The Western Chapter of the ACLU of North Carolina will hold its 2025 Annual Celebration and Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025, 12:30 – 2pm at the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center in Waynesville, North Carolina. A hot catered lunch will be served.
Nassim Moshiree, Chief Program Officer of the ACLU of North Carolina, will speak at the event about recent work of the organization to bring together litigation, legislative advocacy, communications, and organizing strategies to empower communities and achieve its objectives in areas including criminal law reform, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ equality, reproductive freedom, and the rights of immigrants.
This year, Western North Carolina Chapter of ACLU-NC will present the Evan R. Mahaney Champion of Civil Liberties Award to UNETE, a Latino-led, Latino-powered organization based in West Asheville that serves the needs of individuals and families in five counties in Western North Carolina. Goals of the organization include supporting and mentoring youth; fostering health, strengthening self-advocacy, and promoting wellness; promoting and facilitating access to resources; and providing a bridge between social services and the community.
