Northern California American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association

An assemblage of rainwater professionals

We are a group of rainwater professionals and enthusiasts, meeting the first Monday of the month from 7-9pm at the SFPUC (1145 Market Street, 4th floor). Our monthly meetings include a topic-driven presentation by a rain water professional, as well as the opportunity to exchange professional experiences related to rainwater systems, education and policy. Our ...learn more

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Created: Jan 12, 2009

Updated: Nov 20, 2009

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Women's Civic Participation


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Women's civic participation addresses the ability of women to actively participate in community, local, and national institutions, as well as removing the gender-based social, cultural, and economic barriers to civic and democratic participation. Effective civic participation of women strengthens institutions and empowers women to be leaders within their communities.
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 engagement, voice, diversity, expression, empowerment, organizing, democratic institutions, representation, expanding civil society, women's leadership, strengthening civic institutions, gender, civil disobedience, direct action
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The International Women`s Democracy Center IWDC was established to strengthen women's global leadership through training, education, networking and research in all facets of democracy with a particular focus on increasing the participation of women in policy, politics and decision-making within their own governments.
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