Global Partnership for Education

GPE: Catch-up classes keep students in school in the Central African Republic

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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In the Central African Republic, 39% of students drop out of primary school.

Key Points: 
  • In the Central African Republic, 39% of students drop out of primary school.
  • VILLAGE OF BOYALI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 January 2024 - The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest and most fragile countries in the world.
  • Students participate in a class at the Boyali 2 school, in the village of Boyali, Central African Republic.
  • Student Naomi Bakeré rings a metal bell at break time at the Boyali 2 school, in the village of Boyali, Central African Republic.

GPE: Catch-up Classes Keep Students in School in the Central African Republic

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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In the Central African Republic, 39% of students drop out of primary school.

Key Points: 
  • In the Central African Republic, 39% of students drop out of primary school.
  • Village of Boyali, Central African Republic--(Newsfile Corp. - January 24, 2024) - The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest and most fragile countries in the world.
  • Students participate in a class at the Boyali 2 school, in the village of Boyali, Central African Republic.
  • Student Naomi Bakeré rings a metal bell at break time at the Boyali 2 school, in the village of Boyali, Central African Republic.

Shinobi Therapeutics Launches with Completion of $51M Series A to Advance Hypoimmune iPS-T Cell Therapy Platform

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Research, Immune system, Engineering, Therapy, Bone marrow, Kyoto University, Biotechnology, Patient, Cell, Regenerative medicine, Autoimmune disease, IPSC, University, University of California, Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board, Global Partnership for Education, FTI, Pharmaceutical industry, Vaccine, Ninja, Katana

SAN FRANCISCO and KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shinobi Therapeutics (Shinobi), the biotechnology company developing a new class of immune evasive iPS-T cell therapies, today announced that it has closed a $51 million Series A financing. The oversubscribed round was led by EQT Life Sciences, F-Prime Capital and Eight Roads Ventures Japan, with participation from Astellas Venture Management, Fast Track Initiative (FTI), JIC Venture Growth Investments, and D3 LLC. Shinobi will use the funds to advance its 'Katana' iPS-T cell therapy platform and progress its first program to treat GPC3+ solid tumor cancers toward the clinic.

Key Points: 
  • Shinobi will use the funds to advance its 'Katana' iPS-T cell therapy platform and progress its first program to treat GPC3+ solid tumor cancers toward the clinic.
  • "Having led several cell therapy programs at other global companies, I've never encountered a technology platform that is capable of advancing the field as dramatically as this."
  • "Shinobi stands alone in the growing cell therapy field by engineering the most comprehensive immune evasion technology directly into its cell products," said Robert Weisskoff, Ph.D, Partner at F-Prime Capital.
  • "Shinobi's hypoimmune technology opens the door to a broader pipeline of off-the-shelf cell therapies far beyond T cells and oncology.

Gaza Humanitarian Response: Education Cannot Wait Announces US$10 Million First Emergency Response Grant

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Post-traumatic stress disorder, Woman, Child, GPE, Global Partnership for Education, Health, Food, ECW, UNICEF, Refugee, Hope, Emergency, Person, Organization, Trauma, Risk, Student, School, Safety, First emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, Heart, UN, Charter, Parent, Mental health, Nursing, Hospital, UNRWA, Education

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With innocent children bearing the brunt of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today announced an initial US$10 million First Emergency Response grant to urgently support mental health and psychosocial services and protective learning opportunities for crisis-affected girls and boys, and generate global funding support for innocent children whose mental health and education during their formative years is at massive risk.

Key Points: 
  • "The scale of horrors and adversity endured by the children in Gaza for nearly four weeks is unfathomable.
  • The ECW grant will be delivered by globally respected, proven and credible UN organizations actively present and working together in Gaza: UNRWA and UNICEF .
  • ECW is also working with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in coordinating efforts to mobilize additional financial support for locally identified education needs.
  • The UN and partners are appealing for US$294 million to address the most urgent needs of 1.26 million people in Gaza and the West Bank for three months.

Gaza Humanitarian Response: Education Cannot Wait Announces US$10 Million First Emergency Response Grant

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Post-traumatic stress disorder, Woman, Child, GPE, Global Partnership for Education, Health, Food, ECW, UNICEF, Refugee, Hope, Emergency, Person, Organization, Trauma, Multimedia, Risk, Student, School, Safety, First emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, Heart, UN, Charter, Parent, Mental health, Nursing, Hospital, UNRWA, Education

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With innocent children bearing the brunt of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today announced an initial US$10 million First Emergency Response grant to urgently support mental health and psychosocial services and protective learning opportunities for crisis-affected girls and boys, and generate global funding support for innocent children whose mental health and education during their formative years is at massive risk.

Key Points: 
  • "The scale of horrors and adversity endured by the children in Gaza for nearly four weeks is unfathomable.
  • The ECW grant will be delivered by globally respected, proven and credible UN organizations actively present and working together in Gaza: UNRWA and UNICEF .
  • ECW is also working with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in coordinating efforts to mobilize additional financial support for locally identified education needs.
  • The UN and partners are appealing for US$294 million to address the most urgent needs of 1.26 million people in Gaza and the West Bank for three months.

DORITOS®, MTN DEW® & ROCKSTAR® ENERGY DRINK JOIN FORCES WITH XBOX TO REWARD PLAYERS EVERY TIME THEY GAME WITH THEIR FAVES

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamer go-tos DORITOS, MTN DEW and ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK have joined forces with Xbox to reward fans for the sipping, snacking and gaming they already do.

