Public Interest

World Stroke Day: World Stroke Organization calls for Action on Prevention as Global Stroke Mortality is Predicted to Rise by 50%

GENEVA, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Stroke Organization (WSO ) is calling on governments and healthcare systems to implement recommendations on stroke prevention set out in the new WSO-Lancet Neurology Commission

2023-10-27 15:00 2320

GLOBAL SURVEY IDENTIFIES COST OF LIVING, LONELINESS, TECHNOLOGY, CLIMATE CONCERNS DEEPENING

Global poll sampling 50,000 people from 23 countries highlights increasing discontent across a range of issues RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A global survey commissioned by non-profit Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, in partnership with Accenture is released to...

2023-10-26 22:28 2411

Business and political leaders, including H.R.H Mohammed Bin Salman, gather for first day of Future of Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh

* Delegates call for new global compass to boost economic environment and supercharge renewable energy investments * CEOs warn that geopolitical environment presents major challenges ahead but compelling investment opportunities abound * World Bank President Ajay Banga commits resources to t...

2023-10-25 15:46 1789

EARTHDAY.ORG Announces The Your Art, Our Earth Poster Competition

Championing Our Theme for Earth Day 2024, Planet vs. Plastics WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EARTHDAY.ORG, the global driving force behind Earth Day annually, is excited to launch the Your Art, Our Earth poster competition for Earth Day 2024. With just six months remaining until Earth...

2023-10-25 01:03 1464

IOWA CAUCUS CONSORTIUM AND MEDIA CENTER RETURN FOR 2024 IOWA CAUCUSES

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iowa Caucus Consortium will return for the 2024 election to showcase the Greater Des Moines region by providing the media, candidates and visitors an accommodating and beneficial experience. The Iowa Caucus Consortium, which began in 200...

2023-10-25 01:00 1297

The Power of Humanity - United Nations Day Statement by Education Cannot Wait Executive Director

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as we commemorate United Nations Day, more than 224 million children and adolescents are in need of quality education, and the hope, protection and opportunity it provides. Their numbers are increasing by the day. FromAfghanistan and Sudan to Ukraine...

2023-10-24 12:05 1097

Council of ASEAN Chief Justices reflect milestones and achievements over the past 10 years, and chart strategic agenda

SINGAPORE, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of ASEAN Chief Justices (CACJ) held its inaugural retreat on 20 October to reaffirm the ASEAN Judiciaries' strategic and cohesive approach towards deepening judicial cooperation and upholding the Rule of Law. It was hosted by the Malaysian Jud...

2023-10-24 10:07 1263

The City of Lancaster Celebrates ARCHES Designation as Regional Hydrogen Hub

As part of H2Hubs, California will receive up to $1.2 billion to promote clean energy and hydrogen development  LANCASTER, Calif., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Lancaster celebrates the Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement thatCalifornia's Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen E...

2023-10-23 21:00 1458

James M. Kondo Joins US-Japan Foundation Board

TOKYO, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States-Japan Foundation announced that it has added to its board of TrusteesJames M. Kondo, chairman of the board of International House ofJapan, an independent foundation that contributes to building a free, open, and sustainable future. In his fo...

2023-10-23 08:23 1479

Rock Tech Shortlists Sites in Ontario for its Next Lithium Converter and Relocates Canadian Headquarters to Toronto

* Rock Tech plans to build its next lithium converter and develop an integrated lithium supply chain by 2027. * Rock Tech is currently completing the assessment of shortlisted locations in Ontario. * Rock Tech moved its Canadian office to Toronto, Ontario. TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/...

2023-10-18 20:40 1236

Mars donates 33 million meals to support local communities

Mars marks World Food Day by sharing progress on global food and sustainability commitments.  * Exceeds donation target with local food bank and charity partners * Continues to focus on delivering healthy meals through reformulation and product innovation  * Pioneers innovations such as cli...

2023-10-17 00:02 1504

World Health Organization Presents Global Action Plan for Neurological Disorders at World Congress of Neurology

MONTREAL, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed its new Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP), a critical blueprint for combating neurological conditions that calls for urgent action from governments and health care organizations around the world. IGAP outli...

2023-10-16 22:50 1397

World Thrombosis Day encourages public to "Move Against Thrombosis" to celebrate 10 years of raising awareness worldwide

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is World Thrombosis Day, a global effort by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis  (ISTH) to spread awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors of thrombosis, commonly known as blood clots. World Thrombosis Day engages...

2023-10-13 15:00 519

Gates Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of "Grand Challenges" With New Investments and a Call to Make R&D Breakthroughs Available More Quickly and Equitably

Commitments focus on advancing equitable access to artificial intelligence (AI) and vaccines,and catalyzing innovations that address women's health SEATTLE and DAKAR, Senegal, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A slate of new initiatives to support locally led innovation was announced today inDakar b...

2023-10-10 18:30 1292

Public Interest Registry Announces 2023 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists, Padma Lakshmi to Host

35 innovative, mission-driven organizations and changemakers selected from almost 1,000 applicants from more than 70 countries RESTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, named the finalists for the 5th annual.ORG Impact Awards  and announced ...

2023-10-02 22:00 1466

UN WOMEN'S HEFORSHE ALLIANCE CALLS TO RESPECTFULLY DISRUPT THE PATRIARCHICAL STRUCTURES AND STATUS QUO

Amid a growing pushback against women's rights, leaders from across government, business, non-profit and academia step forward to respectfully disrupt status quo and accelerate progress toward achieving gender equality at UN Women's HeForShe Summit.  NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon...

2023-09-22 21:10 1636

ACAMS and Finance Against Slavery & Trafficking (FAST) Target Modern Slavery in Japan with Free Training Certificate for Anti-Financial Crime Professionals

The social-impact program will empower illicit finance investigators with the tools needed to identify forced labor, sex trafficking and more WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an ongoing effort to fight illicit finance inJapan, ACAMS and Finance Against Slavery & Trafficking ...

2023-09-20 09:00 1154

CyberPeace wraps up its inaugural Global CyberPeace Summit in collaboration with Civil 20, G20 India

Delhi Declaration and CyberPeace Protocol Announced NEW DELHI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberPeace, in collaboration with the Civil 20, G20India, with United Service Institution of India as it's knowledge partner concluded its inaugural CyberPeace Summit onSeptember 1, 2023 , atNew Delhi,...

2023-09-18 18:22 1214

Odisha leaps on to the global floor through KIIT & KISS contingent of 14 at Asian Games 2023

BHUBANESWAR, India, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A contingent of 14 exceptional students hailing from the prestigious institutions of KIIT and KISS in Bhubaneswar,India, are poised to represent the nation at the highly anticipated Asian Games 2023 inHangzhou, China. From September 23 to October...

2023-09-18 17:07 1794

Embracing Hong Kong Together: CCYik Bringing New Hope to 258 Families

HONG KONG, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CCYik, a leading investment company originated from UK, is proud to announce that it has contributed over HKD$1,000,000 in the year 2023. The collected fund underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of those in n...

2023-09-16 13:00 2645
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