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Aradhana Khowala Appointed to the Global Wellness Institute Board of Advisors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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MIAMI, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading nonprofit dedicated to research and education in the global wellness industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Aradhana Khowala to its board of advisors. Khowala is the CEO of Aptamind Partners, a private client advisory firm that helps global leaders in governments, emerging destinations, and the public and private sectors understand the impact of tourism as a change agent.

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  • MIAMI, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading nonprofit dedicated to research and education in the global wellness industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Aradhana Khowala to its board of advisors.
  • We are thrilled and grateful to have her join our board of advisors.
  • "We are thrilled and grateful to have her join our board of advisors.
  • Khowala joins an impressive roster of health and wellness leaders who also serve as advisors to the GWI.

Government of Canada appoints interim Chief Statistician

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the appointment of André Loranger as interim Chief Statistician of Canada, replacing Anil Arora, who retires on March 31.

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  • Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the appointment of André Loranger as interim Chief Statistician of Canada, replacing Anil Arora, who retires on March 31.
  • Mr. Loranger will remain in this role for six months, until the current process to appoint a new Chief Statistician of Canada is completed.
  • I am confident that André Loranger will fulfill the role of interim Chief Statistician as the Government of Canada seeks to fill this important position on a permanent basis.
  • – Anil Arora, outgoing Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada
    Mr. Loranger holds a Master of Arts (Economics) degree from Ottawa University.

Education Cannot Wait Announces US$500,000 Grant to the Global Coalition to Protect Education From Attack

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Around the world today, education is under attack. From Afghanistan to Nigeria, Colombia to Yemen, students and teachers are attacked, abducted and killed, while schools and universities are targeted, destroyed and used for military purposes. 

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  • The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack ( GCPEA ) identified more than 3,000 attacks on education in 2022 alone – a 17% increase from the previous year.
  • To strengthen systems to better protect education from attack globally, Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ) announced today a US$500,000 grant to GCPEA.
  • Education Cannot Wait will expand our partnership with the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack as we accelerate our work to ensure life-saving access to safe, quality education for crisis-impacted girls and boys across the globe," said Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait, global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises within the United Nations.
  • An inter-agency coalition formed to address the problem of targeted attacks on education during armed conflict, GCPEA coordinates and leads global efforts to protect education from attack.

Education Cannot Wait Announces US$500,000 Grant to the Global Coalition to Protect Education From Attack

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Around the world today, education is under attack. From Afghanistan to Nigeria, Colombia to Yemen, students and teachers are attacked, abducted and killed, while schools and universities are targeted, destroyed and used for military purposes. 

Key Points: 
  • The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack ( GCPEA ) identified more than 3,000 attacks on education in 2022 alone – a 17% increase from the previous year.
  • To strengthen systems to better protect education from attack globally, Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ) announced today a US$500,000 grant to GCPEA.
  • Education Cannot Wait will expand our partnership with the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack as we accelerate our work to ensure life-saving access to safe, quality education for crisis-impacted girls and boys across the globe," said Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait, global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises within the United Nations.
  • An inter-agency coalition formed to address the problem of targeted attacks on education during armed conflict, GCPEA coordinates and leads global efforts to protect education from attack.

Stellar Development Foundation Announces Launch of Smart Contracts on Stellar with $100M Allocated to Soroban Adoption Fund

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), the nonprofit organization supporting the development and growth of the Stellar network, today announced that Soroban, the smart contracts platform on Stellar, is now live on the network's mainnet, enabling anyone to build, deploy, and interact with Stellar-based decentralized applications (dapps). To encourage development on Soroban, SDF has committed to investing $100 million into projects leveraging the network's smart contract capabilities in its pursuit to set a better standard where not only payments, but everyday financial services, are accessible to all. The fund has supported more than 160 projects to date.

Key Points: 
  • Adding smart contract capability is the latest upgrade from the Stellar ecosystem's application of blockchain technology to create equitable access to the global financial system.
  • The introduction of smart contracts via Soroban will enable more sophisticated financial products and services to operate on the Stellar network, in addition to settlements.
  • During this time, SDF deployed approximately 15% of its $100 million Soroban adoption fund into supporting dapps spanning across lending and borrowing, insurance, auditing, and more.
  • "Soroban opens the doors for decentralized applications to easily plug into the existing global financial market, without compromising speed or scalability.

