Human Rights Organizations Press Releases & News

Twentyfour-Seven Anti-Trafficking QR Code: Delivering Unprecedented Accuracy in Combating Human Trafficking

Newly released human trafficking statistics call into question conventional methods of data collection in the fight against human trafficking. - July 30, 2023 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.

BAMSI Named 2023 Business of the Year by Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce

BAMSI, a nonprofit human services agency providing vital programs and services to individuals and families throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, has been named the 2023 Business of the Year by the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented annually to a local business that has... - March 28, 2023 - BAMSI

2022 Year in Review – Tennessee United for Human Rights

2022 showed resilience and innovation to shift from virtual back to in person safely. Tennessee United for Human Rights carried out the work of the international organization United for Human Rights in the Southeast United States. - December 31, 2022 - United for Human Rights

Tennessee Human Rights Day Committee Announces 2022 Award Recipients

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place on December 8th at 5pm. - November 19, 2022 - United for Human Rights

Human Rights Day Committee Calls for Nominations for 2022 Awards

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place in person on December 8. The planning committee for the event is now accepting nominations for the prestigious human rights awards. - October 15, 2022 - United for Human Rights

BAMSI Receives Funding to Expand Behavioral Health Services

BAMSI has been awarded over $5M in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. - October 06, 2022 - BAMSI

BAMSI Recognized for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work

BAMSI’s DEIJA committee has been recognized for the second straight year for its work to make BAMSI a more inclusive and welcoming place to all employees and persons served. The Association of Developmental Disability Providers (ADDP) named BAMSI as a winner of its 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award last week. Last year, the Association of Behavioral Health (ABH) recognized BAMSI’s efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice as part of its 2021 Salute to Excellence. - October 04, 2022 - BAMSI

Tennessee Human Rights Day 2022 Sets Theme: Advancing Universal Freedom

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place in person on December 8. - October 01, 2022 - United for Human Rights

Tennessee Human Rights Day Planning to Begin in September 2022

Tennessee Human Rights Day planning will start in early September. - August 28, 2022 - United for Human Rights

Dr. William Arnold to Keynote Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon

Dismas House of Nashville, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, has announced its selection for the 2022 keynote speaker for its signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. The Forgiveness Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the... - July 30, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville

Church of Scientology Nashville Marks Mandela Day 2022

The Church of Scientology with Tennessee United for Human Rights held a special tribute to Nelson Mandela in observance of what would have been his 104th birthday. - July 30, 2022 - United for Human Rights

David and Christina Arquette to Serve as Honorary Chairs of Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon

Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in the state of Tennessee, celebrates the selection of this year’s honorary chairs of the agency’s signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. The honorary co-chairs of the 2022 event are David and Christina... - July 22, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville

Lelan Statom Returns as Emcee of Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon

Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in the state of Tennessee, is pleased to announce this year’s host for the agency’s signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. Returning to serve as emcee of the 2022 event is Emmy Award winning meteorologist Lelan Statom. - July 16, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville

New Bishins Publishing Book Debunks Idea of Fair and Efficient Social Security Program

The US disability benefit system is slow, inefficient, and unfair to claimants. Judges are encouraged to deny claims and decision writers are encouraged to hand pick evidence from cases. Learn more in the new book Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it’s so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it. - July 09, 2022 - Bishins Publishing

Dismas House’s Guzman Promoted to Vice President of Development

Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, announces the promotion of Jessica Guzman to lead the agency’s development team as the new Vice President of Development. Guzman spent the previous year serving as Dismas House’s Development Manager, heading... - July 09, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville

NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom to Speak for the Rohingya People at Chicago Non-Profit

NBA player and human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom will address the genocide of the Rohingya people. The event has been collaboratively organized by the Rohingya community and is being held at FORA (Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America) in Chicago. “The Rohingya people have been persecuted for far too long. It is time that the people around the world stand up and call this what it is, a genocide. And I will be their voice,” Freedom said. - July 05, 2022 - Rohingya Women Development Network-RWDN

ECHO Board of Directors Names New CEO

ECHO, Inc., a nonprofit global development organization, today announced that Dr. Abram Bicksler has been selected as ECHO’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. David Erickson, who has served as President/CEO for the last seven of his 12 years at ECHO, will continue leading through... - June 30, 2022 - ECHO

