Category: Worldwide organization

At Fez forum, UN chief calls for ‘global alliance for peace’ recognizing inclusion and richness of diversity

Mr. Guterres was speaking at the opening of the 9th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (AOC) taking place in Fez, Morocco. “The forces of division and hatred find fertile ground in a landscape marked by injustice and conflict,” Mr. Guterres said. calling for the creation of a peace alliance recognizing “diversity […]

Only a quarter of Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment orders will go to developing countries – Reuters

Attachments Some countries could pay ten times the price of the generic equivalent of Paxlovid, as WHO chief calls for access to treatment to fight acute and long-lasting COVID-19 Rich countries got nearly three times as many courses of a World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended COVID-19 drug, Pfizer’s Paxlovid, according to a new analysis from Oxfam […]

PAHO is developing a roadmap to curb the spread of meningitis in the Americas by 2030 – PAHO/WHO

Lima, Peru, November 17, 2022 (PAHO) – Health experts and partners from the Americas involved in the prevention, control and treatment of meningitis gathered this week at a conference of the Pan American Organization for Health (PAHO) to develop a roadmap to defeat meningitis in the Region by 2030. Although bacterial meningitis can be prevented […]

Global energy crisis and COP27 – news highlights this week

This weekly roundup brings you the latest developments in the global energy sector. Top energy news: EU proposes emergency measures to speed up renewable energy projects; Rising gas consumption threatens climate goals; More and more countries are joining the offshore wind energy alliance. To learn more about the World Economic Forum’s work on energy, visit […]

Vilsack Highlights USDA Climate Initiatives and Investments at COP27

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT, November 12, 2022 – At the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) this week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s initiatives and investments in smart agriculture and forestry climate, noting that global food security depends on the ability of farmers and producers around the world to increase […]

Sexual and Reproductive Justice as a Vehicle for Delivering on Nairobi Summit Commitments: 2022 Report of the High-Level Commission on the Follow-up to the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 – World

Attachments Introduction The year since the High-Level Commission on Follow-up to ICPD25 published its first report, No Exceptions, No Exclusions: Realizing Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice for All, aptly illustrated the centrality of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice to the well-being of humanity. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the harm caused […]

2022-2027 Storage and Garage Organization Market Size Data is

pune, Nov. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Storage and Garage Organization Market” | Number of pages: 107 | The research report focuses on the overall information which can help in taking decisions on the current market situation. In the US market, the main producers are Gladiator, Garagetek, Rubbermaid, CloseTmaid, Stanley Vidmar, Sterilite, Stack-on, Monkey Bars, […]

MBA programs in the United States and Europe for international talent: we are

RESTON, Va., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The total number of graduate business school applications fell from pandemic-level peaks, slipping 3.4% year-over-year among a matched sample of programs, according to a survey report released today by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). This comes after application volumes rose 2.4% YoY in 2020 at the […]

The biggest dirty energy club in the world is cracking – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article The fossil fuel industry is facing the disintegration of one of its most important international agreements – and the man running the show isn’t taking it well. A succession of major European Union governments have now abandoned the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), an agreement between 53 countries originally […]

OIC adopts Istanbul Declaration to combat Islamophobia in the world

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has adopted a statement to combat disinformation and Islamophobia, Türkiye Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said on Saturday after the two-day conference of the OIC. organization held in Istanbul. “Without a doubt, disinformation and Islamophobia are part of the strategies used by the established colonial order in the context of […]

Time to get off the couch, warns WHO as 500 million people at risk of chronic disease |

And the price of inaction and staying on the couch will be severe, WHO said – around $27 billion in additional health spending. The State of World Physical Activity Report 2022 measures how well governments are implementing recommendations to increase physical activity at all ages and abilities. Data from 194 countries show that overall, progress […]

The Gates Foundation pledges $1.2 billion to eradicate polio worldwide

BERLIN (AP) — The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced it would commit $1.2 billion to the effort to end polio worldwide. The money will be used to help implement the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s strategy through 2026. The initiative is trying to end the polio virus in Pakistan and Afghanistan, both last endemic countries, […]

