Its hard to believe that its been 50 years since the launch of &nbsp;the album "The Dark Side of the Moon" &nbsp;by Pink Floyd. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Here at HQNFTs we where blown away when we were asked by Scott Page the saxophonist of the band to create a PFP &nbsp;NFT phygital collection &nbsp;to commemorate the momentous occasion. With the celebrations taking place at the iconic Hotel Ziggy in Los Angeles.&nbsp;
The great and the good of the music industry was there.... artists.... musicians... the phygitals were a hit ,token gating &nbsp;and provide in event access....&nbsp;

In Celebration of the Dark Side of the  Moon

50th Anniversary of Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon 

NFT NYC 2023 &nbsp;Another amazing conference for the web 3 community. Ideas, collaborations and much more to come.....
Our CEO Divya Prashanth shared her views and lead a panel at the conference, &nbsp;lots of engagement and questions.... plus it was epic &nbsp;to see her picture up in lights in Time Square..

NFT NYC 2023  

&nbsp;POAPs (Proof of Attendance Protocols) are digital badges that represent proof of attendance at an event or program. These badges are stored on the blockchain, making them unique and verifiable. They are a new way for organizations and individuals to recognize, reward and commemorate events and achievements.
Why POAPs Matter?
POAPs is a great way to engage with audience. With POAPs, it is easy to see who has attended an event or program and who has been recognized for their achievements. POAPs also make it possible to transfer ownership of these badges, which provides a new level of liquidity to the process of recognition.
What are Phygital POAPs?
A "phygital proof of attendance" refers to a method of confirming attendance at an event or meeting using both physical and digital means. This involves using a combination of a physical NFT badge with a unique QR code. These QR codes are scanned to claim the Digital twin on the blockchain. The term "phygital" refers to the merging of physical and digital experiences. This type of proof of attendance is a brand-new experience as attendees walk away with a digital and a physical collectable.
On the 25th January 2023, 24 expert speakers pioneers &amp; leaders, in the field of Web 3 and Metaverse where invited to speak to an All-Party Parliamentary Group chaired by the honourable <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pola_Uddin,_Baroness_Uddin">Baroness Uddin</a>. To commemorate this event a unique “phygital” House of Lords collection was created by <a href="https://www.theartofori.com/">Ori Bengal</a>.&nbsp;
What are Audience Engagement POAPs?
Audience engagement POAPs are similar to traditional POAPs, but they focus specifically on engaging attendees in the event or meeting, rather than simply confirming attendance. This can include things like asking questions, participating in polls or surveys, incentivize audience engagement and make the event more interactive and engaging for attendees.
To celebrate the launch to the Moon of the actual artwork and the digital NFT of the legendary Saxophon ist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Page">Scott Page</a> of Pink Floyd a unique phygital collection “LFDI” was created using <a href="http://www.hqnfts.xyz/">HQNFTs.xyz</a>. Attendees of the event got a unique collectable NFTs with various traits. The event was gamified tp make&nbsp;
What are Audience Management POAPs?
Audience management POAPs are a specific type of POAPs (Proof of Attendance Tokens) that are used to manage and track the attendees of an event or meeting. These POAPs can be used to confirm attendance, manage registration, and track participation in various aspects of the event or meeting. They can also be used to provide access to specific areas or sessions, or to track attendance for continuing education or certification purposes. The use of audience management POAPs can help event organizers to streamline and automate many of the administrative tasks associated with managing an event, such as registration, check-in, and tracking attendance. Additionally, it can provide a secure and transparent way to track attendance and can be used to generate reports and analytics on the attendees and their participation in the event.
How POAPs Work
POAPs work by leveraging the security and transparency of the blockchain. Each POAP is unique and stored on the blockchain, making it possible to verify its authenticity and track its ownership. POAPs are created using the no code platform <a href="https://www.hqnfts.xyz/">https://www.hqnfts.xyz</a>. The platform uses proprietary AI to create the art work and the self-executing contracts that automatically enforce the terms and conditions of the POAP.
Benefits of POAPs
POAPs offer a number of benefits to organizations and individuals, including:
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<ul>
 <li>Transparency and Trust: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;POAPs provide a new level of transparency and trust to the process of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;recognizing and rewarding attendance and achievements.</li>
 <li>Liquidity: POAPs make it &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;possible to transfer ownership of badges, providing a new level of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;liquidity to the process of recognition.</li>
 <li>Verifiability: POAPs are &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;stored on the blockchain, making it possible to verify their authenticity &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and track their ownership.</li>
 <li>Cost-effectiveness: POAPs &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;are cost-effective compared to traditional methods of recognition, such as &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;physical awards and certificates.</li>
</ul>
 
