The Equality Effect is an innovative non-profit organization uniting human rights experts from Kenya, Malawi, Ghana, and Canada. They conduct groundbreaking legal work to advance women's and

The Equality Effect is an innovative non-profit organization uniting human rights experts from Kenya, Malawi, Ghana, and Canada. They conduct groundbreaking legal work to advance women's and girls' human rights.

Drawing on the Canadian experience, the organization promotes empowerment through equality research and practical initiatives. These include public legal education, policy reform, and test case litigation, all designed to achieve tangible change.

Their primary focus areas are violence against women, the feminization of HIV/AIDS, and women's property rights. For more information or to donate, please visit theequalityeffect.com.

Acclaimed historian Gary May, interviewed by Bill Moyers, provides historical context for the Supreme Court's decision

Acclaimed historian Gary May, interviewed by Bill Moyers, provides historical context for the Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act. He emphasizes this ruling as part of a long, continuous struggle to ensure voting rights for all Americans.

May, a specialist in American political and social history, authored "Bending Toward Justice: The Voting Rights Act and the Transformation of American Democracy." The book is available for order on Amazon or at your local bookstore. This interview was published on July 12, 2013.

In this lecture, author and professor Robert Jensen explores the realities of pornography. His analysis frames it as sexual violence, rather than

In this lecture, author and professor Robert Jensen explores the realities of pornography. His analysis frames it as sexual violence, rather than an issue of expression or fantasy, placing it within the context of patriarchy.

This perspective aligns with his book, "Getting Off: Pornography and the End of Masculinity." The book is available for purchase on Amazon or at local bookstores.

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, participated in the V-Day campaign on February 14, 2013. He emphasized non-discrimination and gender equality as core values for the European

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, participated in the V-Day campaign on February 14, 2013. He emphasized non-discrimination and gender equality as core values for the European Union.

This message, originally published on February 5, 2013, is available on the European Council's website: Herman Van Rompuy's Profile.

Eighty-five-year-old architect Stanislaw Michel, renowned for rebuilding over 90

Eighty-five-year-old architect Stanislaw Michel, renowned for rebuilding over 90 buildings in Gdansk after World War II, discusses how we can achieve peace with our neighbors amidst global conflicts.

His insights offer a path forward from the continuous threats facing our world.

James O'Dea, a Fellow and former President of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, is an author and member of the Evolutionary Leaders and Global Systems Initiatives. He also serves as lead faculty

James O'Dea, a Fellow and former President of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, is an author and member of the Evolutionary Leaders and Global Systems Initiatives. He also serves as lead faculty for the Shift Network's Peace Ambassador Training Program. Learn more at jamesodea.com.

Recognized as an outstanding "Voice for Peace," O'Dea spoke at the Shift Network's Summer of Peace 2012 Festival. His latest book is Cultivating Peace: Becoming a 21st Century Peace Ambassador, available on Amazon.

Grandmother Maria Alice Campos Freire, born in Brazil, endured war and persecution from a young age. At 17, she was imprisoned and tortured while pregnant. After becoming a political refugee in

Grandmother Maria Alice Campos Freire, born in Brazil, endured war and persecution from a young age. At 17, she was imprisoned and tortured while pregnant. After becoming a political refugee in Europe and Africa, she received amnesty to return to Brazil, where she led a spiritual community deep within the Amazon Rainforest. She shares insights into the Grandmothers and their vital mission.

Learn more about the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers here. A documentary featuring her teachings is available on DVD from the Earth & Spirit Council's website.

Tuscarora elder Ted Williams, of the Wolf Clan, shares his knowledge on The Great Law of Peace, recognized as the world's oldest and longest-lived peace treaty.

A full documentary of this

Tuscarora elder Ted Williams, of the Wolf Clan, shares his knowledge on The Great Law of Peace, recognized as the world's oldest and longest-lived peace treaty.

A full documentary of this teaching is available for purchase on DVD. Visit the Earth & Spirit Council's Website for more information.

KONY 2012, a film and campaign by Invisible Children, aimed to make Joseph Kony famous. Its purpose was to generate support for his arrest and establish a precedent for international justice, not

KONY 2012, a film and campaign by Invisible Children, aimed to make Joseph Kony famous. Its purpose was to generate support for his arrest and establish a precedent for international justice, not to celebrate him.

The campaign achieved significant viral success, becoming YouTube's most-viewed video at the time with over 72 million views by February 11th. For more information, visit the Invisible Children website.

Conflict minerals from Congo are present in all electronics, including cell phones and smartphones.

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Conflict minerals from Congo are present in all electronics, including cell phones and smartphones.

Join Jewish World Watch to demand that electronics companies produce conflict-free products.