FedEx responds to disasters around the world

NORTHAMPTON, MA/ACCESSWIRE/October 14, 2022/ FedEx Corporation FedEx supports several nonprofit organizations, including the American Red Cross, Direct Relief, Heart to Heart International, Salvation Army, Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen, which are working to help communities recover from natural disasters, such as Hurricane Ian. By providing charitable donations and in-kind shipments, FedEx continually helps these […]

Marshall Islands partners with WHO to increase resilience to climate change and pandemics – Marshall Islands

The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS) and the Climate Change Directorate (CCD) of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) join forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) to combat the health effects of climate change and improve preparedness for future health emergencies, including the next pandemic. The […]

WHO African Region status report on blood availability, safety and quality – Global

Attachments The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report for the year 2019 indicates that Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has a very high Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) with a 2017 point estimate of 542 (IU 498 to 649) maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, representing approximately 66% of estimated maternal deaths globally. Despite recent improvements, current analyzes […]

Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) are Officially an Internet Standard, Says World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) – BitcoinKE

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)an international organization that creates standards for the World Wide Web, announced that Decentralized Identifiers (DID) v1.0 is now an official web standard. This new type of verifiable identifier, which does not require a centralized registry, will allow individuals and organizations to better control their information and relationships online while […]

Cancer can be treated! OncoDynamiX launches cancer treatment solutions in South Asia, Africa and Latin American countries

BANGALORE, India, October 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — An estimated 18.1 million people worldwide will be diagnosed with cancer in 2021, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). – Obviously, even the most advanced treatments are not enough to stop this deadly disease once it has metastasized and spread throughout the body. Fortunately, there may be […]

Remote Work Services Market by Component, Deployment

Dublin, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Remote Work Services Market by Component (Solutions & Services), Deployment Mode (On-Premise and Cloud), Organization Size, Vertical, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa) – Forecast to 2027″ report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The global remote work services […]

Neil Meron to produce limited series exploring Vanessa Williams’ Miss America scandal

In 1983, Vanessa Williams was crowned Miss America 1984, making history as the first black woman to win the title. During her reign, and without her consent, Penthouse Magazine acquired and published photos of Williams taken before she was named Miss America. After receiving pressure from the Miss America organization, Williams resigned at a press […]

$88.5 Billion from Global Corporate Wellness Industry to 2027 – Featuring Central Corporate Wellness, EXOS, Marino Wellness and Privia Health, among others – ResearchAndMarkets.com | Nation/World

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep 27, 2022– The “Corporate Wellness Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.comoffer. The global corporate wellness market size reached US$56.9 billion in 2021. Looking ahead, the publisher expects the market to reach US$88.5 billion by 2027, posting a CAGR of 7.64% in 2021-2027. […]

International CCS Knowledge Center to provide independent information

Regina, Sask. and Calgary, Alta., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The International CCS Knowledge Center (the Knowledge Center) is pleased to partner with Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to provide successful applicants with the Carbon Capture Kickstart from ERA for up to 200 hours of support on their design and pre-construction engineering studies for Carbon […]

WuXi Biologics Drug Substance and Pharmaceutical Facilities Re-Approved by US FDA and EMA

WUXI, China, September 19, 2022 /CNW/ –WuXi Biologics (“WuXi Bio”) (2269.HK), a global leader in contract research, development and manufacturing (CRDMO), today announced that its two drug substance facilities (DS) and a Pharmaceutical (DP)) located in Wuxi City has received regulatory approvals from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the United States Food and Drug […]

Dozens of rapiers for a medieval fencing battle at Andrews Park – The Vacaville Reporter

Andrews Park in Vacaville is already home to a medieval-themed playground complete with a concrete dragon and a pirate ship, so it’s easy to imagine a group of sword fighters and craftsmen coming together for tournaments dressed in fancy dress. medieval armor and clothing. That’s exactly what park visitors saw on Saturday as the Society […]

Thailand’s Islamic Economy

Although Muslims make up only 8-12% of Thailand’s economy, the country is one of the world’s largest exporters of halal food, accounting for 20% of its total food exports. Additionally, the country is also experiencing an influx of Muslim tourists attracted by Thailand’s increasingly Muslim-friendly tourism sector. Muslims are a minority in Buddhist-dominated Thailand, making […]

The World Trade Centers Association participates in CIFTIS and CIFIT 2022, two leading international trade and investment exhibitions in China, to provide access to the Chinese market to its global network

BEIJING and XIAMEN, China, September 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The World Association of Commerce Centers® (WTCA®) — a global network of over 300 highly connected and supportive companies and organizations — recently participated in two leading international trade and investment platforms — the 2022 China International Trade Fair for Services (CIFTIS) held in Beijing, China […]

Liquidity Services Named Finalist for World

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liquidity Services (Nasdaq: LQDT), a leading global business enterprise powering the circular economy, has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 World Sustainability Awards, Circular Economy category. The award recognizes an organization leading the way to a more environmentally responsible future, going beyond integrating sustainability into […]

Three measles cases in the Phoenix area could signal a potential outbreak

None of the three confirmed measles patients in Maricopa County had been vaccinated. Two of the patients were children. (Photo by Sebastian Barros/NurPhoto/Shutterstock) PHOENIX – Measles is making a comeback in Maricopa County with three confirmed cases – the first since 2019. Two of the patients are children and one required hospitalization. As of September […]

Low calorie/no calorie sweeteners do not increase the risk of

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) responds to new research by Debras, Chazelas et al.1 on low calorie sweeteners and cardiovascular disease pointing out that, contrary to claims made in this study, there is no causal evidence that low-calorie or no-calorie sweeteners may increase the risk of cardiovascular […]

Harvesters Market Report | Latest trends and analysis of future opportunities

Market data center Harvesters Market 2022-2030 – Vendor Assessment (Company Profiles, Market Positioning, Strategies, Recent Developments, Capabilities, and Product Offerings/Mapping), Technology Assessment (Developments and Economic Impact), Partner Ecosystem and customers (product services, proposition and key features) Competitiveness index and regional footprint by MDC Research Pune, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — harvesters market By Vendor […]

The Guardian Life Insurance, Northwestern Mutual, Mutual of Omaha, Mass Mutual – InsuranceNewsNet

Edison, New Jersey — (SBWIRE) — 03/09/2022 — Advance Market Analytics has published a new research publication on “Disability Income Compensation Insurances Market Insights, to 2027” with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained tables and graphs in a presentable format. In the study, you will find new evolving trends, drivers, restraints, and opportunities generated by […]

Human Capital Management Market Size, 2022 is Booming, Global Business Forecast by 2030 – Muleskinner

The size of the global human capital management market was 18.0 billion US$ in 2021. The global human capital management market is expected to reach 31.3 billion US$ by 2030 by registering a rate of compound annual growth (CAGR) of 7.9% over the forecast period from 2022 to 2030. Request to download an example of […]

JBT’s Proseal Wins AgTech Breakthrough Awards FoodTech Equipment of the Year

Lakeland, Florida – JBT Corporation Prosealwhich designs and manufactures high-quality tray sealing machines, conveying systems and sealing tools for packaging foods such as ready meals, meats, fruits, vegetables and more, was named equipment FoodTech of the Year AgTech Breakthrough Awardan annual program that recognizes the best agricultural and food technology companies, products and services in […]

Genesys Named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contact Center as a Service

Company Ranks #1 in Ability to Execute for Second Consecutive Year SAN FRANCISCO, August 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Genesys®, a global cloud leader in customer experience orchestration, has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. as a leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ 2022 for Contact Center as a Service1, for its ability to execute and the […]

Report: Turkish Airlines is the ‘biggest winner’ in global travel…

(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines has been the “biggest winner” as global aviation and tourism resume after the sudden shutdown caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, as reported by a French financial newspaper. The Turkish airline became the first international company to return to profit last year as European air traffic picked up and is on track to […]

