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Highlights - CULT welcomes the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Committee on Culture and Education

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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CULT welcomes the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

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  • CULT welcomes the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
    01-09-2023 - 11:10
    On 7 September, Ione Belarra Urteaga (acting Minister for Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda), Pilar Alegría Continente (acting Minister of Education and Vocational Training), Joan Subirats Humet (acting Minister for Universities) and Miquel Iceta Llorens (acting Minister of Culture and Sport) will present the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the area of Culture and Education in the CULT Committee.

Groundbreaking grassroots-run Fund for Frontline Power awards $5 million in grants to 48 frontline climate justice organizations across the nation

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a milestone moment for climate philanthropy, the grassroots climate justice leaders who make up the Governing Body of the Fund for Frontline Power have announced the fund's inaugural slate of over $5 million in grants to 48 diverse groups working on the front lines of the climate crisis.

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  • "The communities and places represented are only a small sample of the power and wisdom across frontline communities, and so are the impactful climate justice projects we are honored to fund.
  • The Fund for Frontline Power supports community-based, equitable climate solutions that cut greenhouse gas emissions, facilitate resilience, strengthen local regenerative economies, and build power on the front lines of the climate crisis.
  • These requests totaled over $60 million, demonstrating the growing demand for funding frontline climate solutions.
  • The climate justice movement created the Fund for Frontline Power in response to the massive first round of Bezos Earth Fund (BEF) grants in 2020, which vastly favored large, white-led, well-resourced organizations.

Uzbekistan Votes to Approve New Constitution by 90.2% in Nation-Wide Referendum

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a nation-wide referendum held on 30 April, the people of Uzbekistan have voted by a margin of 90.2% according to the preliminary results to approve a wide-ranging series of constitutional reforms, committing their country to the rule of law, greater protection of human rights, ethnic and religious equality, and fair and open democratic values.

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  • Jakhongir Shirinov, chairman of the Legislative Chamber Committee responsible for the constitutional reforms, said: "The people of Uzbekistan have spoken, and have said with pride, 'yes, this is my Constitution'.
  • We now stand proudly before the dawn of a new Uzbekistan as one nation; one created by its people for its people as a modern democratic state.
  • The referendum saw 16,673,189 citizens of Uzbekistan cast their votes, representing a turnout of 84.54%.
  • According to legislation, the decision taken at the referendum is binding throughout the territory of Uzbekistan and does not require any confirmation by acts of state authorities.

Uzbekistan Votes to Approve New Constitution by 90.2% in Nation-Wide Referendum

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a nation-wide referendum held on 30 April, the people of Uzbekistan have voted by a margin of 90.2% according to the preliminary results to approve a wide-ranging series of constitutional reforms, committing their country to the rule of law, greater protection of human rights, ethnic and religious equality, and fair and open democratic values.

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  • Jakhongir Shirinov, chairman of the Legislative Chamber Committee responsible for the constitutional reforms, said: "The people of Uzbekistan have spoken, and have said with pride, 'yes, this is my Constitution'.
  • We now stand proudly before the dawn of a new Uzbekistan as one nation; one created by its people for its people as a modern democratic state.
  • The referendum saw 16,673,189 citizens of Uzbekistan cast their votes, representing a turnout of 84.54%.
  • According to legislation, the decision taken at the referendum is binding throughout the territory of Uzbekistan and does not require any confirmation by acts of state authorities.

Highlights - Exchange of views with Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Exchange of views with Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

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  • Exchange of views with Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights
    15-03-2023 - 10:21
    On 23 March, Commissioner Nicolas Schmit will appear before EMPL in the context of the structured dialogue between Parliament and the Commission.
  • Additionally, members will exchange views on social aspects of economic governance with participation of André Sapir (Bruegel, Emeritus Professor, ULB).
  • In the context of the ongoing economic governance review the exchange of views on social aspects of economic governance will focus on its social implications.
  • In the context of the ongoing economic governance review the exchange of views on social aspects of economic governance will focus on its social implications.

