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Concert for Peace Organized by Tennessee United for Human Rights is ‘Blow Away’
Tennessee United for Human Rights held its first peace concert on September 21st, the United Nations International Day of Peace. - September 26, 2015 - United for Human Rights
United for Human Rights Holds Concert for Peace
The Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights is making plans for an entire day of peace on September 21st, a day marked by the United Nations as “Peace Day.” - September 19, 2015 - United for Human Rights
First Family for Samaritan Inns’ Women with Children Program Arrives
On September 16th, 2015, the first family for the new Women with Children program arrived at the Clark Inn, located at 1422 Harvard Street NW. Last week, they received their accreditation from the District of Columbia’s Department of Behavioral Health. The new Women with Children Program... - September 18, 2015 - Samaritan Inns
Planning for Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day is Underway
The planning committee for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day is preparing for the 2015 event. - September 06, 2015 - United for Human Rights
United for Human Rights Plans Day of Peace in Nashville
The Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (UHR-Tn) is making plans for an entire day of peace on September 21st, a day marked by the United Nations as “Peace Day.” - September 02, 2015 - United for Human Rights
Hudson Jeans CEO Peter Kim, Celebrities Anna Lynne McCord, Serinda Swan and Colin Ferguson Join Together for Project Rescue & Beauty For Freedom #keepthegirlssafe
Hudson Jeans CEO, Peter Kim, celebrities including Anna Lynne McCord, Serinda Swan and Colin Ferguson joined together for Project Rescue to raise awareness for modern trafficking. The "Keep The Girls Safe" campaign's mission is to engage the industries of Beauty and Fashion powerful allies in the fight to end modern day trafficking and to create an innovative, sustainable platform that will provide a means to raise awareness. #keepthegirlssafe - August 26, 2015 - Beauty For Freedom
H8Check Launches Facebook Page and Crowd Funding Campaign with Indiegogo to Help Fund the Completion and Release of an Equality Ratings App
H8Check is being created in response to the growing discrimination practices of some business owners against certain groups of consumers due to Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity. This discrimination is being touted as (and in some cases is) legal and is based on the idea of “religious freedom.” - July 23, 2015 - H8Check
Mary Magdalene Project Announces New Name and Partners with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to Rebuild the Lives of Child Victims of Sex Traffickers
For more than 30 years, Journey Out (formerly Mary Magdalene Project) has been on the front lines in the tough fight to help victims become successful survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Today, Journey Out is proud to announce that it will partner with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to expand its programing to assist the youngest victims of this ever-growing crisis. - July 15, 2015 - Journey Out
Community Announced Court Watch Program to Keep Cook County Courts and States Attorney Accountable, Ensure Jail Population Reduced
Community and faith leaders from the Reclaim Campaign, together with Chuy Garcia and Cook County Commissioners, announced a community court watch program that will ensure bond court and pretrial services reforms are actually implemented. Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans committed to changes in... - July 10, 2015 - Community Renewal Society
NYC Annual Anti-Trafficking Gala
Each year Art Collision NYC allies with a non-profit entity and professional artists culminating from a variety of industries including ballet, classical music, and contemporary dance for a collaborative formal event with an evening of performances. - May 13, 2015 - Art Collision NYC
High School Students Win Environmental Video Contest
Population Connection Announces Winners of "World of 7 Billion" Student Video Contest - May 09, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund
Mothers Who Make A Difference 2015 - 10th Annual Awards
May 10th is a time to celebrate mothers around the world –it’s Mother’s Day. - May 02, 2015 - Love Our Children USA
Human Rights Journal, Inc. Proposes a Project to End the Abuse in Our Prisons
Human Rights Journal, Inc. (HRJI), is a charitable. non-profit organization based in Florida, USA. It is primarily concerned with conditions of prison systems and the treatment of prisoners. In the United States, HRJI monitors compliance with the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Justice Standards on Treatment of Prisoners and with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners. - May 01, 2015 - Human Rights Journal, Inc.
