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South Africa: AIDS conspiracy believers less likely to condomise
DURBAN, 22 June 2011 (PlusNews) – Thirty years after the discovery of AIDS, conspiracy theories that posit the virus as man-made continue to enjoy support among a segment of South African youth – and these beliefs may be putting them at greater risk of HIV…
Author: IRIN PlusNews
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New Irish citizens will have to swear oath of fidelity
This Irish Times article gives an overview of key changes that were recently made to improve the citizenship application procedure. Several Atlantic grantees have been advocating for these improvements for many years, including the Immigrant Council of Ireland, which recently published Living in Limbo, a report on…
Author: The Irish Times
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Historic Decision at the United Nations
Human Rights Council Passes First-Ever Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Geneva) – In a groundbreaking achievement for upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on human rights violations based…
Author: Human Rights Watch
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Spanish Film on Sex Trafficking Wins 2011 Human Rights Film Awards
Spanish actress-turned film director Mabel Lozano (pictured here with producer Monica Lopez and 2010 Award Winner Dearbhla Glynn) scooped top prize in the prestigious ICCL Human Rights Film Awards at the Irish Film Institute this evening (Wednesday, 15 June 2011). Lozano first caught the public…
Author: Irish Council for Civil Liberties Human Rights
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A Conversation with Marc Freedman on “The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife"
Millions of people in the second half of life aren’t focused on retiring. Instead, they’re thinking about what they plan to do next. You too? The Atlantic Philanthropies invites you to join us for a discussion with social entrepreneur Marc Freedman, hailed by the New…
Author: The Atlantic Philanthropies
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New Finance Bill Delivers Critically Important Protections for Civil Partners
Today the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD., published Finance (No.3) Bill 2011 which will give effect to the taxation aspects of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights of Cohabitants Act 2010. The Finance Bill will allow for civil partners to be treated the same…
Author: GLEN
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Frankly, they don't give a damn
By Miriam Steffens When it comes to philanthropy, many seriously wealthy Australians have deep pockets and short arms. IN THE midst of an unprecedented mining boom that’s creating more millionaires than ever, rising standards of living and wealth, it is our dark little secret. Australian…
Author: The Sydney Morning Herald
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McGuinness backs refugee reform
Former Supreme Court judge and president of the Law Reform Commission Catherine McGuinness has become a sponsor of the Irish Refugee Council, expressing an interest in promoting comprehensive reform of the asylum system. “For many years I have watched with concern how the lack of…
Author: Irish Times
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The Atlantic Philanthropies Announces President and CEO Gara LaMarche to Step Down; Transition Plan Underway
NEW YORK, NY, June 03, 2011 – The Atlantic Philanthropies’ Board of Directors today announced that President and CEO Gara LaMarche has notified it of his intent not to seek a second five-year contract and step down from his position at the Foundation on September…
Author: The Atlantic Philanthropies
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A Letter from Atlantic’s Board Chair
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As you may already know from the press release and letter released earlier today, Gara LaMarche has decided to step down as President and CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies, effective September 1, 2011. I wish to thank Gara for all the good things…
Author: Frederick A.O. Schwarz, Jr.
