State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos has been selected for a 2012 Distinguished Community Service Award by the University of Washington Multicultural Alumni Partnership. Rep. Santos has served the 37th district […]
People for sale? — Part 2 of 2: Changing how we see modern slavery
In movies and other popular portrayals of human trafficking, recovery of the victims is where the narrative often ends. Yet for NGOs, law enforcement, and
People for sale? – Part 1 of 2: What’s often left unsaid and unreported in the world of modern slavery
In the mid 90s, advocates at the Asian & Pacific Islander Women & Family Safety Center (APIWFSC) were alarmed by a disturbing trend in domestic violence cases.
Blog: More than 2,000 sit in the freezing cold in Olympia to rally for their rights
The challenge of emceeing for an audience of more than 2,000 outdoors in 30-something-degree weather was keeping the program on time and on point.
Which is the fairest holiday card of them all?
First place
Mei Lau and Toshi Mei
Dec. 19: Kainos group organizes clothing drive at ReWA
Kainos of Evangelical Chinese Church of East King County organized a clothing drive at the Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)’s SeaTac office.
Oct. 8: Refugee Women’s Alliance celebrates 25 years
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) celebrated its 25th anniversary at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium at Benaroya Hall. The theme was “When Sleeping Women Wake,
March 9: ReWA holds annual International Women’s Day Celebration
Refugee Women’s Alliance held its 14th annual International Women’s Day Celebration at its main office in Seattle. The event featured ethnic foods and multicultural entertainment and activities, including an Ethiopian coffee demonstration, Vietnamese dance, and Henna hand painting.
Blog: Two fashion shows, Bunka and ReWa
Seattle is not a cultural desert. There were two fabulous fashion shows highlighting Asian touches shown last week. One was Bunka Women’s University fashion show from Japan at Seattle Central […]
New faces in new places — ReWA at new office in the ID
“ReWA has always delivered services close to the communities we serve,” said Someireh Amirfaiz, executive director of ReWA.