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USA for UNHCR Announces Gene Dewey Refugee Award Winners

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA for UNHCR is pleased to announce Ntakamaze Nziyonvira and Paulinho Muzaliwa as Gene Dewey Refugee Award winners for their visionary leadership and extraordinary dedication to helping people forcibly displaced from their homes.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA for UNHCR is pleased to announce Ntakamaze Nziyonvira and Paulinho Muzaliwa as Gene Dewey Refugee Award winners for their visionary leadership and extraordinary dedication to helping people forcibly displaced from their homes.
  • USA for UNHCR announces Ntakamaze Nziyonvira and Paulinho Muzaliwa as Gene Dewey Refugee Award winners.
  • The Gene Dewey Refugee Award, named in recognition of Arthur "Gene" Dewey, USA for UNHCR co-founder and former UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, recognizes individuals who demonstrate visionary leadership and extraordinary dedication to helping people forcibly displaced.
  • "The work of Mr. Nziyonvira and Mr. Muzaliwa is an inspiring model for translating inherent refugee qualities of independence, self-help and human dignity into transformative refugee solutions," says Gene Dewey.

How international recognition of cultural practices could be a new way to protect refugees

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

In these camp communities, unique cultural practices can arise.

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  • In these camp communities, unique cultural practices can arise.
  • In other words, camps foster new and unique cultural practices.
  • But the cultural practices in the Bhutanese camps are now threatened because the refugees and their cultural practices don’t have legal protections.

Protecting remaining refugees

  • He was part of one of the world’s largest resettlement programs for refugees.
  • These refugees are sitting in limbo, with their homes, their community and their unique culture having no legal protections.
  • There aren’t many pathways to protecting refugees once the UNHCR is not involved.
  • It is necessary to think creatively to identify possible solutions to protect these remaining refugees.

Unique cultural practices

  • UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage might be a way to protect these practices and, by extension, the refugees who remain after UNHCR withdraws from a camp.
  • But UNESCO also safeguards cultural practices, such as dance, theatre, food and craftsmanship.
  • Through the intangible heritage convention, unique cultural practices and practices at risk of being lost can gain recognition.
  • The hope is recognition will support sustainable development, open up funding pathways and ensure cultural knowledge does not disappear.

Towards a fairer process

  • To be accessible to all communities, the form should be available in a variety of languages.
  • When examining the nomination process, it became clear some minority groups, refugees and stateless people will struggle to have their cultural heritage recognised.
  • The current process means refugees are subject to the whims of nations’ priorities.
  • The nomination process could be modified so communities can self-verify.


The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty

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Friday, February 2, 2024

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNFCU Foundation announced that this year it is providing $645K to 19 grant partners on three continents. Projects align with UNFCU Foundation's mission to sustain pathways out of poverty for marginalized women and youth. Catalyzing this work is access to critical health care, livelihood training, and quality education that UNFCU Foundation has prioritized since 2015.

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  • Projects align with UNFCU Foundation's mission to sustain pathways out of poverty for marginalized women and youth.
  • This creates agency for women and youth to thrive," said Yma Gordon, the Executive Director of the UNFCU Foundation.
  • "Given global challenges and setbacks in poverty alleviation, we remain more focused than ever on localizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals ," said Pamela Agnone, Chairperson of the UNFCU Foundation.
  • UNFCU Foundation awards grants to non-profit, non-governmental, and UN organizations with track records of accomplishment, notably UN SDG impact.

Nova Credit and Creditinfo Bridge Cross-Border Credit Access for Ukrainians

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Nova Credit , the leading cross-border and alternative credit analytics company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Creditinfo , a global service provider for credit information and risk management solutions, to help Ukrainians gain access to the necessary financial services needed to effectively rebuild their lives abroad.

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  • Nova Credit , the leading cross-border and alternative credit analytics company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Creditinfo , a global service provider for credit information and risk management solutions, to help Ukrainians gain access to the necessary financial services needed to effectively rebuild their lives abroad.
  • The partnership is powered by Nova Credit’s Credit Passport® , the only cross-border credit solution enabling newcomers to access their foreign credit history when applying for financial products in their new home country.
  • Bridging this critical data gap, Nova Credit and Creditinfo are providing Ukrainian expats and refugees with the tools they need to get started on the right financial footing upon arrival.
  • With this partnership, credit data from International Bureau of Credit Histories (IBCH) Ukraine (a Creditinfo credit bureau) – one of the three main credit bureaus in Ukraine – can be instantly translated into a local-equivalent credit report and score so that lenders who use the Credit Passport® solution can assess the credit risk of new-to-country Ukrainian applicants.

