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China, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women
BEIJING (AP) — China and Iran have urged mutual neighbor Afghanistan to end restrictions on women's work and education. The call came in a joint statement Thursday issued at the close of a visit to Beijing by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during which the two sides...
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As more rescued, quake survivors in Turkey ask what’s next
Turkey - Syria EarthquakeADIYAMAN, Turkey (AP) — Thousands who survived the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria a week ago are pondering what comes next. While many have been evacuated from the devastated region, others are staying by wrecked homes and as the...
Earthquake in Turkey is only the latest tragedy for refugees
News about grants, giftsBy MEHMET GUZEL, FAY ABUELGASIM and TANYA TITOVA Associated Press ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — When war broke out in Ukraine, Aydin Sisman's relatives there fled to the ancient city of Antakya, in a southeastern corner of Turkey that borders Syria....
Happy Jack: A Community for “the Misunderstood”
Written by Bradi Nathan for Philanthropy JournalJack is my son. His life was cut short on July 3, 2020 by fentanyl disguised as Percocet. One party. One night. One pill. One millisecond decision. Jack never woke up. I am left with a choice. Do I choose to fight the...
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: How Employers Can Provide for the 1 in 5 With a Learning or Thinking Difference
DEI in the workplace often leaves out neurodiversity and the explicit support of neurodivergent individuals. Organizations must take action to support neurodivergent individuals at work in order to attract and retain talent, reduce the stigma around neurodiversity, and create a workplace and culture where everyone can thrive.
Angela Mack’s vision for the Gibbes Museum of Art
If you are going to present the South honestly in an artistic context, you can’t ignore the cruelties of white supremacy and the experiences of the enslaved.
Empower Women, Eliminate Racism
[Recorded on International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2022] Craig Martin – Co-Host The Good RoadWe haven’t known each other long but everything about you inspires me. Tell me about the passion you have for your music and your community, why am I so inspired? Rupa Murthy,...
It’s Time to Talk About AAPI Mental Health
The rate of mental illness among young Asian American adults is on the rise. And yet, they are the least-likely ethnic group to seek mental health services—three times less likely than white people and half as likely as the national rate
High Impact Investing for the Planet
CEO of SVX Mexico Laura Ortiz Montemayor’s mission is to connect natural capital with financial capital through high impact investment.
Haitians Respond to “Stay Out of Haiti”
The “Stay Out of Haiti” Opinion article has prompted reader responses from around the globe. Native Haitians weigh in to add more depth and context to the ideas and thoughts Lisa Hyatt shared in her piece.
Creating a buzz – how a beekeeping programme in Pakistan is generating change
Bees are an essential part of the earth’s ecosystem and play a key role in pollinating over 70% of the crop types used to feed the majority of humans and animals. In the Kashmir region of Pakistan, a community of farmers backed by UK NGO Human Appeal are working to foster the practice of beekeeping and protect a native bee species.
YWCA Greater Charleston’s LaVanda Brown forges ahead with anti-racism work
When it was founded 115 years ago, the YWCA Greater Charleston was a safe space for Black girls and women during a period of institutionalized racism and discrimination. By 2017, LaVanda Brown’s first year as executive director, the organization needed an upgrade.
#BreakTheBias: Empower Women Leaders
Equity remains a crucial element in the transition from social diversity to inclusion. Stanley Clark shares some facilitators to empower women world leaders through gender-equal channels.
Passion, Generosity and Experience in Action
Dr. Schroeder believes that every child should have access to medical care no matter where in the world the child resides. And she has dedicated her life to turning that belief into reality.