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Ending Violence Against Women in DRC
Introduction: Ending Violence Against Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo A City of Joy For over a decade now civil war has been tearing apart the heart of Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Importance of the Violence Against Women Act
Today I had the opportunity to attend a briefing at the White House titled “The Importance of the Violence Against Women Act.” The event was introduced by
Reform Movement Welcomes Senate Passage of Violence Against Women Act
Weinstein: The Violence Against Women Act has been an invaluable tool for preventing, investigating, and prosecuting violent crimes targeting women.
Reform Jewish Movement Lauds Passage of Hate Crimes Amendment
Saperstein: "The Senates vote for the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act is a celebration of tolerance and respect and will give law enforcement the tools necessary to battle hate-motivated violence."
African Development: HIV/AIDS: A Global Pandemic
HIV/AIDS: A Global Pandemic We cannot confuse progress with victory - this epidemic is far from over." -- Helene Gayle, M.D., M.P.H. Director of the Center for Disease Control's National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention Living in North America, we often hear about HIV/AIDS and prevention.
Nothing But Nets: How Can I Get Involved?
How Can I Get Involved? Nothing But Nets supporters send nets and save lives every day. The U.S. Government plays a critical leadership role in preventing malaria.
My First Trip To Israel
I was raised by loving, secular Jewish parents in a neighborhood with not too many Jewish neighbors. It wasn’t until my children were young that I began to discover Judaism. I found that Judaism, especially Reform Judaism, was a great fit for what I believed (which is what I have since heard from many Jews-by-choice).
Race Relations: Status
Status The majority of the Religious Action Centers interaction with various racial and ethnic communities is through coalition work.
Jewish Values and Action
Jewish Values and Action Jewish Values and Darfur We are taught in Leviticus that “You shall not stand idly by the blood of your neighbor.” (Leviticus 19:16). Yet blood continues to be shed on Sudanese soil.
Fifth Anniversary of Virginia Tech Massacre
Yesterday marked the fifth anniversary of the horrific shooting at Virginia Tech, where a mentally disturbed student named Seung-Hui Cho opened fire on his classmates, killing 32 and wounding 25 others.