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Benetech Human Rights Data Analysts Uncover Critical Evidence

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In 2010, Benetech’s Human Rights Data Analysis Group examined once hidden government documents from Guatemala and Chad that provided key evidence needed to hold former national leaders and security forces accountable for human rights violations. Guzmán’s testimony was based on HRDAG’s analysis of the 31.7

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International Human Rights Day 2011

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Since its adoption at the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, the Declaration has become a universal standard for the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide. First, in partnership with Colombian NGO Corporación Punto de Vista, we assessed a methodology for studying conflict-related sexual violence in the country.

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Nonprofit Technology Celebrates International Women's Day

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That year, the United Nations declared International Women's Year , and began sponsoring International Women's Day every March 8. International NGO Leadership. Catalina Escobar , executive director of MAKAIA in Colombia. I just want to mention a few of them. More About International Women's Day. Law and Advocacy.