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A Global Response to Confront Rising Inequalities
On 1 June, LSE launched the Atlantic Fellows programme at the International Inequalities Institute. Co-Director Professor Mike Savage, the initial Academic Director of the Atlantic Fellows programme, discusses why the 20-year initiative — made possible by The Atlantic Philanthropies — is such a landmark moment.…
Author: LSE Impact
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Press freedom is a pillar of democracy
This statement was published in the Aug 24th edition of Sowetan Live. We are organisations that campaign for social justice. The success of our work is dependent on respect for the Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights. The right to free expression and freedom of…
Author: Sowetan Live
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How gay marriage went mainstream
The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network is an Atlantic grantee. Kathy Sheridan THE GAY WEDDING BUS is revving up. In the driving seat is Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, sporting a big red T-shirt with the message, “Civil partnership is NOT marriage equality”. Behind him, highly excited,…
Author: The Irish Times
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Seanad passes Partnership Bill
By Harry McGee. Legislation giving effect to civil partnerships passed all stages in the Seanad by 48 to four votes tonight. The first civil registrations for same-sex couples are likely to take place next January following overwhelming approval of the enabling legislation by the Oireachtas…
Author: The Irish Times
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Tekano: Novel Leadership Programme to Tackle South Africa’s Health Gap
By Dianne McAlpine A generous grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies, a US-based limited-life foundation, has given rise to a South African organisation dedicated to reducing the social inequalities that condemn large segments of the population to poor health. More than two decades after the end…
Author: LeadSA
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Reasons for Supplementary Budget for the Republic of Ireland
A supplementary budget for the Republic of Ireland contains tough but necessary measures to set the country on the road to recovery after a difficult recession, said Brian Cowen, Taoiseach for the Republic of Ireland, in this speech. Original Source Ceann Comhairle Yesterday, the Minister…
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ACT NOW -- Transgender Rights for Ireland
By Sara R Phillips, Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) Today, I am a woman — plainly and simply female. My passport says so; my driver’s license says so; my bank details say so. My children, my parents, work colleagues, neighbours and friends, all leave me…
Author: Huffington Post
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The forgotten parents
Although the civil partnership legislation that came into force on January 1st recognises same-sex couples for matters such as tax, pensions and inheritance, it does not acknowledge they might have children, writes SHEILA WAYMAN. PAULA FAGAN’S partner was working abroad when their eldest, asthmatic son…
Author: Irish Times
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Finished, But Not Done
The last two months of 2016 marked the convergence of two critical events for The Atlantic Philanthropies and the people and communities we serve. The first was the completion this month of Atlantic’s grant commitments. We are bringing to conclusion $8 billion in grantmaking over 35…
Author: Christopher G. Oechsli, President and CEO, The Atlantic Philanthropies
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Major Grant Expands Center for the Study of Inequality
By Linda B. Glaser A recent, $10 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies to Cornell’s Center for the Study of Inequality (CSI) will support new research and educational opportunities focused on the causes and consequences of inequality. Center for the Study of Inequality at Cornell…
Author: Cornell Chronicle