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Oxfam International Recruits Digital Content Creators to Combat Inequality and Injustice

Oxfam International Recruits Digital Content Creators to Combat Inequality and Injustice

Oxfam International, a confederation of 21 independent charitable organizations operating in over 90 countries, is actively recruiting digital content creators. These new roles are central to Oxfam's global strategic framework, which aims to influence and mobilize audiences worldwide to address inequalities and end poverty and injustice. The digital content creators will be responsible for the end-to-end production of engaging, human-centered digital content, including video, to make complex issues relevant, accessible, and captivating for digital audiences. This initiative is part of Oxfam's broader effort to achieve systemic change and impact by leveraging its presence from local to global levels. The organization's mission focuses on advocating for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action, providing life-saving support during crises, and ensuring equal rights and treatment for all.

Deported to Central African Republic, a transgender woman who lived openly in Miami is hiding again

Deported to Central African Republic, a transgender woman who lived openly in Miami is hiding again

Daniela Fuentes is a transgender woman from Cuba who's been deported to the Central African Republic as part of a U.S. immigration policy

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital

María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked protests across Spain, has died

U.N. Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Review National Implementations

U.N. Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Review National Implementations

The U.N. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is tasked with monitoring how countries implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and fulfill their obligations. Starting in 2027, committee members, including newly elected human rights advocate Mushegh Hovsepyan, will review reports from states, civil society organizations, national human rights institutions, and international organizations. They will engage with civil society representatives to understand challenges and then question government representatives. Based on this information, the committee will prepare recommendations for states to improve their practices before submitting subsequent reports. The committee's work also involves interpreting the broad language of the convention and developing general comments, such as current efforts on violence against persons with disabilities. Hovsepyan emphasized that governments should not be defensive during sessions, as the committee's purpose is to identify successe...

Senator Cortez Masto Joins Teach For America Summit to Discuss Women's Leadership

Senator Cortez Masto Joins Teach For America Summit to Discuss Women's Leadership

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto participated in Teach For America's (TFA) 35th Anniversary Summit held at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The summit, which gathered over 8,000 alumni, corps members, supporters, and partners, focused on the future of education and celebrated TFA's community. Senator Cortez Masto was featured in a panel discussion centered on women's leadership. She was joined by other prominent figures, including Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan, former schools leader Cami Anderson, and Basketball Hall of Famer Jennifer Azzi. The event also included discussions on the changing teaching profession, pathways into public service, and lessons from education systems change efforts across the country, aiming to improve opportunities for students and sustain educational progress.

Sustainable Fashion Emphasized for Supporting Women Makers and Eco-Friendly Choices

Sustainable Fashion Emphasized for Supporting Women Makers and Eco-Friendly Choices

Sustainable Fashion Emphasized for Supporting Women Makers and Eco-Friendly Choices

Gita Rasaili Continues Fight for Transitional Justice in Nepal, Supported by UN Women

Gita Rasaili Continues Fight for Transitional Justice in Nepal, Supported by UN Women

Gita Rasaili, a survivor of Nepal's 1996–2006 armed conflict, continues her advocacy for transitional justice, focusing on truth, accountability, and dignity for victims. Her personal experiences, including the deaths of her brother and sister during the conflict, fuel her commitment. As Chairperson of the Conflict Victim Women National Network (CVWN), Rasaili works to ensure that conflict-affected women influence decisions regarding truth, reparation, and peacebuilding. Her advocacy is rooted in addressing the intersection of caste, gender, and poverty, which often diminishes the voices of marginalized survivors. UN Women has supported Rasaili's efforts, including through training programs that helped her recognize the shared suffering of victims regardless of their affiliation during the conflict. The organization also works to promote and strengthen women's leadership in Nepal to ensure their equal rights in nation-building.

Legal Services NYC Seeks Staff Attorney for Family Law/Domestic Violence Unit

Legal Services NYC Seeks Staff Attorney for Family Law/Domestic Violence Unit

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is actively seeking a Staff Attorney for its Family Law/Domestic Violence Unit in New York, NY. This position is based at Manhattan Legal Services and focuses on providing legal representation and support to survivors of intimate partner violence. The role involves conducting client intakes, providing advice, offering brief services, and assessing cases for legal representation. The Staff Attorney will advise and represent survivors in family law and matrimonial cases within New York County Family, Supreme, and Integrated Domestic Violence courts. Additionally, responsibilities include safety planning, legal referrals, community outreach, and education, including 'Know Your Rights' training. The attorney will also work with a social work team to help clients access non-legal support services and referrals. The position requires a J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar, with at least two years of experience in matrimonial and family law practice.

Trump's deportation push forces dozens of LGBT migrants onto hostile terrain

Trump's deportation push forces dozens of LGBT migrants onto hostile terrain

By Robbie Corey-Boulet, Kristina Cooke, Ngouda Dione and Loucoumane Coulibaly DAKAR, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Two years ago, a mob assaulted Abdou Latifou and threatened to kill him after he was seen kissing the man he loved.

International Organization for Migration Supports Bangladesh in Strengthening Migration Governance

International Organization for Migration Supports Bangladesh in Strengthening Migration Governance

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations-related agency, is collaborating with the Government of Bangladesh on the "PROTTASHA II – STRENGTHENED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED MIGRATION MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE REINTEGRATION" project. This initiative aims to enhance migration governance, institutional coordination, and service delivery systems within Bangladesh. A key component of this project involves IOM supporting the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE) and its affiliated institution, the Wage Earners’ Welfare Board (WEWB). Specifically, IOM is engaging a consultant to develop a comprehensive Staff Capacity Development and Annual Professional and Technical Training Plan for WEWB. This plan will identify professional and technical competencies required for various positions within WEWB, assess capacity-development needs, and establish a structured training framework to improve the quality and consistency of services for Bangladeshi migrant...

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Seeks National Project Officer in Abuja, Nigeria

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Seeks National Project Officer in Abuja, Nigeria

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is actively recruiting for a National Project Officer specializing in Private Sector Engagement. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, and is offered as a Special Short Term Graded contract with an initial duration of six months, potentially extending up to nine months. The application deadline for this role is October 16, 2026. Candidates are required to possess either a Master's Degree in fields such as International Relations, International Development, Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, or Law, with at least five years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in these fields and a minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience will also be considered. The IOM, established in 1951, operates as a related organization of the United Nations and is a leading inter-governmental body focused on promoting humane and orderly migration globally. It collaborates with governmental, interg...

Indian-American Philanthropist Sharmila Mona Sinha Inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame

Indian-American Philanthropist Sharmila Mona Sinha Inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame

Sharmila Mona Sinha, a prominent Indian-American philanthropist, has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, located in Seneca Falls, New York. This recognition marks her as the second woman of Indian origin to receive this esteemed honor, following Indra Nooyi. Sinha's career is distinguished by significant contributions in investment banking and her dedicated philanthropic efforts focused on women's rights. During her induction ceremony, she delivered a speech that centered on the concept of power and the critical importance of its equitable distribution among others. Her induction celebrates her achievements and her commitment to advancing women's causes, highlighting her influence in both the financial sector and the realm of social advocacy.