Key Points: 
  • "PepsiCo and Frito-Lay couldn't have asked for a better partner than one of the powerhouses in gaming - Xbox.
  • Additionally, through the codes on the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK tabs, one lucky player will score a grand prize courtesy of ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK: a decked-out Starfield-inspired 2023 Corvette Stingray.
  • Get more information, redeem your codes and enter for a chance to win the grand prize courtesy of ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK at doritosdewrockstar.com/grand-prize.
  • To stay up to date on all the latest news from DORITOS, MTN DEW and ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK, follow them on Instagram, X and TikTok.

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Teachers' Day

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers' Day:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers' Day:
    "Today, we mark World Teachers' Day and celebrate the crucial role teachers play in children's lives.
  • Every year, the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence celebrate outstanding educators for their dedication and commitment to their students.
  • Your dedication and service to the next generation helps make Canada the best country in the world.
  • On this World Teachers' Day, I encourage all Canadians to join me in expressing gratitude toward the teachers who are building a better future for everyone."

Statement by the Prime Minister on International Literacy Day

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Global Partnership for Education, International, Education, International Literacy Association, Disability, Culture, Person, Government, Literacy, Indigenous peoples, Edinburgh Global Partnerships, Developed country, Government of Canada, Skill, Success, Tutoring

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Literacy Day:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Literacy Day:
    "In an interconnected world, literacy connects people from every corner of the globe, helping us understand and be understood, no matter our country or culture.
  • Today, on International Literacy Day , we celebrate the power of education and the ability to read and write, not only as a fundamental human right, but also as forces for positive change.
  • Through the Digital Literacy Exchange Program, we help Canadians get the online skills needed to participate in the digital economy.
  • "On International #LiteracyDay, we reiterate our commitment to empowering people through education and literacy and creating a future where no one is left behind.

Digital Advertising Industry Veteran, Andrew Rutledge, Joins Emodo to Supercharge Growth for its AI-powered Native Ad Exchange

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Rutledge joins Emodo bringing over 20 years of executive leadership experience at some of the most iconic ad tech marketplace platforms that defined the landscape such as DoubleClick-Google, PubMatic, Yieldex and AppNexus-Xandr.

Key Points: 
  • Rutledge joins Emodo bringing over 20 years of executive leadership experience at some of the most iconic ad tech marketplace platforms that defined the landscape such as DoubleClick-Google, PubMatic, Yieldex and AppNexus-Xandr.
  • He will oversee the Global Partnerships organization; Demand Solutions and Enterprise platform teams focused on international growth and partnership management.
  • "The Emodo team has successfully built a world-class native ad marketplace, leveraging unique proprietary ad formats and optimization that has shown incredible results for our publishers and advertisers,” said Rutledge.
  • I’m excited to be a part of this dynamic and growing team.”
    To learn more about Emodo advertising solutions and how they can improve ROI, visit emodoinc.com

Between nostalgia and amnesia: the legacy of Julia Gillard as PM, 10 years after her ousting

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Sunday, June 25, 2023
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It doesn’t explain everything; it doesn’t explain nothing.

Key Points: 
  • It doesn’t explain everything; it doesn’t explain nothing.
  • And it is for the nation to think in a sophisticated way about those shades of grey.
  • And it is for the nation to think in a sophisticated way about those shades of grey.
  • And if we have forgotten key aspects of the Gillard years, what does that partial amnesia say about us?

From ‘Juliar’ to feminist icon

    • Controversies surrounding Labor MP Craig Thompson and Speaker Peter Slipper (selected for the role by Gillard) further undermined her standing.
    • Her body was objectified in the public domain, and the shock jocks of commercial radio questioned the sexuality of her then partner.
    • Not until 2014 – in the witness box of a royal commission, no less – was Gillard finally able to clear her name.

The misogyny speech

    • But Gillard’s renowned misogyny speech was not an instant sensation in Australia.
    • The context – a censure motion on the disgraced speaker Peter Slipper – was unpropitious, and when Gillard made her speech, the conservative press called her a hypocrite who now played the “gender card” for political expediency.
    • A decade after its muted reception in Canberra, the speech is circulated on TikTok, featured in stage productions, and in 2020 it was even voted Australia’s most “unforgettable” television moment.

Star status

    • It is ironic, then, that her transformation from untrustworthy politician to venerable feminist advocate depended on the media and celebrity industries.
    • In her advocacy work as chair of the Global Partnership for Education she also rubbed shoulders with celebrities such as Rihanna.

The policy legacy

    • Some of the less-savoury aspects of Gillard policy legacy have been forgotten for more convenient reasons.
    • But policy legacies have also played a huge part in the revival of Gillard’s public standing.
    • The subsequent policy debate has not hinged on the design of the scheme, but rather how best to fund it.

Between nostalgia and amnesia

    • Above all else, Gillard’s status as Australia’s first woman prime minister and now a global women’s ambassador prevails.
    • As a rule, she does not parade her views on contemporary politics before the public, except at a conceptual level.
    • But when commentators refer to the decade of egos, ambitions and failed leaders, they are increasingly likely to elide her name entirely.
    • People have been quick to wipe their hands clean of yesterday’s sexism in order to make Gillard yesterday’s heroine.