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NAMWOLF’s Comment on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies"
The following is NAMWOLF's Commentary on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies": "The 'Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies &... - January 23, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
2013 Year in Review – Inspiring a Movement for Human Rights in Tennessee
In 2013, human rights organizations joined together to inspire and educate about human rights in Tennessee. - December 19, 2013 - United for Human Rights
The We women foundation Launches Its 2013 Awareness Campaign, Emerging Women of Burma
The We women foundation, Thailand, launches its 2013 awareness and fundraising campaign profiling the Emerging Women of Burma. The campaign runs until 17th January 2014 and aims to raise $10,000 to help fund upcoming projects in Burma and enable the foundation to continue supporting the women of... - December 09, 2013 - We women foundation
Minneapolis Based Nonviolent Peaceforce Hits Times Square
An ad featuring the field teamwork of Nonviolent Peaceforce is running on the CBS Super Screen on 42nd Street, New York City, and will continue through January 12th. Every day, at least a million and a half people will see the holiday message that peace can best be created and kept in nonviolent... - November 30, 2013 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Clubhouse International Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending for Social Good
Clubhouse International, a global organization that seeks to change the world of mental health, has joined #GivingTuesday, an internet-wide philanthropic event that is launching on Tuesday December 3, 2013. During this holiday season, people are encouraged to support the work of Clubhouse International by making an online donation; visiting or volunteering at a local Clubhouse, or speaking out against the prejudice and stigma that surround mental illness. - November 27, 2013 - Clubhouse International
Parole in Place Help for Military Families: New Immigration Policy
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, a New York Immigration law firm located in Brooklyn is assisting families of U.S. Military members with the parole in place applications. - November 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Voting Rights 65 Years Ago: Remembering Isaiah Nixon
Mr. Isaiah Nixon, an African American, husband and father of six, who voted in Georgia’s Democratic primary election on September 8, 1948 in Alston, GA (Montgomery County). That evening, Nixon was shot three times by J.A. Johnson in front of Nixon’s wife and young children. Nixon was transported to a hospital in Dublin, GA where he died two days later. After forty-five minutes of deliberation on November 5th, Johnson was acquitted. - November 15, 2013 - UNESCO-TST
Committee Announces Awardees for Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
The committee planning Tennessee’s annual Human Rights Day celebration has just released the names of the 2013 awardees. - November 09, 2013 - United for Human Rights
A Heartfelt Humanitarian Journey Through Central & South America
A year-long project to seek out stories of healing, the pursuit of passion, and what encourages people to press on. There is a quiet sacredness, a historical plentitude, in the indigenous communities of Central/South America. Join in, and listen. - November 06, 2013 - Go To Be Found
Charleston Assisted Reproduction Technology Conference
Robert T. Terenzio will be speaking in Charleston on November 10, 2013 with other legal experts on the subject of Assisted Reproduction Technology. - November 05, 2013 - Law Offices of Robert T. Terenzio
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
"Given Our Chance," Inspiring Documentary from Alex King and Izidor Ruckel: Announcing It's Release
Director Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing along with partner Producer Izidor Ruckel of Ruckel International/Abandoned For Life are proud to announce the completion and release of their documentary "Given Our Chance." - October 19, 2013 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) Announces Doris Mariani as Executive Director
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) announced the appointment of Doris Mariani as the organization’s new Executive Director. Ms. Mariani will lead Nonviolent Peaceforce into its second decade of providing unarmed civilian peacekeeping in conflict affected areas around the globe. - October 07, 2013 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
International Singing Sensation Mario Frangoulis Returns to the U.S. for a Limited Engagement This Fall; Pledges a Portion of Proceeds to Charity
Mario Frangoulis, the world-renowned “powerhouse tenor” returns to the U.S. stage with his electrifying voice and stunning charisma. Unveiling songs from his new, critically acclaimed international release, Beautiful Things, Frangoulis will inspire and touch audiences in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City this November, with his captivating performances and compassionate desire to help those in need. - September 30, 2013 - Mario Frangoulis
Legendary Actress Returns to the Scene of the Crime at Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village in New York City
"Courting Mae West" revives an arresting drama of 1927 and invites the public to be the jury at Mae West's censorship trial in Judge Donnellan's original courtroom - September 27, 2013 - Courting Mae West, LLC
Tennessee Human Rights Day Event Planning Committee Seeks Participant Agencies
The committee planning Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration is seeking further participation from agencies who work to help victims of human trafficking and domestic violence. - September 27, 2013 - United for Human Rights
Invitation to the Purple Power Movement; Blogger Soiree Domestic Violence Month Awareness
