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Local Writer Seeks to Expose the Problems with Capital Punishment
With the number of botched executions mounting, local screenwriter and Indian filmmaker combine their skills to shine light on inhumane treatment with this international collaboration. - August 15, 2014 - CSO Publishing
SGS New Webinar: "The Ruggie Principles" - the UN's Principles on Business & Human Rights
The objective of this one hour webinar is to consider the “Ruggie Principles” and how organizations are considering them in their implementation of good practice in sustainability strategy and to drive development in responsible sourcing practices to deliver reduced risk and enhanced... - August 14, 2014 - SGS
Jury Awards $730,000 to Whistleblower Janet Keyzer Against the Regents of the University of California
Seven year ordeal ends after 21-day trial in verdict for whistleblower terminated after she reported improprieties involving human subject research on California prisoners. - August 13, 2014 - Law Office of Mary-Alice Coleman
Sukki Singapora Champions the Girl Summit
The Sharan Project brings International Star Sukki Singapora to the World Stage to campaign against Forced Marriage in the UK. - July 22, 2014 - Sukki Singapora
Four-Fold Increase in Lawsuits Following New Federal Sexual Assault Policy: Report
A new report reveals a sharp increase in the number of lawsuits filed by college students alleging they were wrongfully expelled on allegations of sexual assault. Following implementation of a 2011 Department of Education sexual assault policy, the number of lawsuits rose four-fold, the report shows. - July 10, 2014 - SAVE
Leonce Law Launches Employee Rights Law Firm with Atlanta’s Legal Elite in Attendance
Employment law specialist and former defense attorney Porsche Leonce believed it was fitting to launch her law firm, which enforces employee rights, on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. - July 09, 2014 - Leonce Law
Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on Immigration Reform Developments
With the Congress unable to pass Immigration Reform Bill, President pleads to take control and make changes to the current immigration system. - July 02, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Denver Senior Law Day on July 19 at Denver Mart
The 2014 Annual Denver Senior Law Day offers the public the opportunity to hear from experienced attorneys and other professionals involved in elder care issues, with 33 different workshops. This event is not only for seniors, but for adult children and caregivers who are helping aging parents and relatives. Attendee are also available to meet with an attorney at the “Ask-A-Lawyer” Session, a free 15-minute meeting with an attorney to ask about Elder Law issues. Info at www.seniorlawday.org. - June 26, 2014 - Denver Senior Law Day
Richmond Tax Solutions Presents Second Chance Consulting's 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser
Richmond Tax Solutions and Second Chance Consulting are having their 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian, VA on July 12th 2014. All profits will go to help enroll more kids in the King Pin Saturday Youth Bowling League that will give our inner-city youth a chance to participate in a "non-traditional" sport. The goal is to help these kids belong to something positive and keep them off the streets. It lasts 32 weeks plus they receive lunch, prizes, scholarships and more. - June 23, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
Texas Bar Webcast - Drugs Minus Two: New Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Proposed new federal sentencing guidelines in drug cases will be the subject of the next Texas Bar CLE webcast to be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. The event will be co-hosted by Houston trial attorney Grant Scheiner and El Paso criminal defense attorney Cori... - June 18, 2014 - Scheiner Law Group P.C.
