In the midst of holiday festivities, let's not overlook the harsh reality faced by many New Yorkers. Governor Hochul’s veto of the SAFE Shelter Act starkly contrasts with the season's spirit, leaving countless individuals—especially those from marginalized communities—without essential shelter and support. We urge a reevaluation of this decision to protect our most vulnerable. https://bit.ly/3ZTNdDr #SAFEShelterAct #Advocacy #NYC Safe Horizon Volunteers of America-Greater New York New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV)
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Every person in Michigan needs access to safe, secure, and stable housing. In order to improve access, Michigan needs to pass legislation that protects prospective renters by enacting legislation statewide that would protect them from being denied housing based on their: • Source of Income • Prior arrests or conviction • Credit score • Prior eviction due to fleeing domestic violence Additionally, Michigan should develop a system to provide for a tenants right to counsel, and enact legislation enshrining a tenant’s bill of rights and a homeless bill of rights. Read more https://lnkd.in/g-igstmq Take Action Now Advocacy Link #HousingEquity #Advocacy #MichiganTransformation
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ReconciliACTION Sprint Testimonies! 🎉 Take a peek into what the Youth Advisory Committee of the BC Coalition to End Youth Homelessness had to say about the Frayed Feathers' ReconciliACTION Sprint! This week, I'm uploading graphics to feature testimonies and provide insight into the Sprint's operations. The Frayed Feathers ReconciliACTION Sprint is for organizations and groups who want to SPRINT towards reconciliation and take action NOW! Follow me to keep updated on this! 😎 #FrayedFeathers #IndigenousYouth #YouthReconciliation #Reconciliation #IndigenousPolicy #Policy #Advocacy #ReconciliACTION
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First ReconciliACTION Sprint COMPLETED! See below to see some testimonies and plans moving forward! #FrayedFeathers #IndigenousYouth #YouthReconciliation #Reconciliation #IndigenousPolicy #Policy #Advocacy #ReconciliACTION
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Our mission is clear: to achieve a just society fully #inclusive of #immigrants. Gracias CHIRLA and all who work for #ImmigrantRights. Because NO ONE is “illegal”, we are #humanbeings and should not be vilified nor the targets of mass hatred and violence. Please connect with organizations like CHIRLA who have been on the #frontlines and support how best you can. #PALANTE #NeverGiveUp #WeBelong #ImmigrantsMakeAmericaGreat #ChooseLove
At CHIRLA, our commitment to social justice is rooted in love, resilience, and unwavering determination for our communities. We will continue to stand by our communities, advocating for a society where we are seen, heard, and valued for who we are and our contributions that make our country thrive. ✊🏽🦋 Our mission is clear: to achieve a just society fully inclusive of immigrants. We WILL keep fighting, organizing, mobilizing, and educating our communities to create a nation that reflects the full humanity of everyone in this country! 🫂 The fight is far from over. Together, we will keep moving forward. 🗣️ #SomosCHIRLA #ImmigrantRights #SocialJustice #Advocacy
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Today, we join the global community in commemorating World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year's theme, "Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking," reminds us of the urgent need to protect vulnerable children from exploitation. Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, affecting millions worldwide. Children, particularly, face immense risks. On this day, we highlight the vital role of research and advocacy in understanding the complexities of trafficking and driving effective interventions. In our latest blog post, we delve into the significance of this day, alarming statistics, and the essential efforts needed to combat child trafficking. 📖 Read our full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/enDRbXXt #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking #ChildProtection #SocialImpact #Advocacy #LeaveNoChildBehind #ResearchMatters #HumanRights #StopTrafficking
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✍🏼 Part 4 of “The Importance of Advocacy” blog post is up! Today, I’m discussing how we can help victims empower their voices; how victims of crime can become advocates for change. Check out the entire series, “The Importance of Advocacy”. Tune in on THURSDAY for a BONUS feature! “The Importance of Advocacy – Part 4” Find the new article in my blog, posted here: https://evazachary.ca/blog Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the article. Let me know your thoughts! Share your comments below, or email me at hello@evazachary.ca 💙 #VictimAdvocacy #SupportSurvivors #Empowerment #Community
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With the exploitation of social platforms and now AI to trap children into trafficking situations, it is no surprise that the number of human trafficking cases has nearly doubled in a year. Human trafficking happens everywhere. Let's use #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons to raise awareness about key warning signs, support survivors of trafficking, and advocate for stronger protective methods and policies. Let's #LeaveNoChildBehind. Read out blog post for more insights! #EndHumanTrafficking
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