Organizations

Zonta International Foundation Announces Name Change to Zonta Foundation for Women and $5 Million in Grants to Support Women and Girls

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Friday, October 9, 2020

OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Zonta International Foundation, a global charitable organization working to empower women and girls, has announced a change of name to the Zonta Foundation for Women.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Zonta International Foundation, a global charitable organization working to empower women and girls, has announced a change of name to the Zonta Foundation for Women.
  • The purpose of this repositioning is to elevate visibility and better align the foundation's name with its globally recognized mission and commitment to women and girls worldwide.
  • Over the last century, Zonta has contributed more than US$45.9 million to empower women and girls and expand their access to education, health care, economic opportunities, and safe living conditions.
  • The Zonta Foundation for Women is proud to announce the major grant recipients for its 2020-2022 grant cycle.

Article - Plenary highlights: Commission changes, EU budget and climate law

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Friday, October 9, 2020

MEPs called on Wednesday for reinforcement of the rule of law across Europe through a new mechanism linking receipt of EU funds by a member state to respect for the rule of law.

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  • MEPs called on Wednesday for reinforcement of the rule of law across Europe through a new mechanism linking receipt of EU funds by a member state to respect for the rule of law.
  • In a separate vote, they called for EU values to be fully and unconditionally respected in Bulgaria.
  • All EU countries must become climate neutral by 2050, MEPs said in a vote on the EU climate law.
  • This weeks plenary also approved a deal struck with the Council on common rules to boost EU crowdfunding platforms and protect investors.

ISAP2020: The 12th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific

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Friday, October 9, 2020

The 12th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific, ISAP2020, will be held online by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) from 9 to 13 November and on 30 November 2020.

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  • The 12th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific, ISAP2020, will be held online by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) from 9 to 13 November and on 30 November 2020.
  • This years theme is Just Transitions Toward Sustainable Societies in Asia and the Pacific: Building forward better for our future beyond COVID-19.
  • The forum includes participation from front-line experts and diverse stakeholders from international organisations, governments, business and NGOs.
  • Taking innovative approaches through the use of online tools, we aim to facilitate discussion among variety of stakeholders and reach a broader audience than ever before.

Virtual format for Automation Alley's Integr8 conference on Nov. 9-10 creates new opportunities to showcase urgency of Industry 4.0 integration

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Friday, October 9, 2020

"That was a benefit of Industry 4.0 technologies that we hadn't necessarily highlighted before.

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  • "That was a benefit of Industry 4.0 technologies that we hadn't necessarily highlighted before.
  • In some regards, I think this year's virtual Integr8 conference can be a celebration of what we have accomplished and a pep rally for what we still need to do."
  • To reserve a ticket and for all other conference information, visit the Integr8 website at integr8conference.com.
  • Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus.

EASO welcomes German Presidency approach to prioritise EU Agency for Asylum

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Friday, October 9, 2020

Speaking at informal video-conference of EU home affairs ministers on 8 October 2020, the Executive Director of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO), Nina Gregori, expressed support for the European Commissions balanced, yet ambitious, Pact on Migration and Asylum.

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  • Speaking at informal video-conference of EU home affairs ministers on 8 October 2020, the Executive Director of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO), Nina Gregori, expressed support for the European Commissions balanced, yet ambitious, Pact on Migration and Asylum.
  • The Executive Director also underlined EASOs strong support for the step-by-step approach proposed by the German Presidency of the Council of the EU, which acknowledges that a strong and robust EU Agency for Asylum (EUAA) is needed not as part of a package, but rather as a self-standing file.
  • The Agency would be 5th among all the EU countries in terms of the number of registrations performed.
  • Any further information may be obtained from the European Asylum Support Office on the following email address: [email protected]
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Press release - EU-UK relations: MEPs approve rules to ensure Eurotunnel safety and cooperation

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Friday, October 9, 2020

The legislation will empower France to negotiate a new international agreement with the UK and maintain the Intergovernmental Commission as the main safety authority for the Eurotunnel.

