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DRC: Violence in Eastern DRC Driving a "Catastrophic Escalation" in Children Going Hungry: 4/8/2025 12:57:02 PM; The number of children going hungry in war-torn eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surged 50% due to an escalation in violence this year, with 2.3 million more children now going without enough food,[1] according to Save the Children.
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Transformational Project at Sullivan County International Airport: 4/7/2025 11:35:40 PM; Link to New Video, Photos and Soundbites on Current Construction Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the project to transform the Sullivan County International Airport into a modern, state-of-the-art gateway that will fuel economic growth and tourism in the Catskill Region is in its final stages and on track for completion this spring.
Protecting Puerto Rico’s Workforce from Cadmium, Lead, and Other Heavy Metal Exposures: 4/7/2025 1:03:27 PM; Cadmium is a natural element that is usually found as a mineral combined with other elements. It is an important metal for many industrial processes.
AdvaMed Congratulates Dr. Oz on his Confirmation as CMS Administrator: 4/7/2025 9:43:24 AM; AdvaMed ®, the Medtech Association, released the following statement from President and CEO Scott Whitaker on the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as Administrator of the U.S.
A call to safeguard maternal and newborn health for migrants: 4/7/2025 9:39:21 AM; On World Health Day 2025, the United Nations Network on Migration (UNNM), with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a member of its Executive Committee, reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that every pregnant migrant woman, mother and newborn has access to essential health care, regardless of migration status.
Aid cuts threaten fragile progress in ending maternal deaths, UN agencies warn: 4/7/2025 9:34:16 AM; Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy and childbirth, according to a major new report released today, but United Nations (UN) agencies highlight the threat of major backsliding as unprecedented aid cuts take effect around the world.
National Urban League Denounces Congressional Effort to Dismantle Democracy with the SAVE Act: 4/4/2025 11:20:05 AM; The National Urban League denounced the proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), an extremist effort to dismantle democracy and disenfranchise millions of American citizens. “Not satisfied with giving up Congress’s power to be a check on the President, House Republicans are now attempting to undermine the foundation of our democracy, our fundamental …
A4E, ERA and IATA Call on Dutch Government to Safeguard Connectivity, Warning Schiphol Flight Cap Could Undermine EU Single Market: 4/4/2025 11:01:11 AM; In light of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s decision to cap annual flights at 478,000, A4E, ERA and IATA emphasise that the European Commission’s recommendations must be followed, as they uphold the Balanced Approach to noise management and protect the integrity of the Single Market.
WBCSD honors women leaders driving sustainability transformation in business: 4/4/2025 10:40:27 AM; WBCSD is proud to announce the five distinguished recipients of the 2025 Leading Women Awards. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding female leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing corporate sustainability and driving transformation.
Honouring Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage and the Legacy of Khudaibergan Devanov: 4/4/2025 10:28:34 AM; As the countdown begins toward the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference, the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan to UNESCO, in partnership with the Art and Culture Development Foundation, hosted a compelling cultural event at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
AIM calls for action to protect the single market amid trade disruption: 4/3/2025 7:58:42 AM; AIM, the European Brands Association, expresses deep concern and disappointment following the US government’s announcement last night of a sweeping 20% tariff on all goods exported from the European Union to the United States.
MYANMAR CHILD ACCOUNT: ‘It was terrifying’ – Children Prepare to Spend Myanmar New Year Festival in Shelters Following Earthquake – Save the Children: 4/3/2025 7:26:38 AM; On the morning that Myanmar’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck, 16-year-old student Yoon May* was having lunch at home in Mandalay and contemplating napping when she suddenly felt dizzy.
Corporate Capture and the Creation of False Enemies: How Criminalising Environmental Movements Fuels Green Extractivism: 4/2/2025 12:01:33 PM; Contradictions abound in the world of raw materials, and the subject may become quite delicate when it comes to corporate profits, human rights, environmental damage, corruption, extractivism, and livelihoods.
Four US cities launch new programmes to protect vulnerable residents from extreme heat: 4/2/2025 11:30:18 AM; The cities of Austin, Miami, New York and Washington D.C have joined forces in a new effort to protect their communities from the growing threat of extreme heat.
European Commission, UNEP boost cooperation on environment and climate as a key enabler for competitiveness, security and resilience: 4/2/2025 9:43:04 AM; In a move to strengthen global environmental cooperation in increasingly challenging geopolitical circumstances, European Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, met with the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger Andersen, in Brussels today.
Safety monitoring of journalists in Bolivia: 4/2/2025 9:19:04 AM; The National Association of Journalists of Bolivia (ANPB), the Association of Journalists of La Paz (APLP), and the Foundation for Journalism, with the support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) through its International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), launch the Journalist Protection Monitoring System …
Greenpeace vs. Energy Transfer’s SLAPP: What happens after the North Dakota trial?: 4/2/2025 7:46:11 AM; Onward. Because we will not back down. We will not be silenced. The fight against Energy Transfer’s SLAPP continues — and it is far from over. The stakes of this bullying lawsuit by the Texas-based Big Oil company behind the infamous Dakota Access Pipeline are too high to rest until justice is served.
Pega Blueprint for Government Efficiency Toolkit Empowers Agencies to Accelerate Modernization Efforts and Increase Efficiency: 4/2/2025 6:19:47 AM; Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), The Enterprise Transformation Company=11.0pt™, announced Pega Blueprint for Government Efficiency Toolkit, a government-specific, AI driven approach for accelerating digital transformation across government agencies while improving overall efficiency.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of New Water Supply for Village of Hoosick Falls: 4/1/2025 10:22:09 AM; Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of construction on a new permanent water transmission line for the village of Hoosick Falls. The new water supply distribution system is part of the State’s ongoing commitment and community collaboration to address water contamination from past operations at the Saint-Gobain McCaffrey Street State Superfund site.
Geneva Palais briefing note: The impact of the earthquake in Myanmar on children: 4/1/2025 9:40:54 AM; “The deadliest earthquake to hit Myanmar in many decades has hit children the hardest. “I have just returned from some of the worst-affected locations, where I joined our teams in the delivery of initial assistance.