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News: Alumnae . Organizations Hike

Alianza
Alianza's purpose is to increase cultural and social awareness of Latin Americans and Iberians in the Wellesley College community, and to advance the common concerns of these people. It provides a familiar atmosphere in which students of these backgrounds can share their similar/different experiences and establish friendships through various activities such as salsa/merengue classes, lectures, discussions etc.

Amnesty International
Amnesty International is an international and impartial organization dedicated to preserving and fighting for human rights in countries around the world. Amnesty's official mandate includes demanding both the release of prisoners of conscience, and fair and prompt trials for those imprisoned. The chapter at Wellesley College writes letters on behalf of political prisoners in addition to organizing activities and fund raisers that promote the awareness of human rights issues on campus.

Mezcla
We are an organization devoted to the academic, political, and social interests of the Latina community at Wellesley College. We seek to improve the awareness of the Wellesley College community of our culture and improve our representation within the student body, faculty, and administration.

Latin American Concerns
Latin American Concerns is an organization dedicated to promoting awareness of human rights issues in Latin America, especially women's rights. We sponsor lectures, films, study breaks and participate in community-wide activies to raise awareness and promote discussion.

StudentsPolitical Organizations United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
The mission of the organization is to raise consciousness of people around us about the work and accomplishments of UNIFEM through education and advocacy. UNIFEM was established in 1976 and focuses on three areas of immediate concern: strenghtening women's economic capacity, engendering governance and leadership, and promoting women's human rights.

Slater International
Slater International Association is a student run organization formed with the aim of encouraging a greater understanding among cultures through personal association and cooperative endeavors. We also strive to address the needs and concerns of Wellesley College's international students regardless of nationality or cultural identity. Each year, we bring a variety of lectures and panel discussions to campus concerning a wide range of international affairs, as well as delicious dinners celebrating cultural events. However, Slater is not exclusively for international students and we welcome participation of everyone on campus.

Women for Caribbean Development
Our purpose is to establish a meeting place for sisters of Caribbean descent on Wellesley College's campus. It is also here to help those who need to adjust to the cultural differences. Women for Caribbean Development will be a vehicle of expression of the culture and history of the Caribbean.