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I Need a Good Lawyer

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We’re not an advocacy organization, but our technical insights are in great demand from advocates. Right now, we have multiple law school clinics that would love to tackle new projects with us, projects we actually have but lack the bandwidth to pursue. Human Rights Program policies: what are contingency/crisis plans for our staff?

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Towards Global Access for the Print Disabled

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. law (this is a wildcard issue right now). . • law (this is a wildcard issue right now).

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Fascinating Meeting at the Copyright Office

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

copyright exemption for serving the print disabled is commonly called the Chafee Amendment: Section 121 of copyright law. copyright law. We did some exploration of the likely impacts on the market for audio books: that seems to be one of the major policy concerns about the text-to-speech issue. The Chafee Amendment The U.S.

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Fueling Progress Towards Gender Equality and the 2030 Global Goals

Connection Cafe

In 2017, Equal Measures 2030 —an independent civil society and private sector-led partnership—was established in order to connect data and evidence with advocacy and action as a means to drive gender equality and reach the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. . Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash.

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How a Multi-Sectoral Partnership is Fueling Progress Towards Gender Equality and the 2030 Global Goals

Connection Cafe

In 2017, Equal Measures 2030 —an independent civil society and private sector-led partnership—was established in order to connect data and evidence with advocacy and action as a means to drive gender equality and reach the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. . Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash.

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7 Nonprofits Leading the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Saleforce Nonprofit

Human trafficking organizations advocate for stronger anti-trafficking laws, provide services and support for victims of trafficking crimes, and develop long-term strategies to end human trafficking. Salesforce.org is humbled to partner with nonprofits around the world to bring awareness to World Day Against Human Trafficking.

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Lessons on Policymakers, Gender Equality, and Data

Connection Cafe

It is crucial that policymakers are aware and informed about the gender equality challenges in their country if they are to effectively develop the right laws, policies and budget allocations to tackle these challenges and improve the quality of life for women and girls.

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