Strength in Unity, Peace through Justice
Sandy Irving has been involved with the Council’s work for many years. She currently serves as the Volunteer for Health Care, worker’s rights and other federal issues. Sandy is an activist grandmother of six, a Presbyterian, and a retired research associate from the Biostatistics Department of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Public Health. She currently serves on the board of NC Peace Action.
View All StaffDetention and deportation deprive immigrants of their liberty, separate them from their loved ones, and exclude them from their communities. This goes against our deepest values. #CommunitiesNotCages
North Carolina judges have found the state's latest photo voter identification law unconstitutional, particularly because it discriminates against Black voters. Read more from NPR: npr.org/2021/09/17/1… #VoterID
October 11 to 15, thousands of people will take action at the White House, participate in civil disobedience, and demand that President Biden choose a side: People vs. Fossil Fuels. Join us! #PeoplevsFossilFuels peoplevsfossilfuels.… pic.twitter.com/Bj0U…
September is National Recovery Month & we are urging @NCLeg to commit their portion of the Opioid Settlement funds to expand evidence-based recovery support services. Read more from @healthandfaith Associate Director, Elizabeth Brewington: ncchurches.org/2021/…
Indigenous people, pipeline fighters, water protectors, young people, scientists, & faith leaders are saying enough is enough: it's time to place people over fossil fuels. Join advocate in DC Oct 11-15 & demand @POTUS pick a side #PeoplevsFossilFuels peoplevsfossilfuels.…
Today, 200+ CSOs from over 40 countries are calling on world leaders to end international public finance for coal, oil & gas and shift this money to clean energy and a just energy transition. Read the statement: priceofoil.org/cso-s… #HLDE2021 #StopFundingFossils pic.twitter.com/OAJs…
RT @Fridays4future A successful @COP26 prioritizes those who are most impacted by the #climateemergency. On @LossandDamage Awareness Day, we push for a #LossandDamage fund at #COP26 and fight for the #WorldWeWant - a safer and more equitable world. Take action👉 climatenetwork.org/w…
RT @WECAN_INTL While the #UNGA is in session, we are joining 120+ organizations to deliver an urgent message to governments and financial institutions - Climate Justice Now! We can and must take immediate action to address the #ClimateCrisis. Read the full CTA: bit.ly/3i2UA69 pic.twitter.com/hA9q…
RT @cleanAIREnc We need your help supporting maternal and child health from climate impacts. Call on North Carolina’s Federal Delegation to enact climate legislation that will protect the health of pregnant moms and future generations of North Carolinians. bit.ly/ProtectMatern… #ClimateAction
RT @ClimateHome NEW Civil society calls for end to international fossil fuel finance As world leaders meet to talk energy at #UNGA, 200 green groups are urging them to embrace renewables and stop financing fossil fuels ✍️ @joeloyo climatechangenews.co…