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University of Argentina Recognized Leonel Fernández with a Doctor Honoris Causa Degree for his Political and Academic Trajectory
The President of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, received an honorary doctorate by the National University General San Martín (UNSAM) of Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina.

GFDD/Funglode Supported a Panel Discussion at the CSW62
On Monday, March 12. 2018 at the Gallery Room in New York. The event titled “Economic Empowerment of Rural Women through Access to Innovative Financing and Effective Partnerships” brought together a variety of expert speakers who generate substantial discussions about the effectiveness of the financial services available to rural women and shared examples of successful strategies while proposing more effective measurements to improve the rural woman welfare.

“Politics in the Age of the Post-Truth”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
According to the Oxford dictionary, post-truth is the expression that was most used in 2016. It experienced an increase of more than 2000% with respect to its use in 2015.

Sun, Fun and Team Work in the 11th GFDD Golf Tournament in Miami
On Monday, March 5, 2018, the GFDD held its 11th traditional golf tournament. The Miami edition was held at the impressive Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne with the participation of more than 90 players who enjoyed a beautiful day of golf.

Successful Presentation of Dominican Cultural Dictionary in Orlando, Florida
The ceremony, held at the Christian Center “El Pan de Vida” was supported by the Dominican Cultural House in Kissimmee. Participants included Dr. Jimmy Sierra, writer, filmmaker and author of the dictionary; Professor Héctor Martínez, who worked on the project and Dr. Leonel Fernández, former President of the Dominican Republic and current President of Funglode and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), who wrote the book’s foreword. Other
collaborators who could not attend the ceremony were Reynaldo Disla, Carlos José Peña and León Félix Batista.

GFDD Continues to Support CoNGO as a Member of the Board
The Confederation of NGOs ( CoNGO ), an organization in consultative relationship with the United Nations, held its General Assembly from March 1-3, 2018. The Assembly was held both at the International Convention Center in Geneva, as well as in the John Knox Center. Before the meeting, the 2014-2018 Board members held a work meeting to discuss the various points of interest included in the institution’s agenda. This meeting was held at the John Knox Center on Wednesday, February 28,
2018, in the afternoon.

Dominican Films and Activists Will Be Part of the 2018 DC Environmental Film Festival
In 2018, the 26th annual DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) will honor environmental heroes with ‘Stories from the Frontlines’. Whether it is wildlife conservation, habitat protection, clean drinking water or clean air, DCEFF films and speakers will reflect the action and the passion of those who are working on the battle lines to protect and
preserve the environment for us and for future generations. More than 100 films will be screened to audiences of more than 30,000 Washingtonians.

GFDD will participate in the 26th General Assembly of the Conference of NGOs from February 28th to March 3rd in Geneva, Switzerland
Under the theme “Challenges Today and Tomorrow Towards Agenda 2030”, members of the Conference of NGO in Consultative Status with the United Nations (CoNGO) will meet to celebrate the organization 26th General Assembly and its 70th anniversary.

Costa Ricans Enjoyed Dominican Films
For the first time ever, the Dominican Film Showcase went to Costa Rica. Every Tuesday from January 23 to February 20th, Costa Ricans enjoyed an interesting variety of some of the best Dominican films, including: Dólares de Arena, Death by a Thousand Cuts, La Familia Reyna, La Lucha de Ana and Cristo Rey, as well as the presence of special guests such as Yvette Marichal, Director of
the DR Film Commission (DGCine) Laura Amelia Guzmán, Dominican filmmaker, and Danilo Reynoso, Dominican actor and film producer.

“Constitution, Law and Primary Elections”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Nine political parties that make up the so-called opposition block recently introduced a set of proposals regarding the bill on the political parties and reforms to the electoral law. Among the submitted proposals are those associated with advertising and propaganda; public funding, gender quotas and accountability.