Vantage UK Releases Groundbreaking Episode of The Vantage View: Exploring the Circular Economy

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Friday, January 19, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage (or Vantage Markets), an award-winning multi-asset broker, is thrilled to launch the second episode of video series, The Vantage View, centred on the circular economy.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage (or Vantage Markets), an award-winning multi-asset broker, is thrilled to launch the second episode of video series, The Vantage View, centred on the circular economy.
  • This episode features Dr Seeram Ramakrishna, Professor and Director of the Centre for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, National University of Singapore.
  • Dr Ramakrishna explores the difference between the linear economy which the modern economy is based on, and the circular economy which offers a greater benefit to society.
  • "The rise of the circular economy presents a sustainable shift from traditional business practices, aligning with Vantage's progression towards ESG principles and bolstering our support for both UNHCR and the Vantage Foundation," said David Shayer, CEO of Vantage UK.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Awards Polar Power Initial Contract to Assure Uninterrupted Quality Electric Power for African Offices

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

GARDENA, CA, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polar Power, Inc. (“Polar Power” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: POLA), a global provider of prime, backup, and solar hybrid power solutions, announces a contract award from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (“UNHCR”) to provide a nano grid for one of its offices in Africa. The pilot project is designed to demonstrate the reliability, durability, and low operating costs of Polar Power’s nano grid technology to provide uninterrupted, quality electric power in bad-grid locations throughout the world. It is anticipated that Polar’s efficient power technology will enable as much as a 70% reduction in diesel fuel consumption, lower operating and maintenance costs, and simultaneously reduced greenhouse gas emissions. UNHCR operates in over 130 countries, worldwide.

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  • The pilot project is designed to demonstrate the reliability, durability, and low operating costs of Polar Power’s nano grid technology to provide uninterrupted, quality electric power in bad-grid locations throughout the world.
  • Consider the moment that grid power is lost, the AC backup generator starts, warms up and then switches online to power the loads.
  • This is also referred to as an online uninterrupted power source (UPS); the difference between Polar Power and other systems is its DC generator.
  • Polar Power expects to deliver this mobile nano grid solution to UNHCR in the second quarter of 2024.

Aviation Industry's Support for Humanitarian Aid Delivery Is A Model for Others, Says Nonprofit CEO

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Washington D.C., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating International Civil Aviation Day, Airlink CEO Steve Smith urges businesses across the supply chain to emulate the aviation industry's commitment to swift, collaborative action and support of humanitarian aid operations.

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  • Washington D.C., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating International Civil Aviation Day, Airlink CEO Steve Smith urges businesses across the supply chain to emulate the aviation industry's commitment to swift, collaborative action and support of humanitarian aid operations.
  • According to the UNHCR, only about two-thirds of the $55.2B in funding needed to support these communities has been raised.
  • “International Civil Aviation Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the aviation industry's invaluable contribution to humanitarian aid delivery, whether that is flying humanitarian cargo or transporting first responders; Airlink’s Governors Council epitomizes that collaborative spirit,” said Steve Smith, Airlink President and CEO.
  • Embracing collective responsibility across multiple industries within the supply chain could revolutionize aid delivery, ensuring a more effective, prompt, and compassionate response to global emergencies."

Advancing Energy Equity: LONGi Illuminates Global Commitments at 2023 Global Refugee Forum

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

LONGi participated in this influential forum in the wake of forging a global partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, during this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28.

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  • LONGi participated in this influential forum in the wake of forging a global partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, during this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28.
  • Beyond providing essential resources such as affordable energy, LONGi also aims to promote refugee entrepreneurship in less developed regions.
  • These joint efforts underscore the principles of energy equity -  delivering clean, affordable, and non-discriminatory energy services to individuals, and fostering global coordinated development and shared prosperity.
  • "We are profoundly committed to unveiling LONGi's pledge on the global stage at the Global Refugee Forum.

Advancing Energy Equity: LONGi Illuminates Global Commitments at 2023 Global Refugee Forum

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 21, 2023

LONGi participated in this influential forum in the wake of forging a global partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, during this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28.

Key Points: 
  • LONGi participated in this influential forum in the wake of forging a global partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, during this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28.
  • Beyond providing essential resources such as affordable energy, LONGi also aims to promote refugee entrepreneurship in less developed regions.
  • These joint efforts underscore the principles of energy equity -  delivering clean, affordable, and non-discriminatory energy services to individuals, and fostering global coordinated development and shared prosperity.
  • "We are profoundly committed to unveiling LONGi's pledge on the global stage at the Global Refugee Forum.

Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Donates 154,000 Apparel Items to Support Good360’s Humanitarian Efforts Domestically and Abroad

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The donation is comprised of a variety of Fruit of the Loom, Inc. apparel items, including fleece outerwear, underwear, and athletic wear for men, women, and children.

Key Points: 
  • The donation is comprised of a variety of Fruit of the Loom, Inc. apparel items, including fleece outerwear, underwear, and athletic wear for men, women, and children.
  • In the last 16 months, the collaboration between Good360 and Fruit of the Loom, Inc. has supported disaster and humanitarian relief efforts around the globe, including in Ukraine, Niger, and South Sudan.
  • Stateside, Fruit of the Loom, Inc. product was distributed in the Midwest in response to tornado activity.
  • Since the partnership began, Fruit of the Loom, Inc. and Good360 have impacted more than 50,000 lives.