DA's monthly meetup in The Hague! Join us every first Sunday of the month, at Bar-Resturant Pavlov (across from The Hague City Hall) for lunch and/or drinks with DA's Secretary -and an occasional guest or speaker-. 

Bring a friend...or two!

Register to vote, learn how to register voters, learn the recent news of DA...talk, drink and eat!

This social event is open to all our members, Americans and accompanying guests.  We welcome you all to come and interact with fellow Americans in the region and engage in American political discussions.  We will give a brief presentation particularly where these issues stand in the Washington political discourse.  Join us to formalize our viewpoint as Americans living abroad by paying (€5) includes drinks, such as wine and water.

Parking: Palais de la Méditerranée or Grimaldi

Public Transport: several bus stops in walking distance: Grimaldi, Congrès-Joffre, Congrès-Promenade

Join us for a fun and casual evening at The Holy Taco Shack to meet other Americans in the Freiburg area, grab a drink together, and talk about all things politics! We also want to share news about upcoming DA events and hear your ideas for what other events Freiburg-Americans would like to participate in.

The next First Thursday Drinks will be in March! There is lots to discuss with the growing list of Democrats who are throwing their hats into the ring for the presidential nomination.  

We have found a new, fun location up in la Croix Rousse. So please join us on March 7th at Galopin: 155 Blvd de la Croix Rousse, starting at 7:00pm.

We hope to see you there!

Follow this link to our International Women’s Day 2019 Events page where you’ll find everything you need to create your own IWD/ERA party.

We’ve included alternative agendas, links to relevant film and discussion materials, and even a Women’s History Trivia Quiz slide show to challenge the savviest suffragettes!

No matter how large or small your own group is, and no matter where in the world we all happen to be, we can celebrate this important day together as  global women’s caucus members! Wear white and/or purple-the colors of women's empowerment!

And don’t forget to send us links to your photos at womenscaucus@democratsabroad.org

Enjoy your events and keep on fighting!

This month we’re meeting on the second Friday to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay2019. We’ll begin the meeting with some chapter updates before diving into an IWD 2019 presentation, a film viewing, and a Women’s History trivia challenge. Please feel free to bring movie snacks and order yourself a beverage from the bar. 

Here's the tentative meeting agenda:

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. Chapter Updates

III. Brief Overview of IWD

a. What is International Women’s Day?

b. Why are we celebrating it?

c. Brief discussion of the #balanceforbetter theme

IV. Explaining the Problem

a. Workplace discrimination

b. Cultural discrimination

c. Gender-based and sexual violence

d. What we mean when we say “rape culture”

V. Connections to the ERA

a. Brief refresher on Equal Rights Amendment

b. Connections to Democrats Abroad

VI. Watch the ERA Documentary

VII. Discussion on the documentary

VIII. Women's History Trivia*

*I know, we played trivia last time too. This happened to be in the plans for the IWD event, and we'll change it up next time. 

IX. Make IWD posters and selfie cards 

X. End

If you have an item to add to the agenda, please send an email to DAG-Stuttgart@democratsabroad.org

2019 is not just about women.

It is about all of us (f/m/x). In every way. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Because all oppression is connected.

“There is no thing as a single-issue struggle, because we do not live single-issue lives", Audre Lorde wrote in 1982, speaking not just as a woman - but as a black woman, with roots deep in the Caribbean. She spoke as a lesbian, a mother, a lover, an activist, a child of immigrants, a feminist, a womanist, a scholar, a poet, and, in her words, "a warrior".

Just like you. You didn't only march with us because of your gender.

You marched for your right to be who you are - and you are not just 'one thing'.

When you stood up against harassment, you did that not just for yourself. You did that for the person next to you. For the loved ones in your life who have been violated in the streets, or clubs, or their own homes and schools.

When you yelled 'MY BODY MY RIGHTS', you made it clear you have the right to share it with whoever you want - for pleasure, not pain. And that they (f/m/x) have those same rights as you do. Including living without fear, with respect, equal pay and having the same right to justice regardless of skin color, income, religion or ability.

Our rights are not up for negotiation.

When people beat someone down - either a trans woman with their fists, a teenager wearing hijab, or a black man with their words -, it's an assault on all of our rights. That’s why we’re taking to the streets. Not to be ‘a voice for someone’ – but to amplify voices.

When our voices are welcomed or heard more than someone else’s voice, we have a responsibility to step up. We acknowledge that, and we stand firmly with and behind all of the progressive activist voices in the Netherlands. We're all in this together - so let's be heard as one voice, but represented by all of us.

Unapologetically feminist, anti-racist and inclusive. That's what 2019 is about. Get ready; we did not come to play. 🔥🔥




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More details about the march will be added in the upcoming weeks, including speakers, pre-events to make signs, information sessions and travel arrangements to Amsterdam.

Questions? Post here or email us at march2019@womensmarchnetherlands.nl !

If you plan to attend the General Meeting, please RSVP on our page on Eventbrite. Have any questions, concerns or would like to volunteer at the General Meeting? Please contact the Elections Committee at elections@democratsabroad.org.uk

PARIS ELECTIONS MEETING, MARCH 9, 2019

This will be the first Leadership Election for the NEW Paris Chapter of Democrats Abroad France. This will be the first time that leadership will be elected by DAF members in Paris to serve DAF members in Paris, as part of the creation of an official Paris Chapter. Please join us for this historic election and meeting! You will be able to meet other DAF Paris members, meet the candidates running for office, and elect your new Paris leadership!

For more information about the Paris Chapter Leadership Nominations process, please see here. 

All members of Democrats Abroad France in the Paris/Ile de France region are welcome to attend and vote in the Paris Leadership Elections.

To join Democrats Abroad, please go to www.democratsabroad.org/join. You must be a US citizen 18 years of age or older. 

Please note that in addition to this in-person meeting, that early voting options will be made available to encourage broad participation of DAF's Paris/Ile de France members in the election. As a result, no nominations from the floor can be allowed. 

Space is limited, please RSVP.