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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

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In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., the #MeToo movement in Asia , reproductive rights activism in Honduras , and the ongoing fight for women’s equality in Iran. What does this mean for grantmakers and philanthropy as a whole?

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Adobe Creative Cloud Giveaway for Nonprofits at 17NTC!

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This Sweepstakes is void for organizations in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria ("U.S. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. Embargo Countries"). Important warning for persons outside the U.S. and Canada (who do not live in the U.S.

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Influence | Forum One: Internet Strategy, Social Media, User Experience and Web Site Development

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youre a funder in the philanthropic sector, and youve concluded that online collaboration is a great tool for solving issues like. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

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Jon Husband, Guest Post: The New Realities of Engagement – Stories That Drive Action Planning and Implementation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Their stories contain the issues that matter. A Tweet this week on Iran and on the conventional news coverage there. Resolve further unknowns and any issues with the design team – determine with the design team the pricing and terms for a wider use. Leaders strive to change the way that other people think, feel and act”. .

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Changing the World: TechSoup's Newest Global Partner

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*In addition to Syria and Iraq, these are Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, and the Azerbaijani exclave: Nakhchivan. (If Amongst these, the change in political climate in recent years has negatively affected how government bodies engage and work with civil society organizations.

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Live Blog: Is Technology Really Good for Human Rights

Amy Sample Ward

That ethos continued until the last three years or so with issues in Burma, Iran, and China. In Iran we’ve seen it used to get out information and resist censorship but have also seen it used by the government to alter a mobile phone system and monitoring calls. Technology is amoral – it doesn’t care.

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Social Media: Not Just a Revolution, but a Voice for the Silenced

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People have been silenced throughout time by media outlets, governments and authority figures who strive to keep minorities and protestors at bay. Women in Iran and protestors on Wall Street think so. Social media may be changing that across the globe. In the U.S., Will these women be tracked down?

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