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The Youth Initiative for Human Rights

"We can have no future until we deal with the human rights atrocities of the past," explained Andrej Nosov, president, The Youth Initiative for Human Rights. "There have been no answers to those who have lost somebody and we, as the next generation, are taking responsibility to move toward a future of peace and justice."  Read More

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The Fund works to promote social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.

News And Announcements

Largest Global Investors Call for Climate Change Action


More than 259 investors from around the world with collective assets totaling more than $15 trillion have signed a statement on climate change calling for "national and international policies that will spur private investment into low-carbon technologies." 

RBF Grantee Releases Data on 2010 Youth Voters


During the 2010 midterm elections, voters below the age of 30 were racially and ethnically diverse and primarily voted for Democrats, according to data released by Generational Alliance, a project of RBF grantee the Tides Center, and the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE).

Building a Sustainable World During Turbulent Times


RBF President Stephen Heintz spoke about the importance of building a sustainable world during his speech at the Independent Sector's annual conference on October 22, 2010, in Atlanta.

 

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