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Lichen China Limited Announces Appointment of Robert Bodenstein to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

XIAMEN, China, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lichen China Limited (the "Company" or "Lichen China")(NASDAQ:LICN), a dedicated financial and taxation service provider in China, announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Bodenstein to its board of directors, effective February 26, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • XIAMEN, China, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lichen China Limited (the "Company" or "Lichen China")(NASDAQ:LICN), a dedicated financial and taxation service provider in China, announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Bodenstein to its board of directors, effective February 26, 2024.
  • Mr. Li Ya, Chairman of Lichen China, said "Lichen China is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert Bodenstein as an independent director of the Company.
  • Mr. Bodenstein brings extensive expertise in the field of management consulting and a profound understanding of information technology and artificial intelligence.
  • Furthermore, appointing Mr. Bodenstein is a key strategic decision for the Company's international expansion and the enhancement of corporate governance."

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection, Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection - Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,

Key Points: 
  • Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,
    If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights
    Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection - Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,

Key Points: 
  • Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,
    If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights
    Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection - Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,

Key Points: 
  • Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,
    If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights
    Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Canada's delegation to UNPFII forging a new path forward on Indigenous climate leadership

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Canada recognizes that Indigenous climate leadership must be the cornerstone of our domestic response to climate change, and that more must be done to support Indigenous Peoples who continue to play this role.

Key Points: 
  • Canada recognizes that Indigenous climate leadership must be the cornerstone of our domestic response to climate change, and that more must be done to support Indigenous Peoples who continue to play this role.
  • The Government of Canada has committed to co-developing an Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda, including distinctions-based strategies for self-determined climate action.
  • The Government of Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing Indigenous climate leadership, encouraging increased Indigenous participation in United Nations forums, and supporting Indigenous communities as they work toward their climate goals.
  • These include:
    the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program;
    the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program;
    the First Nation Adapt Program; and
    the Engaging Indigenous Peoples in Climate Policy Program.

UN Foundation to Convene Young Thinkers and Activists for 2023 Big Brainstorm

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Nations Foundation announced today that the 2023 Big Brainstorm will take place virtually between February 16-28. The two-week design sprint will bring together young thinkers and activists from around the world to explore, prototype, and launch initiatives to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the next generation (young people under 30 who make up half the world's population), and future generations (the 11 billion people who are yet to be born this century). These initiatives range from transforming education systems to tackling climate change, improving economic opportunities, and promoting gender equality.

Key Points: 
  • The third annual event will provide an open, intergenerational platform for young people to design their future
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Nations Foundation announced today that the 2023 Big Brainstorm will take place virtually between February 16-28.
  • Anyone, anywhere, of any age is welcome to join the Big Brainstorm, and can register here .
  • The Big Brainstorm has three segments: the Big Kick-Off, Spotlight Sessions, and the Big Pitch.
  • At the conclusion of the Big Brainstorm, young changemakers are able to continue to develop their solutions through the Engine Room.

A VOICE FOR ANIMAL WELFARE WORLDWIDE

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Friday, December 16, 2022

RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Helen Woodward Animal Center took another step forward in advocating for animal welfare worldwide. Center President and CEO Mike Arms addressed the United Nation's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) as the Center was recently appointed special consultative status. Helen Woodward Animal Center is honored to take a seat at this table among the world's most influential non-governmental organizations. A copy of Arms' address can be read below.

Key Points: 
  • RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Helen Woodward Animal Center took another step forward in advocating for animal welfare worldwide.
  • Helen Woodward Animal Center is honored to take a seat at this table among the world's most influential non-governmental organizations.
  • This unique form of outreach has been central in helping animal welfare organizations grow and become more efficient in an effort to save more lives.
  • Helen Woodward is honored to advocate for humane education and animal welfare worldwide.

Health Carousel Earns Recertification as an Ethical Recruitment Firm

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

CINCINNATI and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Carousel, LLC and the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices , a division of CGFNS International, Inc. , are pleased to announce that Health Carousel received recertification as a Certified Ethical Recruitment Firm in the recruitment of foreign-educated healthcare professionals.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Carousel, LLC and the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices , a division of CGFNS International, Inc. , are pleased to announce that Health Carousel received recertification as a Certified Ethical Recruitment Firm in the recruitment of foreign-educated healthcare professionals.
  • This announcement marks Health Carousel's first recertification since it achieved this accolade of ethical recruitment practices in 2020.
  • The review findings must demonstrate the firm is committed to ethical, responsible, and transparent recruitment practices as defined by the Alliance's Health Care Code for Ethical International Recruitment Practices.
  • "We are proud of Health Carousel's business practices, policies, and procedures that have earned us recertification as a Certified Ethical Firm by the Alliance," said John Sebastian, CEO of Health Carousel.

Most Influential 100 Honors People of African/Black Origins on the Sidelines of UN General Assembly

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Monday, October 3, 2022

MIPAD recognizes high achievers of African descent worldwide in 100 Under 40 and other themed categories.

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  • MIPAD recognizes high achievers of African descent worldwide in 100 Under 40 and other themed categories.
  • Thefivedays will be packed full of global conversations, meaningful networkingopportunitiesand human connections.
  • The United Nations Department of Global Communications has also invited honorees to the film screening that will mark the culmination of the recognition week.
  • This episode, entitled "Rationalization", follows the journey of enslaved people on location in Ghana, Spain and the United Kingdom.