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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
2023-04-18 12:35
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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
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NCCN Annual Conference Brings Up Important Questions for Improving Cancer Care
National Comprehensive Cancer Network's yearly conference for interdisciplinary healthcare providers focused on applying the latest evidence-based recommendations and fostering welcoming environments for patients and staff that lead to better treatment, outcomes, and quality-of-life for people wi...
2023-04-12 22:16
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95th Anniversary of of China Academy of Art: Series of Academic Events Kick off on its Launch Day
Get Firsthand Knowledge from the Masters, Follow the Footsteps of the Great HANGZHOU, China, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 95 years have passed by. The China Academy of Art (CAA) has developed itself into a national institution of higher education in fine arts with the most comprehensive discipl...
2023-04-12 16:43
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The Kingdom of Bahrain launches Golden License to attract large-scale investment projects
MANAMA, Bahrain, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain today announced the launch of a Golden License, providing incentives and streamlined services to foreign and local businesses with large-scale investment projects inBahrain, in an important step in the country's pursuit to incentivise investm...
2023-04-04 00:51
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AVPN's APAC Sustainability Seed Fund awards grants totaling USD 3 million to 13 sustainability innovators
~ Through the Fund, AVPN is empowering local impact organisations to drive transformative change in communities they serve ~ ~ 13 NGO grantees working to combat climate changes through technology innovation are announced at Asian Development Bank's SEAD Symposium 2023 ~ BALI, Indonesia, March 30...
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