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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
Dismas House Announces 11 New Board Members
Board expands to 43 as second year at 72-bed campus begins. - August 11, 2021 - Dismas House of Nashville
Dwell Orphan Care Receives Grant Funding
Organizational growth and development is planned for a nonprofit serving foster and adoptive families in central PA as result of and award from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. - July 24, 2021 - Dwell Orphan Care
Tennessee United for Human Rights Celebrates Mandela Day 2021 - Take Action, Inspire Change
Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - July 17, 2021 - United for Human Rights
Tennessee United for Human Rights Commemorates Juneteenth with Virtual Messages
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, Tennessee United for Human Rights observed the day with special messages online. - June 26, 2021 - United for Human Rights
"The Peach Pit Mask" by Sammi Yamashiro; Under the Confines of Abuse, a Survivor Paves Her Own Path Forward
To abusers, control is their strongest weapon. They are the masterminds of their game, and the players – the victims who have no say in how the rules are made – are incapable of redemption and escape or, at least, that is what abusers presume. In her debut poetry collection, "The... - June 21, 2021 - Sammi Yamashiro
Jovan Miller Speaks at Nation United Lacrosse Camp About Diversity in Lacrosse and Opportunities for Youth of Color to Earn College Scholarships
Jovan Miller, former professional lacrosse player, Syracuse University All-American, educator, and social justice speaker at Nation United Lacrosse Camp addressing student athletes about diversity in lacrosse and its opportunities for youth of color to earn college scholarships. - June 20, 2021 - Nation United Texas Lacrosse
FLJC Joins Florida Rights Restoration Coalition’s #FreeTheVote Bus Tour in Miami
Legal aid organization will provide driver license and rights restoration services on June 11, 12, and 13 in Brownsville, West Perrine, and Allapattah neighborhoods of Miami. - June 05, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
CivSense Lauds Pakistan Govt, NCOC Efforts on Anti-COVID Vac Campaign
Urges thorough research, verification into false news regarding Vaccine. - May 31, 2021 - CivSense
Tennessee United for Human Rights to Commemorate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, Tennessee United for Human Rights is observing the day with special messages online. - May 29, 2021 - United for Human Rights
CivSense Proposes Solution for 3 Million Lacking IDs, Potentially Missing Jabs in Pakistan
Dr Mahwish Sohail Urges Over-30s to Get Vaccinated, Praises Government Measures - May 27, 2021 - CivSense
Attorney Aaron Parnas Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors
Florida Justice Center, the state’s only criminal legal aid organization, announced today the addition of attorney Aaron Parnas to its Board of Directors. Mr. Parnas joins FLJC after serving as a pro bono attorney and as an advocate for the disenfranchised and marginalized. Bringing a passion... - May 20, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Hope Seed Foundation Honors 20 Caregivers
"A caregiver needs care." Tasheba Gordon, a former caregiver of her mother for 7 years, wanted to honor those who care for others in the shadows. Most people don't even know what a caregiver is. Hope Seed Foundation is honoring 20 caregivers, 15 women, and 5 men, who were nominated by... - May 15, 2021 - Hope Seed Foundation, Inc.
