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TO MARK 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE, EXHIBIT FROM AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST & DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WILL CRISSCROSS COUNTRY

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition, the American Revolution Experience, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation's origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries, historical societies and museums through 2025, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. 

Key Points: 
  • It draws from documents and objects in DAR's collection, as well as the Trust's industry leading digital interpretation resources.
  • "The American Revolution would not have happened without the decisions, sacrifices, and valor of ordinary people," said DAR President General Pamela Rouse Wright.
  • "DAR is honored to have collaborated with the American Battlefield Trust on this initiative to highlight some of our Patriots and their roles in the founding of this great country.
  • Both online and on-site, the American Revolution Experience features custom illustrations by South Carolina-based artist Dale Watson.

Statement by Minister St-Onge on Human Rights Day

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, on Human Rights Day, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage made the following statement.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, on Human Rights Day, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage made the following statement.
  • "The Government of Canada remains committed to putting human rights and fundamental freedoms at the forefront of its agenda, in recognition of our duty to protect and promote human rights in this country and around the world.
  • "Our country takes its international human rights obligations seriously, including maintaining a constructive dialogue with the United Nations human rights treaty bodies.
  • "Today, on Human Rights Day, we are reminded of the importance of advancing and protecting human rights, for everyone, everywhere.

Freedom, Equality and Justice Lead to Peace

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today we mark a milestone in history: the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As people around the world commemorate Human Rights Day, we must also deeply reflect on the meaning of this historic document and what it takes to achieve peace in the world.

Key Points: 
  • As people around the world commemorate Human Rights Day, we must also deeply reflect on the meaning of this historic document and what it takes to achieve peace in the world.
  • Rather, the Declaration was created to inspire and mold consensus around the highest of human values: the goal was to achieve peace.
  • The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reads: 'Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.'
  • Haven't freedom, equality and justice for all members of the human family been compromised or disregarded enough?

Freedom, Equality and Justice Lead to Peace

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today we mark a milestone in history: the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As people around the world commemorate Human Rights Day, we must also deeply reflect on the meaning of this historic document and what it takes to achieve peace in the world.

Key Points: 
  • As people around the world commemorate Human Rights Day, we must also deeply reflect on the meaning of this historic document and what it takes to achieve peace in the world.
  • Rather, the Declaration was created to inspire and mold consensus around the highest of human values: the goal was to achieve peace.
  • The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reads: 'Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.'
  • Haven't freedom, equality and justice for all members of the human family been compromised or disregarded enough?

New Data Dashboard Tracks Progress of Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests and Land Use

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new data dashboard launched today tracks the collective progress countries have made toward their commitment to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation this decade. The new platform — the Glasgow Leaders' Declaration Dashboard — was developed by the Bezos Earth Fund, Systems Change Lab, and the Forest Declaration Assessment Partners, and finds countries are falling woefully short of their commitments to end deforestation by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new data dashboard launched today tracks the collective progress countries have made toward their commitment to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation this decade.
  • "Holding ourselves accountable to the commitments of the Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests and Land Use is critical to achieving the Declaration's goals," said Dr. Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • "Historically, efforts to translate commitments into effective actions have often fallen short, threatening progress on addressing our climate and biodiversity crises.
  • The new data visualization platform builds on the aforementioned Forest Declaration Assessment report, which assessed progress against 2030 goals outlined in the Glasgow agreement.

Doctors, Lawyers, and Scientists Join Together in International Children's Declaration for the Digital Age

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An international group of leading lawyers, physicians, physicists, epidemiologists and other children's health experts have today announced their support for a new International Declaration intended to raise public awareness of three fundamental rights of children which are not adequately being protected: the right to be free from addictive platforms and apps; the right to be free from hazardous radiation from wireless devices; and the right to be free from commercial exploitation of private information.

