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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Through projects that integrated statistical analyses into multidisciplinary human rights work, we engaged in the public debate about human rights violations in Colombia. This analysis is now helping to reframe how sexual violence is studied and understood by groups in Colombia and by the United Nations. and the European Union.

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Local Stories, Global Audience

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Just one week after receiving confirmation of their Rising s outreach grant, ??lvaro The text reads: Colombia, land of images. There is a lot of talk about war in Colombia. There is a lot of talk about war in Colombia. lvaro Ramirez and Mauricio M??nera Life and scenery. Dance, joy, and entertainment. ??? We are also.

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How Nonprofits Have Reframed Their Messaging in the Wake of COVID-19

Connection Cafe

Imagine living amidst conflict in Yemen, or avoiding your backyard in Colombia because there may be weapons leftover from war that are contaminating your land. Even though we’ve only had individual giving for the last two years, we’ve given away travel scholarships and grants for many years. imagine living in a refugee camp in Kenya.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

I also liked the work we did a few years ago to support telecentres in poor communities affected by civil war in Colombia. This entails checking watch lists and creating risk assessments for all cross-border grants. We connect the local with global resources.”

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

I think it's worth it (: Kavita Ramdas: The Global Fund for Women is the largest independent, publicly supported grant-making foundation to advance women's human rights internationally. It's long, but I hope you'll take time during your coffee or lunch break to read, or listen to her inspiring words.

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