United Nations General Assembly

President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis to address the National Press Club on Monday, May 6

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tisdag, april 30, 2024
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As President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis serves as the body's chair and presiding officer.

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  • As President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis serves as the body's chair and presiding officer.
  • The General Assembly is one of six principal organs in the United Nations (others are: Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and Secretariat).
  • Prior to his work with the United Nations, Dennis Francis had the distinction of serving as Trinidad and Tobago's longest serving ambassador.
  • PRESS CONTACT: Cecily Scott Martin for the National Press Club; [email protected] ; (202) 662-7525
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International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum opens in Beijing

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söndag, april 28, 2024
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BEIJING, April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online:

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  • BEIJING, April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online:
    In August 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution "International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development 2024-2033" (Sciences Decade).
  • UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China and the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, co-organized the "International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum" on April 25, Beijing, China.
  • The primary objective of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum is to foster a culture of science by expanding the outreach of the Science Decade, engaging with the scientific community, government entities, the private sector, and civil societies on the vision and mission of the Decade, and mobilizing various stakeholders for its effective implementation.
  • The Science Decade echoes the annual theme of the 2024 ZGC Forum, "Innovation: Building a Better World", and further demonstrates the internationalization of the ZGC Forum.

New Pandemic Agreement: Pharma Wins, Developing World Loses, says AHF Global Public Health Institute

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fredag, april 26, 2024
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As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

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  • As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
  • In addition to the GPMB and the IPPPR, the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention and Spark Street Advisors have also emphasized the critical need for independent monitoring.
  • Empty handshakes in Geneva will not prevent another global health disaster, nor will it keep countries from trampling over each other when the next pandemic comes.
  • To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .

New Pandemic Agreement: Pharma Wins, Developing World Loses, says AHF Global Public Health Institute

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onsdag, april 24, 2024
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As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024 , Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

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  • As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024 , Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
  • In addition to the GPMB and the IPPPR, the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention and Spark Street Advisors have also emphasized the critical need for independent monitoring.
  • Empty handshakes in Geneva will not prevent another global health disaster, nor will it keep countries from trampling over each other when the next pandemic comes.
  • To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .

New Pandemic Agreement: Pharma Wins, Developing World Loses, says AHF Global Public Health Institute

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onsdag, april 24, 2024
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As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement .

Key Points: 
  • As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement .
  • In addition to the GPMB and the IPPPR, the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention and Spark Street Advisors have also emphasized the critical need for independent monitoring.
  • Empty handshakes in Geneva will not prevent another global health disaster, nor will it keep countries from trampling over each other when the next pandemic comes.
  • To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .

Tangier selected as the 2024 Global Host City of International Jazz Day

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PARIS and WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that the city of Tangier, Morocco will serve as the Global Host and will anchor the International Jazz Day programs around the world.

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  • PARIS and WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30.
  • UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that the city of Tangier, Morocco will serve as the Global Host and will anchor the International Jazz Day programs around the world.
  • "The designation of Tangier marks the first time a city on the African continent will host International Jazz Day, the world's largest and most significant celebration of jazz," said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.
  • The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing International Jazz Day each year.

Yonsei University Opens the Stage for Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future with GEEF 2024

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måndag, mars 11, 2024
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Over the past five years, this pivotal conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has seen participation from over 10,000 individuals from up to 124 countries worldwide.

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  • Over the past five years, this pivotal conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has seen participation from over 10,000 individuals from up to 124 countries worldwide.
  • These discussions aim to critically review our past approach to SDGs and forge substantial policies for the future.
  • Ban Ki-moon emphasized the forum's significance, stating, "GEEF will provide the opportunity for an inclusive and sustainable future by rebooting the SDGs.
  • GEEF 2024 will be held both online and offline at Yonsei University's Sinchon Campus and the official YouTube channel of the Institute for Global Engagement and Empowerment.

Yonsei University Opens the Stage for Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future with GEEF 2024

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Over the past five years, this pivotal conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has seen participation from over 10,000 individuals from up to 124 countries worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past five years, this pivotal conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has seen participation from over 10,000 individuals from up to 124 countries worldwide.
  • Ban Ki-moon emphasized the forum's significance, stating, "GEEF will provide the opportunity for an inclusive and sustainable future by rebooting the SDGs.
  • GEEF 2024 will be held both online and offline at Yonsei University's Sinchon Campus and the official YouTube channel of the Institute for Global Engagement and Empowerment.
  • Participants can register in advance through the official website ( http://www.geef-sd.org ) until March 8 or register on-site on the day of the event.

Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni to visit Canada

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måndag, februari 19, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, will visit Toronto, Canada on March 2, 2024.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, will visit Toronto, Canada on March 2, 2024.
  • As Italy presides over the G7 this year, Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Meloni will work together to address global challenges.
  • Prime Minister Meloni's visit to Canada will build on the close relationship between Canada and Italy, founded in deep people-to-people ties and strong collaboration on shared priorities such as climate action and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
  • This will be Prime Minister Meloni's first official visit to Canada since her election as Prime Minister of Italy in 2022.

CGTN AMERICA & CGTN UN: China Media Group Launches "2024 Spring Festival Gala for Overseas Chinese"

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söndag, februari 11, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America & CGTN UN release "China Media Group Launches '2024 Spring Festival Gala for Overseas Chinese'"

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  • And this year for the first time ever, China Media Group launched the '2024 Spring Festival Gala for Overseas Chinese' to the world.
  • And this year for the first time ever, China Media Group launched the '2024 Spring Festival Gala for Overseas Chinese' to the world.
  • The gala also recalled the history of 'Qiaopi,' letters and remittances sent by overseas Chinese to their families in China in previous centuries.
  • Stories of overseas Chinese who have made great contributions in promoting exchanges were highlighted during the gala event.