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Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Continue
On January 12, 2010, Haiti suffered a devastation of tremendous proportions. Ten miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, the worst earthquake in 200 years hit the area. The damage amounts are still being calculated, but are currently at between $7.2 and $13.2 billion. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, World Politics
Tagged haiti, haiti donations, haiti earthquake, how to help haiti, humanitarian aid
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Legislators Propose International Violence Against Women Act
At least one in three women will be victims of violence in her lifetime. Whether in the form of physical abuse, domestic slavery, or sexual abuse, some countries have up to 70% of their women affected by these heinous crimes. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, US Politics, World Politics
Tagged international violence against women act, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, violence against women
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40 Years Later, We’re Still Singing “Give Peace a Chance”
Today Yoko Ono and Sean and Julian Lennon are extending the peace in a way that modern people, untouched by (or having forgotten) the sixties understand–they’re using it to raise money. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, World Politics
Tagged john lennon, peace, peace music, peacebuilding fund, peaceful protest, the beatles, united nations, world peace, yoko ono
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House Parties to Be Held in Solidarity of Equal Rights
This fall, people all across the United States will be hosting house parties in solidarity of equal rights. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, US Politics
Tagged activism, equal rights, gay & lesbian alliance against defamation, gay rights, glaad, house parties, lgbt rights
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Worldwide Action Against Climate Change
This Saturday, October 24, will mark one of the largest protests against global warming in history. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, World Politics
Tagged 350.org, climate change, global solidarity, global warming, world events
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Will Smith to Host Nobel Peace Prize Concert
The 16th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert will be held on December 11 this year. The event, taking place in Oslo, Norway, will be hosted by Hollywood couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, US Politics, World Politics
Tagged donna summer, jada pinkett smith, nobel peace prize, nobel peace prize concert, peace news, toby keith, will smith, wyclef jean
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Brad Pitt Acknowledged for Katrina Aid Efforts
Actor Brad Pitt, along with actress partner Angelina Jolie, is known for his humanitarian efforts. From the ONE Campaign against AIDS and poverty in third world countries to relief efforts in Darfur, Pitt has been a commanding force among celebrity activists. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News
Tagged angelina jolie, brad pitt, clinton global initiative, hurricane katrina, jolie-pitt foundation, make it right foundation
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Global Community Unites through Pinwheels for Peace
On the International Day of Peace, September 21, people around the world will join together and call for an end to global violence. Continue reading
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Tagged humanitarian efforts, peace events, peace news, peace organizations, pinwheels for peace, solidarity news, world peace
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Thousands of Detroit Workers March in Solidarity on Labor Day
During the annual Labor Day Parade in Detroit, thousands of union workers turned up on Woodward to march. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, Unions, US Politics
Tagged detroit, labor day, solidarity march, u.s. economy, u.s. workers, unemployment, worker march
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