MISSION STATEMENT
Urgent Action Fund, as part of women’s rights movements worldwide, supports women's rights defenders striving to create cultures of justice, equality and peace. We provide rapid response grants that enable strategic interventions, and participate in collaborative advocacy and research. We are led by activists, inspired by feminism, and strengthened through solidarity.
LATEST NEWS
UAF Announces Employment Opportunity - Grantmaking Team Member
July 13, 2010
To read the full job description, responsibilities, required qualifications, and how to apply for the position, please click here.
UAF Announces Two New Internship Opportunities in Communications and Development
July 15, 2010
To read the full position descriptions and download the application, Click Here.
From Mississippi to Arizona: For Freedom and Human Rights
June 16, 2010
The room was small, but it was filled with enormous possibility. And everyone in there knew it.
On Saturday, May 29th, after a long, hot day of marching, chanting and rallying, a group of activists met in a windowless room at the Phoenix Doubletree Inn. Many had worked non-stop for weeks on end, mobilizing the tens of thousands who poured out of their homes in support of justice for the migratory workers and families whose lives and livelihood are threatened by Arizona immigration policy.
Click here (PDF file download) to learn more about UAF's recent grant to support activists in Arizona.
March and National Day of Action planned for May 29, 2010 - Phoenix, Arizona
In Protest of SB 1070 and 287G Legislation
May 19, 2010
This past Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010, a delegation of national feminist and labor leaders, journalists, and organizers went to Arizona to document the experiences of women and children in the wake of SB 1070 legislation. The testimonies they heard make clear in vivid and haunting detail that SB 1070 has paved the way for assaults on the basic human rights of women, and created an environment in which violence against women and children has been state-sanctioned.
As a result, a Festival of Human Rights and a National Day of Action is planned for May 28-29, 2010. For information please visit the following websites:
www.altoarizona.com - information on the march and protest actions. www.azwomenrise.org - currently being built to call attention to the ways women are impacted. Additionally, there will be a petition circulating from that website.
www.puenteaz.org - vivid video clips, evidencing women and children being terrorized.
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2010 Gruber Women’s Rights Prize Recipients Hailed for Courageous Efforts in Advancing Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights
Two Organizations Recognized for Extending and Defending the Rights of Women Through Litigation, Law Reform, and Education
June 23, 2010
The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation today announced that it will award the 2010 Women’s Rights Prize to two organizations that have contributed significantly to advancing women’s reproductive health and rights in many countries. Click here to read the full story.
UAF Publication translated into German
June 24, 2010
With much pleasure, UAF announces that the German translation of What’s the point of Revolution If We Can't Dance is ready! After being introduced to the book and the concept of Sustaining Activism, a women's social change organization in Germany called filia.die frauenstiftung took on the project of translating the publication, on a 100% volunteer basis. UAF would like to thank the women of filia.die frauenstiftung who have worked hard on the translation and printing of the publication. The book was launched during their donor’s assembly in Hamburg two weeks ago. They have already received enthusiastic feedback and thanks for bringing this information to German feminists. If you would like to download a copy of this book in German, or another language, click here.
UAF's publication featured on the World Pulse Website
What's the Point of Revolution if We Can't Dance?
May 13, 2010
Jane Barry and Jelena Dordevic met with activists around the world to discuss the culture of the women’s movement and uncovered a disturbing trend: We’re deeply unsettled in our work, and it’s affecting our progress. It’s time to change that. Read More...
UAF to Benefit from Combined Federal Campaign
Urgent Action Fund is part of the Combined Federal Campaign this year through the Human and Civil Rights Organizations of America! If you are a federal employee, you can designate UAF as a recipient of your charitable donations through the CFC. Our code is 26479
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