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Vital Voices Kicks Off Women’s History Month with an Interactive Art Exhibit at the United Nations and our 17th Annual Global Mentoring Walks

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Each woman profiled in the exhibit is tackling one of the 17 Global Goals.

Key Points: 
  • Each woman profiled in the exhibit is tackling one of the 17 Global Goals.
  • Join influential women leaders at the High Line in New York City for the 17th Global Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks.
  • With over 135 walks planned in 43 countries for the 2024 Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks leading up to International Women’s Day, this event marks a global movement toward gender parity and empowerment.
  • To learn more about this event and Global Mentoring Walks happening all around the world, click here .

FOX News Channel’s Bret Baier to Interview Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine on Thursday, February 22nd

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

FOX News Channel’s (FNC) chief political anchor and executive editor of Special Report Bret Baier will present an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, February 22nd at 6 PM/ET from Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • FOX News Channel’s (FNC) chief political anchor and executive editor of Special Report Bret Baier will present an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, February 22nd at 6 PM/ET from Ukraine.
  • Airing on Special Report, the interview will mark the first time Zelenskyy has been interviewed at the frontlines of combat since the war started on February 24, 2022.
  • He will also travel with the president as he receives a military briefing, presents medals to some of his troops and visits wounded soldiers in the hospital.
  • He has previously interviewed President Zelenskyy multiple times since the Russian invasion including most recently in December 2023.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Jason Palmer Defeats Biden in American Samoa

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democratic Presidential Candidate Jason Palmer handed President Joe Biden his first primary defeat on Tuesday, winning American Samoa's Democratic caucus, 56 to 44 percent.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democratic Presidential Candidate Jason Palmer handed President Joe Biden his first primary defeat on Tuesday, winning American Samoa's Democratic caucus, 56 to 44 percent.
  • Palmer released the below statement following his win, which allotted him three of the six delegates awarded in the caucus:
    "Thank you to the people of American Samoa who supported my campaign," said Palmer.
  • "Thank you to the people of American Samoa who supported my campaign and showed the mainland that there are other options for the Democratic presidential nomination," Palmer said.
  • Palmer also thanked his campaign manager, Mario Arias , 30, the youngest Hispanic-American to serve in that leadership role for a Presidential campaign.

From Civil Rights Triumphs to Economic Visions: Ambassador Andrew Young and U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo Take Center Stage at International Leadership Summit

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

DALLAS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The forthcoming 2024 International Leadership Summit, set to take place at Dallas' Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, March 21-23, 2024, has gained a reputation for bringing together visionaries, thought leaders, and change-makers from around the world. As a part of the 13th annual conference, former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young and U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo will join an impressive roster of world-class speakers leading the charge for business and spiritual leaders from around the world who will gather.

Key Points: 
  • Ambassador Andrew Young and U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo will join an impressive roster of world-class speakers leading the charge for business and spiritual leaders from around the world who will gather.
  • His dedication to the principles of nonviolent protest mirrored King's, and his leadership skills were evident in their collective efforts to advance civil rights.
  • Complementing Ambassador Young's historic perspectives, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo brings a wealth of experience from the economic frontiers.
  • At the International Leadership Summit, Adeyemo's session will delve into visionary approaches to addressing critical economic issues during turbulent times.

Jason Palmer's Democratic Presidential Campaign Gains Momentum in Colorado

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Friday, March 1, 2024

COLORADO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer , competing in the 2024 Colorado Democratic presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns ahead of voting on March 5th.

Key Points: 
  • COLORADO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer , competing in the 2024 Colorado Democratic presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns ahead of voting on March 5th.
  • In groundbreaking news earlier this week, Palmer became the first candidate to release a talking AI-powered version of himself.
  • At 52, Palmer stands out as one of the youngest Democratic candidates, offering a fresh perspective based on his experience as an entrepreneur and technology leader.
  • Palmer has deep ties to Colorado and is a strong supporter of more federal funding for education and upskilling.

Inna Braverman's Portrait will be Featured at the United Nations Vital Voices Art Exhibition for 'Women Leaders Powering the Global Goals'

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The artwork was created by three women artists: Gayle Kabaker, Stef Wong, and Erin K. Robinson.

Key Points: 
  • The artwork was created by three women artists: Gayle Kabaker, Stef Wong, and Erin K. Robinson.
  • During her NYC visit, Inna will also take Join influential women leaders at the High Line in New York City for the 17th Global Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks.
  • This event serves as a prelude to International Women's Day on March 8, fostering mentorship and camaraderie among women leaders.
  • With over 135 walks planned in 43 countries for the 2024 Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks leading up to International Women's Day, this event marks a global movement toward gender parity and empowerment.

Inna Braverman's Portrait will be Featured at the United Nations Vital Voices Art Exhibition for 'Women Leaders Powering the Global Goals'

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

The artwork was created by three women artists: Gayle Kabaker, Stef Wong, and Erin K. Robinson.

