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  1. 14 hours ago

    In 1776, Thomas Jefferson used an important tool to draft the Declaration of Independence. This tool was also utilized throughout Jefferson’s career as a revolutionary patriot, American diplomat, and President of the United States. Name that tool!

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  2. 17 hours ago

    Answer: Nine countries, including the United States, the Republic of China, Lebanon, Australia, Chile, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

    How many countries participated in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
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    24 hours ago

    On June 21, hosted advocates and allies at his residence to highlight the accomplishments and continued human rights challenges faced by the community.

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    Jun 22

    During we celebrate and support inclusion, equal rights, and freedom, and applaud activists like Simran for working hard for the LGBTI community, people living with HIV, and other socially marginalized groups.

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    Jun 22

    She says, "I would like to be an inspiration to more people for disclosing their identity. Helping others to educate, inspire & empower is a motto of my life." Overcoming drawbacks & frustrations, she represents a minority community & is an advocate for the rights & inclusion.

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    Jun 21

    One of the things I most enjoy ⁦⁩ is meeting our American “ambassadors” scholars who are set to live, work, study abroad! ⁦⁩

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    Jun 21

    What does mean, in practice? Sgt. Schrag of police tells it like it is. INL = proud to partner w/Sgt Schrag's in training around the globe to be more effective in crime-fighting, including through community engagement.

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    Sgt. Braden Schrag explains why police have a responsibility to get out and engage with the community to promote social inclusion.
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  8. Jun 21

    How many countries participated in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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    Jun 21

    We urge to release respected human rights activist Oyub , in jail since January in on baseless drug charges.

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  10. Jun 21

    Answer: President Lincoln used this inkstand to draft the Emancipation Proclamation, “giving freedom to the slaves of the South.”

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  11. Jun 21

    Answer: the Civil Rights Act of 1964! Thanks for viewing!

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  12. Jun 20

    In the summer of 1862, President Abraham Lincoln sat down at a desk in the telegraph office of the War Department and used this inkstand to draft what consequential document that would offer freedom to enslaved peoples in the Confederate States?

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    Jun 20

    Young leaders in the fellowship from , , and the stopped by today to discuss . These professionals are leading change and building a brighter future! Find out more here:

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  14. Jun 20

    Societies that respect women’s rights are less likely to experience conflict & atrocities. We must continue to champion women who work tirelessly to ensure that all members of society, regardless of gender, receive equal protection under the law

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    Jun 19

    U.S. is deeply concerned by reports that Zeynab Taheri, the lawyer who represented the recently executed Mohammad Salas, has been arrested in for disturbing public opinion. We call for her immediate release & end of the Iran regime’s persecution of the Gonabadi Dervishes.

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    Jun 20

    should free imprisoned journalists now.

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  17. Jun 20

    The State Department stands ready to continue to facilitate dialogue and conversation on inclusion and other human rights issues. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook at

    Continue the Discussion: LGBTI Inclusion
    The State Department stands ready to continue to facilitate dialogue and conversation on #LGBTI inclusion and other human rights issues. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook at Facebook.com/StateDRL
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  18. Jun 20

    Thank you to those joining us for from

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  19. Jun 20

    Sgt. Braden Schrag discusses how individuals can be unrelenting voices and advocates for change in spite of obstacles.

    LIVE NOW: How You Can Advocate For Change
    Sgt. Braden Schrag discusses how individuals can be unrelenting voices and advocates for change in spite of obstacles. #LGBTI #Pride2018
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  20. Jun 20

    Father O'Brien discusses the importance of cultivating allies for vulnerable populations, especially the most vulnerable among the vulnerable, in response to a question from

    LIVE NOW: Allies for Promoting Inclusion
    Father O'Brien discusses the importance of cultivating allies for vulnerable populations, especially the most vulnerable, in response to a question from @USCGCdJuarez #LGBTI #Pride2018
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