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Education Cannot Wait Calls for Scaled Up Funding for Successful Joint Programme in Nigeria During High-Level Mission Together with Representatives for Governments of Germany and Norway

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Friday, February 23, 2024

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On a high-level mission in Nigeria this week, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Executive Director Yasmine Sherif, accompanied by high-level representatives from the Governments of Germany and Norway, announced a planned US$15 million allocation to renew the ECW Multi-Year Resilience Programme in the North-East of the country. The funding is subject to ECW's Executive Committee approval.   

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Tahir Mamman, and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, and aid partners.
  • The initiative provides formal and non-formal education as a form of reparation for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and their children.
  • Norway welcomes the strengthened cooperation with Education Cannot Wait to reach the most vulnerable with education in North-East Nigeria.
  • The investments are delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Education, UN agencies, and international and local civil society partners.

Sakhi for South Asian Women to Ring the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell to Commence Women's History Month and Celebrate 35th Anniversary

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sakhi for South Asian Women (Sakhi), a leading nonprofit working with survivors of gender-based violence within the South Asian diaspora in New York City, will become one of the first South Asian American organizations to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 1, 2024, celebrating its 35th anniversary and Women's History Month.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sakhi for South Asian Women (Sakhi), a leading nonprofit working with survivors of gender-based violence within the South Asian diaspora in New York City, will become one of the first South Asian American organizations to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 1, 2024, celebrating its 35th anniversary and Women's History Month.
  • This milestone at NYSE uplifts the experiences of survivors in the South Asian diaspora and the over 15,000 lives Sakhi has reached in its 35 year history.
  • As Women's History Month celebrates trailblazers who have broken barriers, Sakhi is honored to publicly recognize the vital role the South Asian American feminist movement has played in building New York City's communities.
  • "Ringing the closing bell at NYSE is historic for the South Asian diaspora and Sakhi, as we celebrate our 35th anniversary and inaugurate Women's History Month.

Gainful Solutions Welcomes New Senior Consultants

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.
  • She was academic lead for intelligence matters and advised senior leadership at the Army War College.
  • She recently engaged Director of the Central Intelligence Agency William Burns in a fireside chat for students and faculty.
  • To create effective and enduring solutions, Martin has a firm commitment to the importance of culture as an equal partner to science, policy, and economics.

DAV, PVA, and the VFW release Independent Budget recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs and call on Congress to fully support our nation's veterans

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The Independent Budget's (IB) recommendations, coupled with the Administration's FY 2025 budget proposal, still yet to be released, will be used to guide Congress with its spending decisions for the coming year.

Key Points: 
  • The Independent Budget's (IB) recommendations, coupled with the Administration's FY 2025 budget proposal, still yet to be released, will be used to guide Congress with its spending decisions for the coming year.
  • Our veterans depend on timely passage of this budget, and we urge Congress to allot the necessary funding to fully support America's veterans and their families."
  • This year's IB recommendations serve as a blueprint for Congress and the Administration to ensure that VA has sufficient funding to meet these needs.
  • The IBVSOs continue to believe VA infrastructure projects, particularly those that will mitigate serious safety risks to veterans and employees, must be fully funded.

Covenant House Toronto launches Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking Campaign: Empowering Canadians To Start The Conversation

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Covenant House Toronto launches Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking, a campaign to spark dialogue and empower and equip parents, caregivers and teens with tools to help prevent sex trafficking in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Covenant House Toronto launches Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking, a campaign to spark dialogue and empower and equip parents, caregivers and teens with tools to help prevent sex trafficking in Canada.
  • Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Covenant House Toronto launches Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking
    Awareness, education and dialogue are essential to help keep young people safe and prevent sex trafficking.
  • Yet, a new survey reveals that only about a quarter (28 per cent) of Canadians are familiar with sex trafficking in Canada.
  • We created Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking to get Canadians to learn more about sex trafficking and to provide parents and caregivers with resources to help educate themselves and their children."

Eisenhower Fellowships honors Steven Spielberg with 2024 Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the world and his enormous contributions to advancing global understanding.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the world and his enormous contributions to advancing global understanding.
  • The Chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships (EF), former U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates, will present the prestigious medal to Spielberg at the organization's 2024 Annual Awards Dinner on May 15 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
  • "Few people embody President Eisenhower's ideals in their life's work more than Steven Spielberg," Dr. Gates said.
  • "Few people embody President Eisenhower's ideals in their life's work more than Steven Spielberg," Dr. Gates said.