Use Cases for POAPs
POAPs can be used in a variety of contexts, including:
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<ul>
 <li>Conferences and events: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;POAPs can be used to recognize and reward attendance at conferences and &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;events.</li>
 <li>Online courses and &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;programs: POAPs can be used to recognize and reward completion of online &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;courses and programs.</li>
 <li>Employee recognition: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;POAPs can be used to recognize and reward employee achievements and &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;milestones.</li>
</ul>
 
How to create POAPs?
 
· HQNFTs ( <a href="https://www.hqnfts.xyz/">https://www.hqnfts.xyz</a> ) is a platform that allows users to create Phygital Audience Management and Audience Engagement POAPs (Proof of Attendance Tokens).
· The platform provides tools and resources for creating, minting, and managing, NFTs including POAPs. Users can customize their POAPs with different designs, metadata, and own their own smart contract.&nbsp;
· Additionally, the platform will soon offer a marketplace for buying, selling, and trading POAPs and other NFTs. The marketplace can be used to distribute POAPs to attendees and incentivize attendance and engagement at events and meetings.
 
How to Get POAPs
Once POAPs are created on <a href="https://www.hqnfts.xyz/">https://www.hqnfts.xyz</a> they can be obtained through a number of different channels, including:
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<ul>
 <li>Direct purchase: POAPs &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;can be purchased directly from the creator on our POAP marketplace.</li>
 <li>Attendance: POAPs can be &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;earned by attending an event or program.</li>
 <li>Achieving milestones: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;POAPs can be earned by achieving certain milestones, such as completing a &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;course or program.</li>
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Conclusion
POAPs are a new and innovative way for organizations and individuals to recognize, reward and commemorate events and achievements. With POAPs, it is possible to provide a new level of transparency and trust to the process of recognition, as well as a new level of liquidity. Whether you're a conference organizer, online course provider, or employer. POAPs offer a cost-effective and efficient solution for recognizing and rewarding attendance and achievements.

