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Human Rights

 

Innovative policies and programs that advance the rights of people and communities

 
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Civil Society

Painting the Internet Red

A case study on how the Human Rights Campaign successfully used online cause marketing.

By Anastasia Khoo | 1 | May. 1, 2013
 
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Human Rights

A Study in Risk and Restraint

Lessons for entrepreneurs abound in the new biography on Molly Melching’s work.

By Courtney E. Martin | Apr. 30, 2013
 

Health

Delivery Starts with Women

We can improve healthcare outcomes by reducing gender inequality.

 

Human Rights

The State of Diversity

As Obama addresses the most diverse Congress in history, a look at the state of diversity in the union of philanthropy.

By Jasmine McGinnis | 2 | Feb. 12, 2013
 
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Human Rights

Reproductive Rights: A Global Citizen Year Story

Conservative, morality-based views on abortion clash with global health and development in Latin America.

By Emily Hwang | Nov. 15, 2012
 

Human Rights

Migration and Human Rights

A look at policy reform in Argentina and implications for the United States.

By Cameron Parsons | Nov. 6, 2012
 

Global Issues

Let’s Talk About Water

Solving our global water and sanitation issues in a post-2015 world requires more than simply counting beneficiaries.

By Ned Breslin | 3 | Nov. 2, 2012
 
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Environment

Philanthropic Opportunities for Climate Adaptation

Why climate adaptation matters, and five powerful pathways for funders to fuel change.

By Chris Addy | 2 | Oct. 22, 2012
 
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Human Rights

If Stoves Could Kill

Political advocacy, humanitarian intervention, and the “manageable problem.”

By Samer Abdelnour | 7 | Sep. 17, 2012
 
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Environment

Disadvantaged Populations Feel the Heat

The connection between environmental quality and the predicament of disadvantaged populations is coming into ever-sharper relief.

By Karim Al-Khafaji | 8 | Aug. 3, 2012