Blissful Elegance Events and Jericho Road would like to invite you to the Purple Power Movement Blogger Soiree to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October from 6:30pm-9:30pm on September 27th at Cibar, 56 Irving Place, NYC. - September 18, 2013 - Blissful Elegance Events
Tennessee Human Rights Day Event Planning Committee Seeking Members
The committee planning Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration is looking for additional input and help in the planning process and is reaching out to like-minded organizations. - September 18, 2013 - United for Human Rights
CADVA Successfully Launches Anti-Violence Campaign in Trinidad
Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness brought its anti-violence campaign initiative to Trinidad and Tobago early August. A series of events under the theme: “UNITE TO INSPIRE: EDUCATION CREATES ACCEPTANCE,” launched “Operation BUILD-BOARD” in partnership with IMRARC (Irene Madray’s Recreational Arts and Resources Center-Local NGO of Guyana focusing on Youth Development) and the Miss World Guyana Organization in an effort to improve the health and well being of our Caribbean youths. - August 18, 2013 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) Unveils Peace Pole to Commemorate the 68th Anniversary of the Nagasaki Bombing
On Thursday, August 8th, Peter Yarrow (one of the members of the folk-singing trio Peter, Paul and Mary) will help unveil a Peace Pole outside St. John’s Lutheran Church at 81 Christopher Street in the heart of Greenwich Village. Inscribed with the words “May Peace Prevail on... - August 03, 2013 - NYC Peace Museum
Ring Bells Around the World for Peace & a World Without War Universal Peace Day - Monday, August 5th, 2013 Commemorating the 68th Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima
Join in A Peal for Peace Bell Ringing Project, a global event of ringing bells around the world for Peace and A World Without War. On Monday, August 5th, join a gathering by the Gandhi Statue in Union Square Park to commemorate the exact moment of the 68th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. - July 25, 2013 - NYC Peace Museum
Four Nazi Holocaust Survivors Speak Out in the Premier Screening of “Changing the Memory of Our Past into Hope for Our Future”
The need for this video was great, explained Sharon Halperin, Executive Director of Chapel Hill–Durham Holocaust Speakers Bureau, a child of holocaust survivors herself, who has witnessed so many survivors pass away, no longer being able to give testimony to the fact the holocaust did take place and just how horrific it was, “It is a period in history we should not be forgetting and the survivors have lessons they want to share with us because bullying and genocide is alive today, just as it...” - July 23, 2013 - Chapel Hill-Durham Holocaust Speakers Bureau
Nashville Amnesty Group Receives Help from Neighbors to the South
Amnesty International is preparing for a statewide human rights conference at the end of September 2013, and is receiving support from the Southern Regional Office based in Atlanta, GA. - July 20, 2013 - Nashville Amnesty
Turning Point Enrichment, Inc. is a Community Development Empowerment Company Providing Conferences, Seminars and Workshops to Enhance the Quest for a Fruitful Life
Turning Point Enrichment, Inc. President & CEO, Gertrude J Chapman announces participation in 104th NAACP National Convention in Orlando, FL. - July 19, 2013 - Turning Point Enrichment, Inc.
Positive Promotions Announces the Winners of Its Annual Black History Month Contest
Positive Promotions is proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of the schools, churches, and organizations that celebrated the achievements of African American’s during Black History Month and participated in their annual Black History Month Contest. Out of dozens of entries, the winners have been chosen. - July 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Amnesty International Prepares for Tennessee Conference
Amnesty International is preparing for a statewide human rights conference at the end of September 2013. - June 29, 2013 - Nashville Amnesty
Latino Pop-Star Cristian Castro Attached to Indie Film "Deliverance"
Independent USC graduate filmmakers attach Latino Pop-star Cristian Castro to the film “Deliverance,” making it his big screen debut. The film “Deliverance” is a dramatic thriller based on the powerful true story of a domestic violence survivor. The film is intended to inspire change about this pandemic social issue through beautiful story telling. - June 20, 2013 - Deliverance, LLC
Red Window Project Launches Stomp for Freedom 5k Run/Walk for Trafficking Survivors
Stomp for Freedom 5k Run/Walk in San Francisco Bay Area on September 7 lets participants spend the summer seeking donations from friends and family to support Red Window Project's restoration services for survivors of human trafficking and criminal exploitation. - June 10, 2013 - Red Window Project
Gifted Kazakh Girl Overcomes Poverty and Lands Film/Recording Contract
Humanitarian and Film/Music Entertainment story about an extremely talented girl who overcame poverty with the help of her extraordinary talent and just signed a film/recording contract. She has always given her time to charitable causes and has vowed to donate a substantial portion of her music sales to charity. - May 21, 2013 - UpOrDown Entertainment
STOMP Out Bullying™ Joins America’s Promise Alliance and Its Grad Nation Campaign
At Home, in School and in our Communities STOMP Out Bullying Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve the lives of America’s Young People. - May 20, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Discusses Pros and Cons of Announced Immigration Reform
New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova shares news about the upcoming Immigration law changes. - April 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Michael Segedy Raises a Daring Question: How Far Are Internet Groups Like Anonymous Willing to Go to Address Human Rights Abuses?