   POAPs: All You Need to Know About NFT Badges

With virtual reality taking the world by storm, governments are faced with a new frontier of regulation. How will they navigate this uncharted territory and what impact will it have on society?
The Rise of the Metaverse: The Metaverse, a term coined by sci-fi author Neal Stephenson, refers to a shared virtual reality space where users can interact with each other and digital objects in real-time. With the advent of virtual reality technology and the growth of social media, the idea of a Metaverse has become a reality. As virtual worlds and online gaming become more sophisticated, the line between the digital and physical world is becoming increasingly blurred. Governments around the world are faced with a new frontier of regulation and are grappling with how to handle this new reality.
Governments Navigating a New Frontier: The rise of the Metaverse presents a new set of challenges for governments around the world. As virtual spaces become more sophisticated, the line between the digital and physical world becomes increasingly blurred. This has raised several questions about how to regulate these virtual spaces and what impact they will have on society. Governments are grappling with how to handle issues such as privacy, security, and intellectual property rights. In addition, there is the question of how to regulate the use of virtual currencies and how to enforce laws in virtual worlds.
South Korea was the first country to commit funds to a government Metaverse strategy &amp; ecosystem. Their Ministry of ICT, Science, and Future Planning invested $186.7 million to stimulate a government-led metaverse ecosystem. Their over-riding strategy is to develop a platform where business can optimise their digital growth. They want to encourage a culture of convergence, which will encourage growth in its education and media industries.
China is hot on their heels; in Feb 2022 they announced their support of 17 Government backed companies to promote the development of sustainable activities within the Metaverse.&nbsp;
For those governments and institutions governance and regulation within the Metaverse is an ongoing conversation. We are now seeing the UK Government’s start the discussion with the pioneers in this space.
Recently I was invited along with several of my peers to join the ongoing conversation here in the UK.
In recognition of the transformative nature of the Metaverse and Web 3 technology with its profound effect on our society and the future of our children, an All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Metaverse &amp; Web 3.0 chaired by the honourable <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pola_Uddin,_Baroness_Uddin">Baroness Uddin</a> has been setup to consider influence of Web 3.0 and Metaverse on policy within parliament, industry, and society at large particularly regarding data protection, safeguarding system security as well as user safety.
On the 25th January 2023, 24 expert speakers pioneers &amp; leaders, in the field of Web 3 and Metaverse where invited to speak. It was an honour to be one of the 24 speakers.&nbsp;
🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAARBp3EB-nHoL76jzdIX5K46ORz8JwVKLGM">Yu Xiong</a>, Associate Vice President, University of Surrey 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADViHQBxw2UgVy0gXLqOjuZfM3lOTm9mAQ">Kumardev Chatterjee</a>, Co-founder of Saudi's multi-billions Metaverse, XVRS 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABKlPaQBrsKZ-lU0foqFWOA1F7t3VwyiqSQ">Nidaa Sabbagh</a>, respected political analyst &amp; journalist with 3 books published 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABfYOHgBtWigYgnL5Fc2H5mz6uu9y4e723k">Dr. Ahmed Anany</a>, former advisor to Egypt’s prime minister on digitalisation 
 🚀Abbas Kazmi, serial entrepreneur, investor, Forbes 30 Under 30 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAD6iPAcBtAq7xXLGOc6Gy6Rh9jO-AFfAF4o">Amanda Mckenna</a>, founder of Elevate Higher Ltd 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAJ11k8Bc6IUUyS8nZVISevPJZoFBKSfeRc">Abhishek Rajpurohit (Digitalmicropreneur.eth)</a>, co founder at AcknoLedger 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAB-4MiQBywUM-I3XLkPOS4Q-V4QD1Z71BEQ">Divya Prashanth</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.hqnfts.xyz/">https://www.hqnfts.xyz</a>, a no-code Web3 platform 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAATzEWYBQZb40DJ_sm2XldFdiKoFSpCb1Nw">Syed Rahman</a>, Investor, Consultant, Top 40 Asian Achievers in the UK. 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAE64UBSA65wGVRTboL78cXtmtsJPnXxaM">Sieng Van Tran</a>, Founder, Temple of Art and Music 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAADgDpZcBhR5KdfKFqT-0wQIeBMNf_NVf8zQ">Terence Eben</a>, founder of Never Fade Factory, NFT.Soho, ARCANO Agro 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAT9Qs8BXx5GRQBWo0X-llYST0X_0TIfwlo">Anya Markitanova</a>, Head of Marketing, London Business School PE&amp; VC Club 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABMBK3UBGvp9RvE4hPC2L6nzwBDVdi0z8YQ">Taha C.</a>, Chairman, UK Asia Business Council 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAB2AnQB_joQNhgSEMIDSAj0PEzhf3RlXfM">Peter Meli</a>,the Economic Attaché, The Malta High Commission in London 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABJBXB0BX9zRkM_PYVfAFzRzcppL1kWoCPg">Patricia Ullbrich</a>, executive search M-Tec Executive Partnership, Web3 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABswooBBYxGK1T2aGgcMpqwYGiGG22gOug">Ashley Turing</a>, founder of Livetree, blockchain industry since 2015 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABggFIEBymIPfHraeelhoK6z8urf2Acto8I">Oliver Studd</a>, CEO of Valhalla Network DAO, a web3 community bank 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABGU9oUBmQnmWVuGvr_ZJXpYtlc1lsFA6AQ">Nell Lloyd-Malcolm</a>, CEO of xydrobe, Hollywood standard digital web3 content 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAATGIKwBWAu4G3SVmfZqPxvX5K5NnDjggPA">Malcolm Oluwasanmi</a>, co-founder of the Causevest Network, p2p blockchain 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAADfJaYUB7geI5yhSmaTG1tXnjDWOFoxwaO0">Carl Dawkins</a>, Head of Growth of Block Labs 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAgnR54BxaXF8VixOuuxTRm8qXeNhfsLcvI">Gunjan Shukla</a>, Founder, TechEnable, Blockchain/ Data Science/ SAP 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACUljhUBVBcyuZlhIu89eMtGY8hv9xcsN4w">Maurice Andrew</a>, Vice President Marketing, Metaverseweek 
 🚀<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAPfwL0Bwd_2Ck-hVzdjtGQrw92l7YWb74M">Amy Williams</a>, CEO Fem-Foundry, Top 21 most influential female
&nbsp;⭐ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACbNmRABbWxzFNgf1yGvoOEyLmdrscu4-NE">Balbir Judge</a>, a Venture Capitalist, BD Director for Voice of Crypto. 
 ⭐ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABA64U0BkQwnUtjy0x1vppJnFSED3sCUrgU">Sherylanne McLeod</a>, Founder, Into The Vortex corporate meditation 
 ⭐ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAB4nz4B2rYS9Daf5gvXXUrwL3hxGuFfybA">Zoe (Zee) West</a>, Leading-edge Fintech at Picnic Bank, Valhalla Network
There was an explosion of ideas, thoughts, sharing of experiences, and valuable insights on various Web 3 topics by the experts. There was a general sense of openness, willingness to collaborate, learn and an opportunity to voice concerns that could impede the growth of this technology. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pola_Uddin,_Baroness_Uddin">Baroness Uddin</a> and her team took note of all the thoughts and views aired by the experts with keen interest.&nbsp;
I took the opportunity to talk about the need for no-code Web 3.0 platforms like <a href="https://www.hqnfts.xyz/">https://www.hqnfts.xyz</a> as they are essential for the creation of Digital Assets that are needed to secure, token gate, build and manage Metaverse and other Web 3 experiences . To commemorate the event <a href="https://theartofori.com/">Ori Bengal</a> was commissioned to create a unique &nbsp;artwork that embodied the duality of the world we live in for the Phygital Proof of attendance Protocol (POAP) NFTs “House of Lords”. The no-code platform <a href="https://www/hqnfts.xyz">https://www/hqnfts.xyz</a> was used to create the Phygital POAPs.&nbsp;
Conclusion: As virtual spaces become more advanced and sophisticated, it is important for governments to find a way to regulate this new reality. This will require a careful balance between protecting privacy, security, and intellectual property rights while also promoting innovation and the growth of this new frontier. It is up to governments and society as a whole to ensure that this change is for the better.

