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News Round Up: June 24, 2009

NBC's glamorizes philanthropy | Saudi girls get 'permission' to play | Women's long road in Iran

A relatively quiet day in the news with a number of interesting features on sports, philanthropy and Iran. Happy reading!

The Economy and Poverty:

A New York Times article tracks efforts to overcome homelessness in New York City:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/24/nyregion/24homeless.html?_r=1&ref=nyre...

National Council for Research on Women President Linda Basch calls for more women in finance (Christian Science Monitor):
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0624/p09s02-coop.html

Hunt Alternatives Fund (Institute for Inclusive Security)

Hunt Alternatives Fund, a family foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, provokes sustainable social change through a blend of operating and grantmaking programs. Since its founding in Denver in 1981, we have contributed more than $80 million toward a wide spectrum of social issues.

Support the Women of the DRC

More than 5 million people have died in the Congo since war broke out in 1996. Although the war is technically over, women and girls still face rape and sexual violence on a daily basis.

TAKE ACTION to end violence against women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo!

SEND A LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA NOW!

Send a letter to President Obama encouraging him to act to protect the women of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, encourage the international community to investigate leaders who use sexual violence, and work with U.S. lawmakers to pass the International Violence Against Women Act.

Women BuildINg Community Fund of New Mexico Community Foundation

New Mexico is a state of contrasts. The beauty and richness of the state’s stunning geography, diverse communities and generous people stand in stark contrast against a backdrop of pervasive poverty and persistent disparities, including social and economic challenges for New Mexico’s women of color.

Stop Raping Our Greatest Resource: Power to Women and Girls in the Congo

Urge the Democratic Republic of Congo to TAKE ACTION to stop the epidemic of violence against women and girls there!

The Women's Funding Network and V-Day invite you to participate in the 2009 Spotlight Campaign -- Stop Raping our Greatest Resource: Power to Women and Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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HER Fund

HER Fund promotes and defends the rights of women and girls in Hong Kong in all aspects of life and work through fund-raising, grantmaking and stimulating a culture of giving for social change.

Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County

In November 2004, the Board of Directors of the Waukesha County Community Foundation established the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County. Distributions from the Fund will be directed toward support of programs and projects that benefit women and girls in Waukesha County.

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Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Women of all ages, in more than 7,000 congregational and special units in the United States and the Caribbean, carry out the mission of Women of the ELCA: mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

Women's Sports Foundation

The Women’s Sports Foundation—the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports—advocates for equality, educates the public, conducts research and offers grants to promote sports and physical activity for girls and women.

Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation builds on her legacy as a champion athlete, advocate of social justice and agent of change. We strive for gender equity and fight discrimination in sports.

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