Global Green Economy Summit in Dubai supports UAE preparations to host COP28 at Expo City Dubai next year

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the World Organization of the Green Economy (WGEO), will organize the 8th World Green Economy (WGES) on September 28-29, 2022, […]

The spiritual leader’s ashes spilled into the Hudson River

Hundreds of devotees of Shree Swaminarayan Siddhant Sajivan Mandal USA gathered at Liberty State Park to honor and remember the 5th spiritual heir of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj (Acharya Swamishree Maharaj), on August 6. Acharya Swamishree Maharaj’s ashes were scattered in the Hudson River near the Statue of Liberty, against the […]

The brain monitoring market is expected to grow at a pace

LONDON, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to The Business Research Company’s research report on the brain monitoring market, the increasing incidence and prevalence of neurological disorders are expected to propel the growth of the brain monitoring market to the future. Cerebral monitoring is defined as the use of instruments for the evolution of […]

The InterContinental Music Awards Announces 54 Global Winners and a Promising New Icon: Heerraa

Winners of the 10th Annual InterContinental Music Awards 2022 InterContinental Music Awards Hosts: Karen Lorre and Shahed Mohseni Heerraa is the first ICon award winner for the InterContinental Music Awards. win a cash prize of $1,000; his song “Feel Alive” won Best of North America in the Pop Song category. The global, diverse and inclusive […]

Data Virtualization Market to Hit $22.2 Billion Globally by

Portland, OR, Aug. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Market Research has released a report titled “Data Virtualization Market by component (solution, services), by deployment model (on-premises, cloud), by enterprise size (large enterprise, SMB), by end user (IT & Telecom, BFSI, Government & Defense, Healthcare & Life Sciences Life, Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Others): Global Opportunities […]

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Size Will Reach $105.8 Billion By

Tokyo, Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The world Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market was valued at USD 85.53 billion in 2022. Polyvinyl chloride is the most widely formed polymer, after polypropylene and polyethylene. Polyvinyl chloride is amorphous with chlorine atoms and has flame retardant properties and oil/biochemical resistance. Polyvinyl chloride is the most widely used […]

Concern Worldwide steps up drought response in the Horn of Africa as conditions deteriorate – Ethiopia

Concern Worldwide is stepping up its response to provide increased support to millions of people in the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya) who are facing severe famine following the worst drought in 40 years. Additional funding has enabled the international humanitarian organization, Concern Worldwide, to accelerate its response by providing emergency food baskets, […]

The Cell Line Development Market is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of

Pune, July 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cell Line Development Market By Vendor Assessment, Technology Assessment, Partner & Customer Ecosystem, Type/Solution, Service, Organization Size, End-Use Industries & Region – Global Cell Line Development Market Forecast to 2030 , released by the data center market is expected to grow at a steady pace during the forecast […]

Consumers pay the price as data breach costs hit record high

60% of breached companies raised product prices after the breach; the vast majority of critical infrastructures are lagging behind in adopting zero trust; $550,000 in additional costs for understaffed businesses Jul 27, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ –IBM (NYSE: IBM) Security today published the annual report Cost of a data breach report,1 revealing […]

Mississippi reports first case of monkeypox amid global virus outbreak

The Mississippi State Department of Health today confirmed the state’s first case of monkeypox following a global viral outbreak that began in May. The United States has so far reported 2,891 cases with no deaths. On Saturday July 23, the World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a “public health emergency of international concern”— its highest […]

Monkeypox has been designated as a global health emergency by the World Health Organization.