POAP, NFT, Metavers, Governments & House of Lords 

   The Rise of the Metaverse: How UK & other Governments are Navigating a New Frontier

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&nbsp;Unleash the power of creativity this International Women's Day! We're celebrating by minting a limited edition <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nft&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7037480109083160576">#NFT</a> collection featuring fierce women who are breaking boundaries and shattering stereotypes. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hqnfts-xyz/">HQNFTs.xyz</a>
And the best part? We're giving them away for free! Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history.
This collection has been specially created to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 It will be presented at a special event at The House of Lords, UK to celebrate women who have made a &nbsp;difference within society and the field of technology.
Today, more than ever all our lives are heavily dependent of technology, from booking a doctor’s appointment, accessing educational courses, banking transactions to name but a few.&nbsp;
At present 37% of women do not use the Internet. For those women that do have access to the internet, there are 259 million fewer women than men, even though women account for 50% of the world’s population.
For International World Women’s Day 2023, The United Nations is observing the day under the theme “DigitALL” Innovation and technology for gender equality. &nbsp;
Raising awareness of innovation and the impact of the digital gender gap on the widening economic and social inequalities, with a focus on raising awareness of protecting the rights of women &amp; girls within digital spaces, while addressing the issue of how to eradicate on-line gender-based violence.

POAP: Cracking the Code

Specially created as a Proof Of Attendance (POAP) permanent record living on the Polygon blockchain to celebrate The London School of Economics (LSE) Women’s Week Business Fair.
LSE is widely regarded as one of the world's leading social science institutions, with a focus on economics, political science, law, sociology, anthropology, and international relations. It is consistently ranked in the top 20 universities in the world for social sciences by various ranking organizations.
LSE has produced numerous notable alumni and faculty, including 18 Nobel Prize laureates, 37 Heads of State or Government, and many other prominent figures in academia, business, and politics. The university is also known for its strong research focus, with a number of research centres and institutes dedicated to various social science topics.

