European Union Delegation to the United Kingdom

QNET Advocates For Access To Clean And Safe Water At Cairo Water Week Ahead Of COP 27

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

HONG KONG, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Direct selling company, QNET , showcased its sustainability initiatives, including its innovative HomePure water filtration system, at the 5th annual Cairo Water Week.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Direct selling company, QNET , showcased its sustainability initiatives, including its innovative HomePure water filtration system, at the 5th annual Cairo Water Week.
  • "The strain on water supply in areas with unpredictable rainfall, such as in the Middle East, has made millions endure severe water scarcity .
  • "As a global business committed to making a positive social impact, QNET supports the development of healthy, safe, and prosperous communities worldwide," Elmilliegi adds.
  • The Cairo Water Week is organised by the European Union Delegation to Egypt in collaboration with Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.

Announcing the 2021 EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellows

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

OTTAWA, Dec. 1, 2021 /CNW/ -The Delegation of the European Union to Canada and the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship.

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  • OTTAWA, Dec. 1, 2021 /CNW/ -The Delegation of the European Union to Canada and the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship.
  • Ms. Trottier showed great journalistic talent and clear understanding of an important policy area for the EU and Canada.
  • Moira Wyton (Vancouver, British Columbia) for her story This Heroin Treatment Is Saving Lives in Europe's Overdose Crisis.
  • We are looking forward to the next edition of the EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship.

EU event affirms: Rewiring mindsets, inclusive approaches needed for lasting women's empowerment

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Monday, October 25, 2021

Several prominent government officials, business leaders, philanthropists, behavioural scientists, and storytellers highlighted the positive and multidimensional contribution of women to society.

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  • Several prominent government officials, business leaders, philanthropists, behavioural scientists, and storytellers highlighted the positive and multidimensional contribution of women to society.
  • They also offered solutions to tackle gender-based discriminationand the active role that men can play in championing gender equality.
  • The forum called for immediate policy action to enable more equal family-friendly work environments and better work-life balance for working parents.
  • In addition, the event showcased how some governments are putting women at the heart of their recovery agendas to build back better and create resilient and inclusive societies for all.

EU event affirms: Rewiring mindsets, inclusive approaches needed for lasting women's empowerment

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Monday, October 25, 2021

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Union (EU) has held a high-level global forum to accelerate women's empowerment and to discuss best policy practices to enhance women's participation in the labour market of the 21st century.

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  • Several prominent government officials, business leaders, philanthropists, behavioural scientists, and storytellers highlighted the positive and multidimensional contribution of women to society.
  • They also offered solutions to tackle gender-based discriminationand the active role that men can play in championing gender equality.
  • The forum called for immediate policy action to enable more equal family-friendly work environments and better work-life balance for working parents.
  • In addition, the event showcased how some governments are putting women at the heart of their recovery agendas to build back better and create resilient and inclusive societies for all.

GESS Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary As A Not-for-Profit International School

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

SINGAPORE, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GESS celebrates its 50thanniversary as a not-for-profit international school that has evolved alongside the 56-year-old city-state, Singapore, that it calls home.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GESS celebrates its 50thanniversary as a not-for-profit international school that has evolved alongside the 56-year-old city-state, Singapore, that it calls home.
  • Today, the school is home to 1,800 students, from 2 years to 18 years and of 65 nationalities.
  • In line with its origins as a community school, GESS continues to be headed by an elected Board-of-Governors, comprising entirely of parents.
  • GESS parents get to vote on key strategic decisions such as school fees, through the School Association.