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The UN discussed how to better implement the SDGs through South-South Cooperation during the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2018 (HLPF)
July 20, 2018 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) participated in several intergovernmental and side & special events organized within the framework of the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2018 (HLPF). The HLPF 2018 was an opportunity to not only assess the progress of the SDGs and their implementation, but also to address climate... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Convenes Regional Experts on Successful Political Communication and Inclusive Government Strategies
July 12, 2018 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted an interesting and timely panel discussion with international experts on "Governing for Inclusion: The 10 Golden Rules for a Successful Political Communication and Inclusive Government". To begin the event, Natasha Despotovic, GFDD’s executive director, gave the welcoming remarks and presented the panelists to the audience. Geovanny Vicente... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and Cinemateca Screened Environmental Short Films to Participants of BIJRD’s Summer Camp Participants
July 11, 2018 - As part of a special visit to the Cinemateca Dominicana and thanks to the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), dozens of children and adults, participants of the summer camp at the Biblioteca Infantil y Juvenil de la República Dominicana (BIJRD), enjoyed the short films "Peter Plástico" and "The Change". The event was held on... Continue Reading >
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Bringing Environmental Consciousness to Popular Local Fairs in Dominican Republic
July 5, 2018 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), a GFDD initiative, actively engaged in the 2018 Festival Marisco Ripiao, a popular local fair celebrated each year at the Sánchez province (Samaná) in the Dominican Republic. A program of environmental short films including “Bienvenido a la tierra”, “Donde vive Jobito”, “PETer Plástico”, “Travesías”, and “El agua de la tierra” was... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode and DREFF Mourn the Death of Dominican Filmmaker Fernando Báez Mella
July 4, 2018 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) deeply lament the death of Dominican producer, director and photographer Fernando Báez Mella, who tragically passed away on July 3, 2018. In addition to having been a great friend and collaborator, Mr. Báez Mella was a member of the DREFF... Continue Reading >
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The History of Bachata Urbana is Presented in New York
June 28, 2018 - The former president of the Dominican Association of Art Critics (ACROARTE), Máximo Jiménez, launched his latest book on the bachata, one of the most popular Latin American musical genres that originated in the Dominican Republic in the 20th century. Published by Funglode, the book launching event took place before a relaxed and enthusiastic audience that... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode President and Representatives Participate in Annual ISTE Conference and Expo
June 27, 2018 - The former President of the Dominican Republic and founder of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, participated in a variety of dynamic and educational panel discussions during the 2018 Annual ISTE Conference and Expo which took place from June 24 to 27 in Chicago, Illinois. View Photo Gallery The International Society... Continue Reading >
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“The Lack of Sustainability is Going to Affect Us All; it’s Already Affecting Us”
June 21, 2018 - GFDD hosted a discussion on “Best Practices on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) hosted a panel discussion at its Washington, DC office, titled "Best Practices on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism". The conversation included international speakers such as Natasha Despotovic, GFDD/DREFF’s Executive... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Celebrates World Environment Day and World Ocean Day with Film Showings at the Cinemateca Dominicana and Local Universities UNIBE and UNAPEC
June 11, 2018 - Beginning June 1st, the Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) celebrated during an entire week two important international days: World Environment Day and World Ocean Day, held annually on June 5th and 8th, respectively. With the support of local partners, such as the Cinemateca Dominicana, the Ibero-American University (UNIBE) and APEC University (UNAPEC), the DREFF presented a broad... Continue Reading >
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The DREFF, Along with Ministries of the Environment and Tourism, Celebrate World Ocean Day
June 11, 2018 - To commemorate World Ocean Day, held on June 8th of each year, the Dominican Environment Film Festival (DREFF), along with the Ministries of the Environment and Tourism of the Dominican Republic, featured a special presentation of the short documentaries El mar y yo (non-official translation: The Sea and I) and Un viaje a través de los ojos del arrecife (non-official... Continue Reading >
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Call for Applicants: GFDD UN Programs Volunteer Position
June 11, 2018 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is now seeking well qualified candidates for a UN Programs volunteer position in its New York City office. The UN Programs Volunteer will provide support with international affairs initiatives such as the foundation’s UN programs, the GFDD Global Roundtables and the Global Rountable Issues Blog. The volunteer... Continue Reading >
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Exploring Dominican Culture and Music with Máximo Jiménez
June 11, 2018 - In celebration of Dominican culture and music, journalist, music and film critic and author, Máximo Jiménez will lead a conversation entitled “Musica y cultura popular dominicana” at the Dominican Commission of Culture in the United States. Máximo Jiménez is the author of the book “La gran Aventura de la bachata urbana” and former president of... Continue Reading >
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“Open and Simultaneous Primaries Continue to be Unconstitutional”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
June 11, 2018 - Article 42 of the Bill on Political Parties, Groups and Movements, approved by the Senate of the Republic last April, establishes that the only methods by which candidates running for elected positions can be chosen is through open and simultaneous primaries. Obviously, this process contrasted to what was stipulated by the bill presented by the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Convened Civil Society Organizations as part of the OAS General Assembly Events in Washington, DC
June 5, 2018 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), as a non-governmental organization accredited to the Organization of American States (OAS) and within the framework of a collaborative agreement between both institutions, convened civil society organizations of Latin America, the Caribbean and the Western Hemisphere to discuss the future of the Americas. The activity, organized in partnership... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and DREFF Celebrate World Turtle Day with a Special Screening of “Cacú: Un cambio por la vida” at the United Nations
May 28, 2018 - As a fundamental piece of implementing best practices to protect the endangered species, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), celebrated World Turtle Day with a special screening of the Dominican documentary “Cacú: Un cambio por la vida” (A Change for Life), at the United Nations... Continue Reading >
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“A World in Turmoil”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
May 28, 2018 - In recent days, the United States and the People’s Republic of China, surprisingly agreed to a ceasefire in their trade war. The war began with an increase of tariffs on imports of Chinese household appliances to the North American market, to which steel and aluminum were later added. China responded with a threat to increase,... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Environmental Documentary Exhibited in Upper Manhattan School
May 24, 2018 - The Salomé Ureña School, situated in Upper Manhattan, was the perfect venue chosen to exhibit this past May 23 the documentary Cacú: un cambio por la vida (unofficial translation: Cacú: A Change for Life) to a group of parents whose children attend the school. The 79-minute documentary, directed by Guatemalan/Dominican photojournalist Marvin del Cid, features... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and UNAPEC Will Celebrate World Environment Day and World Oceans Day
May 23, 2018 - To commemorate World Environment Day, held each year on June 5th and World Oceans Day, held worldwide on June 8th, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and APEC University (UNAPEC), will feature films on both these subjects for professors and students from June... Continue Reading >
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Young Dominicans Discuss Ways to Recognize Signs of Aggression to Stop Gender Violence
May 23, 2018 - The panel discussion was held during the showing of the short documentary “Un acto de rebeldía” (An Act of Rebellion, unofficial English translation) at the Funglode Auditorium in Santo Domingo. Gender violence continues to grow in Dominican society, which is why it is necessary that women learn to identify daily micro-assaults in order to stop... Continue Reading >
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Students in Yonkers Middle School Enjoy Showing of Award-Winning Dominican Environmental Documentary On World Turtle Day
May 23, 2018 - The student members of the Cultural-Hispanic Club of Yonkers’ Middle High School, in New York City, participated in a fun-filled afternoon this past May 22 during the showing of the environmental documentary Cacú: un cambio por la vida (unofficial translation: Cacú: A Change for Life). The event was organized by the Global Foundation for Democracy... Continue Reading >
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