Public Interest

'Keep your promises' - COP26 climate call from 1.8 million Fairtrade farmers to world leaders

Consumers invited to show solidarity with farmers by signing a petition urging governments to act NOW WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An open letter sent on behalf of 1.8 million Fairtrade producers worldwide, ahead ofCOP26, urges world leaders to keep their promise to provide$100 billi...

2021-10-06 00:01 3001

How direct EB-5 investments help the U.S. economy (in ways regional center investments do not)

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct investments are a better representation of Congress' intent for EB-5: immigrants make an equity investment into a business that creates permanent U.S. jobs.

2021-10-05 19:45 1129

NCCN Publishes New Guide to Improving Knowledge and Quality of Life for Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

New patient and caregiver resource from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network provides free expert consensus information on improving outcomes for people with an aggressive type of lung cancer. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® ...

2021-09-30 22:17 2246

The Korea Herald introduces: Korea's Pyeongtaek to hold 2021 Global Peace and Security Forum to discuss ROK-U.S. alliance and coexistence

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following announcement covered by The Korea Herald, Pyeongtaek City will host the 2021 Pyeongtaek Global Peace and Security Forum fromSeptember 27 to 28 in Seoul, South Korea. Under the slogan of "Opening A New Chapter of Peace And Security,...

2021-09-24 09:00 1617

The Korea Herald introduces: Korea's Pyeongtaek to hold 2021 Global Peace and Security Forum to discuss ROK-U.S. alliance and coexistence

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following announcement covered by The Korea Herald, Pyeongtaek City will host the 2021 Pyeongtaek Global Peace and Security Forum fromSeptember 27 to 28 in Seoul, South Korea. Under the slogan of "Opening A New Chapter of Peace And Security,...

2021-09-23 21:00 1336

Recognizing Accountability For Gender Equality

MALE LEADERS FROM BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT AND ACADEMIA CONVENE AT UN WOMEN'S GLOBAL HeForSheSUMMIT  NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Against a global landscape where it will take 257 years to achieve economic equality and where 90% of all Heads of State and Fortune 500 CEOs are male, global...

2021-09-23 20:00 1325

Alight Welcomes Social Innovator, Jocelyn Wyatt, As New CEO

Wyatt Takes the Helm of Global Humanitarian Organization Ushering in New Chapter   MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global humanitarian organization, Alight, is pleased to announce Jocelyn Wyatt as the newly appointed CEO. Having served as the CEO of IDEO.org for the past 10 years, Wy...

2021-09-23 03:17 1776

United States Institute of Peace Announces Finalists for 2021 Women Building Peace Award on the International Day of Peace

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2021 Women Building Peace Award on the International Day of Peace. This prestigious global award is given each year to a woman peacebuilder who has made a major contr...

2021-09-21 12:01 1385

SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A inactivated by zinc-embedded nylon fabric

A paper published in ACS Applied Materials Interfaces details effectiveness, describes protocol for future testing HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An international team of scientists and engineers from theUniversity of Cambridge, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, ResInnova Lab...

2021-09-18 04:53 4075

#WeToo launches movement to bring leading businesses and individuals into the fight against child abuse

GENEVA and PARIS, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- #WeToo, the world's first global organisation to eradicate child abuse, launches today. It will bring together leading businesses and individuals to raise funds and awareness to help tackle the growing abuse of children worldwide. UNICEF and the W...

2021-09-17 20:40 2879

Cyberbullying is Dangerous: Government-backed Siberkreasi Program Launches New Celebrity Campaign to Create More Positive Online Experience

Nearly half of Indonesian's report suffering from online abuse or fraud. Siberkreasi hopes to reverse this trend with new digital literacy and awareness campaigns JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Informatics, through the Nation...

2021-09-17 10:25 2053

"Dubbing Academy" Completed Successfully Helping Youths in Realising Dreams

HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "Dubbing Academy", jointly organised by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation (Greater Bay Area Youth Foundation) and the Television Broadcasting Limited (TVB), provided a free professional dubbing experiential course to Hong Kong youth...

2021-09-17 09:05 2241

Asian Hall of Fame Unveils New Inductees

Prestigious global program recognizes icons from five countries across diverse disciplines LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten distinguished honorees from the United States, Korea, India, Hong Kong and Jamaica will be inducted into  Asian Hall of Fame for their legacy, philanthropy, a...

2021-09-17 03:17 2746

Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics to Expand Critical Health Services Globally for People with Intellectual Disabilities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics announced today that it has received its largest single private gift in the organization's 53-year history. Tom Golisano, Paychex founder, philanthropist and father of a son with an intellectual disability, will provide$30 million, his t...

2021-09-16 20:00 2829

World Trade Centers Association Stresses Rise of Digital Globalization in Trade at 2021 CIFTIS and CIFIT, Two Leading International Conferences in Trade and Investment in China

Executive Director-Business Development Robin van Puyenbroeck delivers keynote address at both international conferences heldSeptember 2-11 BEIJING and XIAMEN, China, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) — a global network of more than 300 highly-connected, m...

2021-09-15 21:00 1642

Largest 500 family businesses prove economic resilience despite pandemic

-  The largest 500 family businesses generate US$7.28t in revenue, employing 24.1m people across 45 jurisdictions -  Family-owned enterprises have opportunity to diversify boards and build legacies -  Family businesses look to achieve new ESG goals LONDON, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Despit...

2021-09-15 07:01 2092

2021 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists Named

35 innovative and inspiring mission-driven organizations and leaders selected out of a record 633 submissions from more than 40 countries RESTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the People behind .ORG, today named the finalists for the 3rd annual .ORG Imp...

2021-09-14 23:13 562

Point-of-Care Ultrasound World Conference - September 17-18, 2021 Hosted by the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy

Medical professionals from around the world gather to help define point-of-care ultrasound standards ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The global point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) community of physicians, researchers and healthcare providers, will gather virtually at the2021 POCUS Wo...

2021-09-14 21:01 1449

Cappfinity supports post-pandemic workforce transformation with innovative strengths-based Talent Practice

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HR tech firm, Cappfinity, has launched a global Talent Practice to support businesses through post-pandemic workforce transformation, with a range of solutions designed to strengthen key transversal skills and inform talent deployment. Cappfinity's Talent P...

2021-09-14 20:06 1960

Gates Foundation's Annual Goalkeepers Report Finds Stark Disparities in COVID-19 Impacts

New data reveals world stepped up to prevent worst-case scenarios from happening; spotlights need for long-term investments to ensure an equitable recovery and continued progress toward the Global Goals SEATTLE, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today launched it...

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