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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
Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Releases New Book, My Road To Kenya
Author and humanitarian, Jack O’Leary is pleased to announce the release of his book, My Road To Kenya: A Story of Faith, Hope and Democracy in Action. - November 14, 2012 - Jack W. O'Leary
Advocates Against Human Trafficking Celebrate One Year Anniversary
The Michigan Rescue and Restore Coalition will celebrate a year as a grassroot humanitarian organization on the front line fighting against human trafficking in the State of Michigan. - November 03, 2012 - Michigan Rescue and Restore Coalition
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Honors Heroes of the Past and Future
Human Rights Day is set for December 10, 2012 from 4-6pm at the North Police Precinct in Nashville. - November 03, 2012 - United for Human Rights
Celebrate the Inaugural International Day of the Girl
After a two-year campaign led by Plan Canada and thousands of Canadians, an international day to recognize girls’ rights is finally here. - October 11, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
MaleSurvivor States Sentencing of Sandusky is the Beginning of the Next Chapter, Not the End of the Story
1 out of 6 young males are sexually abused by "Sanduskys" all over the US; MaleSurvivor says the work of healing has only just begun; remains committed to working with survivors and Penn State. - October 09, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Tanenbaum Presents “Heroes of Hope: Combating Violence Among Muslims, Christians and Other Faiths,” October 9 and 10, in New York City
Two unsung heroes of hope share stories of their grassroots work in war-torn Indonesia and Sri Lanka and how they are combating -- and even preventing -- armed violence between humans with differing religious beliefs. - October 06, 2012 - Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
New York City’s Take Two Film Festival Emerges as a Major Venue for Undiscovered and Independent Filmmakers from Around the World
Three-day festival will bring 54 films from 14 countries to the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village November 2-4. - October 05, 2012 - Take Two Film Festival
International Women’s Initiative Launches "Safe Birthing Project"
This September, the International Women’s Initiative will be launching the first phase of the "Safe Birthing Project," a program to be launched in the Amolatar District of Northern Uganda. The Safe Birthing Project is a community-based initiative that aims to contribute to efforts... - September 18, 2012 - International Women's Initiative
Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the African Burial Ground in New York City Next Week
GC Media, a public relations firm based in New York will coordinate the communications for the wreath-laying ceremony in lower Manhattan. During the 67th Session of the United Nations, (September 18 – 20), Heads of States, Foreign Ministers, Ambassadors and others have been invited by South... - September 12, 2012 - GC Media
1st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants Association Legacy Jamboree, 5K Run/Walk & Kids K
UNCC/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants’ Association Legacy® Jamboree; The 1st Annual UNCC/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants Association Legacy® Jamboree, 5k Run/Walk & Kids K will make its debut January 21, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. - September 11, 2012 - UNCC Unity Network & Counseling Center
Brand-New Online Training Video with Former CEO of Aveda Focuses on “How to Live an Extraordinary Life”
The secrets to living an extraordinary life are shared in a brand-new online video. The video training is an interview of Marilyn Tam, former CEO of Aveda, with fitness guru John Spencer Ellis. - August 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Iowa State Fair with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
Abortion billboard trucks hit the streets of Des Moines in a campaign to bring a powerful pro-life message to Iowa voters in advance of the November 6 elections. - August 12, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Northern Virginia with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Northern Virginia from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Colorado Springs with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Colorado Springs from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Support Building Bridges Between Americans of All Faiths
Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Islamic Speaker's Bureau-DFW (ISB-DFW.ORG) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate about Islam, Muslims, their traditions, and contributions in the context of America’s history and cultural diversity, while building relations between American Muslims and other groups. Founded in 2011, ISB-DFW achieves its mission through education and community engagement at the grassroots level. - July 24, 2012 - Islamic Speakers Bureau-DFW
Canadian Film Chosen for Film Festival in New York City
After a long battle with Bipolar Disorder, Montreal filmmaker Costa Moshopoulos is chosen to premiere his short film at the Manhattan Film Festival. - June 16, 2012 - Fegari Entertainment
Writer Opens Doors for Discussion About Race Relations and Course for Humanity
New contemporary fiction Sequence 77 by author Darin M. Preston dares to take a hard look into our past and exposes the atrocities of hate, and their exorbitant effect on one man. This is a gripping, provocative work that blends characters from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities toward one goal of overcoming a very potent and unexpected danger. The book is available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook. - June 14, 2012 - Lucid Style Author Services
Postcode Route Planning to Help Raise £100,000 for Street Children
Rock UK uses Route Optimiser from Postcode Anywhere in UK fundraising challenge. - May 31, 2012 - PCA Predict
Planning for Exit Screening Miss Representation Sponsors McMillan, SAP and BIV
Planning for Exit, a firm that helps CEOs build the value of their businesses and increase the probability of a successful exit, announced today it will be screening the acclaimed documentary Miss Representation at the Scotiabank Theatre June 6, 2012 in Vancouver at 5:30 PM. Miss Representation... - May 10, 2012 - Planning for Exit
Mother's Day 2012 and the Legacy of Motherhood on Future Generations
In response to the recent, April 18th 2012 Vatican reprimand of US Catholic Nuns and the approaching "Mother's day 2012," Michael Parish of Calcoic kicks off a "future generation rights campaign" calling for consumer boycotts and a declaration of non-violent war on the current generation's self centeredness and mishandling of this planet's resources and relationships as a trust account for future generations. - May 08, 2012 - Calcoic.com
Teen Feminist Website Blacklisted as Occult and Pornography in Schools
Teen feminist website Mookychick Online questioned the web filters used by education systems when it became hotlisted in US/UK schools and libraries for "occult" and "pornographic" content. - April 24, 2012 - Mookychick Online
Where the War on Women is Coming From
The hundreds of pieces of legislation that have flooded state and federal governments, all seemingly shaming modern women, appear illogical during a crucial election year. Make sense of all the anti-pill and forced ultra-sound bills with a new book on the market. - April 23, 2012 - Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd.
