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LexisNexis

On 13 June 2012, LexisNexis introduced the Human Trafficking Awareness Index (HTA Index) which uses the respected Nexis service to track and analyze the volume of news articles related to human trafficking. It is hoped that the service will provide a valuable tool for campaigners looking to raise...

Social Platform

The European Social NGOs decided to build upon these contacts in order to develop a more permanent framework for co-operation. The main aim was to allow the NGO sector to establish a broader and on-going dialogue with the European institutions on questions of social policy, which would complement...

Pro Bono in Action

"Pro Bono in Action" is a video made by the Taproot Foundations Pro Bono Action Tank (PBAT)

Child Soldiers International

Child Soldiers International, formerly The Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers (CSUCS), is a UK-based non-governmental organization that was formed to prevent the recruitment and exploitation of children in warfare and to ensure their reintegration into larger society by means of research,...

Lex Mundi Legal Services allows social entrepreneurs to use their top-class legal expertise pro bono

David Roll, a lawyer based in Washington DC, is Managing Director of Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation, a network of 160 law firms (with 20,000 lawyers) offering pro bono legal services to social entrepreneurs all over the world.

11 Indian law firms ponder ‘long overdue’ pro bono start with new UK tech NGO

Eleven law firms, including six of India’s largest, Ashoka and the UK’s former attorney general Lord Peter Goldsmith QC have discussed how to develop a pro bono culture in Indian law firms as i-Probono, a UK not-for-profit and online portal seeking to connect lawyers to social sector projects, will...

Line-up of top UK law firms pitch in with pro bono help for riot-hit businesses

Linklaters, Eversheds and DLA Piper are among a raft of top 20 UK law firms to have offered pro bono legal support to victims of the London riots.

Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting and Serving Sexually Exploited Youth (MISSSEY)

MISSSEY is a community-based organization in Alameda County, CA, founded in 2007 to respond to the heartbreaking epidemic of sexual exploitation. It provides comprehensive services in a safe environment to support and serve sexually exploited youth. It also works to provide information to the...

Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking (FCAHT)

The Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking (FCAHT) is an entity within The Immigrant Rights Advocacy Center, Inc. (IRAC). The organization was created in 2004 by Anna Rodriguez, who has extensive experience in how to identify victims, provide advocacy, and understand how to pursue justice for...

Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST)

Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) is a Los Angeles-based anti-human trafficking organization which helps rehabilitate survivors of human trafficking, raises awareness, and affects legislation and public policy surrounding human trafficking through legal, social, and advocacy...

Freshfields law firm provides pro bono services and personnel to social service NGOs in London

The Freshfields access to justice programme is most active in London, where they support legal advice centres, including the drop-in centre at Tower Hamlets; many of their partners have volunteered there. These volunteers have also represented clients from the Free Representation Unit appearing...

Lex Mundi Legal Services Allows Social Entrepreneurs To Use Their Top-class Legal Expertise Pro Bono

The Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation calls upon Lex Mundi's unique global network of 160 top tier business law firms to provide legal assistance to 'social entrepreneurs' on a pro bono basis. By providing social entrepreneurs with access to critically needed legal assistance, the foundation joins the...

Freshfields provides necessary assistance to Crossroads as they ship much-needed goods to aid marginalized populations

The Freshfields Hong Kong office holds volunteer days for Crossroads Foundation, a relief agency that ships goods donated by Hong Kong residents to marginalized populations in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. The office sends personnel to volunteer on a weekly basis to help the charity sort...

Hughes, Hubbard & Reed offers pro bono services to help 'Art in All of Us' in the USA

Thanks to the partnership with the law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, and after more than a year procedure with the IRS, Art in All of Us was granted a tax exempt status with the IRS in the United States.

Business Environment Council (BEC)

The Business Environment Council (BEC) promotes corporate social and environmental responsibility in Hong Kong. Set up by business for business in 1989, BEC offers sustainable business solutions covering baseline assessment, advisory, research, training and award programmes for companies across all...

Hong Kong Productivity Council ( HKPC)

The Hong Kong Productivity Council( HKPC is a multi-disciplinary organisation promoting productivity efficiency. It has over 200 consultants and has, among other things, launched the Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Programme (CSR) and the CSRCARE programme. Activities include Survey (training), on...

Environmental Resource Management (ERM)

ERM (Environmental Resource Management) is a company that provides environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services on a global basis. By helping the company's clients achieve better outcomes, ERM prides itself on contributing to the sustainability of their businesses and also...

Interpraxis

InterPraxis is an social and economic consulting firm specializing in: ethics and corporate social responsibility (csr); international development; sustainability and participatory research. The company offers value-added services in: CSR Strategy; Communications; Sustainability Research;...

United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD)

UNCRD, which was established in 1971 based on an agreement between the Government of Japan and the United Nations, strives to promote sustainable regional development in developing countries with a focus on development planning and management in the context of globalization and decentralization...

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

With 187 member countries, FAO is one of the largest specialised agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development. Through providing a knowledge network, and sharing policy expertise, FAO aims to raise levels of nutrition and...