Applications Are Closing Soon for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Through Partnership with Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and Cook County have partnered to provide the community with COVID-19 Recovery through Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance (ccERA). Applications opened on Thursday, March 11, 2021 and close on Friday, April 2, 2021. All applications and questions may be directed at... - March 27, 2021 - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Care Resource and Florida Justice Center Partner to Serve Returning Citizens
Organizations work together to provide health services to justice-involved people in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. - March 11, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Students in Clearwater Learn their Human Rights and How to Advocate for Them
On March 2nd, 2021 United for Human Right’s Florida chapter delivered a seminar to 30 students ages 10 to 14 from the Community Learning Center in Clearwater, Florida. Children learned what human rights are from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Christopher King, President of United... - March 06, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
Florida Justice Center Offers Free Criminal Record Sealing
Florida legal aid organization provides free lawyers and launches fundraiser with goal of clearing 400 arrest records throughout the state. - March 04, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Reentry Center Opens in Broward County to Help Rebuild Lives After Prison
Legal aid organization opens doors to public; provides holistic reentry services to returning citizens from prison. - March 03, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Bruneley Lalanne Joins Florida Justice Center as Staff Attorney
Florida Justice Center, the first and only legal aid organization in Florida authorized by the Supreme Court to offer criminal legal services, announced today the hiring of former Broward County Assistant Public Defender Bruneley Lalanne as its newest staff attorney. - March 03, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
ICHRRF Urges New Zealand Government to Change Discriminatory Rules Against Indigenous Maori Culture
The International Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom encourages New Zealand to broaden cultural norms in public institutions. - February 26, 2021 - ICHRRF
Florida Justice Center Names Alex Saiz First Director of Legal Services
Florida Justice Center, the first and only legal aid organization in Florida to offer criminal legal services, announced today the hiring of Miami-based attorney Alex Saiz as its first Director of Legal Services. Alex Saiz is a trial attorney with more than eight years of experience in criminal... - February 14, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Bringing Human Trafficking Education to the Forefront of Florida
United for Human Rights’ Florida chapter welcomes a new member as the Anti-Human Trafficking Educator for all their awareness and outreach on the human trafficking front. To schedule an event or educational seminar on the topic of human trafficking, contact Partnersfl@humanrights.com. In... - February 13, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
Bikers Against Trafficking Offer a Free Awareness Workshop on Human Trafficking
Bikers Against Trafficking International and United for Human Rights Florida chapter are holding a Human Trafficking Awareness workshop on February 13, at 10:00am EST. The workshop will be held virtually and the link to register is on the Facebook page @HumanRightsFL. Bikers Against Trafficking... - February 05, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
MLK 2021 Virtual Event Stays the Course for Human Rights
Human Rights group forwards the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. through its award-winning education campaign. - January 23, 2021 - United for Human Rights
Tennessee United for Human Rights Participates in MLK 2021 Virtual Event
Human Rights group forwards the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. through its award-winning education campaign. - January 17, 2021 - United for Human Rights
2020 Year in Review – Tennessee United for Human Rights
2020 was an interesting year that showed resilience and innovation to keep certain 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. - December 26, 2020 - United for Human Rights
How to Spot Predators at the Super Bowl
United for Human Rights Florida chapter is providing free anti-human trafficking training and educational webinars to prepare the Tampa Bay community to spot human trafficking during the Super Bowl. The training and webinars can be scheduled by contacting the Executive Director, Cristian Vargas, at... - December 25, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Summer Camp Board Adds New Board Members
College Settlement Summer Camp Board welcomes three new Board members for 2021. Terry Dougherty, Executive Director, said, “I am excited to add such talented individuals who are invested in the communities we serve, to our Summer Camp Board. Incorporating a diversity of professionals on our... - December 24, 2020 - College Settlement of Philadelphia
Tennessee Human Rights Day Spreads Hope During Virtual Event
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day took place on December 10 virtually. - December 19, 2020 - United for Human Rights
Nation United-Texas Wins Victory Event’s Best of Texas Tournament
Nation United-Texas Lacrosse wins the Best of Texas Tournament by Victory Events, on December 13, 2020 at Cy-Fair Sports Complex. In its inaugural tournament, Nation United Texas tallied a combined total of 37 goals over four games to win the championship. Statistical leaders include Joel... - December 14, 2020 - Nation United Texas Lacrosse
