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'Trailblazing' partnership takes aim at criminals profiting from child sexual abuse online

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Criminal child sexual abuse 'brands' are the target of a new "first-of-its-kind" partnership aiming to stop illegal sites from relying on a practice they exploit to evade detection and remain online.

Key Points: 
  • Criminals running commercial child sexual abuse 'brands' are taking advantage of a 'loophole' to remain online.
  • New partnership takes aim at criminals exploiting 'Domain Hopping' to continue profiting from the sexual abuse of children.
  • Some of the very worst child sexual abuse imagery the IWF sees is found on commercial sites, with criminals attempting to profit from the abusive material.
  • "Our world-leading protection against the spread of child sexual abuse can now be shared even more widely, sending the strong message that there is nowhere safe for criminals to target to spread child sexual abuse imagery.

'Trailblazing' partnership takes aim at criminals profiting from child sexual abuse online

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Criminal child sexual abuse 'brands' are the target of a new "first-of-its-kind" partnership aiming to stop illegal sites from relying on a practice they exploit to evade detection and remain online.

Key Points: 
  • Criminals running commercial child sexual abuse 'brands' are taking advantage of a 'loophole' to remain online.
  • New partnership takes aim at criminals exploiting 'Domain Hopping' to continue profiting from the sexual abuse of children.
  • Some of the very worst child sexual abuse imagery the IWF sees is found on commercial sites, with criminals attempting to profit from the abusive material.
  • "Our world-leading protection against the spread of child sexual abuse can now be shared even more widely, sending the strong message that there is nowhere safe for criminals to target to spread child sexual abuse imagery.

Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel join Prevent Cancer Foundation board of directors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Alexandria, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces the election of Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel to the Foundation’s board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Alexandria, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces the election of Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel to the Foundation’s board of directors.
  • The Prevent Cancer Foundation is proud to welcome these accomplished individuals into their new roles.
  • Mr. Nevett is a cancer survivor and shared what he learned about early detection in a recent blog post for PIR.
  • “We’re thrilled to have Jon and Karen’s expertise as they join our dynamic board and staff to help us achieve better outcomes for all,” said Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 5th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Padma Lakshmi

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Friday, November 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, announced the winners of the .ORG Impact Awards, an annual program that honors and celebrates outstanding mission-driven organizations and individuals working to make the world a better place.

Key Points: 
  • We are thrilled to uplift their efforts and humbled by the work they are doing to build a bright future for us all.
  • "I try to use my platform to inspire people from all corners of the world to be vocal and active agents for social change," said Padma Lakshmi to a room full of .ORG Impact Award finalists at the DC awards ceremony.
  • "Being in a room like this is a rare, heartwarming reminder that so many people around the world share that desire.
  • Hope for Justice is also the winner of the 2023 .ORG Impact Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 5th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Padma Lakshmi

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Friday, November 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, announced the winners of the .ORG Impact Awards, an annual program that honors and celebrates outstanding mission-driven organizations and individuals working to make the world a better place.

Key Points: 
  • We are thrilled to uplift their efforts and humbled by the work they are doing to build a bright future for us all.
  • "I try to use my platform to inspire people from all corners of the world to be vocal and active agents for social change," said Padma Lakshmi to a room full of .ORG Impact Award finalists at the DC awards ceremony.
  • "Being in a room like this is a rare, heartwarming reminder that so many people around the world share that desire.
  • Hope for Justice is also the winner of the 2023 .ORG Impact Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Public Interest Registry Announces 2023 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists, Padma Lakshmi to Host