Kat Kramer, Producer/Founder of "Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World," Says "Bully" and "Teach Your Children Well" Documentary Films Call Attention to Tragic Results
Actress, singer, film producer and activist Kat Kramer, whose famed father film director Stanley Kramer was known for making socially conscious films, would make her Dad proud these days. In 2009, she founded a film series called “Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World” under... - April 04, 2012 - Kat Kramer
OutMilitary.com Officials Celebrate Gay Pride Events at Service Academies
OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supporters, is proud to support the recent formation of LGBT clubs on campus at many of the nation’s military academies, and various Gay Pride events taking place this week as well. Cadets in uniform at Norwich University,... - March 28, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
Nonviolent Peaceforce Featured at High Level Briefing at the UN
Over 130 representatives of UN member States, Observers, UN officials and civil society representatives met Friday at the UN, for a high level briefing organized by the Permanent Missions of Belgium, Benin, Costa Rica and Philippines, to discuss broadening the concept of peacekeeping to include the contribution of civil society to the unarmed protection of civilians in conflict situations. - March 28, 2012 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Occupy Sanford Movement is Preparing to Occupy Sanford Florida in Honor of Trayvon Martin
Occupy Sanford.com is making preparations to Occupy Sanford Florida this summer. “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” says President Barack Obama (at a recent press conference), referring to 17 year old Trayvon Martin that was killed by block watch captain George Zimmerman. - March 27, 2012 - occupy sanford
"The New Powwow Highway" - StagePeaks TV Production
TV mini-series by StagePeaks, adaptation of the new history of the American Indian Movement, by the author of the popular 1989 film "Powwow Highway." - March 15, 2012 - StagePeaks
UN Considering Civilians’ Role in Peacekeeping and Protecting Threatened Civilians - South Sudan Country Leader Returning to Testify
Several missions to the United Nations (UN) as well as other UN entities will focus on Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) as an effective tool for the protection of civilians and prevention of violence on March 16-23. The work of Nonviolent Peaceforce, a Minnesota-founded organization, will be... - March 13, 2012 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
New Book on Horizon About Premarital Counseling for Gay Couples
A premarital guide of case studies illustrating real problems and creative solutions for the LGBT community published by ASD Publishing. - March 12, 2012 - ASD Publishing
I Am That Child Paints Real Faces of AIDS, Poverty, and Sexism as Encountered on Cameroon Mission
What do Mission and Outreach really look like? How tall are they? Male or female? And when does "putting faith into action" mean reaching out far beyond our wallet or comfortable lifestyle? In I Am That Child, Elizabeth Geitz helps answer these questions as she fleshes out the human faces of AIDS, poverty and sexism as experienced first-hand in an orphanage in Cameroon, West Africa. - March 11, 2012 - Elizabeth Geitz, Author
Beacon Insurance Group Attending Boys & Girls Club Conference
Beacon Insurance Group is attending the 2012 Southeast Conference for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The conference is being held from March 5th -8th in Myrtle Beach, SC at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Boys & Girls Club professionals from throughout the Southeast gather for... - March 06, 2012 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Carl Keyes Creates Safe House for Rescued Girls from Sex Slavery
Carl Keyes founder of Aid for the World, an international humanitarian-aid organization, is spearheading a project of a different kind of his own backyard: a safe house for young girls rescued from the sex-slave industry. - February 12, 2012 - Carl Keyes Aid For America