Public Interest

Xinhua Silk Road: 4th Shanghai Y50 Forum held to build Shanghai into hotspot for youth innovation and entrepreneurship

BEIJING, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th Shanghai Y50 Forum for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Shanghai Y50 Forum) was held on Saturday in east China's Shanghai, aiming to help build the metropolis into a hotspot for youth innovation and entrepreneurship.

2023-05-22 17:39 3816

CGTN: China, Central Asia vow to build a closer community with a shared future at milestone Xi'an summit

BEIJING, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is no coincidence that Xi'an has been chosen to host the first in-person gathering among heads of state ofChina and five Central Asian countries since their diplomatic ties were established 31 years ago. Over 2,100 years ago, Zhang Qian, a Han Dynasty env...

2023-05-22 15:10 3276

UAE Ministry of Interior Launches Pioneering Strategy to Use AI to Protect Children Online

* The UAE Ministry of Interior launches new Child Protection Strategy to tackle the surge of online child abuse at the United Nations Human Rights Council's 43rd Session of the Universal Periodic Review. * UAE intends to promote a holistic approach for child protection, which empowers childre...

2023-05-19 21:08 3844

Think7 and Think20 Leaders Launch a Shared Agenda for Global Cooperation

BELLAGIO, Italy and TOKYO and NEW DELHI, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The official think-tank engagement groups of G20India (T20) and G7 Japan (T7), together with their counterparts of G20Indonesia and G7 Germany (2022) and think-tanks involved in the preparation of the G20Brazil and G7 Italy (20...

2023-05-18 04:21 3043

Call for Nominations: Fifth Annual .ORG Impact Awards to Honor Mission-Driven Organizations and Changemakers

Winners eligible for prize donations up to $50,000 USD out of $180,000 USD total prize awards For the first time since the pandemic, all finalists will be invited to in-personWashington D.C. awards ceremony RESTON, Va., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people be...

2023-05-18 00:00 2546

Parliamentarians from 23 countries call on G7 leaders to invest in neglected tropical diseases

Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (unitingtocombatntds.org) releases letter signed by 36 Parliamentarians from 23 countries calling on G7 Leaders to invest in NTDs. LONDON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To: Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister, Japan (Host) Joe Biden, President, United Stat...

2023-05-17 17:40 3484

Education Must Be Put Front and Centre on the G7 Agenda

ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif statement in advance of the G7 Hiroshima Summit NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's G7 Hiroshima Summit in Japan, world leaders will have a chance to "uphold the international order based on the rule of law and extend outreach to the Globa...

2023-05-17 12:01 2649

Sports Collectibles Company Panini Under Fire For Zero Black Leadership, Boycott Demand of NBA, NFL, FIFA & More by Until Freedom

Tamika D. Mallory & Rev. Michael McBride Also Shared Diversity Demands With Attorney Generals ofTexas, New York, California NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Until Freedom co-founder Tamika D. Mallory and Black Church Political Action Committee co-founder Reverend Michael McBride ann...

2023-05-17 03:25 3606

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 3869

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 2410

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 2911

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 2750

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 3254

(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 2972

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 3003

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 3137

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 5532

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 2091

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 4009

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 3048
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