Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention, Kids Online Safety, & Anti-Trafficking
Washington, DC, August 26, 2024 — Approximately 200 members of the 2024-2026 General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Board of Directors convened in Washington, DC, August 22-25, to focus on the GFWC Signature Programs – Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention, and Advocates for Children. The GFWC Board learned from issue experts about critically important federal resources and pending legislation in Congress, engaged in ways to communicate these issues with state federations and local clubs to reach our 62,000 members, and empowered us to act. In addition, they conducted the essential business of the organization and finalized plans for the upcoming regional meetings taking place in September and October.
“It is an honor to welcome to the GFWC Board of Directors Meeting our distinguished speakers and key GFWC national leadership who volunteer innumerable hours to serve their states and communities,” said Suellen B. Brazil, GFWC International President. “GFWC has over 25 committees implementing the 2024-2026 Administration initiatives. I also want to thank our guest speakers for taking time out of their schedule to inspire us with the Women’s Suffrage National Monument, and inform us about key programs and resources available through the federal Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services, the critical demand for safe and affordable housing for domestic and sexual violence survivors and their families, and on congressional efforts to protect our children from online sexual exploitation and enact anti-trafficking measures.”