Three Years Since Inception, CNX Foundation and Mentorship Academy Build on Success Addressing Region's Complex Societal Challenges

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the CNX Foundation and Mentorship Academy's record of success in making a substantive difference on the complex issues facing the region, CNX's (NYSE: CNX) Board of Directors and Nick Deiuliis, President and CEO of the Company, today announced that the Board approved Mr. Deiuliis' request to make a $1.5 million donation to the CNX Foundation and commensurately reduce his 2024 compensation.

Key Points: 
  • This follows a previous $1.5 million contribution in 2023 and $1 million contribution in 2022 to the CNX Foundation funded through continuing reductions in Mr. Deiuliis' compensation.
  • Mr. Deiuliis continued, "We said when we created the CNX Foundation that the approach would target community investments that are Tangible, Impactful, and Local.
  • So, I am happy to help fund the expansion of the successful efforts of the CNX Foundation in a way where it is most beneficial to the region and to the shareholder owners of CNX."
  • To learn more about the Mentorship Academy and apply to enroll in the program, visit https://www.cnx.com/about-us/the_mentorship-academy .

Domestic Violence Expert Unveils Transformative Book on Child Protection

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CANTON, Conn., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- David Mandel, a renowned expert in domestic violence intervention and child welfare, announces the release of his groundbreaking book, Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to Transform the Way We Keep Children Safe from Domestic Violence. This essential read is aimed at both professionals in the field and survivors, offering a new perspective on the systemic issues surrounding the safety and well-being of children in domestic violence situations.

Key Points: 
  • Safe & Together Institute's publishing branch, Legitimus Media launches first book
    CANTON, Conn., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- David Mandel, a renowned expert in domestic violence intervention and child welfare, announces the release of his groundbreaking book, Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to Transform the Way We Keep Children Safe from Domestic Violence .
  • This essential read is aimed at both professionals in the field and survivors, offering a new perspective on the systemic issues surrounding the safety and well-being of children in domestic violence situations.
  • Mandel's book challenges the pervasive myths that undermine effective intervention in domestic violence cases, focusing on the critical errors of blaming mothers while overlooking the role of fathers.
  • It is committed to publishing highly quality media in the area of domestic violence and social change.

Tennessee Oncology Launches Rural Telehealth Program to Bridge Digital Divide for Middle Tennessee Cancer Patients

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

To kick off the program, Tennessee Oncology is recruiting Middle Tennessee cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and patient advocates to participate in the program's design as part of Community Advisory Boards (CABs).

Key Points: 
  • To kick off the program, Tennessee Oncology is recruiting Middle Tennessee cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and patient advocates to participate in the program's design as part of Community Advisory Boards (CABs).
  • During the Covid-19 pandemic when Tennessee Oncology rapidly deployed telehealth services, patient participation in palliative care, psychology, and integrative oncology grew.
  • In 2022, only 1.5 percent of breast cancer patients and 2.7 percent of prostate cancer patients accessed palliative care in rural and underserved Tennessee counties.
  • "NEST was born from what we learned using telehealth to connect our patients with cancer care services during the pandemic," said Natalie Dickson, MD, President and Chief Strategy Officer, Tennessee Oncology.

US election: how Trump and his followers use offensive humour to make prejudice acceptable

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Hannity asked Trump to guarantee he would not abuse his power or seek retribution if he was reelected in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Hannity asked Trump to guarantee he would not abuse his power or seek retribution if he was reelected in 2024.
  • But evidence suggests that Trump may, in fact, abuse power and seek retribution if he regains the presidency.
  • For example, Trump hinted that he will use the Department of Justice to persecute his political adversaries.
  • So Trump’s jokey response may tell the truth, or at least a distorted version of the truth.
  • But what’s different is the type of humour that Trump and the politicians that follow him indulge in.
  • Telling an offensive joke serves up prejudice and hatred with a side order of irony.
  • Delivered with a nod and a wink, humour reassures us that it’s all just “a bit of fun”.

Joking aside

  • In his 1905 book The Joke and its Relation to the Unconscious, Freud argued that jokes – especially offensive ones – reveal our inner urges.
  • We are trained from an early age to be kind and polite to other people.
  • But offensive jokes let us temporarily pause social prohibitions and flirt with our innermost fantasies.
  • After all, Trump was only joking about being a dictator.


Nick Butler does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.