or few days leading up to Election Day, but it’s a good idea to start planning your outreach now.


Sample GOTV Email Script:

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International Day of the Girl Child - 2012

The days of fighting an issue of a global proportions from a silo perspective can’t be effective with limited resources.  We need to find ways to work together, work smarter with ways that are proven.  Trafficking is a $32 billion industry and even if we rescue all the girls today—tomorrow a new crop will be in place.  Therefore the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations, the Working Group on Girls, PPSEAWA and the League of Women Voters of the United States co-sponsored a panel discussion on "Best Practices:  Preventing Child Exploitation at Major Events."  Speakers provided ins

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Three Steps for a Smooth Election Day

Three Steps for a Smooth Election Day

We know you have been working overtime hosting registration drives, planning voters’ guides, hosting debates and printing helpful materials for voters in your communities. And while the end is in sight, our work does not stop until Election Day has come and gone.

LWVEF urges Leagues to take the following steps to ensure voters are ready for Election Day and are able to overcome any problems they encounter at the polls.

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Voter Registration Media Alert Template

MEDIA ALERT                                                                   Contact: (XX League contact)

www.VOTE411.org                                                              <contact’s email and phone>

 

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VOTERS IN <YOUR STATE> REMAIN UNREGISTERED AS DEADLINE LOOMS

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League Name and Logos: A Memo to State and Local Leagues

To: State and Local Leagues
From: Elisabeth MacNamara, President
Subject: League Name and Logos
Date: September 18, 2012

While election season is a busy time for all of us, it is also the time when “sham” groups and “dirty tricks” people are most likely to misuse our name and information.

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International Day of the Girl Panel Discussion on Preventing Child Exploitation

The first annual International Day of the Girl will be celebrated on Thursday, October 11, 2012 with a special panel discussion: BEST PRACTICES: Preventing Child Exploitation at Major Events. Speakers include: Abigail Lawlis Kuzma Office of the Indiana Attorney General -- Director and Chief Counsel of Consumer Protection. The Indiana Attorney General ran an anti-human trafficking campaign during Super Bowl 2012. David Arkless is ManpowerGroup's Global President of Corporate and Government Affairs.

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