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Using Technology to Build a More Accountable Bosnia and Herzegovina

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"), have risen as leaders in grassroots organizing and civic activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). " It was this feeling of disempowerment that brought together several concerned citizens, including Darko, to voice their disapproval in a local online forum. was the pre-election campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2006.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Women for Women International

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I am very lucky to work at an organization that values social media, and have never received push-back regarding investing my time and efforts there. Did you experience resistance from higher ups in the organization initially utilizing about social media, or were they supportive? Anything else?

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Fighting for Civic Transparency with Technology in the Western Balkans

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Through technology, data, and resource-sharing, Community Boost_r seeks to empower Balkan citizens to voice their opinions, demand solutions to everyday problems, and stay informed on accountability and transparency issues. The goal was to find the best web or mobile ideas for social projects in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Potential Catalyst for Human Rights

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Lisa of ENOUGH writes in, Tell Companies Sponosoring the Chinese Olympics that Darfur is Not 'Business is Usual' , " we believe that the more voices that are raised, the more hope there is for peace in Darfur. Abolish forever the restrictive articles in the Foreign Correspondents Guide that limit the media’s freedom of movement and work.

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Support Women Survivors of War with $27/month

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A month ago I listened to Christine Karumba, the Country Director for Women for Women International in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, tell Honorata's story on the Voices on Genocide Prevention podcast. And one of their roles is to bring their voice." She received the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award in 2007.

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Solutionary Women: Heddy Nam

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This week's Solutionary Woman is 24-year-old Heddy Nam, the Associate to the Chief Operating Officer of Amnesty International USA and co-founder of Never Again , an international network of young people working for peace. Describe the work you do for Amnesty International. Heddy also writes for the Global Youth Fund blog.

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