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The basics RISUG (which is an acronym for “Reversible Inhibition of Sperm Under Guidance”), called Vasalgel™ in the U.S., is similar to vasectomy but with one significant advantage: it is more easily reversible. Researchers achieve this feature by injecting a polymer (a gel) into the vas deferens, rather than cutting the vas (as is done in vasectomy). The polymer then coats the inside walls of the vas deferens and kills sperm as they go by. If a man wishes to restore fertility, whether after months or years, the polymer is flushed out of the vas with another injection. This method could thus be ideal for men who think they are finished having children but would like the chance to change their minds in case of remarriage or the death of a child—and it could possibly even be appropriate for men who want child-spacing or young men who want to complete their schooling before having children.
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Finding low-cost solutions neglected by the pharmaceutical industry. Parsemus Foundation is sponsoring research on two new non-hormonal male contraceptives: one that lasts ten or more years and is reversible before then (RISUG/Vasalgel), and one that lasts about 6 months and can be repeated, or potentially be permanent with two or three treatments two days apart (ultrasound). In February 2010 Parsemus Foundation officially signed a technology transfer agreement for RISUG, bringing RISUG research to the U.S. for the first time after more than 3 decades of research in India. Since then we have selected a contract manufacturer to make RISUG to FDA requirements; technology transfer work started in November 2010 and is now complete (February 2012).Aid Organizations & Petitions
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Established by the ABA and IRR in 1992, the Thurgood Marshall Award recognizes long-term contributions by members of the legal profession to the advancement of civil rights, civil liberties, and human rights in the United States. This year's award will be presented at a dinner on Saturday, Aug. 4, during the 2012 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill. The Robert F. Drinan Award for Distinguished Service recognizes individuals whose sustained commitment to the Section has advanced its mission of providing leadership to the legal profession in protecting and advancing human rights, civil liberties, and social justice. The award is traditionally given during the ABA Midyear Meeting in February.
Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law, Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations,
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Co-founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, Water.org has transformed hundreds of communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation. Water.org traces its roots back to the founding of WaterPartners in 1990. In July 2009, WaterPartners merged with H2O Africa, resulting in the launch of Water.org. Water.org works with local partners to deliver innovative solutions for long-term success. Its microfinance-based WaterCredit Initiative is pioneering sustainable giving in the sector. All of the projects Water.org supports are self-sustaining, with organizational and financial structures in place to allow communities to independently operate and maintain them.
Founded in 1970, Africare, a leader among organizations assisting Africa, has more projects on the continent than any other U.S.-based charity. Africare works to improve the quality of life for the people of Africa. Our programs address needs in four principal areas: health and HIV/AIDS, food security and agriculture, water and sanitation, and emergency and humanitarian assistance. Africare places communities at the center of development in the belief that only through strong communities can Africa feed itself, develop and manage its natural resources, provide adequate education and vocational training, address people's needs for health care and disease prevention, achieve economic well-being and live in peace.
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"AMREF has been saving lives year after year for decades, and should give us all hope that even the most complex health challenges can be overcome." - Bill Gates For more than 50 years, the African Medical & Research Foundation (AMREF) has worked with African communities in over 30 countries including Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan to break the vicious cycle of poor health and poverty. Africa-based, we are the largest health development organization on the continent, creating lasting, locally-run health services for millions of people. In our work, we champion the most vulnerable populations, with a special focus on women and children, and the most critical health issues facing Africa today: HIV/AIDS and TB, malaria, family and reproductive health, clean water and sanitation, training health workers, and clinical and surgical outreach.
Founded in 1995, Children of the Nations (COTN) provides holistic, Christ-centered care for orphaned and destitute children, enabling them to create positive and lasting change in their nations. Today, COTN is working in the USA, Dominican Republic, Sierra Leone, Malawi, and most recently in Uganda to provide relief for orphaned and destitute children. COTN operates homes, schools, farms, skill centers, clinics and village feeding centers in an effort to give quality care to our children. From the initial desire to rescue children from their despair, to today creating a family for each child, COTN has come so far. Today, over 26,000 children are learning to be leaders for tomorrow.
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As 2011 comes to a close, we will see lists of the year’s most memorable events and most important people, as is the pattern every year. But not all stories are created equal. When the corporate media bury significant developments in the back pages of the paper or the second to last paragraph of an article, it’s easy for stories to go unnoticed.
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