Last night, the majority of our United States senators let us down. The failure to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act was deeply hurtful and eye-opening. Their actions took us a thousand steps back in time. Women have come way too far in this country to have our government dictate how we control our own… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida Statement on Failure to Pass WHPA
Late Monday night, POLITICO broke the news that they had obtained a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito detailing that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. This decision, while not final, would end federal constitutional protection of the right to an abortion and leave it up to each… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida Responds to Roe v. Wade Potential Overturn
Miami, Fla. – YWCA South Florida has unveiled six local leaders as the second annual delegation for the organization’s “First But Not The Last” Women Leaders of South Florida event. Inductees include Dr. Lilian Abbo, infectious disease specialist with Jackson Health System; Irela Bague, Chief Bay Officer for Miami-Dade County; Lucia Davis-Raiford, president of The… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida announces First But Not The Last inductees
YWCA South Florida president and CEO lead expert panel during University of West Florida’s annual Women in Leadership conference There is never a dull moment in the influential life of YWCA South Florida president and CEO Kerry-Ann Royes. She is relentless in her mission to grow a community of learners and build a shared understanding… Continue Reading YWCA President & CEO shares equity insight at conference
YWCA South Florida president and CEO recognized with Community Spirit Award This year marks the 33rd year that the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department hosted the prestigious In the Company of Women awards. On March 11, 2022, the award ceremony was held at Coral Gables Country Club. The distinctive Community Spirit Award was… Continue Reading Kerry-Ann Royes Receives Community Spirit Award