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HeartShare Spring Gala Set for March 22

HeartShare Human Services of New York will honor Gerard McGraw, Kenneth Daly, Anthony Marcelli, and Tony Danza on March 22. - February 25, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY

YES! to Attend and Bring Hope to Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon and Awards Friday, February 24th

YES joins Academy Award nominees, past and present in support of the 19th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Student Filmmaker’s Scholarship Luncheon and Awards. - February 22, 2012 - Say YES to Hope

Humanity First USA Executive Director Travels to Haiti, Expand Local Projects

On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Humanity First USA Executive Director, Munum Naeem traveled to Haiti to meet with the Humanity First team and discuss plans for future humanitarian projects in local communities. Dr. Aslam Daud, the chairman for Humanity First Canada, also joined Mr. Naeem; the... - February 17, 2012 - Humanity First

Statement on Cardinal Edward Egan's Recent Retraction of Apology to Survivors of Sexual Assault

Reacting to Cardinal Edward Egan's recent retraction of the apology he gave to survivors of sexual abuse committed by priests in his own diocese, Mikele Rauch, a member of the MaleSurvivor Weekend of Recovery team and author of Healing the Soul After Religious Abuse issued the following... - February 16, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Feed the Hungry Annual Raffle & Silent Auction Presents Alegría: Cirque De San Miguel

Happiness envelopes you at Alegría...Cirque de San Miguel, a dazzling GravityWorks performance and seated banquet presented by Feed the Hungry San Miguel during its Annual Raffle & Silent Auction at the Rosewood Hotel on Sunday, March 11, from 1:00-3:30pm. - February 11, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel

OCA Concerned About the Possible Effects Riverton Fire Will Have on Children’s Health

The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) has taken note of the ongoing fire at the Riverton City Dump, which is affecting sections of the corporate area. While the OCA acknowledges the efforts being carried out by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its partners in... - February 10, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate

Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation Holds First Private Event at Klairmont Auto Collection

To raise awareness about the scourge of prescription drug abuse, the Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation, based in Highland Park, IL, has started their engines to be the first non-profit to hold a private event at the brand new Klairmont Auto Collection in Chicago, IL. The event will be held on... - February 10, 2012 - Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation

Children’s Advocate Commissions Investigation Into Drowning of St. Andrew College Students

The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA), under the direction of the Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon-Harrison, today February 6, 2012, commissioned an investigation into the drowning of 15 year old Shane Burke and 16 year old Demel Osbourne. The boys who are students of St. Andrew... - February 06, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate

Pituitary Community Announces Second National Convention

Acromegaly Community is hosting its second annual convention, and announces a premium lineup of speakers. - February 01, 2012 - Acromegaly Community, Inc.

Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Seeks Aid for Ugandan Seven-Year-Old Girl with Cancer

Please Visit the Engeye Website to Contribute to the Noeline Fund, an Initiative to Send Noeline to the Mulago Cancer Institute in Kampala for Life Saving Treatment - January 27, 2012 - Engeye

YES! Takes Its Message of Hope for People Living with Liver Tumors to the 2012 Sundance Film Festival

YES! Beat Liver Tumors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of patients diagnosed with primary or metastatic cancers of the liver, announced participation at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Debbie Durkin’s ECO Hideaway being held at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City,... - January 24, 2012 - Say YES to Hope

Humanity First Haiti Director Travels to Panama with Loyola Global Brigade Volunteers

Doctor and volunteers to provide free medical and dental care to local communities - January 08, 2012 - Humanity First

Local Surgeon Runs in Southern California Half Marathon to Give Gift of Sight

Orange County ophthalmologist raises funds and awareness for annual Gift of Sight eye clinic in Guatemala. - January 05, 2012 - Humanity First

Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Announces January 11th Guest Speaker, Dr. Shana Doronn, LCSW, Psy.D.

