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EU hearing on FATCA implementation |
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On Tuesday, May 28, the Economic and Monetary Committee of the European Parliament held a public hearing on the implications for Europe of FATCA implementation.
FAWCO and AARO wrote to two members of the EU Committee expressing concern for two segments of the population they represent: Europeans with American spouses or domestic/business partners, and "accidental" Americans with dual nationality, who are often not even aware that they are, or could be considered to be, American citizens. Click here for a copy of that letter.
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Calling for Registration - FAWCO Teens - Cultural Volunteers in Dubai |
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 There will be a pilot project for the Cultural Volunteers module - hosted by AWA Dubai. The week-long program (July 16-23, 2013) is open to FAWCO teens 15-17 years old. The teens will be hosted in AWA Dubai members' homes and will have the opportunity to volunteer in different local charities. Participants will receive community service credits for their IB program. The program will include cultural learning about the UAE and Ramadan, as well as experiencing the sights and sounds of a new country. Costs will be travel to Dubai and spending money. Lodging and most meals will be provided by the host families. Please contact Barbara at
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if you have further questions. Registration deadline June 15. Click here for program details and registration . |
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Call for Applications - Target Project - Human Rights for Women |
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For our new Target Program Human Rights for Women, FAWCO and The FAWCO Foundation are seeking to identify a project which protects the rights and improves the lives of women worldwide. We are seeking applications for projects which focus on women's rights as human rights, including but not limited to those which promote peace and end gender-based violence, increase civil and/or political participation, increase economic opportunity or promote social change.
Project applications are due September 30th and may be submitted by FAWCO Global Task Forces, FAWCO Member Clubs and individual members, and FAUSA and its members.
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FAWCO raised nearly $170,000 for Water |
On the occasion of the UN's World Water Day (March 22), FAWCO announces that it has raised nearly $170,000 for water sustainability. FAWCO's Target Water Program, which ended in February 2013, was a tremendous success with participation from 78% of member clubs and nearly $170,000 raised. About $140,000 went to Tabitha Cambodia Wells for Clean Water while the remainder went to other Water projects. At the Bern conference, Target Program Chair Anne van Oorschot gave an excellent final report and included a thank-you video from Tabitha's founder Janne Ritskes. Thanks to the generosity of our clubs and members, FAWCO has donated over 650 wells and changed the flow for over 1500 families in Cambodia.
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FAWCO UN Rep Erica Higbie attended the 57th session of the Committee in the Status of Women meeting in New York in March 2013. She has prepared an excellent report-back of the event, starting with key messages from the meeting:
- In addition to being a health and human rights issue, VAW&G is an economic issue.
- Fiscal and monetary policies have an immediate and lasting impact on gender-based violence.
- Men and boys must become active participants in the movement to end gender-based violence.
- When there is no demand for prostitution, because purchasing it is illegal, there is little supply.
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