Tag #Advocacy

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Nova Scotia Budget Criticized for Insufficient Funding to Address Gender-Based Violence Crisis

Nova Scotia's $17.6 billion 2025-26 budget includes $100 million for gender-based violence, but faces criticism for lacking substantial new funding despite six women being killed by male partners since October, prompting calls for an epidemic-level response.

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Student-Led Coalition Drives Campus Mental Health Reform

The Coalition for Student Wellbeing (C4SW), founded in 2018, unites students from over 50 colleges in 18 states to advocate for improved campus mental health through initiatives like White House roundtables and promoting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Nonprofit SNACK* Addresses Critical Need for Autism Support

Jackie Ceonzo founded SNACK*, a New York City nonprofit supporting over 200 individuals with disabilities, after facing challenges accessing services for her autistic son; the organization highlights the need for comprehensive support systems for autistic adults, many of whom lack adequate housing a...

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Philippines HIV Infections Surge Among Youth

The Philippines is experiencing a drastic 543% increase in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, with nearly half of 2024 infections affecting 15-24 year olds, mostly men who have sex with men (MSM), highlighting insufficient public awareness and access to prevention and testing.

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Miss America Challenges Pageant Stereotypes, Advocates for Cancer Research

Madison Marsh, the first active-duty Air Force officer to win Miss America, is challenging stereotypes and advocating for pancreatic cancer research.

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Rally for Justice: Sexual Assault in NY Prisons

A rally was held to mark the anniversary of the ASA, highlighting over 2,200 cases of alleged sexual abuse in NY prisons and jails, and demanding accountability from city and state officials.

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Underfunded Israeli Advocacy Poses National Security Risk

Due to budget cuts in Israel, funding for global advocacy is at risk, jeopardizing Israel's international image and creating a national security risk, as highlighted by the head of the Civil Advocacy Headquarters, which has 2,000 volunteers and 30,000 ambassadors working without financial backing fr...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spanish TV Show Highlights Rare Disease Advocacy

Noah Higón, a 26-year-old with seven rare diseases, appeared on the Spanish TV show La Revuelta, advocating for increased research funding and highlighting the challenges faced by millions of people with rare diseases in Spain.

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Daughter Exposes Father's Decade of Drug-Facilitated Rape

Caroline Darian's memoir, "I'll Never Call Him Dad Again," details her father's decade-long abuse of her mother, including drugging and rape, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for her father; Darian also advocates for increased awareness of 'chemical submission' and founded a charity to support...

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Global AIDS Initiatives Save Millions, but Child Disparities Persist

Global health programs have drastically reduced AIDS-related deaths from 2.1 million in 2004 to 630,000 today, saving over 65 million lives; however, disparities in child testing and treatment access remain a significant challenge.

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Indigenous Engineer Bridges Tradition and Energy Transition

Anishinaabe engineer Kaella-Marie Earle advocates for Indigenous rights and sustainable practices within the oil and gas industry.

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Daycare Abuse and Calls for Reform in Australia

Daycare abuse allegations and insufficient parental notification lead advocates to push for stricter regulations and a public child offender register in Australia.

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