Society: Human Rights

International Refugee Youth Charity Boys' & Girls' Towns...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

67-year-old non-profit organization Boys' & Girls' Towns of Italy, the international refugee youth charity, re-launches with new name, new website, new logo, and YouTube video.

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Syrian Expatriates Regrets the Arab League’s Attempt to Push Toward...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Syrian expatriates reiterates the SNC statement, regarding Nabil Elaraby's attempt to push toward the initiation of dialogue with the Assad regime, “The SNC has repeatedly made its position clear;...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Award winning Peacemaker Douglas Noll Draws Correlation Between...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Douglas Noll, author of the award winning book Elusive Peace shows how peacemaking skills can prevent unwanted divorces. Irreconcilable differences, the most common reason for divorce, is a classic...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Linfield College, Afghan Students Debate Human Rights via Skype

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Students at Linfield College bridged a 12-hour time gap and a centuries-old cultural gap to connect with college students in Afghanistan. They staged two debates via Skype, where they deliberated...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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St. Vincent de Paul – Detroit Partners with Local Author of Just...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

The local author will host a book signing and reading from 10:00am to 12 noon for school aged children. During the event, children will have the opportunity to win a copy of the book, receive...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Four Charities Highlighted for Mother’s Day Gift List

2012-05-13T00:00:00-04:00

RoadFish.com, men's lifestyle and finance magazine, lists charitable donation options for financially-savvy gift-givers, just in the nick of time, for Mother's Day.

(PRWeb May 13, 2012)

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Syrian Expatriates Organization (SEO) Condemns the Bomb Attacks in...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Syrian Expatriates Organization condemns the bomb attacks on May 10th, 2012 against civilians in Damascus, and warns the international community that by continuing to defer the decision to oust the...

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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Claxton Group Inc Acquires One of the Largest Apartment Communities in...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

During an April 30th board meeting of Claxton Group Inc, the company’s CEO ,Eric Claxton, announced that the company had completed the acquisition of one of the largest apartment complexes in the...

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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Google Trends Say Human Trafficking is Gaining Attention; Author...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Google Trends, the publicly available peek into what’s hot and what’s not on the internet, has noticed a decidedly strong uptick in interest levels about human trafficking and more buzz around...

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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Award-Winning Director Tracy J Trost Inspired By True Story Partners...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

A unique partnership between Trost Moving Pictures http://TrostMovingPictures.com/ and Crisis Pregnancy Outreach...

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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Actor Amanda Peet Launches New Video Message for Mother’s Day in Times...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

National Launch of Shot@Life Campaign culminates at the Crossroads of the World

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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Author Deon M. Davis Writes about Love for Gay Son

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

New book tells powerful story of a mother learning her son was gay

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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New Jersey Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney Andrew S....

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

The Woodbridge, NJ law firm of The Law Office of Andrew S. Maze launches an improved website to make it easier than ever to connect with an experienced personal...

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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New Novel Explores Teen Life during the Bush-Era

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Author Patrick Rooney tells a story of sex, rock-and-roll and growing up

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Four Daughters Hunt Down Their Father’s Killer in Western Novel

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Andrew C. Watzek’s “The Hunt” carries readers into an 1800s Arizona lawman’s family

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Negotiations for Peace Theme of New Documentary Screenings are Set for...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Little Town of Bethlehem, a documentary film, follows the story of three men of three different faiths and their lives in Israel and Palestine. The story explores each man’s choice of nonviolent...

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Mother’s Day Event Celebrates Lesbians Building Families through...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Brunch and panel discussion at the Hammer Museum is the latest recruitment effort by local child welfare agencies.

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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New York Attorneys at Bretz & Coven Announce Return of Wrongfully...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

New York City immigration lawyers at Bretz & Coven, LLP won an appeal reversing the deportation of client Agostino Accardo to Italy when a judge determined...

