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The Humane Society rebrands as the Humane World for Animals to showcase its global efforts

Fast Company Tech

The nonprofit animal advocacy organization has officially rebranded as the Humane World for Animals to better communicate its existing, broader work. The new name and look, which its sister organization Humane Society International also adopted, is an attempt to reflect that. The Humane Society of the United States is going global.

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Nonprofit Advocacy Can Be a Force Multiplier for Social Change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Our longest-term donor, the Skoll Foundation , went so far as to introduce me to a DC-based advocacy firm. My reaction was that this kind of advocacy work was a luxury we couldn’t afford. That’s when I called that advocacy firm, a “luxury” that soon became indispensable. “Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” I was wrong.

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Bridging the Gap: How AI and Tech Can Support Domestic Violence Advocacy

Non Profit Quarterly

Focused on the intersection of tech and domestic violence advocacy, the law is an attempt to ensure that abusers can no longer use tracking technology installed in vehicles. Virtual Reality for Empathy and Rehabilitation AI isnt the only tech being used in domestic violence advocacy.

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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. 2011 has been an amazing year for human rights defenders.

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Amnesty International slammed for using AI-generated images of real Colombia protests

TechSpot

To commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the protests against tax rises imposed by the Colombian government during the height of Covid-19, the international human rights advocacy group posted images on Twitter of incidents that appear to have taken place at the time, including one of the Colombian police leading away.

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How To Build An Advocacy-Driven Nonprofit Board

Bloomerang

Or are they hovering ‘inside,’ focusing on internal items like day-to-day operations, finance, or programs? First, clearly explain the role of advocacy during the recruitment process and address and eliminate any misunderstandings. Then, give them easy ways to engage in advocacy. To make your vision a reality, you must advocate.

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The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

The NonProfit Times

Forget which side of advocacy you might take, as of this writing 18 million fewer votes were cast in this presidential election compared to the 2020 race. She leads the organization’s litigation docket and legal advocacy work on climate change and is a premier advocate of using forensic analysis. Where did all the fervor go?