Key Points: 
  • Children have a fundamental human right to be free from addiction, exposure and exploitation in the digital world.
  • The " International Declaration on the Human Rights of Children in the Digital Age ," builds on the 1959 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Child and encourage decision makers at all levels of government and education to take immediate steps to safeguard children from potential harm.
  • The Declaration is being promoted by two non-profit organizations, the Broadband International Legal Action Network of California (BBILAN), and Americans for Responsible Technology based in New York.
  • "We're using a wide aperture to approach this issue," says Doug Wood, National Director of Americans for Responsible Technology.

Global Peace Movement Marks a Decade of the Citizen-led Peacebuilding Efforts

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Officially named "HWPL's 10th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk," the global events are held by an international NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) affiliated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council with the joint auspices of public and private organizations in different countries.

Key Points: 
  • Peace events that commemorate citizen-led peacebuilding efforts for a decade are organized in 126 locations across 77 countries in May.
  • Furthermore, stating that the decade of peacebuilding achieved millions of participants joining inter-religious dialogues, peace education, advocacy of peace to national leaders, network of youth in over 120 countries.
  • Additionally, they have organized various overseas commemorative events aimed at fostering peace within local communities around the world.
  • Membership registration, information about peace projects, and reading the full text of and supporting the DPCW are available on HWPL's official website at www.hwpl.kr .

Government of Canada's Modernized Policy for Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning for Canada

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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In February 2022, the Government of Canada shared the draft Policy for public comment and incorporated feedback in finalizing the modernized Policy.

Key Points: 
  • In February 2022, the Government of Canada shared the draft Policy for public comment and incorporated feedback in finalizing the modernized Policy.
  • This modernized Policy significantly elaborates on the original Canada's Radioactive Waste Policy Framework (1996) and affirms Canada's continued commitment to reconciliation.
  • Modernizing the 1996 Radioactive Waste Policy to the new Policy for Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning is critical for the government to continue to meet international best practices, guidelines and standards based on the best available science while continuing to ensure that Canada's radioactive waste is safely managed, including waste from emerging technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs).
  • "The modernized Policy for Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning is an important development to ensure the safe, effective and environmentally sound management of waste.

AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST AND DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION LAUNCH DIGITAL EXHIBITION EXPLORING PEOPLE AND PLACES OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

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Friday, July 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As tensions mounted in the 13 American colonies during the 1770s, an entire generation was faced with a momentous choice: would these ordinary citizens risk rising against a great colonial power in pursuit of liberty? Or would they remain loyal subjects of the British crown, coming into conflict with neighbors and family? A new digital exhibition from the American Battlefield Trust and Daughters of the American Revolution examines the lives of 13 men and women who witnessed the dawn of a new nation, and how their decision shaped the journey they faced in those tumultuous years.

Key Points: 
  • The American Revolution Experience marries the two organizations' respective grounding in the fascinating people and places of the Revolutionary era.
  • In April, when the Trust announced its goal to protect 2,500 acres of Revolutionary War battlefield land during the 250th anniversary period, DAR enthusiastically embraced the vision.
  • The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.
  • The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected more than 55,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War.

Top Nigerian Religious Leaders Sign ‘Declaration for a Peaceful and Secure Nigeria’ at International Religious Freedom Summit 2022

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Friday, July 1, 2022
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Prominent Nigerian religious and civic leaders addressed the rampant insecurity and religiously targeted violence in Nigeria during the International Religious Freedom Summit 2022 in Washington, D.C., and called for civil society collaborative action as well as international support.

Key Points: 
  • Prominent Nigerian religious and civic leaders addressed the rampant insecurity and religiously targeted violence in Nigeria during the International Religious Freedom Summit 2022 in Washington, D.C., and called for civil society collaborative action as well as international support.
  • Signed by the top Muslim and Christian leaders in Nigeria H.E.
  • The International Religious Freedom Summit 2022 is a global convening of international NGOs, religious freedom advocates and activists focused on the increasing threats to freedom of religion, conscience and belief around the world.
  • The IRF Summit 2022 has nearly 70 sponsoring organizations, including Global Peace Foundation which is a convening partner.