Human Rights Day is a reminder of the continuing struggle to win recognition of the human rights of all people, a cause that is given even greater import by the tragic events leading to the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  63 years ago, the memory of the destructive force of hate – of European fascism, the holocaust, and the war in the Pacific – were fresh in the minds of world leaders, paving the way for near consensus for the creation of an international declaration of human rights as a first step in securing the rights and dignity of all people. 

Guests of Social Justice Fund NW's 2005 Annual Dinner may remember our dynamic keynote speaker, Elouise Cobell. Cobell, the plaintiff who sued the United States government on behalf of royalties owed to the American Indians for use of tribal lands, won her 13-year battle this week. The government settled the case with the creation of $3.4 billion dollars in trust funds, and the creation of a $60 million higher education scholarship fund.

To read more about the 3.4 billion dollar settlement in Cobell v. Salazar, click here.

Dear Members & Supporters,
I am thrilled to join the Social Justice Fund team as the Membership and Grants Manager!

I have been an active part of the anti-violence and feminist movements for 12 years, and currently serve as the board chair of the King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. My activist roles have included organizing communities, serving on boards, training, and raising funds. My interests in building stronger movements are in grassroots philanthropy, community-based research & strategies, and leadership development.