Public Interest

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 1658

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 15:56 407

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 2675

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 1311

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 2175

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 1563

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 1508

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 2303

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 1712

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 2324

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 1616

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 1062

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 2214

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 1659

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 1041

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 1022

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 1356

At 2021 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announces Initiatives to Support Cutting-Edge Science in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Help End the COVID Crisis

The foundation commits initial $50 million towards a new 10-year program and awards science leadership fellowships to 14 African scientists SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the 17th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced an initial commitment...

2021-11-09 01:30 1594

Sotheby's Lifts the Curtain on One of the Most Important Sales Series Ever Staged

$1 BILLION WORTH OF ART ACROSS 7 SALES IN 1 WEEK - Unveiled Today in Sotheby's New York Galleries -  From The Legendary Macklowe Collection Through to 'The Now' Auction, Dedicated to Today's Frontrunners AUCTIONS 15-19 NOVEMBER NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Featuring more than 680 lots...

2021-11-05 20:00 2880

JEJALA INDONESIA 2021: Indonesia's Government Increases Collaboration with Startups, Focusing on Agritech and Supply Chain for SMEs

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The startup scene, particularly inIndonesia, is now seen as a major factor in the road to economic recovery, due to the successful collaboration between startups and the government through the Ministry of Communications and Informatics.

2021-11-05 12:14 2225
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