By joining the United Nations Association you will have the opportunity to connect with the critical issues confronted by the U.N. -- from global health and human rights, to the spread of democracy, equitable sustainable development, and international justice. As host chapter, we are dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing our Manhattan community to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations. We host many events such as film screenings, Ambassador lecture serie …

A dynamic unified Civil Rights & Civil Liberties meetup for NYC You'll meet with local people who value Civil Rights & Civil Liberties. Together we will advance justice, fairness, and equal opportunity for all. All that and get to know other good people who enjoy doing the same! We are working with local, national, & international groups to make a difference and form community for people who care. We work in partnership in some of our efforts with the great NYCLU, the NY affiliate of th …

By "religion-based bigotry," we mean both (1) bigotry against people because of their religion (or lack thereof) and (2) bigotry rooted in or excused by religion, e.g. bigotry against gays. NYARBB aims to oppose the religious right wing on many different fronts. For information about New Yorkers Against Religion-Based Bigotry, please see the NYARBB main website ( http://nyarbb.com/ ) and the NYARBB blog ( http://blog.nyarbb.org/ ). See especially the main site's "About NYARBB" page ( http:/ …

                  IT'S EASY TO JOIN AND ALL ARE WELCOME! This is THE place for Shiba Inus (and their Human Companions) We've been together as a Meetup group since 2006! (295 meetups to date) Contact Number 860-316-7319 for ANY QUESTIONS We host walks, hikes & playdates , all specifically for Shibas and their people, but Shiba 'friends' are always welcome.. this site is open to anyone who likes Inus, you do not need to live in the tri-state to join and share on our message boards  :o) If you d …

The Family Law system is broken and rooted in antiquated notions of human behavior and child development. Here in New York City, there are enough loving fathers to begin to change the system and make a difference. The purpose of this group is to campaign and work with other national Father's Rights groups to impact the law and this civil rights issue on a local level.

Who We Are SMF's newest program, PROJECT FUTURES global, empowers volunteers to take action and join the fight against slavery. Through PROJECT FUTURES global, volunteers can use their skills and interests, their communities, and their social networks to speak out, increase awareness, and raise funds for the Somaly Mam Foundation.   What We Do PROJECT FUTURES global supports and assists volunteers with activities such as online campaigns and media stunts, grassroots events, film nights, runs and …

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF PEACE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. To reach all, we are asking our members to get everybody they can to: SIGN OUR PETITION FOR PEACE And start a world wide probe To end war around the globe. So do your part Add your name to a promising start Make World Peace Now and Forever your theme And soon you will be able to share In the world's most beautiful dream. If each and every one encourages only a few more to sign It wouldn't be very lon …

I decided to play extraordinary documentaries about Nature, Health, and Evolution on thursday nights at the Phoenix Institute on 100 Valley Road. The wellness center supports all organizations of conscious thought and sustainable tools for living today. We have free food and tea for everyone! The movies are wonderful. I hope to see you soon. Night listings check phoenixinstituteonline.com

This group lists the community activities at Freedom Hall of two separate socialist feminist organizations: Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party. Everyone welcome!

A monthly event for Women's Education Project's {WEP} Circle of Light {CoL} community! Join us to learn about the latest WEP News-written by our students in India-and meet other CoL members, all while... -sipping "of the moment" bevvies and the WEP signature mango cocktail! -enjoying the great outdoors with fun runs, hikes, & picnics during the summer months! Shine a light. Become a member. And, join us for CoL 2nd Thursdays!

… Partners: ULP has worked collaboratively with partners such as Teatro Latea, Repertorio Español, Cinema Tropical, Human Rights Watch Film Festival, Havana Film Festival, Pinta Art Show NY, TeatroStageFest, and Mexico Now Film Festival, Mano a Mano Mexican Culture and others. Partners have provided our members exclusive discounts, free events and VIP access to screenings, and shows. We actively continue to seek out new partnerships and collaborations with local,national, and global businesses, …

Do you love movies and then discussing them afterward? And are you committed to furthering social justice? Let's see movies that spark awareness and then discuss them over a vegetarian dinner - if time permits! We either see films in the theater or have potluck gatherings to watch a DVD. As schedules permit, we support film screenings at local non-profits as much as possible as well as attend cutting-edge features in commercial theaters. We also love collaboration! If you have any ideas fo …

This group is for people interested in social goals for business. "Social Goals" may include interests in fair labor practices; fair trade; environmental/sustainability; giving back to communities as well as various charitable causes without operating as a non-profit 501c3. Whether you are interested in developing better corporate responsibility for your employer or business, or starting a new business with social goals built-in, this MeetUp is for you. In addition to networking, we will have re …

The FXB Action Network is a group of young professionals in NYC committed to supporting FXB's work with families and children living in poverty in Africa, Asia and Latin America while networking and having fun! Upcoming events will help raise awareness and funds to send children to school, treat people living with AIDS, build wells for access to safe drinking water, and provide families with the tools and resources to start their own small enterprises!

ANIMALS NEED YOU P.O. BOX 332, Hawthorne, NJ 07507 973-420-2981 Website: http://www.animalsneedyou.rescuegroups.org   ANIMALS NEED YOU is a non-profit humane organization, dedicated to alleviating the plight of homeless and abandoned animals.   ANIMALS NEED YOU, which is staffed entirely by volunteers, rescues animals in need of assistance from a variety of sources.  They are provided with food, shelter and medical treatment as they prepare for adoption into suitable homes.  All animal …