The Cause – “We’re just happy to be doin’ good works”
"All I ask is this: Do something. Try something. Speaking out, showing up, writing a letter, a check, a strongly worded e-mail. Pick a cause – there are few unworthy ones. And nudge yourself past the brink of tacit support to action. Once a month, once a year, or just once." - Joss Whedon Why We Are Here... In the past few weeks, we’ve shared some stories about the cold, cruel and unbalanced world around us and the need to keep the signal going. But what happens when you do speak out? Do things change? The answer is yes - they do. Some change faster than others but action and speaking out do make a difference. That’s why the latest Why We Are Here feature is about the positive side of working to make the world a better and more equal place. There are two stories featured, where Equality Now has helped justice prevail and the winds of change sweep far and wide. The first is in Zambia, where Equality Now is successfully working against the rape and sexual assault of school girls by their teachers. And the second is the uplifting story of a woman named Kobra Najjar, who has finally been released from prison after 11 years (the last three years waiting to be stoned to death) for a crime she did not commit. Please take a moment to read the full article, and to pat yourself on the back for your contribution to Equality Now's success. Our Main Cause... Primarily, Can't Stop the Serenity events raise much needed funds for Equality Now. Equality Now works to end vi
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