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122 journalists killed in 2024, reports IFJ
National Union of Journalists
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March 4, 2025
The 34th annual report by the International Federation of Journalists records a shocking number of media professionals killed globally. 2024 was among the five deadliest years since the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) began its...
Highlights of Slovenia's activity in the UN Security Council in October 2024
Government of Slovenia
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November 1, 2024
SLOVENIA, November 1 - In the open debate, State Secretary Gabrič called for greater inclusion of women in peace processes, additional funding for women's organisations at the local level and more accountability in cases of grave violations of the...
Hearing Wrap Up: America-First Foreign Aid Protects U.S. Interests at Home and Abroad
House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Washington D.C.
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March 1, 2025
WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held a hearing today titled “America Last: How Foreign Aid Undermined U.S. Interests Around the World” to expose egregious foreign aid spending, review proposed reforms, and...
The UN Human Rights Council concludes its 57th session
Government of Slovenia
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October 11, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 11 - Slovenia devoted special attention to gender equality, the human rights of older persons, the impact of climate change on human rights and the human rights situation in individual countries. The resolution on human rights...
Trump’s diplomatic gambit in the Middle East at one month
Middle East Institute
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February 20, 2025
The spotlight on the second Donald Trump administration’s foreign policy in its fourth week in office was on Europe, where talks around “ending” Russia’s war against Ukraine had a curious connection to the Middle East. Top Trump diplomat Marco...
UNICEF’s GenU, EAA Foundation, and Silatech Accelerate Youth-Led Green Initiatives in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan
EIN Presswire
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September 23, 2024
The EAA Foundation, the State of Qatar and the UNICEF organized a high-level event at the 79th session of the UNGA during the Summit on the Future DOHA, QATAR, September 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Education Above All (EAA) Foundation,...
Hugues Sanon Earns Distinction for Outstanding Humanitarian Service and Dedicated Advocacy of Worldwide Peace
EIN Presswire
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October 1, 2024
Hugues Sanon earned multitude of distinguished awards from NB4HS, US President, US Senate, US Congress, numerous Mayoral and Chautauqua County Awards NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the NB4HS 11th...
Cyber Investigations Team Helps Free Thousands of Human Trafficking Survivors from Nearly 20 Nations
EIN Presswire
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February 4, 2025
The Exodus Road’s Advanced Digital Intelligence Capabilities Transform their Anti-Trafficking Operations COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Exodus Road announced that its cyber analytics...
Highlights of Slovenia's activity in the UN Security Council in January 2025
Government of Slovenia
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February 3, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 3 - Minister Fajon participated in the Security Council’s open debate following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. In her address, she urged the warring parties in the Middle East to respect the agreements and...
VODAN Appoints Nigerian Scholar as Deputy Chairperson and Board Secretary
EIN Presswire
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August 28, 2024
"VODAN Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Deputy Chairperson and Secretary BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, August 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Board of VODAN is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Francisca Oladipo as Deputy...
A major step forward in the protection of African World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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August 7, 2024
The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee ended on Wednesday July 31st in New Delhi, India. The 10 days of work resulted in significant advances in the recognition and protection of African heritage, with the inscription of five new sites...
Localisation in name only: the true cost of the far-right agenda
Oxfam
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December 13, 2024
This month, development and humanitarian NGOs faced a significant challenge when the Dutch government announced substantial funding cuts of 70%. These cuts are not an isolated incident: earlier this year, Germany announced further cuts in official...
The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy Endorses Jasser and Hamadeh for AZ Congress
EIN Presswire
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July 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy is pleased to announce two endorsements in the upcoming Arizona primaries. Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser for AZ Congressional District 4. Dr....
Cholo Abdi Abdullah Convicted for Conspiring to Commit 9/11-Style Attack at the Direction of Al Shabaab
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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November 5, 2024
A jury returned a guilty verdict today against Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 34, on all six counts in the indictment, which included conspiring to provide, and providing, material support to a foreign terrorist organization; and conspiring to murder U.S....
Global food security challenges: 735 million people go hungry
Government of Slovenia
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October 14, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 14 - Ending world hunger is one of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations. Progress in reducing hunger and malnutrition has stalled in...
MEDITERRANEAN: Council of Europe calls for ‘immediate admission’ of people stranded in Cyprus buffer zone ― Italy to resume transfers to migration centres in Albania despite ongoing legal issues ― Court in Greece acquits asylum seeking minor of people …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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November 7, 2024
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Cyprus to allow the people who are currently stuck in the buffer zone to seek asylum in the country. Italy is planning to resume the transfer of people rescued in international waters...
WTO members review 30 years of trade development in least-developed countries
World Trade Organization
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November 11, 2024
The event was opened by Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, Minister of Trade and Tourism of Djibouti, the coordinator of the WTO's LDC Group. The other high-level speakers were Sok Sopheak, Cambodia's Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, Li Fei,...
Minister Pemmy Majodina addresses Ministerial Breakfast Meeting during the Africa Water Week and Cairo Water Week
South African Government
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October 21, 2024
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, has encouraged her African counterparts to act swiftly on water conservation, saying that postponing measures will be to the detriment of the continent. The Minister made the remarks at a...
Understanding Gaza: Lessons for the "day after" and beyond
Middle East Institute
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October 8, 2024
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas and other Gaza-based Palestinian armed groups launched a surprise attack on Israel’s southern border communities, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israel retaliated by imposing a total closure of...
Understanding Gaza: A reflection on decades of failed policies and their lessons for the “day after” and beyond
Middle East Institute
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October 4, 2024
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas and other Gaza-based Palestinian armed groups launched a surprise attack on Israel’s southern border communities, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israel retaliated by imposing a total closure of...