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ISIS: a Global Issue with a Local Angle
11/13/2014
A collaborative effort between the University, charity organizations and research groups brought a swath of engaged professors, politicians and aid workers to Grounds last month for a panel to discuss the Islamic State, the violence the organization perpetrates against women and various strategies the international community can employ to alleviate the challenges victims face.
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Africa's Young Leaders: Recognizing Women's Potential
11/13/2014
Gender equality … can enhance economic efficiency and improve other development outcomes … removing barriers that prevent women from having the same access as men to education, economic opportunities and productive inputs can generate broad productivity gains …
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Precinct Alum wins Prestigious Knight International Journalism Award
11/11/2014
Toyosi Ogunseye, a 2014 Presidential Precinct Mandela Washington Fellow, was presented the International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) Knight International Journalism Award for her environmental and health stories that have made a widespread impact on Nigerian communities.
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VOA: Grim Fate Awaits Women, Girls Captured by Islamic State Group
10/30/2014
Originally published by Voice of America.
The Islamic State militant group, also known as ISIS or ISIL, has captured hundreds of women an...
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Presidential Precinct hosts panel "Responding to ISIS: Violence Against Women and Girls"
10/28/2014
Presidential Precinct hosted the panel discussion “Responding to ISIS: Violence Against Women and Girls” Monday, discussing the violence of the self-styled Islamic State against women and girls and working to brainstorm solutions to address the trauma and ongoing tragedy faced by refugees.
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The Presidential Precinct Joins the Global Ties U.S. Network
10/01/2014
The Presidential Precinct is now a Provisional Member of the Global Ties U.S. network.
As a part of the Global Ties U.S. network, the Pre...
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YALI 2014 Reflections: Three Ideas to Help Sustain Africa
08/20/2014
Gary Lawrence | AECOM
My work at AECOM is almost always very rewarding. When it is best, it involves learning and sharing to help optimi...
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You Shouldn't Judge A Liberian By His Tribe
08/12/2014
Originally published by NPR.
Matthew Fred graduated from high school in 2003 and left his home in Grand Bassa County, Liberia, to live an...
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