LSE POAP NFT Collection Proof of Attendance 

POAP: LSE Woman's Week Collection

Organizations are aligning themselves to sustainable development goals and social causes that make a difference and have a real impact on the world around us. Does your organization want to support causes that could be part of something bigger, something that would make a lasting change and live forever?
If so, then this blog post is for you. We will explore the concept of voting on social impact causes using&nbsp;Decentralized Autonomous Organizations&nbsp;(DAO) and&nbsp;Profile Picture Non-Fungible Tokens&nbsp;(PFP NFTs). So, what exactly are DAOs and PFP NFTs? How can it be used to help make positive changes to our communities and the world around us? Keep reading to find out more.&nbsp;
<h2>Introduction</h2>
PFP NFTs and DAOs present an innovative way to fund social causes and cut out a lot of red tape. However, there are still some key questions that need to be addressed. This article provides a primer on how voting works within DAO models and discusses ways in which stakeholders can benefit from using PFP NFTs for voting purposes.

<h2>What Is a DAO?</h2>
A DAO, or Decentralized Autonomous Organization, is a type of organization that uses blockchain technology to manage its operations. DAOs are designed to be more efficient and transparent than traditional organizations, and they allow members to vote on decisions that affect the organization.
DAOs are still in their early stages of development, and they have yet to be widely used. However, they have the potential to revolutionize the way voting is done.&nbsp;
<h2>What Is an PFP NFT?</h2>
PFP NFTs are not just art NFTs - they are more than that. They are sophisticated tools to define organization, structure, roles and responsibilities using Blockchain and JPEGS. &nbsp;

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For instance, World of Women (WOW) is NFT PFP project of a thriving community celebrating representation, inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.
Generative PFP NFTs often comprise thousands of NFTs, usually up to 10,000. PFPs generally have layers such as Background, Face, Facial Features, Cap and each layer will have further details in the form of traits.
These layers and traits can be encoded into the Smart Contracts to define organization, structure, roles and responsibilities making them powerful vehicles for facilitating democratized voting. These PFP NFTs can then be used to form a DAO and vote for causes within a DAO.&nbsp;The unassuming JPEG now&nbsp;has the power to make real world lasting impact on community and society.

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Each PFP NFT owner within the DAO has a single vote to apply on social impact causes via the DAO. In this way individuals have a direct impact on the direction of an organization or cause. By voting on social impact causes,&nbsp;individuals&nbsp;can help decide which causes are most important to them and where the money should be spent.
<h2>Benefits of Having a DAO</h2>
There are many benefits to using a PFP NFT DAO for voting social impact causes. First, PFP NFTs naturally align themselves to an organization structure that lives on the blockchain. Secondly a DAO allows for more democratic decision-making than traditional organizations. This is because DAOs are run by the employees who own the PFP NFT collection, rather than by a small group of elites within the organization. This allows for more input from the employees and ensures that the cause being pursued is in the best interests of all stakeholders.

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<h2>How to Create an NFT DAO collection</h2>
To vote on&nbsp;social impact causes&nbsp;via a DAO, first you will need to create the artwork for your NFT PFP collection using tools like Photoshop. Once you have the layers and attributes required to create your NFT, sign up for a No-Code platform like&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hqnfts.xyz/">www.hqnfts.xyz</a>&nbsp;which will help you create a PFP NFT collection - without knowing a single line of code - that can be used to define your DAO.
Within HQNFTs AI art engine, you can define the departments, roles and responsibilities using the layers and attributes. This is important, so that you can define the stakeholders and the system mechanisms into the Smart Contract.

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<h2>Steps to Setting Up a Voting DAO</h2>
In order to enable social impact voting through a NFT PFP DAO, there are a few steps that need to be followed. First step as a community member is to contribute to the list of various social impact causes you would like the DAO to vote on. Then you can define the parameters around who can vote - your department, the whole organization etc. If someone leaves the organization, then they get added to the no-vote list to remove voting rights and access. Within the PFP NFT organization, structure can be defined to the most granular level to enable a very fluid and flexible voting governance. I will do a follow up article to go into more details.

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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
The potential for blockchain-based PFP NFT voting DAOs to revolutionize the way we fund, manage and monitor social impact causes is immense. By leveraging a decentralized autonomous organizational model, and combining it with the innovative use of PFP NFTs, organizations can create more transparent models of governance that can empower their community members while retaining control over key decisions.
Ultimately, these revolutionary advancements in technology can be used to bring about meaningful positive change in society by creating healthier democracies and stronger civil societies around the world.
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