We Need New Ways to Protect Human Rights Defenders Over the past decade, more than 3,000 people have been murdered for speaking out against rights abuses, with women’s rights activists and environmental defenders most at risk. Killings often happen in...

#TAIMember @opensociety.bsky.social is advancing protections for rights defenders—through legal aid, training for justice officials & support for the #EscazúAgreement on environmental rights.

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Ford Foundation Announces $15 Million Commitment to Advance Global Disability Rights - Ford Foundation Ford Foundation announces $15 million commitment to advance global disability rights

The @fordfoundation.bsky.social commits $15M to advance #DisabilityRights globally — and pledges that 25%+ of all grants will include people with disabilities.

A bold move to embed #DisabilityInclusion in all social justice work.
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Trump’s Threat to Human Rights in Fashion’s Factories Dramatic cuts to US foreign development spending are kneecapping the fragile network of civil society organisations and nonprofits that defend workers in the industry’s global supply chains.

#ForcedLabor still shapes fashion. Ryan Heman of @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social talks to @businessoffashion.com.web.brid.gy about supply chain gaps & the risks of exploitation.

🔗 www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sus...

#EthicalFashion #SupplyChainTransparency #TAIMember #TAIWeekly

Indonesia faces unique threat from AI manipulation, research shows Indonesians are deeply aware of the power of AI-generated content to manipulate public opinion – but those who think they’re safe may be the most vulnerable, according to new research from Luminate co...

#AI & public perception in #Indonesia 🇮🇩

New @luminategroup.bsky.social research reveals that while many recognize AI-driven #Misinformation, overconfidence in spotting manipulation remains a challenge. 📖 luminategroup.com/posts/resear...

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Stories of Change: Inside The Moth and Ford’s Storytelling Training for Nonprofits - Ford Foundation When leaders share personal stories, they can amplify their organizations’ impact, fuel advocacy and influence, engage stakeholders, and catalyze new funding opportunities.

Storytelling for impact! #FordFoundation & #TheMoth are helping nonprofits use storytelling to strengthen advocacy & drive change. 📖✨ www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-sto...

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An Inescapable Past - The Ideas Letter The destruction of the historic home of Sheikh Mujib, Bangladesh’s founding president, in Dhaka last year was a symbolic act of resistance against the rule of his daughter, Sheikh Hasina,…

How do political divisions shape Bangladesh’s future? Shehryar Fazli of @open-society.bsky.social explores the country’s trajectory.
Read more: www.theideasletter.org/essay/an-ine...

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Set it at Six: Supporting Civil Society in Need with Increased Giving

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#MacArthurFoundation raises payout to 6% for the next two years to address funding gaps in the social sector. @jpalfrey.bsky.social calls on #Philanthropy to step up—extra 1% = $150M for urgent needs.

🔗 www.macfound.org/press/perspe...

FCDO engagement report on shaping the future of centrally managed civil society and civic space programming | Bond In August 2023, the Civil Society and Civic Space Department at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) contracted the West Africa Civil

#FCDO engaged #WACSI & #Bond to consult #CivilSociety on its future programs. Their recommendations highlight #Transparency, #inclusivity & equitable change—key for strengthening #CivicSpace. #Equity #TAIMember

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Careers • The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Learn about working at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

#JobOpportunities
@packardfdn.bsky.social , a #TAIMember, is #Hiring:

🔹 Operations Coordinator – Families & Communities
🔹 Operations Coordinator – Just Societies
🔹 VP – Families & Communities

www.packard.org/about/careers/

Stay tuned for Thursday of Opportunities tomorrow!

Shaping our Future through Trust and Community

What drives impactful strategies? MacArthur Foundation's Program Directors highlight the power of listening, learning, storytelling & adaptability in creating meaningful change.

Read more: www.macfound.org/press/perspe...

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Philanthropy wired - Alliance magazine

Philanthropy Wired, a new @luminategroup.bsky.social -sponsored column in #AllianceMagazine, explores the risks, opportunities & #ethics at the intersection of tech & giving. Led by Gaston Wright of #CivicCompass.

🔗 www.alliancemagazine.org/philanthropy...

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New report on alternative social media Exploring a transition to alternative social media platforms for social justice organizations in the Majority World

How do #SocialJustice orgs navigate mainstream & alternative social media? The Engine Room, with support from @open-society.bsky.social Society, explores what it takes to shift platforms. A must-read on #DigitalAdvocacy!

🔗 www.theengineroom.org/library/new-...

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Alex Soros: ‘These people are bullies. And you fight back’ The 39-year-old chair of the Open Society Foundations on setting out his own vision for the liberal megadonor established by his father George

@alexsoros.bsky.social , Chair of @open-society.bsky.social , talks to the Financial Times about his vision for philanthropy and the need to “fight back” in today’s world.

Read more: www.ft.com/content/fdde...

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International Strategy - Ford Foundation As natural resource extraction expands in the Global South, private interests often outweigh the public good, driving inequality, injustice, and climate change.

@fordfoundation.bsky.social has published its strategy update for the Natural Resource and Climate Justice program, highlighting its commitment to #Equity in addressing climate challenges.
Read more: www.fordfoundation.org/work/challen...

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