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Gates, Ford, Open Society announce commitments for gender equality

Candid

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership. Ford Foundation press release 06/30/2021.

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Bringing Millions of Books to Billions of People: Making the Book Truly Accessible

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. Lack of access to the knowledge in books perpetuates ignorance, generates poverty and squanders human potential. We can do better! And, the U.S.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

Tech Soup

Empowerment, Shelter, and Support. For Families Free of Violence in Contra Costa County, California is "a catalyst for breaking the multi-generational cycle of violence, promoting safe and strong relationships, and rebuilding lives." Brighter Tomorrows, Inc.: The mission of Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. For DVAM, STAND!

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6 Steps to Zeroing Out Child Labour Globally

Saleforce Nonprofit

It also requires formalizing the informal economy and extending the coverage of labour law for protection to those who are the most vulnerable. These dividends will certainly be enjoyed by the wider community of nations and future ready next generation of leaders. About the Author. Kevin Cassidy.

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Announcing… 31 New Favorite Nonprofits for 2013!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, in 2012 I had the opportunity to travel to Africa and Asia and from those travel experiences three themes emerged that inspired the selection of this year’s nonprofits: 1) Women’s and girls empowerment; 2) Conservation of wildlife and wild lands; and 3) Access to medical care. National Park Foundation :: @ GoParks.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

If I am inspired by my mother, I am also driven in some sense by the next generation. The year before that, women in Morocco won an amazing change in the law. Until then, women had been considered minors under the law. How do you know that you are making a difference or an impact; how do you measure that?

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