2010 Nobel Peace Prize

A MIXTURE OF LANGUAGES TO INTERPRET TODAY'S CHALLENGES: INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS AND LOCAL TALENTS ON SHOW IN BERGAMO AND BRESCIA, ITALIAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2023

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

BERGAMO and BRESCIA, Italy, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital languages, installations, art exhibitions and photography: though various languages, the Italian Capital of Culture 2023 interprets today's changing reality from an unusual perspective, involving great international artists and local talents in Bergamo and Brescia.

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  • BERGAMO and BRESCIA, Italy, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital languages, installations, art exhibitions and photography: though various languages, the Italian Capital of Culture 2023 interprets today's changing reality from an unusual perspective, involving great international artists and local talents in Bergamo and Brescia.
  • Lebanese visual artist Ali Cherri is staging his largest solo exhibition ever with film, video installations, drawings and sculptures at GAMec (Bergamo until 14 January).
  • Fifty artists from Brescia and Bergamo feature in "Presente Inquieto" (Bergamo until 12 November) transforming industrial tradition into an artistic interpretation of the needs of their communities.
  • Institutional partners: Ministry of Culture, the Lombardy Region, Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione della Comunità Bresciana and Fondazione della Comunità Bergamasca.

Global Leaders and Civic Courage Stand Up for Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Muhammad Yunus, one of seven people in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, has been under attack by Sheikh Hasina and her government off and on since 2010.

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  • Muhammad Yunus, one of seven people in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, has been under attack by Sheikh Hasina and her government off and on since 2010.
  • "The attacks on Muhammad Yunus are exactly what you'd expect from an authoritarian government," said Sam Daley-Harris, founder of Civic Courage and the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS which began working closely with Muhammad Yunus in 1987.
  • Professor Yunus shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Grameen Bank in 2006.
  • The letter acknowledges Muhammad Yunus' contributions to Bangladesh and to the world and calls on the Prime Minister to suspend her harassment and persecution of him.

Marquis Who's Who Debuts the Maker's Power List

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Monday, January 2, 2023

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who (MWW), the world's leading biographical publisher, is proud to announce the individuals selected for the fourth quarter of the 2022 Maker's List by releasing the Power List. The Maker's Lists are curated by a selection committee and compiled by MWW Maker's List administrator Lisa Diamond with an aim to recognize both established and emerging leaders in their respective fields.

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  • Marquis also celebrates pioneers in such disciplines as storytelling, art, music and more
    UNIONDALE, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who (MWW), the world's leading biographical publisher, is proud to announce the individuals selected for the fourth quarter of the 2022 Maker's List by releasing the Power List.
  • Diamond continued, "In the final installment of this year's Maker's List, we aim to highlight individuals whose steadfast dedication to their causes has transformed 2022 and beyond."
  • Accruing a wealth of success and recognition since Google's inception, he was named #1 on Forbes' "America's Most Popular Chief Executives" list in 2015.
  • The full Power List is below:

Tevogen Bio® Expresses Gratitude for 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination of the Company and its Founding CEO Ryan Saadi in Recognition of its Novel Business Model to Alleviate Health Inequality

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The company and its founding CEO, Dr. Ryan Saadi , were nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Curtis Patton , Professor Emeritus, Yale School of Public Health , Yale University for their work towards alleviating health inequality.

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  • The company and its founding CEO, Dr. Ryan Saadi , were nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Curtis Patton , Professor Emeritus, Yale School of Public Health , Yale University for their work towards alleviating health inequality.
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    Curtis Patton, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Yale School of Public Health, nominates Tevogen Bio and Founding CEO, Dr. Ryan Saadi, for 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.
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    After submitting the letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Dr. Patton informed Dr. Saadi and select U.S. and international news outlets of the nomination.
  • We are honored and humbled by the news that Tevogen Bio has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Saadi said.