Highlights - EMPL committee meeting 22-23 March 2023 - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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EMPL committee meeting 22-23 March 2023

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  • EMPL committee meeting 22-23 March 2023
    15-03-2023 - 15:10
    The upcoming meeting of the EMPL Committee will take place from 22-23 March.
  • Last but not least, a hearing will be held to address the working conditions of firefighters.
  • Exchanges of views with Commissioners Helena Dalli, Commissioner for Equality and Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights on framework of the structured dialogue.
  • This discussion will happen against the background of the EMPL vote on the provisional agreement between the EP and the Council on the European Year of Skills 2023.

Uzbekistan announces constitutional reform referendum

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parliament of Uzbekistan (Oliy Majlis) has announced its approval of a series of amendments to the country's constitution.

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  • TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parliament of Uzbekistan (Oliy Majlis) has announced its approval of a series of amendments to the country's constitution.
  • Jakhongir Shirinov, chairman of the Legislative Chamber Committee responsible for the constitutional reforms, said:
    "These constitutional amendments represent a transformation of the new Uzbekistan, guaranteeing a modern democratic state that prioritises every person's individual rights and freedoms.
  • We believe that every citizen of Uzbekistan will be able to say with pride and confidence: 'This is my Constitution.'"
  • On Monday (March 13), the Constitutional Court of Uzbekistan ruled that the decision by the Legislative Chamber to hold a referendum was in constitutional compliance.

Uzbekistan announces constitutional reform referendum

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parliament of Uzbekistan (Oliy Majlis) has announced its approval of a series of amendments to the country's constitution.

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  • TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parliament of Uzbekistan (Oliy Majlis) has announced its approval of a series of amendments to the country's constitution.
  • Jakhongir Shirinov, chairman of the Legislative Chamber Committee responsible for the constitutional reforms, said:
    "These constitutional amendments represent a transformation of the new Uzbekistan, guaranteeing a modern democratic state that prioritises every person's individual rights and freedoms.
  • We believe that every citizen of Uzbekistan will be able to say with pride and confidence: 'This is my Constitution.'"
  • On Monday (March 13), the Constitutional Court of Uzbekistan ruled that the decision by the Legislative Chamber to hold a referendum was in constitutional compliance.

Global Workplace Safety Market Report 2022-2027: Increasing Need for Stricter Workplace Safety Regulations and Substantial Shift Within Industries Towards a More Holistic Approach to Employee Health - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Some of the factors driving the market growth include growing workplace accidents, strict industrial health and safety regulations, and the proliferation of the software-as-a-service model.

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  • Some of the factors driving the market growth include growing workplace accidents, strict industrial health and safety regulations, and the proliferation of the software-as-a-service model.
  • Organizations need to ensure the safety of workers and assets by reducing accidents; identifying and mitigating safety risks; and complying with occupational health and safety laws.
  • Workplace safety management solutions help organizations in improving the safety culture and protecting the workforce.
  • In Europe, Hexagon AB, Bosch, and Wolters Kluwer are the leading vendors in the workplace safety market.

Solway Investment Group introduces its corporate Human Rights Policy

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solway is addressing the high importance of producing and marketing products in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner by introducing the new corporate Human Rights Policy (https://solwaygroup.com/sustainability-polices/) identifying standards, principles and basic rules it commits to respect.

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  • Under this policy Solway adheres to respect and promote all national laws and internationally recognized human rights principles, including the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
  • Solway's new Human Rights Policy is approved by the dedicated Steering Committee, founded on an unambiguous respect for human rights.
  • The corporate Human Rights Policyis a framework for how Solway plans to approach issues in the future, and another way to benchmark its compliance to the UNGP and OECD Guidelines.
  • The present Human Rights Policy is the first, decisive measure and a step in Solway's continuing process to make real improvements.