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10 Nonprofits to Support on World Humanitarian Day

EveryAction

Founded by the United Nations , WHD advocates for the "safety and security of humanitarian aid workers, and for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises.". Since 1922, they have put significant international pressure on governments to enforce and enact laws that defend women’s rights. AIDS United.

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Come On, U.S., Give the Kids Their Rights

Have Fun - Do Good

Only two United Nations member states have not ratified it: Somalia and the United States. have long argued that it could open the door to outside interference from government and U.N. Did you just say, "What?" Yeah, me too. I'm not entirely sure why the U.S. hasn't ratified the Convention. It seems like a no-brainer.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society - Untitled Article

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This post (one of a series) will concentrate on the big picture issues of demining operations at a national level. And, this foreign aid is often channeled through national governments. Let's say the State Department gives your government two million dollars to spend on demining. For example, the U.S.

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