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Playing For Change Foundation Honors Artists and Philanthropists Ellie Goulding, Diplo, and Andrea & Veronica Bocelli at 2024 Impact Awards

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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ET, Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) presents the 2024 Impact Awards, a magical evening of purpose, performance, and celebration.

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  • ET, Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) presents the 2024 Impact Awards, a magical evening of purpose, performance, and celebration.
  • This year, PFCF will honor Grammy-nominated artist Ellie Goulding, Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer Diplo, as well as Italian music legend Andrea Bocelli and his wife Veronica.
  • Playing For Change Foundation’s annual Impact Awards is the global movement’s biggest event every year.
  • Ellie Goulding has used her platform to campaign for the planet and justice for its people throughout her career.

The Government of Canada Honours Commodore (Ret'd) Laraine Orthlieb as a Hometown Hero

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Born in Saint John N.B., Laraine Orthlieb became the first female flag officer, the second woman at the helm of a ship's company, and eventually retired with the rank of Commodore.

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  • Born in Saint John N.B., Laraine Orthlieb became the first female flag officer, the second woman at the helm of a ship's company, and eventually retired with the rank of Commodore.
  • Commodore (Ret'd) Orthlieb is a true leader who has opened doors for women in the navy and her actions have inspired many women sailors.
  • To mark the 100th anniversary of the Naval Reserve in 2023, Parks Canada is honoured to add Commodore (Ret'd) Laraine Orthlieb to the Hometown Heroes program.
  • Commodore (Ret'd) Laraine Orthlieb has received recognition and awards for her work in the navy and in the private sector.

2023 UN Day Global Leadership Award Recipients Announced

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Dallas Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA, a grassroots organization, devoted to strengthening the US-UN relationship through public education and advocacy, announced its 2023 Honorees – an extraordinary group of North Texas individuals and organizations, for their bold, transformative work shifting the world onto a more sustainable and resilient path. This year's recipients, who through their organizations and body of work, have helped advance gender equality, health equity, humanitarianism, climate action, and more.

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  • This year's recipients, who through their organizations and body of work, have helped advance gender equality, health equity, humanitarianism, climate action, and more.
  • The 2023 Global Leadership recipients will be honored at a luncheon followed by an awards ceremony.
  • This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and serves as the theme for UN Day 2023.
  • With its 30 articles, the UDHR serves as a constant reminder that human rights are universal, indivisible, and essential for a just and harmonious global community.

UNA-USA and InnerView Announce 6th Annual Youth Service Impact Awards

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In honor of Global Goals Week, the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView Technologies are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated sixth annual Youth Service Impact Awards. This prestigious event serves as a resounding applause to young visionaries who are igniting change within their communities while striving for the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • UNA-USA and InnerView have jointly announced the 6th Annual Youth Service Impact Awards, celebrating young leaders driving change in their communities and working towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In honor of Global Goals Week, the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView Technologies are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated sixth annual Youth Service Impact Awards.
  • Each spring, the annual Awards ceremony becomes a platform for celebrating these global citizens, thanks to the generous support of InnerView's social impact partners: Champions of Change.
  • "To satisfy the curiosity, enthusiasm, and leadership aspirations of today's youth, our youth awards program has experienced remarkable growth.

Trailblazer Winnie Harlow Announced As Recipient Of The 2023 Global Citizen Award By The United Nations Association In Canada

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada), a charitable organization with a mission to cultivate global citizens, is delighted to announce international supermodel, entrepreneur, and advocate Winnie Harlow as the recipient of the 2023 Global Citizen Award.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada), a charitable organization with a mission to cultivate global citizens, is delighted to announce international supermodel, entrepreneur, and advocate Winnie Harlow as the recipient of the 2023 Global Citizen Award.
  • The Global Citizen Award honours an individual who, both personally and professionally, contributes to the building of a better world.
  • The award will be conferred on October 26th, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, Canada.
  • Erica Mongiat, United Nations Association in Canada, 1 236-334-3837, [email protected] , www.unac.org
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FSD Pharma Appoints Former Ontario Minister of Health Doctor Eric Hoskins to Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Effective at the same time was the resignation of Donal Carroll from the Board of Directors.

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  • Effective at the same time was the resignation of Donal Carroll from the Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Hoskins is a medical doctor specialized in public health and presently a Partner at Maverix Private Equity in Toronto.
  • From 2014 to 2018, he was Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
  • As a tireless health advocate, Dr. Hoskins also has many years’ experience creating and delivering health programs in Africa and the Middle East.

Community Leader Almas Muscatwalla Appointed by Mayor Eric Johnson to the Board of Commissioners for DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas is pleased to announce that Almas Muscatwalla, a community leader in the DFW Region has been appointed by City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to its board of commissioners, effective October 19, 2022.

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  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas is pleased to announce that Almas Muscatwalla, a community leader in the DFW Region has been appointed by City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to its board of commissioners, effective October 19, 2022.
  • Muscatwalla is a community leader in the city of Dallas and the North Texas region.
  • “DHA welcomes Almas Muscatwalla to our increasingly diverse and engaged board of commissioners,” said Troy Broussard, president and chief executive officer of DHA.
  • DHA is governed by a board of commissioners that is appointed by the Mayor of the City of Dallas.

New Jersey Multicultural Consultant Minué Yoshida Aims to Ruffle Feathers with New Book: Inclusion Is a Verb: 5 Signs That Your Company is Genuinely Inclusive

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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HACKENSACK, N.J., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Yoshida Academy, Minué Yoshida has been a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expert and consultant worldwide for decades. The concept of DEI has been part of her life starting from birth.

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  • HACKENSACK, N.J., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Yoshida Academy, Minu Yoshida has been a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expert and consultant worldwide for decades.
  • As a result of her global work, she has launched her new book, "Inclusion Is a Verb: 5 Signs That Your Company is Genuinely Inclusive," which is available on Amazon.
  • "I understand this book might ruffle some feathers, disturb a few people, be uncomfortable, and make individuals question their own companies," she said.
  • In the book, Yoshida discusses a DEI Scorecard to identify where the workplace is in terms of demonstrating inclusion.

Louis Vachon joins the Board of Directors of BCE Inc.

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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MONTRAL, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE)today announced the appointment of Louis Vachon as a director of BCE and Bell Canada.

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  • MONTRAL, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE)today announced the appointment of Louis Vachon as a director of BCE and Bell Canada.
  • Mr. Vachon will also join the Board's Management Resources and Compensation Committee and Risk and Pension Fund Committee.
  • "We are honoured that Louis has accepted our invitation to join the BCE Board," said Gordon M. Nixon, Chair of the Board of BCE and Bell Canada.
  • His experience leading National Bank's impressive financial, technological and cultural advancements will be an asset to BCE shareholders."

Annual UN Day Global Leadership Awards Winners Announced

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Dallas Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA, a membership organization devoted to strengthening the US-UN relationship through public education and advocacy, announced its winners for the Annual UN Day Global Leadership Awards.

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  • UN Day award nominations were submitted by individuals across North Texas, honoring projects that respond to imminent global challenges such as climate change, migration, rising inequity, and the pandemic.
  • This year's event includes two honorees in the SDG 2 category due to their profound and inspiring impact on North Texas.
  • The event will be live-streamed via Zoom on Saturday, October 22, at 10 am (CST).
  • Through innovative campaigns and initiatives, the Foundation connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems.