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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We’re honored to support the process towards justice and accountability at this critical time in Guatemala’s history. and the European Union.

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Make #GivingTuesday 2021 Count!

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Andrea Ortega, Director of Nonprofit Services Andrea hails from Cali, Colombia by way of Miami, FL. She has a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. Caitlyn graduated from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!)

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Nonprofit Technology Celebrates International Women's Day

Tech Soup

It had had a really interesting history before that though. According to the nonprofit American Association of University Women , the U.S. Catalina Escobar , executive director of MAKAIA in Colombia. International Women's Day came about in its current form in 1975. Progress to close the pay gap has slowed since 2000.

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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. In its nearly 1,400 year history the civilization of Islam has developed immense diversity. One of the things TechSoup does well is to bring relevant tools and resources to the needs that people have on the ground.

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

Connection Cafe

IDSA focuses on supporting clinicians and providing guidelines and resources for the people and researchers on the frontlines, like Dr. Fauci and others working to find a cure, as well as universities that are hosting trials. Stephen Peeler, Executive Director, Infectious Disease Society of America Foundation.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

It is a good thing we are doing this in Women's History Month. This year, 2008, is the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It hasn't happened in Latin America's history. I think in the United States, it is rare these days to remember the sheroes. I am always a big believer in that.

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