Dismas House Hosts Successful Whiskey, Wine & Whiskers Fundraiser, Exceeds $20,000

Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, announced today that it exceeded the goal for the first-ever Whiskey, Wine & Whiskers fundraiser. Launched to raise awareness of and funds for Dismas House, the event aimed to garner support its four programmatic... - June 26, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville

Tennessee United for Human Rights Spreads Awareness During Summer 2022

2021 was an interesting year that showed resilience and innovation to keep activities moving forward. Tennessee United for Human Rights was able to continue carrying out the work of the international organization United for Human Rights in the Southeast United States. - May 28, 2022 - United for Human Rights

Teas Etc.’s PRIDE Green Tea Blend Does Double Duty Supporting Local and National Programs for LGBTQ Youth

Teas Etc. is brewing acceptance in their support of The Trevor Project and their local Fernandina Beach Pride Event with a colorful tea that is purple, delicious and gives back to LGBTQ Youth. - May 27, 2022 - Teas Etc., Inc.

Community Family Life Services Hosting 3-Day Virtual Conference on Serving Moms in Crisis, with a Focus on Criminal Justice

From June 7-9, the Community Family Life Services (CFLS) Speakers Bureau will hold its second national MORE THAN Conference, a survivor-led virtual series on the intersection of domestic violence, race, poverty, the criminal justice system, and motherhood. Attendees can earn up to 13 CEUs approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886880865-4332). - May 25, 2022 - Community Family Life Services

22 Year Breast Cancer Survivor Shines on the Catwalk to Bring Awareness to Genetic Testing

Crediting genetic testing and a persistent oncologist who kept recommending the testing at every checkup, Kathy is passionate about sharing the importance of genetic testing and how it saved her life. - April 01, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Libertarian Congressional Candidate Michael White (AR2) Offers Third Choice to Arkansas Voters

This Election Day in November, voters in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District will have a third option for US Congress on their ballots. Michael White, a local tech entrepreneur and Realtor, will appear as the Libertarian candidate. Running on a platform of term limits for Congress, ending... - April 01, 2022 - Michael White Campaign For Congress

Brandy Thibault Rocks the Runway to Illuminate Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

Brandy says, “Finding my purpose after cancer was extremely important and I have used it to help others my age; to make them aware that early onset colorectal cancer awareness is crucial.” - March 31, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Brave Stage 4 Survivor Graces the Runway to Create Awareness for a Rare Liver Cancer

Theresa Mullins, who you would never guess is living with a rare and dangerous liver cancer, rocked the Dallas Fashion Gala runway with her son, Joshua Ellis. - March 31, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Kyle Clanton Brings Colorectal Cancer Awareness to the Catwalk Modeling Blue Shoes

Early onset colorectal cancer is a burgeoning problem in the United States and one that deserves greater attention. Kyle Clanton and his wife, Arriane Emdad, recently created a conversation during the Dallas Fashion Gala by modeling the catwalk in blue, the official color for colorectal cancer. - March 30, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Dora Enriquez Transforms the Runway to Shine a Light on Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

"Hope cannot be shattered. When we keep hoping, we keep living," shares Dora Enriquez. - March 30, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Knight in Shining Armor Sweeps Onto the Catwalk to Escort Stage 4 Cancer Survivor

Clay Thrash, country musician, took to the catwalk to gallantly escort one of the courageous stage 4 models, JoAnna Huoni, down the runway. - March 29, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Say YES to Hope Brings Cancer Awareness to the Catwalk

Advanced cancer survivors will shine a spotlight on living with cancer as they share their stories and bring HOPE to the runway during Dallas Fashion Gala. - March 25, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Crowned Free’s Fashion Show and Spring Line Launch

Fashion event to benefit victims of human trafficking. - March 03, 2022 - Crowned Free

Dismas House Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers with Volunteer Appreciation Week

Dismas House, one of the largest reentry programs in Tennessee, recently unveiled the names of its outstanding volunteers and residents in celebration of their volunteer work over the last year. Volunteer Appreciation Week, to be celebrated February 21-25, 2022, will recognize the contributions and... - January 27, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville

2021 Year in Review – Tennessee United for Human Rights

2021 was an interesting year that showed resilience and innovation to keep activities moving forward. Tennessee United for Human Rights was able to continue carrying out the work of the international organization United for Human Rights in the Southeast United States virtually. - January 02, 2022 - United for Human Rights