Key Points: 
  • The artwork was created by three women artists: Gayle Kabaker, Stef Wong, and Erin K. Robinson.
  • During her NYC visit, Inna will also take Join influential women leaders at the High Line in New York City for the 17th Global Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks.
  • This event serves as a prelude to International Women's Day on March 8, fostering mentorship and camaraderie among women leaders.
  • With over 135 walks planned in 43 countries for the 2024 Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks leading up to International Women's Day, this event marks a global movement toward gender parity and empowerment.

The Courage Projects Demands Action for More Than 20,000 Ukrainian Children Taken by Russia

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Friday, February 23, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A day before the two-year anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, three Ukrainian children gave testimony at the United Nations, detailing their experiences being abducted by Russian forces. In recounting their personal stories, 13-year-old Sasha, 11-year-old Ilya, and 14-year-old Kira sought to advocate for the release of more than 20,000 kidnapped Ukrainian children remaining in Russian captivity. The closed-door session marked the first time that U.N. members have heard directly from survivors of Russia's mass child abduction, a violation of the Genocide Convention.

Key Points: 
  • In recounting their personal stories, 13-year-old Sasha, 11-year-old Ilya, and 14-year-old Kira sought to advocate for the release of more than 20,000 kidnapped Ukrainian children remaining in Russian captivity.
  • The Ukrainian government has identified more than 20,000 cases of children who have been unlawfully abducted, while Russia continues to illegally transfer Ukrainian children to Russian territory.
  • Sasha, Ilya, and Kira are among only a few hundred Ukrainian children who have been rescued from Russian captivity.
  • Russia has passed legislation making it easier for Russian families to adopt Ukrainian children and to grant them Russian citizenship.

FOX News Channel to Present a Town Hall With 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley on February 18th in Columbia, South Carolina

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

FOX News Channel’s (FNC) John Roberts will present a town hall with 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley on Sunday, February 18th in Columbia, South Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • FOX News Channel’s (FNC) John Roberts will present a town hall with 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley on Sunday, February 18th in Columbia, South Carolina.
  • John Roberts currently serves as the co-anchor of America Reports (weekdays, 1-3 PM/ET) on FOX News Channel which is the number one rated news program in its timeslot.
  • Leading up to and throughout the 2024 presidential primary cycle, Roberts has presented headline-driving interviews with Republican presidential candidates including former Vice President Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), former Gov.
  • Additionally, a 2023 New York Times/Siena College poll found FNC as the leading single source of news for voters across the country.

Israeli siege has placed Gazans at risk of starvation − prewar policies made them vulnerable in the first place

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The numbers involved are just as despairing.

Key Points: 
  • The numbers involved are just as despairing.
  • The world’s major authority on food insecurity, the IPC Famine Review Committee, estimates that 90% of Gazans – some 2.08 million people – are facing acute food insecurity.
  • Indeed, of the people facing imminent starvation in the world today, an estimated 95% are in Gaza.
  • As an expert in Palestinian public health, I fear the situation may not have hit its nadir.

Putting Palestinians ‘on a diet’

  • But food insecurity in Gaza and the mechanisms that enable it did not start with Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 attack.
  • Multiple factors contributed to this food insecurity, not least the blockade of Gaza imposed by Israel and enabled by Egypt since 2007.
  • Basic foodstuff was allowed, but because of delays at the border, it can spoil before it enters Gaza.
  • By placing restrictions on food imports, Israel seems to be trying to put pressure on Hamas by making life difficult for the people in Gaza.
  • In the words of one Israeli government adviser in 2006, “The idea is to put the Palestinians on a diet, but not to make them die of hunger.” To enable this, the Israeli government commissioned a 2008 study to work out exactly how many calories Palestinians would need to avoid malnutrition.
  • The blockade also increased food insecurity by preventing meaningful development of an economy in Gaza.

Hampering self-sufficency

  • Gaza’s fishermen are regularly shot at by Israeli gunboats if they venture farther in the Mediterranean Sea than Israel permits.
  • Because the fish closer to the shore are smaller and less plentiful, the average income of a fisherman in Gaza has more than halved since 2017.
  • By early December 2023, an estimated 22% of agricultural land had been destroyed, along with factories, farms, and water and sanitation facilities.

Starvation as weapon of war

  • The use of starvation is strictly forbidden under the Geneva Conventions, a set of statutes that govern the laws of warfare.
  • Human Rights Watch has already accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war, and as such it accuses the Israeli government of a war crime.
  • Yet untangling what Israel’s intentions may be – whether it is using starvation as a weapon of war, to force mass displacement, or if, as it claims, it is simply a byproduct of war – does little for the people on the ground in Gaza.


Yara M. Asi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.