The Elevate Prize Foundation Announces Judging Panel for Third Annual $5 Million Prize for Social Activists & Entrepreneurs

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Friday, August 12, 2022

The Elevate Prize Foundation announced the judging panel for its third-ever Elevate Prize, a $5 million award presented to 10 social entrepreneurs and changemakers working to solve pressing issues around the world.

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  • The Elevate Prize Foundation announced the judging panel for its third-ever Elevate Prize, a $5 million award presented to 10 social entrepreneurs and changemakers working to solve pressing issues around the world.
  • Other new names to the judging panel include inaugural Elevate Prize winners Amanda Nguyen, the Founder and CEO of Rise, and Dixon Chibanda, Founder and CEO of Friendship Bench.
  • In addition to its annual Elevate Prize, the Foundation recognizes prominent individuals who use their influence to inspire social action through their annual Catalyst Award.
  • The Foundations signature program is its annual Elevate Prize, which is awarded to 10 or more global leaders tackling pressing issues in innovative ways.

Ari Zoldan joins Ritossa Global Family Office Investment Summit Under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Monte-Carlo, Monaco, June 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Media Group, LLC today announced a media partnership with the Ritossa Global Family Office Investment Summit taking place June 27th-29th, 2022, at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo Hotel in Monaco.

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  • We are delighted to welcome Ari Zoldan to Monaco this year, said Sir Anthony Ritossa, chairman of the Ritossa Family Office.
  • Sir Anthony Ritossa is a family office influencer and thematic investor with interests in private equity, real estate, and blockchain companies.
  • The theme for the Monaco summit will be: "Family Offices Working Together to Invest for a Brighter Future.
  • Were excited to be entering this new era with Sir Anthony Ritossa, Quantum Media CEO Ari Zoldan said.

Purdue University Opens Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy in Honor of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Keith Krach

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

At an April 5th, 2022, ceremony attended by government, business, academic, and civil society leaders, Purdue University officially opened the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy.

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  • At an April 5th, 2022, ceremony attended by government, business, academic, and civil society leaders, Purdue University officially opened the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy.
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    Keith Krach addresses guests as the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy is launched.
  • The Krach Institute will be a cradle of tech diplomacy, contributing to U.S. foreign policy debates with technology expertise.
  • Through the nonpartisan Krach Institute of Tech Diplomacy, Purdue is defining the emergent and timely space of Tech Diplomacy.

March 15 Deadline for Nominations for Awards from World Press Freedom Canada

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, March 10, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 10, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open.
  • The award honours a journalist or media worker for making an outstanding contribution to press freedom in Canada during 2021.
  • The winner of the Press Freedom Award receives a $2,000 prize from World Press Freedom Canada and a certificate from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
  • World Press Freedom Canada is an Ottawa-based, non-profit volunteer organization that promotes free expression and media rights.

Nominations now open for 2022 Press Freedom and Spencer Moore awards from World Press Freedom Canada

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open.
  • The award honours a journalist or media worker for making an outstanding contribution to press freedom in Canada during 2021.
  • WPFC is also seeking nominations for our Spencer Moore award, which honours a person who, throughout their career, has displayed a determined pursuit of press freedom and freedom of information.
  • The winner of the Press Freedom Award receives a $2,000 prize from World Press Freedom Canada and a certificate from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.

Honoring Archbishop Desmond Tutu, An Advocate and Believer in Humanity

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

If we don't act against HIV/AIDS, it may succeed, for it is already decimating our population.

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  • If we don't act against HIV/AIDS, it may succeed, for it is already decimating our population.
  • Archbishop Tutu was also unequivocal in his condemnation of homophobia even though his views clashed with the Anglican Church to which he belonged.
  • Perhaps the best way to honor Archbishop Tutus memory is to embrace his commitment to resilience and compassion for humanity as we find ourselves in the middle of another pandemic.
  • Archbishop Tutus impact on history went far beyond South Africa, said AHF President Michael Weinstein.