Gender, Children & Human Rights
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United NationsThis document highlights some of the legal, social and economic barriers to the empowerment of women that have been reported during the global lockdown. |
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United Nations WomenThis brief presents emerging evidence of the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on violence against women and girls (VAWG)and advocates for measures that prevent and respond to VAWG in the current circumstances of lockdown. |
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United NationsThis document international commitments to advance gender equality that have brought about improvements in some areas such as child marriage and female genital mutilation. |
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United Nations WomenThis brief shines a light on the critical role of women’s leadership in responding to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and preparing for a more equitable recovery. |
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United Nations Population FundThis publication documents the origins, drivers and prevalence of harmful practices within countries as well as in humanitarian settings, while also highlighting the impact on girls’ and women’s health and the eventual achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. |
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United Nations WomenThis publication from UN Women presents the latest evidence on the multiple impacts of the pandemic on women and girls, including how the crisis is affecting extreme poverty, employment, health, unpaid care and violence against women and girls. |
Climate & Environment
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Environmental Protection AgencyAirNow’s centralized data system provides air quality data. |
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Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionA report of the recycling efforts of counties, businesses and governmental agencies. |
General
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United NationsThe Annual Report of the Secretary-General highlights the collective work of the organization to drive the Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals, amplify climate action, promote gender equality, protect human rights, and more. |
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USA.govOfficial guide to government information and services, including links to register to vote, respond to the 2020 Census, and apply for government services such as unemployment and disability. |
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United States Government Publishing Office (GPO)Federal publication database containing descriptive information for historical and current publications as well as direct links to the full document, when available. Users can search by authoring agency, title, subject, and general keywords, or click on "Advanced Search" for more options. |
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United NationsA comprehensive report created by the United Nations in responce to the COVID-19 pandemic. It points the way to the crucial steps that must follow to save lives, protect societies, and recover better as a global effort. It also highlights the need to prepare for future obstacles, including climate change and systemic inequality. |
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United NationsThe Charter of the United Nations was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945. |
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United NationsOfficial documents and bibliographic databases; treaties, declarations and legislative sources; and statistical data from the United Nations. |
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United States Government Publishing Office (GPO)A service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) that provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government. |
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U.S. Government Publishing OfficeThe Plum Book lists over 7,000 Federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment, nationwide. The Plum book is alternately published by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the House Committee on Government Reform after each Presidential election. |
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National Library of ScotlandThe National Library of Scotland's collection of major documents of the League of Nations. This includes 'The Official Journal' and special supplements, monthly summaries, statistical yearbooks and Treaty Series, as well as publications from the principal organs, committees, commissions and conferences. |
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United NationsThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. |
Civic Engagement
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United States Census BureauLinks to resources from the U.S. Census Bureau on topics ranging from the importance of the data, ways to respond, to how the Bureau protects your data.
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USA.govAnswers to common questions about voting in the United States, including links to State and local elections websites. |
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Florida State UniversityFlorida State University's website for all voter needs. This site includes links to register to vote, information on ballot measures and candidates, and requests for vote-by-mail ballots. |
Health & Medicine
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Official U.S. Government COVID-19 information page. Find a testing location, check for symptoms, and resources for schools, businesses, healthcare professionals, and emergency management personnel.
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Pandemic Response Accountability CommitteeThis page is intended to provide up to date publications and news on emergency funds, strategic legislation, and contact information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and Strategic Plan 2020-2025 are accessible from their homepage.
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Law, Legislation & Congress
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United NationsGeneral Assembly debates from the 64th Session to current. Also includes UN News, ondemand videos, and photos of General Assembly events. |
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Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)A Compendium of Documents Related to the Impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Includes the report by the Senate Intelligence Committee on Russian Active Measure Campaigns and Interference in the 2016 U.S. Election.
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STEM
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U.S Department of EnergySearch engine for 3,000+ research materials, including news, developer tools, and data services from the U.S Department of Energy. |
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