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 2575

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 2140

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 2736

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 2252

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 2078

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 2550

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 1991

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 2539

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 2569

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 1939

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 2255

(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 2311

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 2275

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 2373

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 2990

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 1952

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 1541

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 1659

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 12:35 834

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 3769
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