Public Interest

U.S. Institute of Peace Opens Nominations for 2021 Women Building Peace Award

Annual award recognizes women peacebuilders from conflict-affected countries.  WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the pivotal role women play in building peace, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has opened nominations for the 2021Women Building Peace Award. This annual aw...

2020-12-02 01:31 1277

DLMS User Association Publishes Wi-SUN Communications Profile to Ensure Seamless Interoperability for Utilities

Collaboration provides utilities with a proven, global and secure end-to-end standard for smart devices on Wi-SUN-based networks SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wi-SUN Alliance and the DLMS User Association (DLMS UA) today announced the Wi-SUN Field Area Network (FAN) commun...

2020-11-30 21:00 2171

Save this Christmas with personalised and magical videos and calls from Santa!

Portable North Pole allows families around the world to safely connect and share magic during the best time of the year SANTA'S VILLAGE, North Pole, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Christmas will look a bit different. Being challenging for children to experience all the magic of Christm...

2020-11-25 06:05 2042

Galaxy Magnesium and the Institute of Metal Research Unite Leaders of Global Industry in Historic Conference

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A global assembly of researchers, businesses and governments from more than ten countries are converging, in person and virtually, inShenyang, China for the 7th Annual International Conference on Magnesium. FromNovember 19-22, leading authorities on magnesi...

2020-11-21 00:23 3797

G20 Riyadh Summit Week: Securing a Future for the World's Coral Reefs

As part of its commitment to Safeguarding the Planet and contributing to vulnerable habitat coral reef conservation. RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Prof. Carlos M. Duarte, a professor in Marine Science at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KAU...

2020-11-19 06:31 1402

Spain, worldwide pioneer on the protection of the citizens Digital Rights

MADRID and BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "Today is an historic day: with the Charter for Digital Rights,Spain becomes the pioneer country in guaranteeing the protection of digital rights, thus leading the debate on technological humanism inEurope and worldwide". With these words...

2020-11-18 17:00 2649

Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative launches new AD Workbench to foster greater global research innovation and accelerate breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Platform gives scientists open access to more data and new tools SEATTLE, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching today is the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative (ADDI) and its Alzheimer's disease (AD)Workbench, a cloud-based platform for scientists to accelerate discoveries and innovations fo...

2020-11-18 03:20 2282

G20 at a Glance: The role of the civil society in the G20 Process

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The G20 has a strong tradition of working with a broad range of organizations to bring different perspectives on socioeconomic challenges to the G20 table. The Engagement Groups are independent collectives that are led by civil society organizat...

2020-11-17 17:10 1293

Schmidt Futures and Rhodes Trust Launch Global "Rise" Program to Find the Next Generation of Leaders and Support Them for Life

Youth Talent Program Supported by Eric and Wendy Schmidt Seeks Extraordinary 15-17-Year-Olds Committed to Tackling World's Most Pressing Issues NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Schmidt Futures, in partnership with The Rhodes Trust, announced today the opening of applications for Rise, a ne...

2020-11-16 21:00 1980

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Vision Impact Institute Encourages Efforts to Link Good Vision to Safer Roads

Inclusion of vision in road safety conversation is crucial to reducing accidents. DALLAS, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 15, the Vision Impact Institute will join organizations around the world to commemorate theWorld Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. According to the Wor...

2020-11-13 23:00 3385

China Matters Documents the Collective Nucleic Acid Testing in Beijing

BEIJING, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Collective testing served as a critical approach inChina for emergency response in face of the coronavirus outbreak.   In mid-October, a cluster of COVID-19 infections was found in Qingdao. The local government immediately organized a collective nucleic ac...

2020-10-28 08:04 1772

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes CPS Energy and BRK Ambiental with Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards at Itron Utility Week

Awards honor utilities' efforts in reducing energy and water waste SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan has announcedCPS Energy and BRK Ambiental as the recipients of the fifth annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards. Their steadfast efforts to significantly...

2020-10-28 06:35 1256

Peace forum held for building holistic and pluralistic visions of peace

NANJING, China, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In Nanjing, Jiangsu, a peace forum was held offline and online fromOctober 24 to 25, focusing on building holistic and pluralistic visions of peace for a new era. As a member of the International Cities of Peace, Nanjing organized the 2020 Nanjing Pe...

2020-10-26 19:05 1505

CGTN: China marks 70th Anniversary of War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, calls for cherishing world peace

BEIJING, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China on Friday held an event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) army entering the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953).   Chi...

2020-10-23 21:36 3861

Annual Global Dignity Day Celebrated With Events Around The World, Championing Dignity As An Antidote To Intolerance, Inequality And Incivility

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 21, 2020, hundreds of thousands of people around the world will participate in Global Dignity Day, an annual celebration organized by international non-profit Global Dignity. Global Dignity Day encourages everyone, everywhere to understand what d...

2020-10-21 04:58 2059

World Thrombosis Day Campaign Shines Spotlight on the Life-Threatening Connection Between Thrombosis and COVID-19

In its Seventh Year, the Global Campaign Highlights Importance of a Condition that Contributes to One in Four Deaths Worldwide and Poses a High Risk for COVID-19 Patients CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 13, the World Thrombosis Day global campaign shares an ...

2020-10-13 14:00 1984

World Sight Day: An Opportunity to Refocus on Vision as a Global Priority

Good vision must be integral part of build-back strategy. DALLAS, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 8, the Vision Impact Institute joins global vision organizations to emphasize the need for good vision as part ofWorld Sight Day. The theme, Hope in Sight, provides a platform to create awar...

2020-10-08 04:31 3077

Global Chief Executives' Business Outlook Is Increasingly Mixed Compared to March; Almost All Agree Recent Business Adjustments Will Have Long-Term Benefits According to New YPO Survey

Over 2,500 chief executive respondents have a firmer grasp on how to navigate this new reality NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of chief executives in 100 countries reported a significantly more negative business outlook than on1 March 2020, according to a new survey by YPO, th...

2020-10-06 10:39 3612

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF): Wife of Sharjah Ruler announces USD 1.2 million grant to equip two operating theatres in Peshawar Cancer Hospital

SHARJAH, UAE, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bintMohammad Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler ofSharjah, UAE, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and Founder and Royal Patron of the Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), the Ame...

2020-10-05 22:28 2635

Expert Breast Cancer Treatment Recommendations Based on Latest Evidence Updating for Multiple Languages

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is sharing and updating evidence- and expert consensus-based management recommendations which lead to optimal outcomes for people with...

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