Public Interest

Over a billion volunteers worldwide act for a global reset

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Serious development challenges – from climate emergencies to the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us that we need to change the way we live, work, and cooperate. It is time for a global reset. Increasing inequalities worldwide call for a new type of social contr...

2021-12-02 07:00 2668

LMS365 and Go1 Deepen Partnership with Content Deployment Integration

AARHUS, Denmark, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LMS365 today announced an integration with the world's largest digital learning platform, Go1. This integration further deepens and expands the value delivered to Go1 and LMS365 joint customers by allowing users to seamlessly push curated content play...

2021-12-02 05:03 1927

When and How to Screen for Colorectal Cancer? New NCCN Patient Guideline Explains Latest Timing and Approaches

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN®) today announced the publication of new NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Colorectal Cancer Screening. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer inthe United States, with...

2021-12-01 21:37 2477

World Federation of Neurology Impresses Importance of Brain Health Through Global Public Initiative

LONDON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is leading the charge on advocating for brain health awareness, through the launch of its Brain Health Initiative (BHI), a program created to reduce the immense global burden of brain diseases and disorders. Neurological...

2021-12-01 16:22 2152

2021 IYFSD Global Call for Creative Works: Entries Themed "My Beautiful Hometown"

NANJING, China, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 IYF Special Dialogue in Nanjing is now launching a call for entries themed as "My Beautiful Hometown". As a great opportunity for young people along the silk roads to present the charm of their hometowns to a global audience, it is an ideal pl...

2021-12-01 15:56 506

Social Enterprise Research Academy 2020/21 Fellowship and Honorary Awards Presentation Ceremony & Social Caring Pledge Awards Presentation Ceremony was successfully conducted

HONG KONG, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "2020/21 Fellowship and Honorary Awards Presentation Ceremony and Social Caring Pledge Awards Presentation Ceremony" organized by the Social Enterprise Research Academy (SERA) has been successfully held yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibit...

2021-11-23 22:47 4581

Smart links up with PH government on war vs organized global syndicate on SMS spamming

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT's wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) fully supports the move of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to investigate and stop the...

2021-11-23 14:18 1799

Philips Foundation announces partnership with Singapore Heart Foundation to increase access to heart care in Singapore

* The year-long partnership, involving the funding of cardiac rehabilitation infrastructure, CPR training and Philips AED equipment, and community outreach programs, aims to improve cardiac incident outcomes and improve health inequality. * The SHF-Philips Foundation Heart Wellness Centre's...

2021-11-23 09:10 3642

A new ranking by MIT Technology Review Insights highlights the countries making the fastest progress to ocean sustainability

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blue Technology Barometer, a new study by MIT Technology Review Insights in association withInfosys, Morgan Stanley, and Canada's Ocean Supercluster ranks 66 countries and territories on the progress and commitment they are making toward sustai...

2021-11-22 22:02 2171

TAT Launches A New Website to Welcome and Support the Fully Vaccinated Visitors

BANGKOK, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a websitewww.thailandreopening.com to help tourists navigate through the latest entry measures and requirements after the country reopening.Thailand has reopened to fully va...

2021-11-22 16:31 1974

Reviving the Event Industry in Makassar, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Introduces CHSE Protocols

MAKASSAR, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy returns with CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, Environment Sustainability) Event Protocols Story (CERPEN) program to promote health guidelines for event organizers in Makassar, South Sulawesi ...

2021-11-19 14:52 3511

Vision Impact Institute Applauds New Global Plan for Decade of Action for Road Safety

DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent launch of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety marks a critical milestone in ongoing efforts to ensure safer mobility for all. Developed by the WHO and the UN regional commissions, in cooperation with a minimum of 140 partners i...

2021-11-19 09:35 2465

Special Olympics and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Team up for Global Youth-Led Campaign for Inclusion in Education

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Affirming a historic initiative to advance inclusive development for youth of all abilities, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has awarded Special Olympics$8,500,000 USD to launch the Global Campaign for Inclusion in support of individuals with intell...

2021-11-18 22:00 3372

Marking One Year Milestone, ADDI Expands Access to Global Data for Alzheimer's Researchers

Organization saw growth in AD Workbench users, data partners, and patient datasets from across the globe, including from low- and middle-income countries  SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative (ADDI) marked one year of transforming how Alzheimer's d...

2021-11-17 19:00 3320

Workers and frontline communities: "UN climate conference steers away from climate justice, caving to fossil fuel corporations"

GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At the conclusion of the 26th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties, dozens of delegates representing workers, frontline climate justice communities, and environmental justice groups who made up the It Takes Roots delegation toGlasgow said: If the goa...

2021-11-17 08:41 1473

ETS Expands Presence in India, Driving Growth for Core Brands TOEFL(R) and GRE(R)

Lejo Sam Oommen Hired as Managing Director for ETS India  PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit ETS announced today the formation of ETS India, officially establishing an office in the country to grow the organization's global footprint as it seeks to continue serving learners...

2021-11-16 23:00 3442

Clarivate Identifies the One in 1,000 Citation Elite with Annual Highly Cited Researchers List

Mainland China has nearly doubled its share of Highly Cited Researchers in four years LONDON, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, unveiled its 2021 list ofHighly Cited Researc...

2021-11-16 16:00 2291

People in the Pacific concerned about corruption in government and business, Transparency International survey reveals

BERLIN, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The first-ever Global Corruption Barometer – Pacific released by Transparency International today reveals that corruption is a significant problem in the region. When it comes to corruption, the Pacific has been one of the most under-studied regions in the w...

2021-11-16 09:19 1527

CCFWE and FinPowered Aim to End the Silent Reality of Economic Abuse

TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- November is recognized as Financial Literacy Month, and this places a spotlight on economic abuse. Cases of domestic abuse inCanada almost doubled during the pandemic, with 93% of victims also experiencing economic abuse. FinPowered and The Canadian Center ...

2021-11-10 14:09 1321

Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of the 3rd Annual .ORG Impact Awards

2021 .ORG of the Year and other award winners selected out of 633 organizations for their inspiring work to make meaningful change in their communities RESTON, Va., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, today named the winners of the 3rd ...

2021-11-10 05:24 1770
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