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Category: BCHRAC Local and National News

International Volunteer Day 2020

“THANK YOU volunteers for being at the frontline of the COVID-19 response, addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic, making sure everyone stays safe, and being there for people and […]

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020

“Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development […]

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Celebrate Universal Human Rights Month

Universal Human Rights Month is an annual designation observed in December. This month and every month to follow, people all across the globe are encouraged to come together and stand […]

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World AIDS Day 2020

“Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember […]

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Towns & Housing: What Is Going On In Your Backyard?

“Lack of access to housing is a major issue on Cape Cod and across the country for all sectors of the population. The COVID-19 pandemic and its many challenges have […]

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2020

“Why we must eliminate violence against women  Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains […]

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How to Support the Indigenous American Community this Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, take a moment to learn about the actual events that transpired between Native Americans and colonizers before celebrating with your friends or family (socially-distanced of course). As social movements […]

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World Children’s Day 2020

“World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving […]

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11/18 – 11/24 is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

“Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to […]

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