Dismas House Receives $12.5k Grant from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Dismas House announced it has received a $12,500 discretionary grant from The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT). - December 24, 2021 - Dismas House of Nashville

Tennessee Celebrates International Human Rights Day 2021 with Phenomenal Leaders

Tennesseans gather each year in December to celebrate International Human Rights Day. This year, the event was held virtually and livestreamed on www.facebook.com/tennesseehumanrights. - December 18, 2021 - United for Human Rights

Tennessee to Celebrate International Human Rights Day for 2021

Tennesseans gather each year in December to celebrate International Human Rights Day. - December 04, 2021 - United for Human Rights

ArmeniaFund Will Host 24th Annual International Thanksgiving Day Telethon in Support of Urgent Humanitarian Aid & Recovery of Communities in Armenia and Artsakh

ArmeniaFund, a 501C3 Charitable Organization, will host its 24th Annual International Thanksgiving Day Telethon 2021 on November 25 from 4pm-8pm PST in support of the ongoing recovery efforts comprising of emergency humanitarian aid; housing construction; medical relief; vital infrastructure repairs, including road repairs; cultural-recovery programs; including counseling, schooling, education and children's enrichment services for close to 100,000 persons displaced by last year's 44-day War. - November 22, 2021 - ArmeniaFund

Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride Elects New Board of Directors - Pride Festival Planned for Sept. 3, 2022

Following a successful inaugural Pride Picnic this past June, non-profit Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride has elected a new roster to its Board of Directors and is working hard on plans for a 2022 festival. Newly elected board members include Ray Yu as President, David Giron as Vice President, Christopher... - November 20, 2021 - Riverside Pride

Tennessee Human Rights Day Committee Announces 2021 Award Recipients

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place on December 9th at 5pm virtually. - November 13, 2021 - United for Human Rights

New Podcast Preserves Native American History and Ancestral Stories

Native ChocTalk preserves stories of Native American heritage, culture and history. - October 28, 2021 - Native ChocTalk

Tennessee Human Rights Day Sets Theme to Focus on Dignity

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place virtually on December 9th. - October 23, 2021 - United for Human Rights

Twentyfour-Seven’s Reimagined Anti-Trafficking QR Code® Limits Corporate Liability While Making Human Trafficking Reporting Accessible to Everyone

A QR Code can limit a corporation's liability under the trafficking victims protection act; while improving reporting and evidence abilities for police. - October 04, 2021 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.

Construction of a Memorial Hospital in Africa Announces $500,000 Matching Gift

Vision Africa Ministries based in Dallas, Texas, a faith-based organization primarily serving Nigeria since 1997, is pleased to announce a significant Lead Gift for the Agnes Onuoha Memorial Hospital capital campaign. The $500,000 pledge is a matching gift and will help fund the construction and... - October 04, 2021 - Vision Africa

Human Rights Day Committee Calls for Nominations for 2021 Awards

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place virtually on December 9th. The planning committee for the event is now accepting nominations for the prestigious human rights awards. - September 30, 2021 - United for Human Rights

Church of Scientology Nashville Holds "Peace in a Post-Pandemic World" Event

Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - September 25, 2021 - United for Human Rights

College Settlement Outdoor School Launches Fall Programming

On Wednesday, September 15th, College Settlement Outdoor School began its fall experiential environmental education program. Cheltenham High School students were provided with a day full of outdoor “hands-on” fun. - September 22, 2021 - College Settlement of Philadelphia

Dr. Remington Richardson to Keynote Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon

Dismas House of Nashville, one of the largest reentry programs in Tennessee, has announced the selection for the 2021 keynote speaker of its signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. The Forgiveness Luncheon will be hosted Tuesday, October 5, 2021, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Renaissance... - August 12, 2021 - Dismas House of Nashville

Press Conference: Teenager Designs & Builds "Homes2Go" Carts for the Homeless. Cart Distribution on 8/12/21.

In collaboration with the Yes We Can! Worship Center, teen Jordan Szigeti-Larenne will hand out the first "Homes2Go" carts to the homeless in front of the Union Rescue Mission. Media is invited to inspect the carts and to take them for a trial run. - August 11, 2021 - Yes We Can! Helping House & Feed the Unhoused Citizens of Los Angeles

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