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Oakland's MACRO has responded to thousands of calls. Very few were sent over by the police

Eli Wolfe

July 10, 2023 |

The Oaklandside |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

When concern arose that the police was not the appropriate department to respond to all non-violent, non-emergency calls, the Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland program was created to do so. The program’s responders are civilian workers who check on community-member reports of things like people sleeping in public, public indecency and reported behavioral issues.

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Hate crimes are increasing in California. The state is hoping a hotline can help

Julie Lynem

July 06, 2023 |

CalMatters |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

LA vs. Hate is a hotline service and support network that allows victims of hate crimes and hate incidents to report their experiences and access counseling and other support. Since 2019, 2,171 people have submitted a report to the program, and California has now launched a statewide initiative following LA vs. Hate’s model.

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Blowing the air of justice on alleged witches

Peace Oladipo

July 06, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Cross River

The Advocacy for Alleged Witches is working to make all of Nigerian society witch-hunting-free. Advocates in the organization report incidents of witchcraft branding and arrange to help the accused individual by moving them away from the danger, providing medical services, and working with lawyers, police, and government agencies to take legal action against the issue.

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Trees like women best: Nepal's forests thrive with female bosses

Mukesh Pokhrel

July 05, 2023 |

Context |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

The Federation of Community Forestry Users Nepal manages the country’s community forest. For the past 30 years, the organization made a point to ensure half of its employees are women, and that women have access to leadership roles. As a result, a path has opened for more women to work in politics and the forests managed by women are thriving the most.

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California Wage Theft: When bosses don't pay and new laws aren't enough.

Julie Watts

July 01, 2023 |

CBS News |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Santa Clara County, California

To combat employer wage theft and chronic delays in payment remittance in state courts, Santa Clara County has leveraged businesses' food permits, threatening to revoke them if outstanding wage theft judgments are not paid. Run by the Santa Clara Office of Labor Enforcement, the program has resulted in 100% compliance.

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The money wives in Cross River State

Jeremiah Archibong

June 30, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

Video |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria, Cross River

The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative in Cross River State, Nigeria, teaches women who were forced into marriage and slavery as young girls the skills necessary to start their own businesses and support themselves and their children.

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Dignified toilets: A welcome relief for people with disabilities

Jeanne d’Arc Munezero

June 30, 2023 |

Panorama |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Rwanda

“AGATEBE” was developed to help make it easier for the elderly and people with disabilities to access toilets. It is a portable, durable, low-cost toilet chair that is easier to use than traditional latrine pits. So far, more than 5,000 have been sold.

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No coração de Madri, 'Dragões' usam futebol para ensinar sobre antirracismo

Natália de Oliveira Ramos

June 29, 2023 |

Ecoa UOL |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Spain, Madrid

Projeto de futebol reúne mais de 400 pessoas em bairro marginalizado de Madri. Os times contam com imigrantes e refugiados, que formam uma rede de apoio e discutem sobre racismo.

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Moved by Experience: PWD-led Initiative is Building Safe Space for Persons with Disabilities in Borno

Yahuza Abdulkadir

June 28, 2023 |

BONews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Maiduguri

Via educational workshops, the provision of mobility devices, and entrepreneurial support, a Polio-survivor-led initiative in Nigeria is reducing stigmas about disabilities and helping eradicate polio diseases. Since 2017, the crowd-funded group has assisted more than 200 people with disabilities and reduced the number of folks who have to ask for alms on the streets.

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Activist at 14, Burned Out by 26. Today, Emani Davis Teaches That to Change the World, You Must Also Take Care of Yourself

Nell Bernstein

June 23, 2023 |

MindSite News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

The Omowale Project works to support Black and brown activists who have been impacted by incarceration. Through the Projects sessions, advocates, formerly incarcerated people, or people whose parents were incarcerated when they were a child, are taught how to self-advocate, rest and care for themselves emotionally, physically and spiritually.

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