The Tourette Connection and the Chicago Community Group (affiliates of Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois) are pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Shana Doronn at the Jan 11 Community Group meeting located at B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL at 7:00 pm. Dr. Shana is one of the featured psychologists on A&E's true-life docuseries "Obsessed." She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, TS, and others. See tsa-illinois.org for more info - December 31, 2011 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter

2011 Year in Review – Church of Scientology Advances Human Rights Education in Tennessee

The United for Human Rights materials provide educators, government and community groups with effective education tools. - December 28, 2011 - United for Human Rights

Humanity First Team Travels to Ghana for Water for Life Project

Refurbishing 50 Water Pumps with Humanity First Ghana Team. - December 28, 2011 - Humanity First

Patriots for Israel Multimedia Presentation Scheduled for Jan. 12th in Saratoga, NY. Israel - Islam: Politics - Peril - Prophecy

Scott Tatro, Founder of Patriots for Israel announces the launch of the organization’s first live public multimedia presentation entitled Israel– Islam: Politics – Peril – Prophecy. The free event is open to the public and scheduled for Thursday, January 12th at 6:30pm, at the Saratoga VFW on Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY. - December 28, 2011 - Patriots for Israel

Vice President of Liberia Inaugurates Humanity First Vocational and Technical Training Institute

On November 24, 2011, the official opening of the Humanity First Vocational and Technical Training Institute took place with the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Joseph N. Boakai, as the chief guest and keynote speaker. More than twenty dignitaries attended the ceremony, including the... - December 28, 2011 - Humanity First

Sacramento Nonprofit Offers a Unique Gift That Supports the Community

For anyone who is still looking for unique holiday gift ideas, the Northern California nonprofit INALLIANCE may have just the solution - tickets to the "Sacramento Chef Challenge". - December 22, 2011 - Northern California InAlliance

Engeye Teen Connection Raises Funds to Help Educate Ugandan Children in Ddegeya Village

Engeye Teen Connection (ETC) Has Raised Over $10,000 Through the Bucks For Books Fundraising Campaign and Plans to Raise More in 2012. - December 15, 2011 - Engeye

Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Showcases Future Leaders

International Human Rights Day occurs every year to commemorate the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations on Dec 10, 1948. - December 15, 2011 - United for Human Rights

Mary Cogar Receives Community Human Rights Award

The United National Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) today recognized Mary C. Cogar, Clinical Director of Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (ASTT) with the Community Human Rights Award, 2011. In 1999, Dr. Cogar, a licensed psychologist joined with ASTT to assist... - December 10, 2011 - Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma

Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart (www.epicmart.ca) is Gaining Popularity in Socio-Economic Development Sector in Canada

Human Endeavour's breakthrough product of EPIC Mart is being widely praised by Government Officials, Socio-Economic Experts, and community members at large. EPIC Mart is aimed to help marginalized community members and small business owners sell their products online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour

Human Endeavour Launched a One of a Kind Social Economy Mall, the EPIC Mart

www.epicmart.ca, an online shopping site where everyone can purchase goods and services produced by small businesses, marginalized community members and artists. Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart is a breakthrough product to help small enterprises sell their arts and crafts online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour

Local and State Human Rights Organizations Join in Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration

Human Rights Day is set for December 7, 2011 from 4-6pm at the Downtown Public Library in Nashville. - November 26, 2011 - United for Human Rights

More Respect for a Women's Right to a Planned Cesarean in the U. K.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has released new cesarean guidelines as an important step in respecting maternal autonomy. Birth Trauma Canada has advocated for the recognition of planned cesareans as a legitimate birth option for childbearing women for many years. - November 25, 2011 - BTCanada

HeartShare Human Services and National Grid Launch Mobile Donation Campaign to Support Annual Heating Fund

Text WARM to 27722 to Donate and Support Families That Need Help Staying Warm - November 25, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY

Thousands of Texas Medicaid Recipients with Disabilities to Lose Access to Care

Medicaid recipients in Texas, including more than 510,000 people with disabilities, are set to lose access to care if the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) implements proposed rate cuts for therapy services. The HHSC has proposed an across the board average cut to therapy services... - November 24, 2011 - Coalition of Texans with Disabilities

BAM FI/BMWK Twitter Chat Garners 1.6 Million Impressions

Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) and BlackandMarriedWithKids.com (BMWK) announced today that its first hour-long Twitter chat to bring awareness to missing persons of color proved to be an enormous success with more than 700 tweets and 1.6 million impressions reaching an audience of more than 213,000 followers. Tweeters included soul artists Kindred the Family Soul and two-time Grammy award winning hip hop-group Arrested Development. - November 21, 2011 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.

