Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce

The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, located in Washington, D.C., is a professional society of the state and territory agency heads responsible for career technical education. Founded in 1920, NASDCTEc has a membership of more than 200 senior state staff and individuals that work to ensure quality career technical education at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. The association is governed by a board of directors comprising 16 members that include one associate member representative and four officers. NASDCTEc hosts two national meetings every year that provide information on legislation, research, and emerging issues important to career technical education. It maintains an active listing service system for state directors, and publishes a monthly electronic newsletter.

The Guatemala Human Rights Commission USA (GHRC) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that works to promote and protect human rights in Guatemala. They focus on various thematic areas such as access to land and natural resources, child migration, truth and justice, and support for defenders. GHRC collaborates with local partners and advocates for the rights of indigenous communities, women, and human rights defenders in Guatemala. Through education, advocacy, and urgent actions, GHRC raises awareness about human rights abuses in Guatemala and supports initiatives that seek justice and accountability. They have been involved in landmark cases, such as the Sepur Zarco sexual slavery case, and have called for better protection for human rights defenders. GHRC also recognizes and honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to human rights through the Alice Zachmann Human Rights Defenders Award.Generated from the website