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Near-Death Experience Changes Author’s Life

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

David Kenneth Poletz looks back at a devastating accident in his new memoir, Burned Alive

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Applications are Now Open for for Businesses to Join Australia’s...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Our Gay Wedding is a directory for same sex couples to find wedding industry business's that will support their union.

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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New Movement, AllOurPower, Launching New Website and Hosting Massive...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

AllOurPower is launching their new website on May 9th. To celebrate the launch and gain new members, the organization will be hosting a huge rally in Zuccotti Park on May 9th and 10th.

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Assemblymember Mary Hayashi Honors Latino Contributions in Support of...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Assemblymember Hayashi gives floor speech urging passage of ACR 146, declaring May 1-7, 2012 as Cinco de Mayo week

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Syrian Expatriates Condemns the storming of Aleppo University...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Syrian Expatriates condemns the storming of Aleppo University dormitories by Assad security forces, which has lead to at least four student being killed as reported by The Guardian, “At least four...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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OUTSIDE: GAY IN UTAH Hollywood Producer Teams With Celebrated Author...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Nowhere is the issue of gay rights and gay marriage more polarized than in Utah, often referred to as the reddest of red states. And nowhere is the conversation about trying to live an open lifestyle...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Old Pentecost vs. New Pentecost: Patricia Holland’s “Pentecost Lost”...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Pentecost Sunday reminds believers to reflect on the meaning behind Pentecost and the person of the Holy Spirit. The first Pentecost occurred in the Old Testament, but too few believers understand...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Children’s Hope International Foundation Receives Best in America Seal

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Missouri Orphan Care Agency Meets High Standards

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Leading Scholars Put Civil War on Trial at Albany Law School in June

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

Scholars from around the country will convene at a major public conference at Albany Law School in June for “The Civil War on Trial: Legal Issues that Divided a Nation” to discuss the legal issues...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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'We Will Wait Students' Rise in Response to the Bounty Put on...

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

With the recent challenge from an adult website to put a bounty on Tebow’s virginity, students across America are rising up in a healthy rebellion pledging to wait until they are married to have sex...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Safe Drinking Water Finally Flows for Suffering Community

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

The number of village children with water borne illnesses will lessen with the boring of a water well by Children’s Hope International Foundation

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Leading New York church with openly gay priest up for Partners in...

2012-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

St, Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery has long history of diversity in its congregation

(PRWeb May 04, 2012)

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Mona Foundation Names New Engagement & Operations Director

2012-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

Susan Fairchild named new Engagement & Operations Director to support growth efforts to serve grassroots educational initiatives and women and children around the world

(PRWeb May 04, 2012)

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Turning Crisis into Hope: Nothing But Nets and UN Refugee Agency...

2012-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

Preventable disease drops from number one killer of refugees to number five cause of death in five years thanks to life-saving bed nets that keep families safe from deadly mosquito bites.

(PRWeb May 04, 2012)

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LGBT parents and their children celebrate “International Family...

2012-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

Event is one of many gatherings by LGBT-led families around the world on May 6.

(PRWeb May 04, 2012)

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UFS Invite to USCIS Information Session About Syria TPS Designation on...

2012-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

United for a Free Syria (UFS) invites those who are interested to attend the upcoming U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) teleconference session,...

(PRWeb May 04, 2012)

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Syrian Expatriates in Association with The Canadian Relief for Syria...

2012-05-03T00:00:00-04:00

In the view of the deterioration in medical conditions in Syria, and as a part of the continuous efforts to alleviate the suffering of our people inside Syria. Syrian Expatriates Organization (SEO)...

(PRWeb May 03, 2012)

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Gov. Quinn Joins in Celebration of Veterans Rights Handbook at The...

2012-05-03T00:00:00-04:00

Illinois Gov. Patrick Quinn will be the guest speaker for an 11 a.m. ceremony May 18, 2012, when The John Marshall Law School Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic (VLSC) recognizes its executive...

(PRWeb May 03, 2012)

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Global Philanthropy Group Announces Archbishop Desmond Tutu...