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  • The legislation will empower France to negotiate a new international agreement with the UK and maintain the Intergovernmental Commission as the main safety authority for the Eurotunnel.
  • Additionally, the regulations on the safety and interoperability arrangements will allow, as amended by the Parliament, negotiations between France and the UK to begin without delay.
  • The regulation on application of railway safety and interoperability rules within the Channel Fixed Link was adopted with 687 votes in favour, four against and four abstentions.
  • The regulation will enter into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU.

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Hosts a Workers' Town Hall on Jobs and Infrastructure with U.S. Senator Bob Casey and U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

The officers of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, President Rick Bloomingdale, and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder hosted a virtual town hall on jobs, infrastructure, and workplace safety.

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  • The officers of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, President Rick Bloomingdale, and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder hosted a virtual town hall on jobs, infrastructure, and workplace safety.
  • They were joined by U.S Senators Bob Casey and Sherrod Brown.
  • We want an economy where workers' rights are the highest priority, and good union jobs lead to healthy, prospering communities.
  • Joe Biden will invest in infrastructure and make American manufacturing a priority, not just a talking point."

Government of Canada supports climate action by not-for-profit and educational organizations

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced approximately $368,000 in federal funding from the Climate Action Fund to support six initiatives by not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions that inspire Canadians to take climate action and promote awareness of climate change in their communities.

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  • Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced approximately $368,000 in federal funding from the Climate Action Fund to support six initiatives by not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions that inspire Canadians to take climate action and promote awareness of climate change in their communities.
  • In 20192020, the Climate Action Fund provided up to $3million to support projects delivered by students, youth, Indigenous peoples and organizations, not-for-profit organizations, small and medium-sized businesses, and research and educational institutions that raise awareness of climate change and encourage others to take meaningful climate action.
  • Since 2018, CAF has supported a wide variety of initiatives that increase engagement or build capacity for climate action.
  • Starting in 2020, CAF is contributing up to $15 million over five years to support community-based climate action projects through the new Climate Action and Awareness Fund.

CITGO Foundation Announces Grant Agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

HOUSTON, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Simon Bolivar Foundation,the501(c)(3)private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, has entered into a grantagreement withthe International Federation of Red Crossand Red Crescent Societiesfor$500,000as part ofitsHumanitarian Health Medium/Large Grants program.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Simon Bolivar Foundation,the501(c)(3)private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, has entered into a grantagreement withthe International Federation of Red Crossand Red Crescent Societiesfor$500,000as part ofitsHumanitarian Health Medium/Large Grants program.
  • TheInternational Federation of Red Crossand Red Crescent Societies willinvest its grant to strengthen emergency response capacitythroughtwoVenezuelan Red Cross health facilities servingapproximately10,000 people, one in Venezuela's Capital District and the other in Santa Elena de Uairn, Bolvar state.
  • The International Federation of Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network with 192 National Red Cross Societies worldwide to help people in need without fear or favor.
  • The Simon Bolivar Foundation is pleased to enter into thisgrant agreementwiththe International Federation ofRed Crosswhich has a strong track record inassisting those in needin Venezuela.

InnoCentive Supports Habitat for Humanity in the Capture of Ideas to Improve Housing Quality and Safety in the Philippines

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

LONDON, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Open innovation firm InnoCentive is working with the global housing nonprofit Habitat for Humanity , to capture ideas to improve the quality of homes in low-income areas around the world.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Open innovation firm InnoCentive is working with the global housing nonprofit Habitat for Humanity , to capture ideas to improve the quality of homes in low-income areas around the world.
  • InnoCentive has a long history ofsuccess for nonprofits, with challenges including finding biomarkers for diseases and predicting the spread of/existence of viruses.
  • The InnoCentive network is an intriguing opportunity for us to help advance our mission to improve the quality of housing."
  • For further information about Wazoku, visit https://www.wazoku.com
    For further information about InnoCentive, visit https://www.innocentive.com
    For further information about SeaFreight Labs, visit https://www.seafreightlabs.com
    For further information about Habitat for Humanity, visit https://www.habitat.org