Tangier selected as the 2024 Global Host City of International Jazz Day

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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PARIS and WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that the city of Tangier, Morocco will serve as the Global Host and will anchor the International Jazz Day programs around the world.

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  • PARIS and WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30.
  • UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that the city of Tangier, Morocco will serve as the Global Host and will anchor the International Jazz Day programs around the world.
  • "The designation of Tangier marks the first time a city on the African continent will host International Jazz Day, the world's largest and most significant celebration of jazz," said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.
  • The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing International Jazz Day each year.

.POST Domain Registry Announces Trademark Sunrise Period for Businesses Worldwide to Protect their Brand's Online Identity

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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BOSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- .POST, the internet domain name for organizations interested in the secure and trusted delivery of physical goods and services, including supply chain, logistics, payments, and national identity programs, announces the launch of its highly anticipated Trademark Sunrise Period via ICANN Domain Registrar EnCirca.

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  • POST , the internet domain name for organizations interested in the secure and trusted delivery of physical goods and services, including supply chain, logistics, payments, and national identity programs, announces the launch of its highly anticipated Trademark Sunrise Period via ICANN Domain Registrar EnCirca .
  • Scheduled to run to April 15, 2024, this Sunrise period presents a prime opportunity for businesses worldwide to secure their brand identity and protect their trademarks under the .POST domain.
  • "Businesses now have the opportunity to register domain names aligned with their trademarks before .POST expands eligibility in later phases."
  • For more information on how to participate in the Trademark Sunrise Period and secure your brand's online identity, visit https://trust.post .

Former UN Peacekeeper Shares How Business Leaders Can Harness Humility to Unlock Leadership's Winning Edge In A Complex World

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The book presents a new way of thinking about leadership and power that centers humility, rather than heroics.

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  • The book presents a new way of thinking about leadership and power that centers humility, rather than heroics.
  • When Koenig signed up to be a NATO peacekeeping commander and United Nations peacekeeper in his fifties, he thought he knew a thing or two about leadership.
  • "Practicing Radical Humility helps you build deep engagement while at the same time delivering stellar bottom-line business results."
  • Radical Humility has received praise from experts in the field of leadership, including:
    "Radical Humility is a game-changing book that redefines leadership in the modern world."

Amy Terpeluk to Lead the FINN Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners announced today that Amy Terpeluk, managing partner, is promoted to Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice Lead. Amy has led the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Impact Group since 2017, and her appointment to Practice Lead recognizes her ability to chart how social impact transcends C-Suite, Communications, Investor Relations, Marketing, and Customer Service functions.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners announced today that Amy Terpeluk, managing partner, is promoted to Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice Lead.
  • Amy has led the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Impact Group since 2017, and her appointment to Practice Lead recognizes her ability to chart how social impact transcends C-Suite, Communications, Investor Relations, Marketing, and Customer Service functions.
  • Amy Terpeluk to Lead the FINN Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice.
  • FINN colleague Gil Bashe, Chair Global Health and Purpose, champions the Purpose and Social Impact Practice.

Republic of Zambia to Become First Nation to Join Operation HOPE's 'Financial Literacy for All' Initiative

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ATLANTA and NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republic of Zambia and Operation HOPE today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote financial literacy.

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  • ATLANTA and NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republic of Zambia and Operation HOPE today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote financial literacy.
  • Under the MOU, the two parties will collaborate to promote financial literacy in the Republic of Zambia and with Zambian diaspora in the United States of America, with Zambia joining the Operation HOPE-led ' Financial Literacy for All ' coalition as its first member state.
  • Mwamba said financial literacy training will enable Zambian youths to make informed decisions for their businesses.
  • With their commitment, the Republic of Zambia will explore the development of a wide range of financial literacy initiatives, including:
    Developing and delivering financial literacy workshops and courses;
    Creating and distributing financial literacy materials;
    Partnering with schools and community organizations to promote financial literacy; and
    Economic empowerment of Zambian citizens, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).