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Reflecting on the Aspen Ideas Festival, Heather Gerken recaps her panels on bridge-building with the "Be the People" campaign and her moderation of a vital discussion on voting rights and safeguarding democracy. The post Highlights From My Visit to the 2026 Aspen Ideas Festival appeared first on Ford Foundation .
The MenEngage Alliance spans more than 1,000 members across 90 countries united under a common purpose: to bring men and boys into the work of advancing gender justice for all. The post MenEngage: Inspiring Generations of Men and Boys to Work Towards a Just Society appeared first on Ford Foundation .
Immigrants carry out thousands of essential services daily that keep the American economy running. That’s why over 1,700 business leaders have come together as part of the American Business Immigration Coalition to support pathways for a thriving immigrant workforce. The post Immigrant Talent Powers the American Economy appeared first on Ford Foundation .
When gaps in workplace laws leave workers vulnerable, A Better Balance helps them navigate complex protections. Through accessible tools and direct helpline support, they empower working families to enforce their rights, secure paid leave, and build lasting economic stability. The post A Better Balance: Supporting Democracy By Promoting Workplace and Caregiving Rights appeared first on Ford…
For 25 years, Demos has advanced a just, multiracial democracy by bridging the gap between rigorous, data-driven policy research and the everyday needs of grassroots communities. The post Demos: When Data Fuels Democracy appeared first on Ford Foundation .
Ford Global Fellows Farida Nabourema and Tania Pariona Tarqui discuss how they have fought discrimination, built supportive networks of women, and guided the next generation of leaders. The post Visible and Invisible Solidarity: Farida Bemba Nabourema and Tania Pariona Tarqui on Women’s Courage and Belonging appeared first on Ford Foundation .
As platform companies exploit digital workers globally, the International Lawyers Assisting Workers Network (ILAW) unites legal experts to push back. Through strategic litigation and cross-border solidarity, ILAW empowers gig workers, challenges algorithms, and establishes landmark international standards for decent work. The post ILAW: Building a Global Legal Network for Workers’ Rights appeared…
Heather Gerken’s recent visit to Brazil highlighted powerful grassroots efforts to advance justice. From Rio to São Paulo, local leaders are confronting systemic racism, defending democracy, and advancing crucial human rights and environmental justice initiatives. The post Reflections From My Visit to Brazil appeared first on Ford Foundation .
From fighting inflation data secrecy in 2007 to tackling exploitation of agricultural data today, the Argentine Association for Civil Rights proves that digital rights and economic governance are inseparable from fundamental civil liberties and democratic agency across the Global South. The post ADC: How Economic Governance Can Safeguard Civil Rights in the Age of Big Tech appeared first on Ford…
The Advancement Project aligns movement lawyers with local communities to deliver justice and lasting change. The post The Case for Democracy: How the Advancement Project Combines Legal Strategy With Community Power appeared first on Ford Foundation .