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Monday, October 2, 2023

RESTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, named the finalists for the 5th annual .ORG Impact Awards and announced that Padma Lakshmi—activist, author, and host/producer of Hulu's Taste the Nation—will host the awards ceremony where the winners will be revealed on November 16 in Washington, D.C. The program recognizes and rewards outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from around the world for their positive contributions to society.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, named the finalists for the 5th annual .ORG Impact Awards and announced that Padma Lakshmi —activist, author, and host/producer of Hulu's Taste the Nation—will host the awards ceremony where the winners will be revealed on November 16 in Washington, D.C.
  • "We also are thrilled to have Padma Lakshmi join us to celebrate the immense impact of the OIA finalists, winners, and .ORG community at our awards ceremony.
  • Padma Lakshmi is an activist, actress, philanthropist, author, host and producer of Hulu's Taste of the Nation, and former television host of Top Chef.
  • "The 2023 .ORG Impact Award finalists exemplify the hard work so many are doing across the globe to make a positive impact in their communities," said activist Padma Lakshmi.

Public Interest Registry Announces 2023 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists, Padma Lakshmi to Host

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Monday, October 2, 2023

RESTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, named the finalists for the 5th annual .ORG Impact Awards and announced that Padma Lakshmi—activist, author, and host/producer of Hulu's Taste the Nation—will host the awards ceremony where the winners will be revealed on November 16 in Washington, D.C. The program recognizes and rewards outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from around the world for their positive contributions to society.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, named the finalists for the 5th annual .ORG Impact Awards and announced that Padma Lakshmi —activist, author, and host/producer of Hulu's Taste the Nation—will host the awards ceremony where the winners will be revealed on November 16 in Washington, D.C.
  • "We also are thrilled to have Padma Lakshmi join us to celebrate the immense impact of the OIA finalists, winners, and .ORG community at our awards ceremony.
  • Padma Lakshmi is an activist, actress, philanthropist, author, host and producer of Hulu's Taste of the Nation, and former television host of Top Chef.
  • "The 2023 .ORG Impact Award finalists exemplify the hard work so many are doing across the globe to make a positive impact in their communities," said activist Padma Lakshmi.

Fortune Media and Great Place To Work® Name Public Interest Registry to 2023 Best Small Workplaces List

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

RESTON, Va., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Public Interest Registry (PIR) for the 2023 Fortune Best Small Workplaces™ List .

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Public Interest Registry (PIR) for the 2023 Fortune Best Small Workplaces™ List .
  • Earning a spot means that Public Interest Registry is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
  • "It's a great honor to be named one of Fortune's 2023 Best Small Workplaces," says President and CEO Jon Nevett.
  • To determine the Best Small Workplaces list, Great Place To Work analyzed the survey responses of over 32,000 employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies with 10 to 99 U.S. employees.

The Internet Society Announces New Appointment to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Kathryn Kleiman to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors and the re-appointment of Saerin Cho.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Kathryn Kleiman to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors and the re-appointment of Saerin Cho.
  • The Internet Society Board also reappointed PIR President and CEO Jonathon Nevett for another year on the PIR Board.
  • Narelle Clark will end her term on the PIR Board on June 30.
  • Effective 1 July 2023, the Public Interest Registry Board Members will be:
    Keith Davidson, former executive and board member, InternetNZ
    Eric Burger, Research Director of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, Virginia Tech
    Andrew Sullivan serves as liaison to the PIR Board in his capacity as President and CEO of the Internet Society.

Engiven is Selected to Receive Crypto.Giving Domain Name

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Monday, May 22, 2023

SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Engiven, a leading complex giving software technologies company, announced that they have been selected to receive the crypto.giving domain name by the .GIVING TLD registry.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Engiven, a leading complex giving software technologies company, announced that they have been selected to receive the crypto.giving domain name by the .GIVING TLD registry.
  • Leveraging crypto.giving domain, Engiven enables donations of 95 different cryptocurrencies to 1.8 million US charities.
  • Leveraging the new crypto.giving domain, Engiven has launched the crypto.giving website, which enables donors to give 95 different cryptocurrencies to most of the 1.8 million charities in the US through the Engiven Foundation.
  • "Engiven is a crypto generosity pioneer, having created the most advanced and secure crypto donation technologies for nonprofits and donation platforms," said James Lawrence, Co-founder and CEO of Engiven.