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Global Experts Warn WHO's Anti-Harm Reduction Stance Undermines World No Tobacco Day
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A panel of global tobacco harm reduction experts convened this week to criticize the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Secretariat for undermining the goals of World No Tobacco Day. The group expressed f...
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ICANN83 Policy Forum Set for Prague Amid Key Milestones
PRAGUE, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is pleased to announce that the ICANN83 Policy Forum will take place 9–12 June 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. The meeting comes at a critical time in Internet governance, as the global Internet c...
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Gastops and Leeway Marine Advance Innovative Engine Oil Monitoring System with Successful Field Testing
DARTMOUTH, NS, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastops is pleased to announce the successful completion of a full season of field testing of an innovative online fluid condition, contamination and wear debris monitoring system, in collaboration with Nova Scotia-based vessel operator Leeway Marine. ...
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The World Must Respond to Africa's Forgotten Crises
Education is a humanitarian lifeline for the world's most vulnerable children. Our investment in their education today is an investment in global security, economic stability and continued growth in the 21st century. The following content is by Yasmine Sherif, Education Cannot Wait Executive Di...
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HKCSS "Champions for Good Awards" 2025 Presented 31 Awards Recognizing Outstanding Achievements in the Social Service Sector Promoting Cross-Sector Collaboration for Collective Social Well-being
HONG KONG, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) hosted the 2025 "Champions for Good Awards" presentation ceremony yesterday (May 21), honoring social service organizations for their exceptional contributions and innovative practices. The event drew over 300...
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Historic First: CUNY In USA Establishes 'Achyuta Samanta India Initiative' Research Institute
Dr Samanta also bestowed with the Presidential Medal by the Varsity in New York BHUBANESHWAR, India, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ground-breaking development that marks a proud moment for India, especially for Odisha, a premier research institute at the City University of New York (CUNY) ha...
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€2.6 million innovation challenge launches in Southeast Asia to reimagine support for new parents
LONDON, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart, public 'parent pods' located in central community spaces such as markets or parks could soon become a reality around the world as a result of the Good Start Challenge: a €2.6 million global challenge launching today with a call for innovations that impr...
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Peter Singer Named to the Inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy List
Founder of The Life You Can Save and philosopher named as top 100 most influential leaders in philanthropy SEATTLE, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TIME named Peter Singer, founder of The Life You Can Save, to its inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy, a list recognizing the most influential people ...
2025-05-22 02:33
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Art of Giving: A Global Initiative for Peace and Happiness
BHUBANESWAR, India, May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Art of Giving (AOG)
2025-05-17 16:32
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Education Connects Families and Fosters Peace and Sustainable Development
International Day of Families Statement by Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine Sherif NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no force more powerful than family. Family binds us together in times of trouble. Family unites generations and connects cultures. Family is a key d...
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AWDPI Honored at the United Nations: Empowering Asian Women, Advancing Global Gender Equality
From Paris to New York, AWDPI's mission to empower Asian women earns global recognition and catalyzes new action at CSW69. NEW YORK, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In March 2025, the global non-profit organization Asian Women Development Plan International (AWDPI) received two prestigious honors du...
2025-05-11 01:38
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Education Cannot Wait Scales-Up Funding for Education in Somalia with US$17 Million Catalytic Grant
Total ECW funding in the Federal Republic of Somalia now tops US$64.2 million. The Multi-Year Resilience Programme will be delivered by a consortium of international and local civil society organizations, reaching 43,000 children with life-saving education. NEW YORK, May 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -...
2025-05-10 02:22
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Ford Foundation Promotes Margaret Mliwa to Regional Director for East Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment ofMargaret Mliwa as the next regional director of its East Africa office. Based in Nairobi, the Ford Foundation's East Africa office is a nonpolitical organization committed to advancing social justice...
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Asian Hall of Fame Unveils Sensational Class of 2025
2025 Induction Ceremony Set for November 1 at Iconic Biltmore Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian Hall of Fame unveiled an expansive Class of 2025 whose profound impact as pillars of vision and resilience epitomize ideals of leadership and optimism inspiring generations to...
2025-05-02 03:46
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Taicang Highlights Growing Partnership Opportunities During Visit to Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, Germany, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 24, 2025, officials from the Taicang Municipal Government hosted a city promotion event in Frankfurt, Germany, under the theme"Wenn der Fluss Loujiang auf den Main trifft" ("When the Lou River Meets the Main"). The event was organized to...
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Sanofi and Sobi extend their partnership with the World Federation of Hemophilia Humanitarian Aid Program
* Up to five-year contract extension to support the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program with medicine donations and financial assistance MONTREAL, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and WFH USA, together with Sanofi, through its philanthropic organization Foundatio...
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Girls' Education Bridges the Digital Divide
International Girls in Information & Communication Technologies Day Statement by Education Cannot Wait DirectorYasmine Sherif NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a global digital divide, threatening to leave entire generations of women and girls behind. Today, we place them at the...
2025-04-24 14:42
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EARTH DAY LIGHTS UP THE WORLD AS ICONIC LANDMARKS ILLUMINATE IN GREEN TO SHOW UNITY AND COMMITMENT TO THE PLANET
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day onApril 22nd, we are proud to stand with communities around the world in support of our planet. Since 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG has united over one billion people annually to protect the environment. This year, our "Ea...
2025-04-23 19:00
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STATEMENT FROM KATHLEEN ROGERS, PRESIDENT, EARTHDAY.ORG, ON THE PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS
ROME, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "On behalf of the more than 1 billion people who engage in Earth Day on its 55th anniversary, we express our deepest condolences for the passing of Pope Francis. "He was without a doubt the world's most earnest and influential voice in protecting our planet....
2025-04-22 07:33
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Education Under Fire: We Must Invest in Education for Children Living on the Frontlines of the Conflict in Sudan
As the world marks the second anniversary of the brutal armed conflict, Education Cannot Wait DirectorYasmine Sherif highlights the value of aligning humanitarian funding to ensure children can access life-saving quality education. NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The devastating and pro...
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