Public Interest

Habitat for Humanity launches Home Equals campaign in support of people living in informal settlements around the world

ATLANTA, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity and our partners around the world today launched a five-year campaign, calledHome Equals, seeking policy changes at the local, national and global levels to increase access to adequate housing in informal settlements.   More than 1 bill...

2023-05-15 22:00 3042

Daily Associated News: WANNABE GROUP Chairman Young-cheol Jeon, Social Contribution and Realization of Social Value Worldwide

"Cooperation with The International Relief Organization, active social action of international sharing" SEOUL, South Korea, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WANNABE GROUP was established in 2016 as a concrete implementation of the "self-sustaining welfare system" that ChairmanYoung-cheol Jeon had be...

2023-05-12 14:53 2057

Saudi astronauts finish the nine months training program for the space mission to the International Space Station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Space Commission (SCC) has confirmed that the Saudi astronauts are ready for the mission to the International Space Station (ISS) this month, after completing the rigorous nine months training program for the flight.  

2023-05-10 20:59 2309

LAC ambassadors gather at Tsinghua University to discuss Chinese modernization

BEIJING, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn Over 30 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) ambassadors and representatives gathered at Tsinghua University onApril 28 to discuss high-quality development and the Chinese path to modernization, with the goal of fostering more ...

2023-05-09 22:00 2331

World Lupus Federation Urges Global Community to Raise Lupus Awareness on May 10 for World Lupus Day 2023

Lupus awareness tools, facts and resources available at WorldLupusDay.org/tool-kit WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Lupus Day was established to take place onMay 10 by the World Lupus Federation (WLF) to unite lupus groups around the world during Lupus Awareness Month and call atten...

2023-05-08 08:00 2601

(ISC)² Calls for Global Cybersecurity Standards based on New Research

Newly published research examines global approaches to cyber legislation and regulation across six jurisdictions, includingSingapore, shedding light on the challenges created by rapidly evolving policy landscapes SINGAPORE, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC)²

2023-05-05 13:58 2578

Internet Society Foundation Announces Skills Development Grants to Support Digital Transformation in Indonesia

Grants of up to $250,000 USD for eligible organizations in Indonesia will support Internet knowledge and skills, increasing economic inclusion and educational opportunities WASHINGTON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new round of its grant program that ...

2023-05-03 08:00 2552

Barbra Streisand Awarded Tenth Anniversary Genesis Prize

The "Jewish Nobel" will celebrate six decades of Streisand's contributions to cinemaand music and her commitment to improving the world NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) announced iconic actor, singer, director, author, and activist Barbra Streisand ...

2023-05-01 22:43 2589

International expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards share dialogue on Global Civilization Initiative

BEIJING, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 9 international expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards exchanged ideas on the Global Civilization Initiative at the inaugural Orchid Awards final selection meeting inBeijing on Thursday.   They proposed that a strong relations...

2023-04-29 09:01 4991

Benefit the Elderly and Lead the Future, The 11th China Elderly Design&Innovation Competition Call for Entries Announced

SHANGHAI, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th China Elderly Design&Innovation Competition announcement is officially released, with the aim of collecting entries from the whole society from today toJune 30th this year. The competition ishosted by Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau and organized by...

2023-04-27 20:00 1628

Asian Hall of Fame Announces Nominees for Induction

Overcoming anti-equity rhetoric by accelerating public recognition of Asian contributions LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian legacy platform Asian Hall of Fame will honor 30 Nominees for Induction 2023 at its Celebrate Asia Festival onMay 13, 2023, held at Biltmore Los Angeles. Th...

2023-04-27 02:19 3299

LOW-CARBON COALITION PUBLISHES A GLOBAL STANDARD TO MEASURE AND REPORT CARBON EMISSIONS

Industry group seeks comments on its proposed protocol for a single low-carbon steel standard. WASHINGTON, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) today released a draft ofThe Steel Climate Standard, a global standard to measure and report steel carbon emissions. T...

2023-04-26 12:01 2348

Folly Bah Thibault Appointed as Education Cannot Wait Global Champion

Renowned journalist and humanitarian joins the UN's global fund for education in emergencies in raising awareness and advocating for education for world's most vulnerable children. NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed international journalist Folly Bah Thibault today accepted her a...

2023-04-25 18:30 1796

USJF congratulates Foundation fellow Arfiya Eri on historic election to Japanese parliament

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) congratulates Arfiya Eri, an alumna of the organization's US-Japan Leadership Program (USJLP), on her historic election Sunday toJapan's parliament. Eri is the first person with Uyghur heritage to run as a major...

2023-04-24 12:41 1916

20+ Leaders of Hangzhou's Digital Tech Economy Exhibit at InnoEX

HONG KONG, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, is aiming to reshape itself as the leader of the national digital economy. 20+ Leaders of Hangzhou’s Digital Tech Economy Exhibit at Inn...

2023-04-18 12:35 1004

Mongolia Unveils Anti-Corruption Strategy

2030 national strategy outlines 45 objectives and 224 anti-corruption activities ULAAN BAATAR, Mongolia, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mongolian Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) or 'Anti Corruption Agency' unveiled a comprehensive 2030 national strategy to combat corruption ac...

2023-04-14 22:58 4194

NCCN Annual Conference Brings Up Important Questions for Improving Cancer Care

National Comprehensive Cancer Network's yearly conference for interdisciplinary healthcare providers focused on applying the latest evidence-based recommendations and fostering welcoming environments for patients and staff that lead to better treatment, outcomes, and quality-of-life for people wi...

2023-04-12 22:16 2241

95th Anniversary of of China Academy of Art: Series of Academic Events Kick off on its Launch Day

Get Firsthand Knowledge from the Masters, Follow the Footsteps of the Great HANGZHOU, China, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 95 years have passed by. The China Academy of Art (CAA) has developed itself into a national institution of higher education in fine arts with the most comprehensive discipl...

2023-04-12 16:43 2834

The Kingdom of Bahrain launches Golden License to attract large-scale investment projects

MANAMA, Bahrain, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain today announced the launch of a Golden License, providing incentives and streamlined services to foreign and local businesses with large-scale investment projects inBahrain, in an important step in the country's pursuit to incentivise investm...

2023-04-04 00:51 3053

AVPN's APAC Sustainability Seed Fund awards grants totaling USD 3 million to 13 sustainability innovators

~ Through the Fund, AVPN is empowering local impact organisations to drive transformative change in communities they serve ~ ~ 13 NGO grantees working to combat climate changes through technology innovation are announced at Asian Development Bank's SEAD Symposium 2023 ~ BALI, Indonesia, March 30...

2023-03-30 22:11 3264
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