Press Release From Carolyn Ramsay - Honored to Announce

This morning I was thrilled when California State Contoller Betty Yee made a surprise endorsement for my campaign at the National Women's Political Caucus breakfast. Her generous words mean so much to me:  "Carolyn has spent more than fifteen years preparing for this job, dedicating herself to serving her community. Carolyn shares my approach to strong fiscal responsibility while protecting critical services neighborhoods count on. Los Angeles needs Carolyn Ramsay as the next Councilwoman. She’ll work to make the budgeting process more transparent, help local businesses succeed, and grow the local economy.”  Betty has been a champion for government transparency and a strong fiscal watchdog for our state for years. As a Councilmember, I’ll also focus on making sure our neighborhoods know how City Hall is spending their money so we can better prioritize fixing our roads and sidewalks and keeping our communities safe. Onward! Carolyn Carolyn Ramsay for City Council 2015 http://www.carolynramsay.com/ Carolyn Ramsay for City Council 2015 · United States Paid for by Carolyn Ramsay for City Council 2015 – General, FPPC ID #1375944. 6380 Wilshire Blvd. #1612, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Additional information is available at ethics.lacity.org.

Women's Rights and International Law All through March, thee core focus was on Women and Women's Rights It has been 18 years since Hillary Clinton made a historic statement at the Beijing Conference, noting that women’s rights are human rights. And yet, though we’ve come a long way since, the “long way” has only been in time, not in developments. Today, women are as marginalised, brutalised and ostracised as they were nearly two decades ago. The only difference is the extent of exposure of the predicament that these women face – whether it is in the mass media or in the World Wide Web’s far-reaching social media. From The A38 Foundation of International Law:

Here is a two part article on Crimes against Women under Public International Law. Part I talks about how jurisprudence helped engender International Criminal Law and Part II talks about how we can legislate for the issue under International Criminal Law.   In conflict, laws remain unenforced, and sexual violence and rape occur without restraint. All commitments made on gender and the R2P doctrine have remained confined to paper. Is it time to Engender R2P? Read here

UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH 0215

MARCH 2015 DIGEST: ACTIVITIES & EVENTS March 17: MIXER & MEETING Join us tomorrow for a cocktail MIXER and our monthly board meeting at Smith House Tap & Grill (back room) beginning at 6:00 PM tomorrow: Tuesday, March 17. Mixer begins tomorrow, 3/17, at 6:00 PM and meeting will run from 7:00-9:00 PM.  Address: 10351 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90025). MAP RSVP here - or for more information on our chapter. Join NWPC LA Westside for a Post-Election Breakfast Conversation  Featuring Local Elected Officials & Candidates, including: Dr. Jackie Filla, Professor, Mount St. Mary's University Newly elected Community College Trustee Sydney Kamlager  & Candidate for LA City Council Carolyn Ramsey Jackie  Filla Sydney Kamlager Carolyn  Ramsey We will discuss the outcomes of the March 2015 election!  We will also discuss opportunities for women to run in the 2015-2016 election cycle.  March 26th, 2015 at 7:30 AM Factor's Famous Deli: 9420 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 Cost: $25 per person - light breakfast & coffee included. RSVP to nwpcla@gmail.com Download Event Flyer PURCHASE TICKET LINDSEY HORVATH SWEARING IN   Tonight! - Monday, March 16 Newly elected Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath will be sworn-in at the next regular meeting of the West Hollywood City Council, which will take place TODAY: March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd, south of Santa Monica Boulevard. Congratulations Lindsey! ASM. CRISTINA GARCIA RECEPTION This Week - Thursday, March 19 (Flyer) Join Cristina at Cities Restaurant for an evening reception in support of her re-election. If you are not able to attend, please help us make the event a success by contributing securely online at: TeamCristinaGarcia.com. ONLINE FLYER Training: How to get Appointed to Boards & Commissions MARCH 31 Event from our Pasadena Caucus Sisters (FLYER) Service on government boards and commissions permits you to contribute to your community, learn a great deal and develop leadership skills and a political resume. But, it is not easy to get that appointment! The League of Women Voters and the National Women's Political Caucus, Greater Pasadena Area chapter, are hosting a training program from 6:30 to 8:30pm on Tuesday evening, March 31st, at the Altadena Library's Community Room, at 600 E. Mariposa Street. Meredith McKenzie, (Altadena Library Board Trustee) will moderate a panel discussion on boards and commissions, and follow with instructions on how to get your application accepted.  Tuition is $25, and some half-tuition scholarships will be available. To register and for more information contact Marguerite Cooper at margueritec9@gmail.com or (626) 796-6573