heinous shooting death at the
national holocaust museum
statement of lorraine cole, ph.d. - ceo, ywca usa
Washington, DC (June 10, 2009) - A White supremacist and anti-Semite opened fire in the National Holocaust Museum here in our nation’s capital city, taking the life of a security guard and threatening the lives of those who were bearing witness to human acts of hate, intolerance and genocide. We are outraged and saddened by this horrific act and convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim of the attack.
As an organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, the YWCA believes there is absolutely no place in our society for racism and bigotry against anyone because of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
This crime is a painful reminder of why we all must work collectively to break the ongoing cycle of hatred and intolerance that undermines our society.
A critical step in this effort is updating our federal hate crimes laws to ensure communities have the resources and abilities to investigate and prosecute those who perpetrate hate crimes. For too long, the US Congress has fallen short in updating federal hate crimes laws. Their inaction has lasted far too long – and one more life has been lost in the shadow of hate.
The YWCA calls on Congress to swiftly pass the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act to help prevent and prosecute these heinous crimes.
YWCA USA is a national not-for-profit membership organization that provides social service, advocacy, education and leadership development. It is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Established in the United States in 1858, the YWCA is the oldest and largest national women’s organization, and celebrating its 150th anniversary. Through its nearly 300 affiliated local YWCAs and its headquarters in Washington, D.C., the YWCA serves 2.5 million women and girls each year. Globally, the YWCA USA is a member of World YWCA, which has affiliates in 103 countries that serve 25 million women and girls worldwide.
6.11.2009
6.01.2009
violent death of dr. george tiller a heinous tragedy
statement of lorraine cole, ph.d. - ceo, ywca usa
The killing of Dr. George Tiller is shocking and tragic. The issue of abortion is, indeed, one of the most controversial and polarizing issues of our time, with strong convictions at both extremes. But no extent of opposing ideology on such matters justifies any means of violent protest.
Dr. Tiller, 67, was shot and killed on Sunday in the foyer of Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas, as he was serving as an usher and handing out the church bulletin. Having provided abortion services to women for over 30 years, his clinic had been bombed previously and an abortion opponent shot him in both arms 16 years ago.Our thoughts and sympathies are with Dr. Tiller’s family and clinic staff. Go here to send your own note of sympathy.
YWCA USA is a national not-for-profit membership organization that provides social services, advocacy, education and leadership development. It is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Established in the United States in 1858, the YWCA is the oldest and largest national women’s organization, and celebrating its 150th anniversary. Through its nearly 300 affiliated local YWCAs and its headquarters in Washington, D.C., the YWCA serves 2.5 million women and girls each year. Globally, the YWCA USA is a member of World YWCA, which has affiliates in 103 countries that serve 25 million women and girls worldwide. Visit www.ywca.org.
statement of lorraine cole, ph.d. - ceo, ywca usa
The killing of Dr. George Tiller is shocking and tragic. The issue of abortion is, indeed, one of the most controversial and polarizing issues of our time, with strong convictions at both extremes. But no extent of opposing ideology on such matters justifies any means of violent protest.
Dr. Tiller, 67, was shot and killed on Sunday in the foyer of Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas, as he was serving as an usher and handing out the church bulletin. Having provided abortion services to women for over 30 years, his clinic had been bombed previously and an abortion opponent shot him in both arms 16 years ago.Our thoughts and sympathies are with Dr. Tiller’s family and clinic staff. Go here to send your own note of sympathy.
YWCA USA is a national not-for-profit membership organization that provides social services, advocacy, education and leadership development. It is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Established in the United States in 1858, the YWCA is the oldest and largest national women’s organization, and celebrating its 150th anniversary. Through its nearly 300 affiliated local YWCAs and its headquarters in Washington, D.C., the YWCA serves 2.5 million women and girls each year. Globally, the YWCA USA is a member of World YWCA, which has affiliates in 103 countries that serve 25 million women and girls worldwide. Visit www.ywca.org.
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