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UNHCR Press Release - 9 October 2024 - Five trailblazing women win UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Awards
Five trailblazing women win UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Awards for their life-changing work GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, October 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Five trailblazing women – a nun, an activist, a social entrepreneur, a volunteer aid worker, and an...
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buildOn Believes Education is a Basic Human Right [Q&A]
Nonprofit buildOn is fighting the education crisis around the world by helping those who need it most – children living in poverty – to get into school and stay engaged. buildOn works in some of the poorest countries on the planet to build schools...

Newly Released Book "Beyond Everest" Spotlights the Seldom Told Perspective of the Sherpa
One small man, one giant mountain: a Sherpa’s quest to create a better future, one perilous step at a time. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beyond Everest: One Sherpa’s Summit and Hope for Nepal tells the...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons
I could not be more proud to announce Randy Berry as the first-ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons. We looked far and wide to find the right American official for this important assignment. Randy’s a leader. He’s a motivator....

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses Sadness about Nepal Earthquake
Teaching in Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia from June 5 to 9: His Holiness will give five days of teachings on Commentary on the Five Stages of Guhyasamaja and confer the Yamantaka Initiation (jigje wang) organized by the Dalai...

Acumen Contracts with the University of Tokyo to Boost International Student Enrolment from South Asia to Japan
Acumen contracts with the University of Tokyo to increase South Asian student enrolment, supporting Japan’s vision to strengthen global education and talent. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 1, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Acumen, part of Sannam S4...

South and Central Asia: U.S.-Nepal Relations
As Prepared Namaste and good morning. Thank you for that very warm welcome, and congratulations to NRN-America for all of their hard work convening this event. It’s an honor for me to convey to you the warm greetings of Assistant Secretary of...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at Welcome Reception to Commemorate the Announcement of Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons Randy Berry
SECRETARY KERRY: Tom, thank you very much. Welcome, everybody. I’m particularly grateful for Tom’s introduction, and – but more importantly, for Tom’s work. He is relentless, he is always guided by his moral compass and his conscience, and I am...

Himalaya Mountain Death Zone Traversed in Epic 29-hour 'No Oxygen' Climb to Summit
Climber Allie Pepper Summits World's 5th Highest Mountain in Her 14 Peaks Oxygen-Free Challenge. 4 Down, 10 To Go. KATHMANDU, NEPAL, May 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Australian climber Allie Pepper has reached the true summit of Makalu (8,485m)...

1000+ devout Hindus enthusiastically took part in the 12th edition of the ‘Vaishvik Hindu Rashtra Mahotsav’
Will set up Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti in every State to create a Hindu Ecosystem, and thereby, will build a movement against all the injustice against Hindus! From the left Mr. Satyavijaya Naik, Mr. Sunil Ghanwat, Mr. Jayesh Thali and Advocate...

15% Discount on Everest Base Camp Trek by Swotah Travel and Adventure
For a limited time, Swotah Travel is offering a special 15% early bird discount on its Everest Base Camp Trek. KATHMANDU, BAGMATI, NEPAL, May 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Swotah Travel and Adventure has announced a special early bird offer: a...

International Training Course on Post Crisis Recovery of Cultural Heritage (PCR-2024)
The devastating impact of conflicts and disasters on heritage has become increasingly evident. Notable examples include places like Iraq, Nepal, Syria and Ukraine, where local communities have suffered from the destruction of cultural heritage....

Award-Winning Short Film Mutton Paya Recognized at Global Film Festivals
A film that captures the deep emotional connection between families and the unexpected tragedy that forever altered their lives. AURANGABAD, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- iFlims Production is proud to commemorate its...

Remarks by the President in Immigration Town Hall -- Nashville, Tennessee
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 09, 2014 Casa Azafran Nashville, Tennessee 2:26 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:Thank you, everybody.Thank you.(Applause.)Thank you so much.Everybody, please have a seat.Thank you...

Whop Levels Up with Iman Gadzhi as Co-Owner and Investor
NEW YORK, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whop, the all-in-one digital marketplace for creators and entrepreneurs, has welcomed serial entrepreneur and investor Iman Gadzhi as a co-owner, and strategic partner. Iman’s extensive experience in...

FACT SHEET: The President’s Immigration Accountability Executive Actions & Their Impact on Asian American Immigrant Communities
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 16, 2014 From DREAMers to high-skilled workers to those seeking to reunite with their family members, Asian Americans are one of the most rapidly growing populations in...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Supporting Transitional Justice Initiatives in Nepal
Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Supporting Transitional Justice Initiatives in Nepal I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)...

South and Central Asia: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Supporting Transitional Justice Initiatives in Nepal
Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Supporting Transitional Justice Initiatives in Nepal I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)...

ASU's Cronkite School to host international scholars, students for SUSI programs
This summer, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University is hosting two Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) programs for international media professionals, scholars and student leaders, who will...

Student-Professor Teaching Collaborations for Well-Being
Co-authors: RJ Justice, Bedha Neopaney, Roman Trammell, Gabriela Coral Zubia, Juliet Cargill, Devin Hernandez, Hannah Rosenberg, Jacob Nitzkin, Ashley Gonzalez Ovalle, Ana Júlia Rodrigues Alves, Janelyn Geronimo, Calley Marotta The Project...