InterAction members strengthen civil society and promote respect for human rights and the rule of law in the countries in which they operate. With domestic approaches such as peer-to-peer dialogues, advocacy and working groups and international strategies focused on strategic partnerships, grants and building the capacity of local coalitions, InterAction and its members fight for policies and programs that are responsive to the realities of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable populations.
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InterAction members Church World Service, Jesuit Refugee Service USA and Refugees International have partnered with several other organizations to protect the rights of Dominican Republic citizens.
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InterAction member organizations and people worldwide are marking the International Day of Peace today. This day was established in 1981 by the United Nations and first celebrated on Sept 22, 1982.