Announcement of Event - Mothers of Murdered Children - Get on the Bus in Oakland, CA Get Off the Bus in Washington DC
On June 15, 2014, a Caravan of Mothers whose children were lost to violence will leave from across the United States. The event is sponsored by the Inter Council For Mothers of Murdered Children, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The first bus will leave from Foothill Square, in Oakland, at... - June 15, 2014 - Inter Council for Mothers of Murdered Children
New Generation of Parents Can Now Go Online to Find Support, Gaybe Center LGBT Parent Community
GaybeCenter.com is an online resource center and community for LGBT parents and expecting parents. Articles found on the site cover subjects such as fever care, pregnancy, safety, adoption, nursery necessities and more. The articles, blog and other aspects of the site help promote it's motto, which is Learn, Develop, Grow. Visit http://www.GaybeCenter.com for more information. - June 13, 2014 - Gaybe Center
World Vision Recalls Ethiopian Famine Thirty Years on at BBC Gardener's World Live
World Vision exhibits charity garden at BBC Gardener's World to mark 30th anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. - June 13, 2014 - World Vision UK
Dr. Jorge Ribas to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Service Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. with the Vale la Pena! Service Award at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Dr. - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Michael Melton, President 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC, to be Honored with Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award outstanding service in supporting opportunities for local youth from low-income urban backgrounds. In... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Learn About Human Rights for Free with Experts from All Around the World
By the end of August, MOOC Chile (http://www.moocchile.com) will launch a free online course "International Human Rights." The program is led by Dr. José Zalaquett, a human rights activist since 1973 and human rights professor since 1995. Watch the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIOp504lLts - June 01, 2014 - MOOC Chile
New Israel Fund of Canada Highlights Innovative Models Transforming Countless Lives in Israel
What can truly create a shared society of Jews and Arabs in Israel? - May 23, 2014 - New Israel Fund of Canada
Amazing Grace Lutheran Helping Imprisoned Women Return to Society
It takes a very special person, and lots of support, to help mend the broken lives of those often overlooked or rejected by society. - May 15, 2014 - Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
#BringBackOurGirlsTC Vigil and March
Several hundred local activists and concerned community members are expected to gather at the Lake and Marshall Bridge to show support for the over 200 girls kidnapped on April 16, 2014 in Nigeria. The local groups organized under #BringBackOurGirlsTC. Tonight’s vigil/march is the first of... - May 09, 2014 - #BringBackOurGirlsTC
8th Annual Manhattan Film Festival Announces 2014 Lineup
Feature documentary “David & Me” and Feature Narrative “The Wisdom To Know The Difference” Highlight Opening Night. - May 08, 2014 - Manhattan Film Festival
Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona
Ukraine Crisis and Asylum Seekers
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, a New York Immigration law firm located in Brooklyn , provides the full spectrum of immigration services including consultations regarding immigration benefits for citizens of troubled territories. - April 17, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
ETC is Hosting a Selfie Contest to Create Awareness
Help ETC bring attention and create awareness to teen suicide, bullying and discrimination. - April 17, 2014 - ETC (Empower the Community) Youth Group
World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala Event
Featuring live performances and a spectacular fashion show. World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala 2014, on Thursday, July 10th, at the Christopher Guy showroom in West Los Angeles. - April 11, 2014 - World Orphanage Foundation
Leaders Feed and Fortify Orlando Communities in Transitions
The Orlando City Hall located at 400 S. Orange Ave, 9th floor, Orlando Florida 32801, will be hosting Feed and Fortify Community Organization’s board of director’s installation ceremony on Tuesday April 29th, 2014 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. - April 11, 2014 - Feed & Fortify Community Organization
City Leaders on Record: Blacks Are Endangered Species – Youth Rally Planned
Rochester Pastors are raising their voices against abortion in an effort to alert the Black and Hispanic communities to the reality that they have become an endangered species. An educational Youth Rally is planned for April 16. - April 02, 2014 - AmINotAChild
Africa and Afro-Cubans Reunite at Bare Bones
An eagerly awaited documentary of an incredible journey of reunion is coming to Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Two hundred years after they were separated by the horrors of the Transatlantic slave trade, a group of Africans and their lost family in diaspora find each other again. A timeless, universal story of discovery, acceptance and hope for the future. - March 31, 2014 - Unshackled Media
Immigration Lawyer Shah Peerally Emerging as a Book Author with His Inspirational Legal Fiction, "The Immigration Lawyer Asylum"
Shah Peerally, a well known attorney in California practicing immigration law has released his book, "The Immigration Lawyer-Asylum," on Amazon.com, Kindle and audio on Audible.com. The book, although an entertaining fiction, covers a number of important immigration issues especially the treatment of certain Middle Easterners. The story goes into great details in explaining a removal proceeding (deportation), a detailed description of the operations of an immigration court, and defensive asylum. - March 01, 2014 - Shah Peerally Law Group PC
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology's Conference on "Faith and Free Will"
January 27th, Tel Aviv. Nearly 300 men and women participated in a day-long conference held by the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology. The conference's topic, "Faith and Free Will," drew many to a series of lectures on the topic delivered by teachers from the School of Jewish Psychology. en.torathanefesh.org - February 04, 2014 - Torat Hanefesh School
MaleSurvivor Supports NCPTC Review of USA Swimming Safe Sport Program
MaleSurvivor: the National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization publicly praised USA Swimming upon the release of today's report assessing the Safe Sport program. "USA Swimming is to be commended for proactively engaging the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) to... - January 28, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
World Vision Calls for Better Access to Deliver Aid in Syria
International children’s charity, World Vision, calls for the parties meeting at Geneva II to make a peace agreement for the future of Syria, to help Syrian children. - January 25, 2014 - World Vision UK
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