Michael Segedy's thriller, EMMA: Emergent Movement of Militant Anarchists focuses on a couple of young hacktivists, both former members of the internet freedom fighters group Anonymous, (one of them an ex-black ops officer), breaking away and creating a militant group committed to social change. But social change precipitated by acts of violence against CEOs of major corporations responsible for crimes against humanity. - March 20, 2013 - Michael Segedy
The Second Annual Take Two Film Festival in New York City Set for April 5-7 Following Postponement Due to Sandy
Three-day festival will feature 56 independent films from 14 countries at the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village. - March 12, 2013 - Take Two Film Festival
Holocaust Memorial Center Hosts Dr. Mimis Cohen for Presentation on the Holocaust and Greek Jews, Mar. 17
University of Illinois at Chicago professor Dr. Mimis Cohen will present on “Heroism & Humanity: A Reminder Once More About The Holocaust and The Greek Jews.” The event, co-sponsored by the Daughters of Penelope Dares Chapter #252, is free to the general public. - March 07, 2013 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
"Virginity" Independent Feature Film Tackles Major Human Rights Issue
"Virginity," a film by director Saaed Khoze (starring Michelle Farivar, Jessica Hendrickson, Vera Nova, Nina Nayebi and Kamran Malak Motiei), is an independent feature-length film based on true events. It tackles the perverse subject and worldwide epidemic of "honor killings"... - February 05, 2013 - LA Independent Film & Entertainment
Nashville Amnesty Chapter Elects New Officers for 2013
Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights. In Nashville, the chapter works to educate and eradicate worldwide abuses. - January 28, 2013 - Nashville Amnesty
Equatorial Guinea Builds on MLK Dream
GC Media is the communication partner for the South African Arts International, Ltd. As America commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday marking the civil rights leader's birthday, which was first observed in 1983 and is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year and happens to... - January 22, 2013 - GC Media
A Better People Expresses Disappointment in Government of Israel Around Treatment of Peaceful Palestinian Protesters
Israel deployed military forces to remove peaceful Palestinian protesters that had established the temporary village of Bab Al Shams. - January 15, 2013 - A Better People
A Better People Condemns the Government of Kuwait for Its Sentencing of Twitter User Eyad Al-Harbi
Kuwait citizen and twitter user Eyad al-Harbi has been sentenced by the court system to two years in prison for defaming the Emir. A Better People, The Human Rights Organization, formally condemns the Emir and his governments actions in this case. - January 11, 2013 - A Better People
Celebrate the Achievements of the African American Community During Black History Month
Every February across the nation people celebrate Black History Month. Positive Promotions supports highlighting the accomplishments of the African American community through budget-friendly educational tools and giveaways. - January 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Chicago Civic Leader Robert Renteria to Receive Two, Distinguished Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Awards
Author recognized for his effectiveness to transcend culture by reaching youth from different backgrounds and countries. - January 02, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
2012 Year in Review – a Year of Accomplishments for Human Rights
Human Rights Day 2012 was a demonstration of the year’s accomplishments. - December 29, 2012 - United for Human Rights
Trio of Articles Exposes Issues Surrounding Birth Control-Insurance Debate
A series of three articles, by the author of the explosive exposé on the Religious Right, uncovers the multiple issues surrounding the Birth Control-Insurance Debate. - December 24, 2012 - Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd.
Plan Canada’s Trip of a Lifetime Contest Closes December 31st
Last-minute holiday shoppers are encouraged to get their Gifts of Hope purchases in before December 31st so that they can be automatically entered into a contest to see Gifts of Hope in action! - December 22, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
Alpha Structural, Inc. Backs Youth for Human Rights Documentary “Finding Our Voice, Youth on the Educational Frontline”
Founder/CEO of Alpha Structural, Inc. Dave Tourjé supports the Pasadena High School's Chapter for Youth for Human Rights as Associate Producer in their new documentary as a collaborative effort to reform education. - December 19, 2012 - Alpha Structural, Inc.
Reigning Mrs. Missouri International 2013 and Abolitionist, Originally from the Philippines, is All Set to Campaign Against Human Trafficking in Manila in January 2013
Adelaida Peterson, 32, of Chesterfield was crowned Mrs. Missouri International on August 31, 2012 and will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. International 2013 along with 80 other women from different states and countries during the final competition in Chicago, July 16-20, 2013. Peterson,... - December 08, 2012 - St. Louis County, Missouri
Deaf Community Petitions President Obama
The ASL for America movement petitions President Obama to formally recognize American Sign Language (ASL) and to take strong steps that will ensure that ASL is protected, encouraged, and strengthened. - December 05, 2012 - ASL for America
A Tweet of Faith for World AIDS Day
Bid on a commemorative rowing oar at Ebay from November 29 – December 3, which was signed by U.S. Congressional members and United Nation diplomats. - November 30, 2012 - GC Media
DC Based Muslim Charity Changes Perception of Muslims in the US - Partnering to Feed Hundreds of Needy Families in the Nations Capital
American Third Pillar Charities partnering with the Embassy of the State of Qatar and the House of Praise, ATPC will package “meal boxes” consisting of a full turkey with all the trimmings. The boxes will be delivered on Wednesday evening to preselected families across the District of Columbia. The Muslim organization is changing public opinion of Muslims in the US through community work/service. - November 21, 2012 - American Third Pillar Charities
Southern Burlington County NAACP Hosts Annual Freedom Fund Gala and Awards Ceremony – November 30, 2012, Cinnaminson, NJ
Event to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the community; Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver, keynote - November 14, 2012 - Southern Burlington County NAACP