Foreign policy

Dr Jaishankar Interacts With Diaspora at OWIS Digital Campus

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日曜日, 3月 24, 2024
Foreign policy, External, Freedom, Rajpath, Growth, History, City-state, Study, GIIS, Student, Subhas Chandra Bose

Dr Jaishankar spoke extensively on a number of issues including India's economic progress as a nation, its relationship with the diaspora and its aspirations for the future.

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  • Dr Jaishankar spoke extensively on a number of issues including India's economic progress as a nation, its relationship with the diaspora and its aspirations for the future.
  • He also took a range of questions from students of OWIS and GIIS, as well as from members of the audience, answering them with flair and poise.
  • During his visit to Singapore, Dr Jaishankar met with the city-state's prime minister Lee Hsien Loong, and also gave a lecture at the Institute of South Asian Studies.
  • This was his maiden visit at the Global Village Campus, and third visit to Global Indian International School.

Progyny and RESOLVE to Honor National Infertility Awareness Week® with Events Spanning Coast to Coast

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木曜日, 4月 4, 2024
Foreign policy, Empire, Infertility, Face, Disease, Empathy, Education, IVF, Fertility, Evite, Family, Movement, Birth control

NEW YORK, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progyny, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNY), a transformative fertility, family building, and women’s health benefits solution, and RESOLVE : The National Infertility Association today announced a series of nationwide events to commemorate National Infertility Awareness Week (April 21-27, 2024).

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  • NEW YORK, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progyny, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNY), a transformative fertility, family building, and women’s health benefits solution, and RESOLVE : The National Infertility Association today announced a series of nationwide events to commemorate National Infertility Awareness Week (April 21-27, 2024).
  • "National Infertility Awareness Week sheds light on the profound impact of infertility, promoting compassion, empathy, and solidarity for the countless individuals struggling to build their family," said Pete Anevski, CEO of Progyny.
  • This will be the third consecutive year the Empire State Building will be lit to support those faced with infertility.
  • "Being an advocate for others navigating their journey, I am deeply honored to participate in National Infertility Awareness Week alongside Progyny and RESOLVE,” says Iskra Lawrence.

Verizon to donate $70K, celebrate Latina leaders and offer free headshots at career event in Philly

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水曜日, 4月 3, 2024
Foreign policy, Culture, Organization, Verizon Communications, University, Education, Delaware Valley, RSS, Small business, Congreso, United Way, Commerce, Empowerment, Community engagement, Workforce, VZ, Walnut Street

And the combined $70,000 in new Verizon donations will benefit the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce , Xiente , Congreso de Latinos Unidos , Concilio , and Latino Partnership Institute .

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  • And the combined $70,000 in new Verizon donations will benefit the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce , Xiente , Congreso de Latinos Unidos , Concilio , and Latino Partnership Institute .
  • The panel, moderated by Adriana Dawson, Director of Community Engagement for Verizon, will feature Latina changemakers from across Philadelphia.
  • The discussion aims to amplify panelists' stories, career journeys and impactful work transforming the Latino community in Philadelphia.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Nonprofit Money Management International (MMI) Reveals Insights on the Hispanic Financial Experience

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水曜日, 3月 27, 2024
Foreign policy, Hispanic, MBE, Minority business enterprise, Education, Research, MMI, Money Management International, Senior counsel, Service provider, Perception, JPMorgan Chase

The study sheds light on the unique financial experiences and challenges faced by Hispanic consumers.

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  • The study sheds light on the unique financial experiences and challenges faced by Hispanic consumers.
  • Debt Perception and Management: Hispanics expressed negative feelings towards debt, with a strong desire for education and support to effectively manage their financial obligations.
  • "We have been committed to serving the Hispanic community for decades, and we are excited about the potential this research unlocks.
  • By understanding the nuances of Hispanic financial experience, we can evolve our outreach and programs to continue to meet their unique needs," said Michelle Jones , Chief External Affairs Officer at MMI.

The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk and Family Festival Returns to Azusa Pacific University, Celebrating 22 Years of Inspiring Southern Californians to Donate Life

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月曜日, 4月 8, 2024
Entertainment, Sports, General Health, Events, Concerts, Family, Philanthropy, Consumer, Fund Raising, Foundation, Surgery, Health, Running, Research, Foreign policy, Friends, ABC, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Memory, Azusa Pacific University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, City, Hospital, Providence St. Joseph Health, Life, Eye, Golden Joystick Awards, Mexican cuisine, Medical device

“We look forward to welcoming donor families, grateful recipients, living donors and OneLegacy’s hospital and community partners to our 22nd Annual Run/Walk and Family Festival,” said Tom Mone, External Affairs Officer for OneLegacy.

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  • “We look forward to welcoming donor families, grateful recipients, living donors and OneLegacy’s hospital and community partners to our 22nd Annual Run/Walk and Family Festival,” said Tom Mone, External Affairs Officer for OneLegacy.
  • “The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk is a special celebration of the gift of life and the power of organ, eye and tissue donation within our local communities.”
    The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk will include a special opening ceremony, hosted by Phillip Palmer and Gabriela Teissier.
  • 2024 will be the 9th year that team Forever 22 will participate in the OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk.
  • All proceeds from the Donate Life Run/Walk will benefit the OneLegacy Foundation, with the goal to enhance OneLegacy’s public education efforts and inspire local communities to donate life.