At a media event in Geneva, the WHO’s Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced his decision to declare a health emergency, confirming that the committee had failed to reach an agreement, with nine members opposing the announcement and six favorable. The fast-growing monkeypox outbreak is a global health emergency, according to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom […]

Putin’s war should change the way the world farms

Comment this story Comment Food prices were already high before grain-producing Russia invaded wheat-exporting Ukraine, hampering Black Sea trade and triggering unprecedented financial sanctions. Rising fuel and commodity costs, at a time when government budgets are already under pressure, are now fraying spirits and straining alliances around the world. Worse still, Russia is also a […]

Room Humidistats Market 2022 – Industry Research Analysis, Opportunities, Key Players Analysis and Forecast by 2028 – This is Ardee

Global room humidistat market is the latest market research conducted by MarketsandResearch.biz which includes a careful examination of the global industry which has been a region of enthusiasm for manufacturers, organizations, authorities, leaders and probably speculators and analysts. The report provides information on the global room humidistats market. The report sheds light on various key […]

Amnesty International launches global campaign to address unprecedented global threat to right to protest – World

The right to protest is under unprecedented and growing threat in all regions of the world, Amnesty International said today, as the organization launched a new global campaign to confront the growing and intensified efforts of States to erode this fundamental human right. From Russia to Sri Lanka, from France to Senegal and from Iran […]

Zurich Insurance, UnitedHealth Group, Munich Re Group – InsuranceNewsNet

New Jersey, United States — (SBWIRE) — 07/17/2022 — The latest study published on the global B2B2C insurance market by WADA Research assesses market size, trend and forecast till 2027. B2B2C insurance market research covers important research data and evidence to be a handy resource document for managers, analysts, industry experts and other key people […]

WCG Cares Unveils New Branding and Changes Name to Catalyst Global

CARLSBAD, Calif., July 14 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WCG Cares, an international nonprofit organization committed to increasing access to essential sexual and reproductive health (SRH) commodities and services in low- and middle-income countries, announced a sweeping change of name today, changing its name to Catalyst Global. The main impetus behind this rebranding is to […]

The automotive memory market share will reach $14.65 billion globally,

New York, July 12. Feb. 2, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Insight Partners has released the latest research study on “automotive memory market Forecasts until 2028 – Impact of COVID-19 and global analysis by component [Hardware (Cameras, Display Boards and Sensors), Software (Cloud and On-Premise) and Services]Application (automatic tolling, lane management, parking management, surveillance, traffic […]

Supporting healthy pregnancies in Afghanistan, continued aid to Ukraine

By Maeve O’Connor Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 303 medical aid shipments requested in 41 U.S. states and territories and six countries around the worldincluding Ukraine. The shipments contained 4.2 million defined daily doses of medicationincluding mental health drugs, antibiotics, chronic disease drugs, nutritional products, insulin, and cancer treatments. This week, […]

WILDBRAIN CPLG ADDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS AGENCY RIGHTS FOR SNOOPY AND THE PEANUTS GANG ACROSS ASIA-PACIFIC

Global annual sales of Peanuts consumer products now exceed the United States $2.5 billion by retail at Hasbro Ben Peace join the WildBrain CPLG leadership team to drive the APAC strategy from new Singapore Desk SHANGHAI and LONDON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sports and brand licensing […]

Sterling and Lancaster organists team up to run the local Organists Guild

Two veteran local organists were recently elected to officer positions in the Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) for 2022-2024. Ronna Davis, longtime Sterling resident and Sterling First Church music minister, was elected dean and Marjorie Ness, Lancaster resident, deputy dean. Their terms begin July 1. Davis said Ness called her and […]

‘Urgent’ action needed in Europe as monkeypox spreads: WHO | News from the World Health Organization

The WHO director for Europe calls on governments and civil society “to step up their efforts” to reverse the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for ‘urgent action to prevent the spread of monkeypox in Europe, noting that cases there had tripled in the past two weeks. To date, more […]

Over 100 animals found in luggage after X-ray at Thai airport

Placeholder while loading article actions Two Indian women have been arrested at a Bangkok airport after more than 100 live animals were found in their luggage, Thai officials said, amid a spike in wildlife trafficking as pandemic travel restrictions are enforced. relaxed in the world. Authorities detected suspicious items in the women’s luggage during an […]

WHO announces over 900 probable cases of acute hepatitis reported in children

Small figurines are seen in front of the displayed logo of the World Health Organization in this illustration taken February 11, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register June 24 (Reuters) – Thirty-three countries have reported 920 probable cases of severe acute hepatitis in children so far, a jump of […]

4VI creates a new model for destination marketing organizations by becoming a social enterprise

Earlier this year, Tourism Vancouver Island became a social enterprise called 4VI that supports communities, businesses, culture and the environment. A social enterprise is an income-generating enterprise that identifies a social benefit and directs its income towards it; in the tourism industry, this is a whole new way of doing business. Even before the pandemic, […]

WHO considers renaming monkeypox virus to minimize stigma and racism

The World Health Organization is considering an official name change for monkeypox in light of concerns about stigma and racism surrounding the virus which has infected nearly 1,300 people in more than two dozen countries. More than 30 international scientists said last week that the monkeypox label was discriminatory and stigmatizing, and that it was […]

How a global network of 3D printers is helping Ukraine

Placeholder while loading article actions In early March, Jakub Kaminski was at his home in suburban Boston when a grim message arrived from his friend, a Ukrainian surgeon: tourniquets were rare, and without them many Ukrainian soldiers could bleed and die. Kaminski, a robotics engineering graduate student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, thought his […]

Epidemiological alert: risk of poliovirus epidemic, June 10, 2022 – World

Attachments Given the risk of importation of wild polioviruses and vaccine-derived polioviruses, or the emergence of vaccine-derived polioviruses in the Region of the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO ) shares with its Member States a series of considerations related to prevention, surveillance and preparedness Summary of the situation Following certification of […]

Cardea uses CYPHER LEARNING to improve training for health and social service organizations

Driving positive change for more than 50 years, Cardea has provided social impact assessment, policy advancement, capacity development and professional learning services to health and social service organizations. A national organization led by women of color, Cardea helps health and social service providers deliver exceptional and culturally competent services to their communities. With an extensive […]

We still need a patent waiver for vaccines, but not the one proposed at the World Trade Organization meeting

In mid-June, the The World Trade Organization (WTO) will meet complete negotiations to waive certain sections of the Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement. However, it was not the TRIPS waiver initially proposed 18 months ago by member states South Africa and India, which would have allowed countries to produce lower-cost generic vaccines and other […]

Rockstar Energy Drink Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Gaming and Entertainment Organization, NRG

“Being part of the gaming community has always been a priority for us, and our partnership with NRG couldn’t come at a better time as we seek out innovative ways to continue connecting with our consumers,” said Fabiola Torres, CEO of PepsiCo and Head of Energy Category Marketing. “We look forward to working closely with […]

New Axxess Training and Certification Program Now Available Across the Home Care Industry

The training program is open free of charge to non-Axxess customers DALLAS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To meet the daily challenges of workforce development and staffing in the home care industry, Axxess has expanded and redesigned its Axxess training and certification program. The program creates a standard for knowledge and skills in the home […]

Qatar World Cup criticized for ‘problematic’ carbon footprint promises | World Cup 2022

The Qatar World Cup is failing to deliver on its promise to reduce its carbon footprint, a new report has warned, creating another problem for the tournament. Organizers have claimed the 32-team centerpiece will be the first “carbon neutral” World Cup, meaning all emissions will be limited and offset. However, Carbon Market Watch (CMW), a […]

Brahma Kumaris org is transforming the lives of over millions of people around the world through spiritual knowledge: Birla

Lok Sabha President Om Birla said today that the Brahma Kumaris organization has transformed the lives of millions around the world through its teachings on spiritual knowledge and Rajyoga meditation. He said this while launching an India-wide campaign by the Brahma Kumaris organization to observe 2022-23 as the “year of spiritual empowerment for kindness and […]

RepVue Closes New $5M Funding to Transform How Sales Professionals Make Career Decisions

With much of their income tied to performance, sales professionals in all industries want to make informed career decisions. Likewise, in today’s war for talent, employers need better data to help them target the right candidates, at the right time, with the right message, to ensure they hire the right professionals. of sales that best […]

