Democracy

Virtual Equity Leverages the Metaverse to Host Historic International Human Rights Festival in Partnership with GreenPeace, the UN and More

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Virtual Equality will enable citizens from all nations to engage in this vital annual festival dedicated to furthering and protecting democracy and human rights.

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  • Virtual Equality will enable citizens from all nations to engage in this vital annual festival dedicated to furthering and protecting democracy and human rights.
  • Features of the groundbreaking event include:
    Merge realities at this dedicated space at Constitution Hill, uniting physical and virtual participants.
  • Explore an immersive recreation of historic incarceration facilities at Constitution Hill in virtual reality from anywhere in the world.
  • “This 5th edition of the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival takes place at a time when our country is in crisis and our Constitutional vision of social justice and human rights is being stretched to breaking point.

Kashmiri Grassroots Politicians Speak About the Progress Achieved Since the Abrogation of Article 370

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Mr. Se-Hoon Kim, a columnist with the Sunday Guardian, moderated the discussion, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

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  • Mr. Se-Hoon Kim, a columnist with the Sunday Guardian, moderated the discussion, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
  • "Non-state actors attempted to silence me and my comrades with an AK 47, leaving me in a coma for six months.
  • Raina added he used to have a different opinion on Article 370 and had written an article in the past that its abrogation may alienate the youth."
  • It is directly proportionate to the abrogation of article 370.

CAMINO UNVEILS TWO NEW PLANT-BASED CHOCOLATE BARS: FAIR TRADE, ORGANIC AND MADE WITH OAT MILK

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, March 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Camino , a leading Canadian brand of fair trade and organic chocolate products, is excited to announce the launch of two milk-style, plant-based chocolate bars made with oat milk.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Camino , a leading Canadian brand of fair trade and organic chocolate products, is excited to announce the launch of two milk-style, plant-based chocolate bars made with oat milk.
  • Camino just launched two plant-based milk-style chocolate bars made with oat milk: creamy, fair trade and without dairy.
  • The Creamy Chocol-oat bar is a smooth and creamy chocolate bar that will satisfy even the most discerning milk chocolate lovers.
  • Since then, the company has expanded its product line to include fair trade and organic certified hot chocolate, chocolate bars, and baking products.

ICO takes action against Lewisham Council for failing to respond to hundreds of Freedom of Information requests

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued an enforcement notice to the London Borough of Lewisham Council for failing to respond to hundreds of overdue requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

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  • The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued an enforcement notice to the London Borough of Lewisham Council for failing to respond to hundreds of overdue requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.
  • The Council revealed the true extent of its poor performance on information access requests to the ICO, which was much worse than statistics it recently published online.
  • At the end of 2022, the Council had a total number of 338 overdue requests for information, 221 of which were over 12 months old.
  • “By failing to respond to these requests, Lewisham Council is keeping hundreds of people in the dark about information they have a right to ask for.

Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Launches Adult Civics Education Platform

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy today announced the launch of Civics for Life , an online, adult civics education platform that supports anyone who wants to learn more about civics, develop their understanding and capacity for civil discourse, and make a difference for themselves, their family, and their communities.

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  • The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy today announced the launch of Civics for Life , an online, adult civics education platform that supports anyone who wants to learn more about civics, develop their understanding and capacity for civil discourse, and make a difference for themselves, their family, and their communities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230322005724/en/
    Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy President and CEO Sarah Suggs announces new Civics for Life platform today at Annual Legacy Luncheon honoring Justice O'Connor today in Phoenix.
  • The Civics for Life platform aims to address the knowledge gap of countless Americans who did not receive or received very little civics education during their school years.
  • “Civics for Life will continue Justice O’Connor’s legacy of working valiantly to counter these alarming trends,” said Sarah Suggs, president and CEO, Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy.

New Report Offers Actionable Recommendations for Investors to Advance Racial and Economic Equity

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, research institute PolicyLink, in partnership with CapEQ and FSG, published the Investor Blueprint for Racial and Economic Equity, a comprehensive guide for investors to advance shared prosperity, combat inequality, and help bring about an equitable economy. The Investor Blueprint aims to catalyze investors to integrate racial and economic equity holistically within their institutions—from the heart of their purpose to their decision-making processes, investment strategies, and measures of organizational effectiveness.

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  • The Investor Blueprint aims to catalyze investors to integrate racial and economic equity holistically within their institutions—from the heart of their purpose to their decision-making processes, investment strategies, and measures of organizational effectiveness.
  • "Investors' far-reaching influence over our economy means they are on the front lines of what drives impact and inequity every day.
  • Activating the entire portfolio over time toward equitable outcomes, championing racial and economic equity standards for businesses, and embodying good corporate citizenship.
  • PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®.

AMERICAN EXCHANGE GROUP ACQUIRES CREATIVE SERVICES AND DIGITAL MARKETING COMPANY, GIANT PROPELLER

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Exchange Group (AXNY Group), the industry leader in accessories design, licensing and manufacturing announced today that it has acquired Giant Propeller, an innovative creative services and digital marketing company based in Miami, Florida.

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  • NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Exchange Group (AXNY Group), the industry leader in accessories design, licensing and manufacturing announced today that it has acquired Giant Propeller, an innovative creative services and digital marketing company based in Miami, Florida.
  • The acquisition will provide American Exchange Group with a dedicated creative agency, helping the company to streamline its marketing efforts, leverage the expertise of marketing specialists and creative professionals as well as maintain consistency in messaging across its rapidly increasing portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands.
  • Giant Propeller will continue to service its existing client base while adding to its client portfolio to service others and AXNY Group.
  • "We are extremely pleased to welcome Giant Propeller and their talented team to the American Exchange Group family.

Prime Minister announces mandate of Independent Special Rapporteur

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the mandate of the Independent Special Rapporteur, the Right Honourable David Johnston, whose appointment was announced on March 15, 2023, as part of a suite of measures to help protect the integrity of Canada's democracy.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the mandate of the Independent Special Rapporteur, the Right Honourable David Johnston, whose appointment was announced on March 15, 2023, as part of a suite of measures to help protect the integrity of Canada's democracy.
  • Mr. Johnston will submit regular reports to the Prime Minister, which will also be shared with Leaders of the Opposition and made available to Canadians.
  • To fulfill this mandate, he will be given complete access to any relevant records and documents, classified or unclassified.
  • The announcement of an Independent Special Rapporteur was part of a series of measures announced on March 6, 2023 to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.

HAPPINESS FOR ALL, DEMOCRACY Announced as 2023 United Nations International Day of Happiness Official Campaign Theme

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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HAPPINESS FOR ALL, DEMOCRACY is the official 2023 International Day of Happiness theme announced today by HappinessDay.org , the campaign arm of UNIDOHappiness , the official home and secretariat of the United Nations International Day of Happiness, a program of the United Nations New World Order Project launched in 2006.

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  • HAPPINESS FOR ALL, DEMOCRACY is the official 2023 International Day of Happiness theme announced today by HappinessDay.org , the campaign arm of UNIDOHappiness , the official home and secretariat of the United Nations International Day of Happiness, a program of the United Nations New World Order Project launched in 2006.
  • HAPPINESS FOR ALL, DEMOCRACY commemorates the eleventh United Nations International Day of Happiness, a global day that was uniquely endowed and established with worldwide democratic unity, legitimacy, and credibility of the unanimous vote to adopt UN resolution 66 28: International Day of Happiness by consensus of all 193 UN Member states on July 17th, 2012.
  • And yet HAPPINESS FOR ALL DEMOCRACY is a reminder that while democracy is thriving more than ever before, democracy is also facing its greatest existential threat since the creation of the United Nations.
  • Full statement and 2023 Ten Steps to Global Happiness can be found at:

CGTN: President Xi's Russia visit to promote world peace, boost global development

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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And the country recently also brokered a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, successfully advancing the resumption of their diplomatic relations.

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  • And the country recently also brokered a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, successfully advancing the resumption of their diplomatic relations.
  • The upcoming state visit to Russia marks Xi's first foreign trip after assuming his third term as Chinese president earlier this month, and also his first visit to Russia since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in February 2022.
  • Observing that the relationship between China and Russia is based on the principles of non-alliance, non-confrontation and non-targeting of third parties, Wang said that on this basis, China and Russia will promote a multi-polar world and greater democracy in international relations and contribute to world development and progress.
  • Yuan added that China has all along reiterated its commitment to promoting peace and facilitating negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.