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  • Even after kidnapped girls escape from Boko Haram, reintegrating into society is a big test

    March 03, 2018 |

    Quartz |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    Even after escaping Boko Haram, kidnapped girls and women face social exclusion. They are often viewed as potential insurgents or as guilty of inviting sexual abuse on themselves. Mobile teams coordinated by Plan International are providing medical screenings, psychosocial support, cash transfers to cover school fees, skill-based workshops, and a range of other services, but regular attacks and the rampant social stigma undercut these efforts and make women and girls’ reintegration extremely challenging.

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  • U.S. Group Matches Refugees With Employers

    March 01, 2018 |

    Al-Fanar Media |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Talent Beyond Boundaries is helping refugees find jobs. The U.S. based aid group “helps displaced people obtain work visas and tries to match companies with workers who can meet specific needs.” TBB also helps people with their resumes, and interview skills.

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  • Can schools help rid the world of sexual harassers and abusers?

    February 28, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Iceland, Reykjavík

    How do we combat gender violence? Gender inequality? Transphobia? Well, in school. “You want to start this conversation in kindergarten.” Across the world, a slew of schools, programs, and teachers are bringing gender to the classroom.

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  • A New Study Shows How Behind the U.S. Is on Paid Leave—and How It Could Lead

    February 28, 2018 |

    Slate |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    A new survey and analysis shows that paid leave has a hugely positive impact in quality of life and financial stability. Using examples of what has worked around the world, the report suggests that paid leave should be offered for six months, regardless of length of tenure in a job, and regardless of the size of a business.

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  • Is 2018 the Year of the Public Bank in America?

    February 27, 2018 |

    The Progressive |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    The Bank of North Dakota, the only public bank in the United States, has weathered financial crises and provided financial stability to the state. Now, in 2018, many municipalities across the United States are looking at North Dakota’s success, as well as success in countries such as Germany, and gathering the support needed to start their own public banks. In Los Angeles, a group called Revolution LA is making substantial progress toward creating a local public bank that will also help support green energy.

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  • Cash Payments During Crisis Can Give Women More Power at Home

    February 27, 2018 |

    News Deeply |

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    Response Location: Jordan, Mafraq

    To maximize help in humanitarian crisis situations, there is a trend for NGOs to provide cash payments specifically to women. This acts as a stipend beyond traditional humanitarian aid programs. Not only does the cash payment method offer financial independence for women, but it has also been shown to decrease gender-based violence. Success has already been shown for Syrian refugees in Jordan. However, it is important to anticipate potential problems with cash transfers and be prepared for those consequences as well.

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  • How to grow a union in an anti-union state

    February 26, 2018 |

    Marketplace |

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    Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

    Patrick Green wanted to transform the way his community viewed union membership, so he ran for president of his local union in Nashville. By trying new ideas, including family members, and educating those around him, he is helping ensure those eligible for union membership see the benefits. It’s working, as evidenced by the addition of almost 200 union members since he has been president.

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  • Mumbai's 'Rainbow Parents' aim to change hearts and minds in India

    February 23, 2018 |

    NBC News |

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    Response Location: India, Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Because there is not widespread acceptance of homosexuality in Mumbai, many parents of LGBTQ people struggle to accept it. To solve this, a number of parents formed a group called, "The Rainbow Parents." The group started in February 2017, and membership has been steadily rising since. They discuss the common issues that face them and how to solve them, and they meet regularly with supplemental Facebook and Whatsapp groups. Parents within the group testify to how comfortable and safe the space is.

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  • A Year of Bail Reform in New Jersey

    February 21, 2018 |

    WNYC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, New Jersey

    As New Jersey continues to reform its cash bail system, other states in the region look to it as an example. The state developed an algorithm called the Public Safety Assessment that considers an individual’s likeliness to appear for their court date and whether they pose a risk of committing another crime and presents these findings and corresponding recommendations to a judge. Since the reforms have been in place, the state has seen a 20% decrease in the pre-trial jail population and an overall decrease in crime.

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  • Some court systems are texting people to get them to show up. Could it work here?

    February 18, 2018 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    When a defendant misses a court date, it can lead to more severe charges for the defendant, more work for justice professionals, and difficulties for people involved in the case such as witnesses. In order to decrease the amount of missed dates, New York City has began texting people providing a reminder about the time and location. While the large percentage of people who own cell phones make this a cheap and—as early results has shown—effective tool, the spread of the idea is hampered by a lack of cell phone numbers on file.

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