The ‘WHO pandemic treaty’ is a freedom movement conspiracy theory

Politicians and right-wing parties have spent the final days of the election launching a fear campaign that Australia is about to cede sovereignty under a World Health Organization (WHO) treaty ). Since early May, international conspiracy theorists have been spreading misinformation that a plan to update WHO’s international health regulations would allow it to unilaterally […]

The world is a ‘virtual powder keg’ for catastrophic levels of severe malnutrition in children

“Even before the war Ukraine strained global food security, conflict, climate shocks and COVID-19 were already taking their toll on families’ ability to feed their children,” said the UNICEF Executive Director. Catherine Russell. “The world is rapidly becoming a virtual powder keg of preventable child deaths and children suffering from wasting.” Currently, at least 10 […]

Non-profit group World for Ukraine donates nearly $1 million in supplies

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) — The world for Ukrainea local non-profit group, has now collected nearly $1 million in medical supplies, toiletries, clothing and other items that are being sent to soldiers and civilians nationwide. Anastasiia Sliuraneko, one of the founders of The World for Ukraine organization, started the group to help save lives. So […]

WHO launches new mortality database visualization portal

A new World Health Organization (WHO) Mortality Database Visualization Portal has been released, reflecting key updates to modernize the user interface that brings unparalleled insight, accessibility and relevance to seven decades of mortality data for policy makers and the public. For more than a century, global statistics on mortality and causes of death have been […]

Compass announces changes to its executive structure and presents a plan to support the transition

Financial director, Kristen Ankerbrandtannounces resignation and will remain in September to ensure an orderly transition – Global search for new CFO underway Product manager, Greg Hartpromoted to general manager NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP), a leader in technology-based residential real estate brokerage, today announced that Chief Financial Officer, Kristen […]

Coordination of Agricultural and Technical Vocational Education and Training in Iraq – Iraq

Baghdad: A needs assessment workshop for the creation of a national committee for technical and vocational agricultural education and training (TVET) was held in Baghdad. This committee would help harmonize various activities undertaken by key partners to reform agriculture-related TVET in Iraq. Representatives of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Commission, the Ministry of Planning, the Ministry […]

Visit of the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean to Somalia – Somalia

Mogadishu, 9 May 2022 – On 9 May 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, arrived in Somalia for a 3-day visit. He was accompanied by the Director of Commercial Services and Operations of the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Sussan Bassiri. Federal Minister […]

WVU students participate in an international cyber defense exercise

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University students recently participated with 2,000 others in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) global cyber defense exercise. Christopher Ramezan, assistant professor for cybersecurity, said the students followed Department of Defense and Defense Information Systems Agency instructions during the exercise. Christophe Ramezan Attacks and cyber breaches like the Colonial Pipeline […]

Operational update: Field hospitals in Ukraine, medicines in Sri Lanka, etc.

By Maeve O’Connor Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 289 shipments of medical aid requested in 33 US states and territories and nine countries around the world, including Ukraine. The shipments contained 7.6 million defined daily doses of drugs, including PPE, Covid-19 therapies, diabetes drugs and cancer treatments. UKRAINE’S RESPONSE TO DATE […]

Presidency 2023: NEF should not destroy Nigeria, zoning has been around since 1994 – Ohanaeze

The Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has warned that the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) is heading down a dangerous path in opposing the 2023 presidency. Ohanaeze in a statement Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonia said the NEF opposes zoning because it is not the north’s turn to produce Nigeria’s next president […]

First person: A case for the life-saving properties of vaccines |

Dr Kate O’Brien, Director of Immunization at the World Health Organization, dedicated her life to immunization after working in a pediatric ward in Haiti, where she found that a third of children admitted died vaccine-preventable diseases. She explains how the United Nations and its partners in the COVAX facilityensure that vaccines reach every low-income country […]

FACT SHEET: US Agencies Advance Human Rights of LGBTQI+ People Around the World

We… make equality the centerpiece of our diplomacy in the world. We believe LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. In February, I signed a presidential memorandum establishing that it is United States policy to pursue an end to violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. – President Joe Biden Today, the […]

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