Nation United Texas Lacrosse Announces 2020 Best of Texas Tournament Team Roster
Nation United Texas Lacrosse announces its inaugural tournament team roster to compete at the Best of Texas Showcase Tournament by Victory Events this December 13, 2020 at Cy-Fair Sports Complex in Houston, TX. Nation United’s mission is to promote diversity in lacrosse, a sport... - December 10, 2020 - Nation United Texas Lacrosse
United for Human Rights Prepares to Kick Off the New Year by Honoring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
United for Human Rights (UHR) Florida chapter will be providing free human rights educational material to anti-human trafficking organizations in support of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, this January 2021. Christopher King, the President of the chapter said, “I got involved with United... - December 05, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Floridians Unite in the Name of Human Rights with an Annual Awards Celebration
To cap off their most successful year to date, United for Human Rights Florida chapter will be holding their annual celebration of International Human Rights Day 2020. The event will be live-streamed on their Facebook page on Saturday, December 5, starting at 6:30pm. Awards will be presented to... - December 05, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Tennessee Human Rights Day Committee Announces 2020 Award Recipients
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place on December 10th at 6pm virtually. - November 28, 2020 - United for Human Rights
Leaders in Florida Will Receive Awards for a Year's Worth of Human Rights Advocacy and Education
United for Human Rights Florida chapter will be celebrating International Human Rights Day on the 5th of December at 6:30pm as a virtual event streaming live on their Facebook page @UnitedforHumanRightsFlorida. Educators and human rights leaders across Florida will be awarded as Human Rights Heroes... - November 28, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Dr. Val Arkoosh Honored as Leonard Ferguson Youth Advocate
On Saturday, November 7th, College Settlement awarded Dr. Val Arkoosh, Montgomery County Commissioner the Leonard C Ferguson Youth Advocate Award as the Virtual Gala. This award is given to a member of the Greater Philadelphia Community who has shown a strong commitment to children working as an... - November 25, 2020 - College Settlement of Philadelphia
Tennessee United for Human Rights Reminds Everyone to Spread Peace
Tennessee United for Human Rights wants to lift up all people to bring about change and justice in the world. - November 21, 2020 - United for Human Rights
Nation United Lacrosse Launches Texas Regional Program to Spread Diversity and Inclusion in Lacrosse
Nation United Lacrosse Launches Nation United-Texas, a regional extension of the national Nation United Lacrosse Club, a select program modeling excellence through diversity. Nation United Texas serves athletes in the state of Texas and surrounding areas, utilizing elite-level lacrosse to inspire... - November 17, 2020 - Nation United Texas Lacrosse
STOMP Out Bullying Celebrates Fourth Annual National Block It Out Day, Encouraging Students to Empower Themselves Online
National Block It Out Day, a STOMP Out Bullying initiative, the goal is to block negativity from the digital lives of students and, by doing so, end cruelty, homophobia, LGBTQ discrimination, racism, hatred and online violence. Last year on National Block It Out Day 3 Million people created a chain reaction by participating in and spreading the word to their friends and family who blocked out cyberbullies, haters and trolls. - November 13, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
United for Human Rights’ Search is on for a Champion
United for Human Rights (UHR) Florida chapter is now registering nominees for the Champion for Freedom 2020 award. The award will go to a leader in human rights advocacy and education. To request a nomination form email the Executive Director of UHR Florida chapter, Cristian Vargas, at... - November 04, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Tennessee United For Human Rights Shares Online Materials
Tennessee United for Human Rights wants to lift up all people to bring about change and justice in the world. - October 31, 2020 - United for Human Rights
Tampa Bay Organizations Unite in the Name of Human Rights Education
United for Human Rights (UHR) Florida chapter received letters of appreciation and recognition from half a dozen organizations in the past two months. The letters were in praise of UHR’s advocacy and for the award-winning human rights educational material that Youth for Human Rights (YHR)... - October 24, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Human Rights Day Committee Seeks Nominations Until End of October
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place on December 10 at 6pm virtually. The planning committee for the event is now accepting nominations for the prestigious human rights awards. - October 24, 2020 - United for Human Rights
United For Human Rights Florida Announces Virtual Celebration for the International Day of Human Rights
On December 5th, starting at 6:30pm, United for Human Rights (UHR) Florida chapter will celebrate the International Day of Human Rights by holding a live virtual event on Facebook and Youtube. The event will be streamed live and will feature international guest speakers. The annual Champions for... - October 17, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida