Donor Direct Action’s New Website Launch

Donor Direct Action’s New Website Launch

Donor Direct Action's New Website Launch Dear friend, Today is Human Rights Day, and I want to invite you to celebrate it with me by exploring the new website of Donor Direct Action and learning more about this visionary organization that is working around the...
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Donor Direct Action’s Official Launch

Donor Direct Action’s Official Launch

Donor Direct Action’s official launch, featuring Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, Lynn Nottage and Robin Morgan, took place on March 9th at the Ford Foundation in New York City, hosted by director Jessica Neuwirth, DDA’s steering committee members, and artists Kate Whoriskey and Daniel...
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Dr. Denis Mukwege wins Nobel Peace Prize

Dr. Denis Mukwege wins Nobel Peace Prize

I am so delighted to share the news with you that Dr. Denis Mukwege, Medical Director of Panzi Hospital in the Congo, has won the Nobel Peace Prize, together with Nadia Murad, a Yazidi survivor/activist from Iraq.  Both of these newly awarded Nobel...
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Panzi Hospital issues 2012 Annual Report

Mar 22, 2013
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Marta 2012 Annual Report

Mar 9, 2013
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UN Radio Interview with Mouna Ghanem about Peace-Building in Syria

Mar 7, 2013
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Listen here

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Marta implements youth leadership development program

Feb 20, 2013
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In Latvia, traditional roles for men and women are still very unequal.

BBC Interview with Dr. Denis Mukwege

Feb 19, 2013
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Marta releases second digital album: Words of Power

Jan 15, 2013
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These uplifting, poetic and soulful songs are about the strength and independence of women striving for freedom and empowerment.

Dr. Mukwege returns to Panzi Hospital

Jan 15, 2013
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Sold Out Benefit Reading in New York for Donor Direct Action of Lynn Nottage’s Play Intimate Apparel

Jan 8, 2013

Read the Playbill.com story.

Dr. Mukwege speaks out after assassination attempt nearly takes his life

Nov 3, 2012
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Read his statement

Dr. Denis Mukwege and family attacked

Oct 26, 2012
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Dr. Denis Mukwege and his family were attacked in their home on October 25, 2012. His security guard was killed protecting him. We are working to help ensure Dr. Mukwege’s safety.

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Dr. Denis Mukwege addresses UN on sexual violence in DRC

Sep 25, 2012
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The full speech is available in English and French.

Hawa Aden receives UNHCR award

Sep 19, 2012
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Read the Reuters article