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Democracy U: Presidential Precinct Unites Schools and Presidential Homes to Support Global Development
03/25/2015
Originally published by C-Ville Weekly.
On the day that this paper hits stands, a small Charlottesville nonprofit is stepping out on an i...
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Presidential Precinct to Host HRH The Prince of Wales at Global Issues Forum
03/04/2015
The Presidential Precinct, comprised of two of America’s leading universities and three presidential homes in Virginia, announced today the confirmation of a one-day global issues forum.
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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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