Capitol Hill Days Will Bring Hundreds of Activists to Washington, DC to Make International Family Planning a Priority, April 10-14
Two-hundred activists will gather in Washington, DC April 10-14 in support of universal access to voluntary family planning as part of Population Connection’s annual advocacy event, Capitol Hill Days. - April 09, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund
National Effort to Raise Awareness About National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks the 32nd anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities. Observing National Child Abuse Prevention month, Love Our Children USA, (a national organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to break the cycle that victimizes children) kicks off their GET BLUE campaign, a national effort to educate and raise awareness for the Blue Ribbon and Child Abuse Prevention. - April 02, 2015 - Love Our Children USA
The Institute for Science and Human Values Presents Dying Without Deity-Perspectives on Death and Dying Symposium
To date there has been little discussion and less research as to how self believers experience the dying process and death. What are some of the problems and discrimination Secular Humanists face during one of life’s most difficult journeys? How does one access support when it is needed? How widespread are these problems and what can be done to alleviate them? Join ISHV's cadre of experienced speakers as the issues and suggested solutions are explored and shared. - March 26, 2015 - Institute for Science and Human Values, Inc
Population Connection Condemns Iran's Attacks on Family Planning
Statement by John Seager, President of Population Connection - March 13, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund
Stage IV Colon Cancer Survivor Celebrated Ten Year SIR-Spheres Anniversary with Weekend of Oscar Events
Meegan Hodges was given only three treatment choices for her terminal colon cancer: 1) do nothing 2) do chemo 3) try a new treatment called SIR-Spheres Microspheres. A decade of milestones has followed her decision. - March 06, 2015 - Say YES to Hope
Youth for Human Rights Hold Petition Drive at Nashville MLK Events
Youth for Human Rights receives scores of signatures for petition to implement Universal Declaration of Human Rights on MLK Day. - January 30, 2015 - United for Human Rights
Local Stage IV Colon Cancer Survivor, Sue Susz, Featured in “Gonna BEAT This Thing” Video to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer
YES! Beat Liver Tumors Launches “Gonna BEAT This Thing” awareness campaign to create awareness and show that it is possible to say yes to hope and to live in spite of an advanced cancer diagnosis. - January 12, 2015 - Say YES to Hope
Remarkably Renee Helps Launch Advanced Cancer Awareness Campaign, “Gonna BEAT This Thing”
Local jewelry designer, Renee Howard of Remarkably Renee, creates unique punk-retro fashion jewelry line to support and benefit YES, and raises awareness for those diagnosed with terminal cancer. - January 02, 2015 - Say YES to Hope
Gonna BEAT This Thing Advanced Cancer Awareness Campaign Launched by YES!
Local Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Survivor, Rachael Wall, Featured in "Gonna BEAT This Thing" Awareness Campaign Video to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer. - December 29, 2014 - Say YES to Hope
Clay Thrash Helps YES! Beat Liver Tumors Launch Awareness Campaign for Advanced Cancer
East Texas Native Country Singer and Songwriter, Clay Thrash, Composes “Gonna BEAT This Thing” to Emphasize Awareness Campaign and to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer. - December 19, 2014 - Say YES to Hope
YES! Launches Gonna BEAT This Thing to Bring Awareness to Advanced Cancer
Local Stage IV Melanoma Survivor, Melissa Hadley, Featured in “Gonna BEAT This Thing” Awareness Campaign Video to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer - December 18, 2014 - Say YES to Hope
Governor Proclaims December 10 Human Rights Day in Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has proclaimed December 10th Human Rights Day in Tennessee and is encouraging all citizens to join in observing the day. - December 13, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day to Honor Human Rights Leaders
International Human Rights Day is being celebrated in Tennessee on December 10th with awards going to human rights leaders and those paving the way for the future. - December 06, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration to Honor Freedom Fighters
The 2014 Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration will pay special tribute to the late John Seigenthaler and George Barrett. - November 27, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Be Immersed in Culture and Art of the African Diaspora at the 2014 African Diaspora Holiday Bazaar and Crafts Fair
African Diaspora Unification East Bay presents the first Annual Bazaar & Crafts Fair to celebrate the people, art, knowledge and cultural vibrancy that has resulted from the dispersal of Africans throughout the world. The goal is to open dialogue between the many people that call the Bay Area... - November 18, 2014 - African Diaspora Unification
Committee Announces Awardees for 2014 Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
The committee planning Tennessee’s annual Human Rights Day celebration has just released the names of the 2014 awardees. - November 15, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Receive Civic Leader Award at the Breath of Life™ Awards on November 20, 2014
On November 20, 2014, Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to recognize Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti with the Civic Leader Award for his fresh, innovation efforts to create a healthier, greener, more sustainable Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti’s nomination as the... - November 13, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life™ Award Honorees
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to announce that two new honorees, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will be recognized at the 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - November 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Human Rights Day Celebration to be Held at First Amendment Center
The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day on December 10th in Nashville, Tennessee will be held at the First Amendment Center. - November 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Planning Committee for Human Rights Day Celebration Seeks Nominations for Awardees
The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day will be December 10th from 4-6pm in Nashville, Tennessee. The planning committee has just published a request for nominations for the lifetime achievement and rising advocate awards. - October 18, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Author Brian F. Martin Reaches Out to Help Adults Recover from Childhood Domestic Violence
Brian F. Martin is on a mission to move beyond "awareness" and into healing for adults who grew up with domestic violence at home. His book, "Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free," was published just in time to help this year's domestic violence awareness campaigns make a real difference. - October 16, 2014 - CDV – Children of Domestic Violence
MaleSurvivor Statement in Response to Sayreville, NJ Football Abuse Scandal
MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson releases statement in support of the survivors in Sayreville; statistics for male sexual victimization; resources available for survivors and their families. Contact information for media included. - October 14, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
New Honorees Announced for Breathe LA’s 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards
Psomas and CH2MHILL Named as Honorees to Celebrate Clean Air and Healthy Lung Initiatives in Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala is a prestigious annual event recognizing individuals, corporations and civic leaders for their successful leadership in supporting clean air and healthy lungs. - October 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Eliminate Internet Censorship with the OpenTellus Code
The OpenTellus project is operated outside the reach of censorship authorities and allows people within these controlled areas to practice freedom of speech and to make up their own mind about what is right or wrong. - October 07, 2014 - OpenTellus
Human Rights Day Celebration in Tennessee Set for December 10
The planning has begun for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day in December. - October 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Human Innovations Announces TremWatch(TM)
Hand tremor measurement app for smart phone, initial module in suite of integrated wellness tools providing actionable insights for improved patient awareness. - September 21, 2014 - Human Innovations, LLC
OCA Calls for Thorough Investigation to Identify Origin of Unidentified Fumes: Concern Raised About Health Effects on Children
The Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA) has taken note of reports of unidentified fumes detected in the corporate area. The OCA acknowledges the response by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), the... - September 14, 2014 - Office of The Children's Advocate
OCA Concerned About Reports of Forced Sexual Activities in Schools
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) is concerned about media reports and anecdotal incidents of sexual activity within schools. This sexual activity not only spans heterosexual engagements, but homosexual encounters as well. The OCA is raising particular concern about this growing... - September 14, 2014 - Office of The Children's Advocate
New Jersey High School Girl Scout Makes a Big Impact for 2014 International Literacy Day
Pre-kindergarten children in New Brunswick’s The Tiny Tot Spot will soon know that Hunterdon Central Regional High School student Kai Dennis sees them as special when they receive their backpacks filled with school supplies. Kai Dennis decided to partner with the Global Literacy Project, Inc. (GLP) to provide the basics for the entire newly entering class. - September 09, 2014 - Global Literacy Project, Inc.
Lasting Lesbian Love Talks Tele-Summit Free, Online, Attend from the Comfort of Home September 10-12, 2014
Lesbian Love Expert Offering Free, online advice on finding & nurturing lasting lesbian love. Sept 10-12 - Join them to listen to twelve experts and celebrities share advice. - September 08, 2014 - Lasting Lesbian Love
Able Force Offers Immediate Employment Opportunities for Veterans to Help Veterans and Their Families
Able Force now seeks veterans and people with disabilities to apply for employment opportunities now open at multiple locations across the country. - September 06, 2014 - AbleForce, Inc.
Muslim Coalition Denounces ISIS for Steven Sotloff's Murder
The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), a coalition of several national and local organizations, today condemns a terrorist and anti-Islam group for a video purporting to show the gruesome beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff. The murder of innocent civilians is immoral,... - September 03, 2014 - USCMO
Amnesty International Announces Fall Conference Featuring Carlos Mauricio, Founder of Stop Impunity Project
Nashville Amnesty International will host its annual conference at the Friends House on September 20th with keynote speaker Carlos Mauricio of the Stop Impunity Project. - August 30, 2014 - Nashville Amnesty
Breathe California of Los Angeles County Announces 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala + Psomas as Breath of Life Award Honoree
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BLA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The 2014 Breath of Life Honoree is Psomas. - August 27, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Havoyoco to Launch Crowdfunding Campaign, Build Homes for 120 Families in Somalia
“Women and young children are currently living in transient camps, as their homes have been demolished – or are no longer safe,” explained Mohammed Hassan, Havoyoco Chief Executive Director. “We are raising funds to build homes for 120 families, so that they no longer have to live in tents in refugee camps.” - August 27, 2014 - Havoyoco
Casino Party "Public Invited" to a Fun Filled Evening
Urban League for Bergen County to host Casino Party Open to the Public. Teaneck Armory 1799 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, NJ Saturday, August 23rd 7:30pm-11:00pm Enjoy a fun filled evening at this casino-themed party to include food provided by local vendors and entertainment such as a Celebrity Hair... - July 25, 2014 - Urban League for Bergen County