Report on the Status of Black Women and Girls(r)
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"Countries must invest more in the achievement of women and girls" Sweet Justice: Vote! You Have the Power. Vote! The U.S. incarcerates 25% of the world's incarcerated population. Vote to change the world. In New York State, formerly incarcerated persons, including felony convictions, CAN VOTE. Between May 1st and October 1st, The L&PG's 'Sweet Justice' campaign seeks to register 1,000 people including formerly incarcerated persons, in New York State, to vote. For more information on the Sweet Justice: Vote! campaign, email The L&PG at: info@lawandpolicygroup.org ___________________________
says United Nations' Secretary-General.
"Women hold up half the sky" - author unknown.
In the Black community, women hold up much much more.
Our Report will provide information on - Health, Income,
Retirement, Education, Employment, Property Ownership,
Politics, Criminal Justice, Family Status, and Religious Beliefs.
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For more information: info@lawandpolicygroup.org
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Join our voter registration drive for Ex-offenders.
To register to vote in New York State:
1) 18 years old;
2) U.S. citizen;
3) not currently on parole or incarcerated for a felony;
4) Reside in New York 30 days.
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To find out residency requirements, absentee voting information, voter ID laws, registration deadlines, and other voting related information for your state visit Vote411.org.
Our Mission
The Law and Policy Group, Inc. analyzes laws and policies which primarily affect the lives of children, women, and people of color. Our findings are disseminated on our web-site, through community outreach programs, policy papers, theater and film, informational seminars, and the media.
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The Law and Policy Group, Inc. is developing a policy paper on Statutory Rape. The protection and empowerment of our young people remains a core part of our mission. Adult men account for 25% of unmarried teen pregnancies.
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HIV/AIDS is a Reality of Modern Life
Get tested. Just say NO - to unprotected sex. Consider using the 'female condom.' African American women account for 71.8 percent of new HIV cases. They are infected primarily through heterosexual relationships. The Law and Policy Group, Inc. advocates for testing on demand within correctional institutions and prior to release as well as partner notification comparable with State requirements for partner notification.
Human Rights of those living with HIV should be respected.
http://data.unaids.org/pub/PressStatement/2008/080226_humanrights_en.pdf
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UN experts call for protection of housing rights of Hurricane Katrina victims
The United Nation's experts on housing and minority rights called on America to halt the demolition of public housing and protect the human rights of African-Americans affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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A Racial Divide: Crack Cocaine vs. Powder Cocaine
An independent panel is considering reducing the sentences of inmates incarcerated in federal prisons for crack cocaine offenses, which would make thousands of people immediately eligible to be freed. (For more information, see U.S. Sentencing Commission)
The Crisis in Darfur. Read The Law and Policy Group, Inc.'s informational paper on the Sudan conflict written by Dr. Philip Aka and Dr. Obasi Obasi.
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At The L&PG, Inc., we believe that gaining knowledge empowers each of us to better care for ourselves and others. The Law and Policy Group, Inc. is not a law firm. It is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit, 501(c) 3 organization providing law and policy information to lay members of the general public, organizations, experts, and professionals in the subject area(s).