2024 Democrats Abroad Convention Delegates

Below are the lists of delegate candidates to represent Democrats Abroad at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August.   There are several types of delegates that will be elected at the regional conventions and the global convention.  The number in parenthesis after the position shows how many will be elected.

• At-Large National Convention Delegate - representing Americas - Americas Convention (2)
• At-Large National Convention Delegate - representing Asia-Pacific - Asia-Pacific Convention (1)
• At-Large National Convention Delegate - representing Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) - EMEA Convention (6)
• At-Large National Convention Delegate - representing Global - Global Convention (3)
• Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegate - Global Convention (1)
• National Convention Alternate - Global Convention (1)

Click on the name to read more about the candidate.   Photos and video links will be added as received up to May 17.

Regional Delegate - Americas

**Affirmative Action Attributes:
AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islander, AfA: African American, ArA: Arab American, Disa: Person with Disabilities, Hisp: Hispanic, LGBTQ+: LGBTQ+, NAm: Native American, VMF: Veteran, Military Family, Y: Youth

Regional Delegate - Asia Pacific

**Affirmative Action Attributes:
AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islander, AfA: African American, ArA: Arab American, Disa: Person with Disabilities, Hisp: Hispanic, LGBTQ+: LGBTQ+, NAm: Native American, VMF: Veteran, Military Family, Y: Youth

Regional Delegate - EMEA

**Affirmative Action Attributes:
AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islander, AfA: African American, ArA: Arab American, Disa: Person with Disabilities, Hisp: Hispanic, LGBTQ+: LGBTQ+, NAm: Native American, VMF: Veteran, Military Family, Y: Youth

Global Delegate

**Affirmative Action Attributes:
AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islander, AfA: African American, ArA: Arab American, Disa: Person with Disabilities, Hisp: Hispanic, LGBTQ+: LGBTQ+, NAm: Native American, VMF: Veteran, Military Family, Y: Youth

PLEO (Party Leaders and Elected Officials)

Priority 1 - Sitting International Executive Committee Officer

Priority 3 - Sitting Country or Transnational Committee Chair

Priority 5 - Non-Country Commitee Representive, Other Sitting Country or Transnational Committee Officer or Executive Committee Member

Priority 6 - Sitting Chapter Chair, Chapter Vice Chair, or Chapter Executive Committee Member

Priority 8 - Former Country or Transnational Committee Officer

Priority 9 - Other former Democratic Elected Official or Party Leader

Priority criteria not available

**Affirmative Action Attributes:
AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islander, AfA: African American, ArA: Arab American, Disa: Person with Disabilities, Hisp: Hispanic, LGBTQ+: LGBTQ+, NAm: Native American, VMF: Veteran, Military Family, Y: Youth

Alternate Delegate

**Affirmative Action Attributes:
AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islander, AfA: African American, ArA: Arab American, Disa: Person with Disabilities, Hisp: Hispanic, LGBTQ+: LGBTQ+, NAm: Native American, VMF: Veteran, Military Family, Y: Youth

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VICTORY FOR AMERICA

In 1961, a psychologist by the name of Albert Bandura conducted an experiment based on the developmental theory of social learning. Boys and girls, between the ages of 36 months and 3-years, were randomly assigned to play in a room with another adult. In the control condition, the child and adult played quietly side-by-side. In the experimental condition, the adult was tasked to act aggressively (physically and verbally) with a bobo doll strategically placed in the corner of the room. After a short break by both groups, the children were brought back to the play room to continue playing uninhibited while psychologists observed their play. The results from the study were profound, revealing the salient way children learn from the modeling behavior of adults, even without direct instruction. The children who were exposed to 20 minutes of aggressive play by the adult experimenter, were significantly more likely to use aggression with the bobo doll than children who had not been exposed to that kind of modeling.

https://youtu.be/YlSoIwfg0eM

Ah, Women's History Month, we meet again, We COULD start by rattling off a list of accomplishments from the ladies of yore (and we will), but first let us take a collective bow in honor of all the moms who have lived through this last year.

Whether you home-schooled while holding down a 9-5 in home office, went out into the wild as an essential worker, delivered a child while masked or cried every day in the only space you could be alone (the toilet), we are IN AWE. You are a champion and we cannot start Women's History Month without recognizing this historic feat.

Ladies, it's been A YEAR. Add to the above; the unprecedented (are we sick of this word yet?) female-only unemployment statistics we saw in December, the never-ending struggle for reproductive rights, equal pay, and I don't know, equal representation(?), it's a wonder any of us are still standing.

This March, allow your Global Women's Caucus to celebrate YOU, your mothers, your daughters and neighbors who paved the way before them. This month is ours and we are going to make the most of it.

Between our speakers' series events, final efforts to push through the Equal Rights Amendment and open dialogue on our social pages, we are shaping the conversation and history itself, magnifying women's voices one story at a time and giving credit where it is long overdue.

Because...Who runs the world? GIRLS.

By: Jamie McAfee, Communications Co-Chair, Global Women’s Caucus

Vice President Kamala Harris, Georgian heroine Stacey Abrams and National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman made headlines around the world for their historic achievements. Their stages were broad, glittering with lights, flashbulbs popping, iPhones recording and reporters shouting. Notoriety well-earned and deserved, African American women are walking across the international stage filled with hope that this change in the air, swept in by Black women voters, is permanent. Black women fought to mobilize voters, and on-the-ground efforts helped turnout people of color, pushing Biden to victory. During his acceptance speech in Philadelphia, President-elect Biden acknowledged the groundswell of support from Black voters throughout the election process when he stated, “…especially for those moments when this campaign was at its lowest—the African-American community stood up again for me. They always have my back, and I’ll have yours.”

Since the Inauguration, the new administration has tackled various crises that directly impact communities of color, but President Biden is going beyond policy. He seems to be living up to his campaign promises by staffing his cabinet to look like America, starting with the selection of Harris as his running mate after a contentious primary. With over 1200 Senate-confirmed appointments to fill, we look at three Black women President Biden has nominated for leadership positions. Each woman has a unique, inspirational story worth exploring beyond these introductions.

Letter from the Editor

This February, the Global Women’s Caucus celebrates Black History Month, by sharing and listening to the personal stories embodied in Black culture and experience. Our sister caucus, the Global Black Caucus has put together an exciting collection of events to commemorate this important month, and we encourage you to join the conversation as we remember, learn about, and celebrate Black History. 

In this February issue, Black History Month is celebrated by notable writer Joy Notoma, Action Team Leader for our Books Abroad Book Club. Joy delves into the story of this February’s featured book, “Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments,” by Saidiya Hartman. This issue also provides reports on reproductive justice, the Violence Against Women Act, and Biden’s new inclusive cabinet, as well as policy information and the current status of COVID relief and vaccination. We are also highlighting the ERA’s call-to-action, as well as numerous events for Black History Month and our upcoming Women’s History Month.

We hope you enjoy this edition!

Stayce Camparo, Communications Co-Chair Global Women’s Caucus