Trian Sends Letter to Fellow Disney Shareholders Outlining the Need for Change

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月曜日, 3月 18, 2024
Letter, Growth, CFO, Sysco, Television, Heinz, Council, History, BLUE, Foreign policy, Procter & Gamble, Annual general meeting, Fear, Magic, Management

NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Trian Group,1 which beneficially owns $3.5 billion of common stock in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today released a letter to its fellow Disney shareholders.

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Trian Group,1 which beneficially owns $3.5 billion of common stock in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today released a letter to its fellow Disney shareholders.
  • Dear Fellow Walt Disney Company Shareholder:
    Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting will be held on April 3, and it is time for you to vote to help Restore the Magic at Disney.
  • With its iconic franchises, global presence and scale, unparalleled customer loyalty and enviable commercial flywheel, Disney and its shareholders should prosper.
  • We have nominated two such candidates: Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo, each of whom have invested their own money in Disney stock and are dedicated to helping Disney.

Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall Appoints Dr. Richard Downie as President & CEO

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木曜日, 4月 4, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Other Professional Services, Professional Services, Other Policy Issues, Council, Downie, University, United States service academies, World Affairs Council, USMA, Foreign policy

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall (LAWACTH) today announced that Dr. Richard Downie has been named President & Chief Executive Officer.

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  • The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall (LAWACTH) today announced that Dr. Richard Downie has been named President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • “His leadership experience and proven success in strengthening organizations make him an exceptional choice to lead the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall.”
    A graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, Dr. Downie holds an M.A.
  • "I am honored to join the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall, an organization with a rich history of promoting informed discussions on global issues,” Dr. Downie added.
  • About the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall:
    The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a platform for informed discourse through in-depth conversations featuring world leaders, experts, and policymakers.

Avangrid Receives Federal Record of Decision for New England Wind

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火曜日, 4月 2, 2024
Utilities, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Construction & Property, White House, Federal Government, Construction & Property, Environment, Green Technology, Urban Planning, Climate Change, Public Policy, Government, Interior, FCEN, Climate, Wind, Carbon, Investment, DEIS, Inflation, Equivalence relation, Chairperson, ROD, Bureau, The Nature Conservancy, FTE, OCS, Commonwealth, BOEM, Record, Electricity, Foreign policy, Climate change, Vineyard Wind, COP, Communication, Sierra Club, Port, PLA, Construction, Town, FEIS, Cape Cod, AGR, Renewable energy

New England Wind, consisting of the New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2 projects, has the potential to create thousands of jobs and provide enough clean, reliable energy to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region.

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  • New England Wind, consisting of the New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2 projects, has the potential to create thousands of jobs and provide enough clean, reliable energy to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region.
  • With this federal approval, New England Wind stands apart as the most advanced and shovel-ready offshore wind opportunity in the Northeast region.
  • “We applaud the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for issuing the Record of Decision for New England Wind.
  • BOEM’s Record of Decision for Avangrid’s New England Wind lease area represents a key and substantial step in the direction of moving forward on offshore wind.

Renowned Transplant Surgeon and Medical Innovator, Dr. Robert Mendez, Remembered for Lifelong Dedication to Advancing Organ Donation and Transplantation

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火曜日, 4月 2, 2024
Science, Research, Surgery, General Health, Health, Hospitals, Philanthropy, Foundation, UNOS, Foreign policy, Organ transplantation, Surgeon, Sharp HealthCare, Transplant, Education, Keck Hospital of USC, Knowledge, University, Kidney transplantation, General surgery, Death, MD, Parliament, Overmyer Network, St. Vincent's Hospital, Stanford University, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Multimedia, Family, MNIT, Flower, Medicine, Dentistry

Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.

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  • Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401597673/en/
    From Left to Right: Dr. Rafael Mendez and Dr. Robert Mendez, organ donation and transplantation pioneers.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Born on March 2, 1937, Dr. Robert Mendez embarked on a remarkable career that spanned over four decades.
  • Dr. Robert Mendez’s impact on the world of organ transplantation, organ donation and medicine at large are immeasurable.

Philip Morris International Names New External Affairs Leader

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024
Tobacco, Retail, Smoke, Physics, Foreign policy, Philip Morris International, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Public, PMI, Research, Policy, Sale, Life, Kent University, Senior, ZYN, IQOS, Toxicology, Economics, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, Food

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christos Harpantidis to the position of Senior Vice President, External Affairs effective May 1, 2024.

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  • Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christos Harpantidis to the position of Senior Vice President, External Affairs effective May 1, 2024.
  • “He has been instrumental in building our smoke-free business in Greece and the South East Europe Area as we evolve away from cigarettes.
  • “Leading our dynamic External Affairs function globally is an enormous honor,” said Christos Harpantidis.
  • “Under Christos’ leadership, I believe that the External Affairs function will ensure that this positive momentum is maintained and further amplified.”
    Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international tobacco company, actively delivering a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector.