 The Solidarity Center is mourning the loss of colleague, sister and friend Lisa McGowan, who succumbed to cancer November 24, 2018. “Lisa was a true union sister, colleague and friend," said Cathy Feingold, director of the AFL-CIO International Department. "She inspired everyone around her to fight for a more just and equitable world. She dedicated her life to building bridges between the labor and feminist movements and creating transformative strategies that improved the lives of so many women workers. We deeply loved and respected her and will carry her passion for justice forward.” In her 19 years at the Solidarity Center, Lisa served in various roles—including deputy country director for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, and acting regional program director for the Middle East and North Africa—ultimately leading the Inclusion and Equality Department, established in 2016. Read more here.
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