The world is in a constant state of change and conflict. Clashing ideologies bring people to disagreement and leaves hardly anybody content with their circumstances. As a result, there have been many campaigns and groups started in order to gather like-minded people who share beliefs in a mutual cause. It’s all very well finding people who already agree with you, but it’s another thing entirely to recruit new members and perhaps even convert the opposing school of thought into understanding your … [Read more...]
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) – April 2013
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. It is observed in April. Each year during the month of April, state, territory, tribal and community-based organizations, rape crisis centers, government agencies, businesses, campuses and individuals plan events and activities to highlight sexual violence as a public health, human rights and social justice issue … [Read more...]
National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Dialogues
National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Dialogues As we shared in our blog last month, significant progress has been made in implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy(Strategy) in its first year. We are proud of the enthusiasm, support and contributions of our Federal partners, as well as so many community members, people living with HIV, funders, businesses, faith leaders and other stakeholders. As these stakeholders have demonstrated, the success of the Strategy doesn’t lie … [Read more...]
Celebrating a Centennial Women's History Month!
History of National Women's History Month By Molly Murphy MacGregor, Executive Director and Cofounder National Women's History Project 2011 Theme - Our History is Our Strength a Centennial Year (1911-2011) Celebrate! Local Celebrations As recently as the 1970's, women's history was virtually an unknown topic in the K-12 curriculum or in general public consciousness. To address this situation, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women … [Read more...]
Community Call to Private Sector Support – Melody C. Barnes
National HIV/AIDS Strategy When President Obama released the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (PDF 1.2MB) in July 2010, he said, “The Federal government can’t do this alone, nor should it. Success will require the commitment of governments at all levels, businesses, faith communities, philanthropy, the scientific and medical communities, educational institutions, people living with HIV, and others.” Clearly, success at achieving our aggressive goals in the Strategy depends not only on Federal … [Read more...]
PMO(Canada) – Statement on regulatory cooperation
Statement on regulatory cooperation February 4, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Today, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have directed the creation of a United States-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC), composed of senior regulatory, trade, and foreign affairs officials from both governments. In recognition of our $1 trillion annual trade and investment relationship, the RCC has a two-year mandate to work together to promote economic growth, job creation, and … [Read more...]