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Shami Chakrabarti on human rights
Orwell was right Original Source Liberty is an Atlantic grantee. Human rights flourished after the second world war. In this video segment, “Tea with The Economist,” Shami Chakrabarti, the director of Liberty, hopes their recent decline is an anomaly. About Liberty Liberty is also known as the…
Author: The Economist
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Clinton sees fresh start with South Africa
Original Source by SHAUN TANDON | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for a broad alliance with South Africa on Saturday as she basked in a warm welcome from President Jacob Zuma. An upbeat Clinton shook her hips to the…
Author: Mail & Guardian Online
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US, SA pledge to work for a 'free' Zimbabwe
Original Source by Shaun Tandon | Pretoria, South Africa The United States and South Africa pledged joint action on Friday to induce reforms in Zimbabwe as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hailed a new spirit of cooperation between the two democracies. Clinton, visiting Africa’s largest…
Author: Mail & Guardian
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Kica Matos Appointed Head of U.S. Reconciliation & Human Rights Programme at The Atlantic Philanthropies
New York, June 9, 2009 Kica Matos has been appointed Programme Executive and Head of the U.S. Reconciliation & Human Rights Programme at The Atlantic Philanthropies, effective June 1st. In this capacity, she will focus on national security and human rights within the program’s grant portfolio.…
Author: The Atlantic Philanthropies
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Atlantic Philanthropies Commits $3.6 Million to Aging Worker Initiative
Original Source The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $3.6 million commitment from Atlantic Philanthropies in support of its efforts to connect older Americans with career opportunities. The funds will provide additional support for grantees of the DOL’s Aging Worker Initiative: Strategies for Regional…
Author: Philanthropy News Digest
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Older adults subjected to abuse or self-neglect at greater risk of mortality
Original Source: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-08/rumc-oas073009.php Older adults who are subjected to abuse or self-neglect face a greater risk of premature death than other seniors, according to a study published in the August 5 issue of JAMA. Moreover, contrary to widely held views that elders who are physically…
Author: Rush University Medical Center
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Report Examines Global Aging Phenomenon
Original Source PHI is an Atlantic grantee. By Matt Cardin A new report commissioned by the National Institute on Aging and issued last month by the U.S. Census Bureau examines the demographic and socioeconomic effects of the unprecedented rate at which the world’s population is…
Author: PHI Blog
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Refugee council hails end of hostel use
Original Source by RUADHÁN Mac CORMAIC, Migration Correspondent THE IRISH Refugee Council has welcomed as an “enlightened step” the Government’s commitment to end the use of hostels to accommodate separated children seeking asylum. The change was recommended by the Ryan report into institutional child abuse.…
Author: The Irish Times
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NonProfit Times Announces Influential Top 50 for 2009
Original Source The NonProfit Times, a leading business publication covering the nonprofit sector, has released its annual Power and Influence Top 50 list, which this year reflects the growing importance of the national service movement. This year’s list also boasts the P&I debut of eighteen…
Author: Philanthropy News Digest
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'Poor Can't Pay' campaign launched
Original Source Age Action, Barnardos, Focus Ireland, and St. Vincent de Paul are Atlantic grantees. by ELAINE EDWARDS TRADE UNIONS and non- governmental organisations (NGOs) have formed a joint campaign group to oppose proposed cuts in social welfare payments or the minimum wage. The move…
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