2012-05-03T00:00:00-04:00

Event will take place May 16, 2012 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), will also feature author Robert V. Taylor

(PRWeb May 03, 2012)

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New Poll: Majority of Voters Want a Strong U.S.-UN Relationship

2012-05-03T00:00:00-04:00

Data Shows Support for UN’s Peacekeeping Operations, Work to Improve Health, Champion Women and Girls. Americans Say the U.S. Should Work to Stop Child Marriage.

(PRWeb May 03, 2012)

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Tamils for Obama to Clinton: Stop Rape in Sri Lanka

2012-05-03T00:00:00-04:00

Secretary Clinton spoke to the UN Security Council in September 2009 and urged the members to take a stand against sexual violence used as a tool of war. In Sri Lanka, armed forces are using it as a...

(PRWeb May 03, 2012)

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Mayan Telesummit turns fears of 2012 ‘Apocalypse’ into hope for...

2012-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

Founder and Spiritual Leader of Tinamit Junan Uleu-Earth Peoples United Mayan Spiritual Guide OmeAkaEhekatl Erick Gonzalez inspired a dozen Mayan Spiritual Leaders, Scientists and Anthropologists to...

(PRWeb May 02, 2012)

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Boot Camp for Troubled Youth Eagle Ranch Academy: New Review Site

2012-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

A Boot camp for troubled youth program (Eagle Ranch Academy) has a new review by "teentreatmentreviews" website or blog, and they show great ratings. This troubled teen program is great for...

(PRWeb May 02, 2012)

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RoadMap Announces Innovative Capacity Building Partnerships to...

2012-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

National team of seasoned capacity builders helping leaders tackle a shifting social change environment

(PRWeb May 02, 2012)

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Salt Lake Community College Graduates Largest Class in School History

2012-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

Salt Lake Community College’s class of 2012 will graduate 4185 students—making make it the largest class in school history. U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team player Abby Wambach will be the...

(PRWeb May 02, 2012)

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The Dictator Desperate for Pat Cox

2012-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

Pat Cox leading Sydney trainer is in a show down to win The Dictator, the horse of the moment, from racing identity Andrew Sigalla.

(PRWeb May 02, 2012)

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Century Bank and Trust Announces Relay for Life 5K Fundraiser

2012-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

Century Bank and Trust will be hosting their 1st Annual 5K Walk/Run Relay for Life Fundraiser on June 2, 2012. The 5K...

(PRWeb May 02, 2012)

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Making the End-of-Life Decisions Meaningful

2012-05-01T00:00:00-04:00

A new webinar, Making the End-of-Life Decisions Meaningful will be hosted by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and presented by Viki Kind. This educational webinar will help viewers create...

(PRWeb May 01, 2012)

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“Nhojj – MUSIC and the word” Out Now as YouTube Documentary Short

2012-05-01T00:00:00-04:00

“Nhojj – MUSIC and the word” documentary short takes an up-close and personal look at Caribbean homosexual singer-songwriter Nhojj.

(PRWeb May 01, 2012)

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Local Car Washes Support Clean Drinking Water Across The Globe

2012-05-01T00:00:00-04:00

Bubbles Car Wash is the first auto detailing center in Canada to support “Wash Away Thirst”. Wash Away Thirst is an organization that is working to give clean drinking water to 5,000,000 people...

(PRWeb May 01, 2012)

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Hundreds of Students from DC Area Gather at State Department to Debate...

2012-05-01T00:00:00-04:00

Participants from 31 Public Schools Simulate the United Nations’ Work, Special Adviser to Secretary of State Clinton Ronan Farrow Delivers Keynote Address

(PRWeb May 01, 2012)

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World News Innovator, GlobalPost, wins series of prestigious...

2012-05-01T00:00:00-04:00

Multiple Awards Recognize GlobalPost‘s Coverage of the Arab Spring and Its Distinctive Reporting Around the World

(PRWeb May 01, 2012)

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