Community Calls for More Education on New TN - Voter Photo ID Law

Regardless of political party affiliation, without the proper photo ID, you won’t be able to vote for anyone during the election season. The new law goes into effect at the start of the New Year. - November 19, 2011 - Tennessee Urban Resource Center

Asia Society Selects Zack Friedman as Asia 21 Young Leader; Friedman Named One of Top Leaders Under the Age of 40; Will Represent U.S. at Leadership Summit in India

Zack Friedman has been named among the 150 next generation leaders from across 30 countries in the Asia Pacific region who will impact global affairs in coming decades. Friedman has been selected as an Asia 21 Young Leader, which recognizes the top leaders under the age of forty. He will... - November 17, 2011 - The Asia Society

Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Set for December 7

Human rights must be more than a dream. - November 05, 2011 - United for Human Rights

Leading African American Marriage and Parenting Site Teams Up with Black and Missing Foundation Inc to Bring Awareness to Missing Persons of Color

Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, Co-Founders of Black and Married With Kids (BMWK), the largest African American marriage and parenting site on the web, today announced a partnership with Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) in an effort to help find and bring to attention the thousands of missing... - November 01, 2011 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.

Local Citizens Initiate Global Awakening Movement to Make a Difference in the Lives of Orphaned Children in Africa

The Potters Village: Pilot Program Bringing Sustainable Living to the Children of Ghana. - November 01, 2011 - Glorious Being Center

RAFI Holds Moonwalk to Advocate Breast Cancer Awareness

In observance of Breast Awareness Month in October, the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) held the 8th annual “Moonwalk: A Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” last Oct. 18. - October 29, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc

Stop the Traffic in Humans by the Network for Peace

Network for Peace honors Media 4 Humanity and their founder, former TV reporter Melanie Siben, for their work to eradicate child trafficking in the United States. Media 4 Humanity attracts student interns from all over the country. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students have undergone a rigorous internship program that prepares them to be leaders in the fight against modern-day slavery. Event details: October 26th at 6:30-9PM at Marymount School, Fifth Av at 84 St in NY. - October 26, 2011 - Network for Peace

Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. Reunites Missing 4 Yr. Old Jhada Clarke with Mother

Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) announced today that missing four-year-old, Jhada Clarke, has been found safe and reunited with her mother. Jhada is BAM FI's 50th recovery since its inception. "We rejoice each time we can assist a family member in locating their missing loved... - October 19, 2011 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.

The AWARE/OWARE Project: African Art Collectives Adapt Ancient Game to Promote Female Empowerment

The AWARE/OWARE Project: Six South African art collectives adapt an ancient game to promote female empowerment. - October 19, 2011 - Art Works for Change

Local Doctors Head to Guatemala with Humanity First

Team of Physicians traveling to Guatemala to perform as many free surgeries and eye exams. - October 14, 2011 - Humanity First

Planning Underway for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day Celebration

The planning for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration has begun. - October 08, 2011 - United for Human Rights

Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying

STOMP Out Bullying™ announces bullying prevention activities to raise awareness during October, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. - October 07, 2011 - Love Our Children USA

RAFI Triennial Awards Calls on Entries for Blogging Contest

To promote the inspiring stories and work of recognized development workers in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) launches the RAFI Triennial Awards Blogging Contest. - September 30, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc

RAFI Holds 3rd Run of Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin Heritage Tour

To provide the youth expanded learning on cultures from different periods by visiting local museums, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) held the third run of its Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin (KKK) Heritage Tour last Sept. 24. - September 28, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc

Horizons for the Blind Hosts Open House

Horizons for the Blind, a not-for-profit organization, recently relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 125 Erick St., A103, in Crystal Lake. To celebrate this move, Horizons is hosting an Open House and Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Oct. 18 from 2-7 p.m. Scheduled activities... - September 26, 2011 - Horizons for the Blind

New York Area Artists Raise Over $8,000 for the Orphans of Uganda at the First Annual UORDP Fundraiser - "Art for Uganda"

Fourteen artists and photographers from New York and Connecticut recently raised over $8,000 for Ugandan orphans. Ugandan Orphans Rural Development Program - UORDP (http://ugandasorphans.org, kicked off their first annual fundraiser, “Art for Uganda” with a cocktail party and silent... - September 24, 2011 - MCCA

HeartShare Human Services is Reaccredited by COA

William R. Guarinello, President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services of New York, announced today that the nonprofit organization has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA accreditation attests that HeartShare meets the highest national standards and is delivering the best... - September 23, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY

RAFI’s COO Recognized as One of the 100 Cebuana Trailblazers

Dominica B. Chua, chief operating officer (COO) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), is one of the 100 Cebuana Trailblazers. She is recognized for her work in the field of “Economic Engagement.” - September 23, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc

Recent Headlines Within Human Rights Organizations

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Within Human Rights Organizations