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New investments to help end gun and gang violence in Canada

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
Crime, Human behavior, Government of Canada, Violence, Canada Border Services Agency, United Nations, Gang, Ralph Goodale

That's why the Government of Canada's Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence is focused on smart solutions to make our communities safer.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada's Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence is focused on smart solutions to make our communities safer.
  • At the Summit on Gun and Gang Violence, convened by the Government of Canada earlier this year, experts attested that, to end gun and gang violence, governments must adopt a holistic approach, supporting prevention, gang exit, and enforcement initiatives, and taking into account that Canada's many regions and communities face distinct challenges that require distinct solutions.
  • Today's announcement will allow the RCMP and CBSA to take significant steps forward in the fight against gun and gang violence."
  • - The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
    "Gun and gang violence has no place in Canada.

Statement by Minister Goodale on the Correctional Service of Canada's Review of Offender Transfers

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Correctional Service of Canada, Healing lodge, United Nations, Structure

To provide stronger, more consistent national oversight of these transfers, they will need to be authorized by CSC's Deputy Commissioner for Women.

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  • To provide stronger, more consistent national oversight of these transfers, they will need to be authorized by CSC's Deputy Commissioner for Women.
  • Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner will be required to ensure that Indigenous communities are engaged in transfer recommendations, as part of aninterdisciplinary approach.
  • Healing Lodges, which have been part of the federal corrections system for decades, are widely recognized as an important strategy to achieve these goals.
  • By providing effective, culturally responsive interventions, they promote the safe and successful rehabilitation of Indigenous offenders.

CIIE's Hongqiao forums and supporting activities poised for splendor

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Friday, November 2, 2018
United Nations, Economy, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Hongqiao

The Forum will consist of multiple sub-forums covering topics such as "Trade and Openness," "Trade and Innovation" and "Trade and Investment."

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  • The Forum will consist of multiple sub-forums covering topics such as "Trade and Openness," "Trade and Innovation" and "Trade and Investment."
  • State-level leaders from various countries will attend the opening ceremony of the Hongqiao Forum.
  • In addition to the Hongqiao Forum, there will be over 100 supporting events during the first CIIE running from November 5-10.
  • It is the first exhibition of its kind to be supported by international organizations such as the WTO, UNCTAD, and UNIDO.

CIIE to support domestic and international brands with an on-site IP Service Center and a series of new measures to strengthen exhibitors' intellectual property rights

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Economy, United Nations, Intellectual property law, World economy, World Trade Organization, World government, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Intellectual property, Expo

SHANGHAI, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The China International Import Expo (CIIE), is to establish an on-site "Intellectual Property Protection and Commercial Dispute Resolution Service Centre" (IP Service Centre), as well as other IP protection initiatives.

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  • SHANGHAI, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The China International Import Expo (CIIE), is to establish an on-site "Intellectual Property Protection and Commercial Dispute Resolution Service Centre" (IP Service Centre), as well as other IP protection initiatives.
  • The service will be available via a specially established call centre before and after the event and on-site during the expo.
  • We attach great importance to the intellectual property protection as a matter of fair-trade at such fairs.
  • As the first exhibition of its kind is supported by international organizations including the WTO, UNCTAD, and UNIDO.

The First China International Import Expo to Welcome 2800 Exhibitors from over 130 Countries as China Looks to Grow Imports

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
United Nations, Subdivisions of China, Geography of China, East China, Shanghai, Treaty of Nanking, UNESCO Creative Cities Network, Yangtze River Delta, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Expo

"CIIE provides an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to go beyond the norm and to expand the status-quo of current trading levels.

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  • "CIIE provides an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to go beyond the norm and to expand the status-quo of current trading levels.
  • It also gives developing countries an opportunity to engage with Chinese companies and showcase their products.
  • China International Import Expo (CIIE), organized by China International Import Expo bureau and the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, is jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government.
  • As the first exhibition of its kind, it is supported by international organizations including the WTO, UNCTAD, and UNIDO.

"Culture Capital Nanjing" showed up at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
United Nations, UNESCO, United Nations Development Group, Nanjing, Culture, Structure

PARIS, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 24, 2018, the opening ceremony of the "Nanjing Week" in Paris and the "International Partnership Forum on Open City and Cultural Diversity" was held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

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  • PARIS, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 24, 2018, the opening ceremony of the "Nanjing Week" in Paris and the "International Partnership Forum on Open City and Cultural Diversity" was held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
  • The event was hosted by the Nanjing Municipal People's Government, supported by UNESCO, China's Permanent Mission to UNESCO, and the National Commission for UNESCO of China.
  • Its launching ceremony of the Chinese version was successfully held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
  • At present, Nanjing is actively applying for and creating UNESCO "Creative City Network, Literature Capital".

"Culture Capital Nanjing" showed up at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
United Nations, UNESCO, United Nations Development Group, Nanjing, Culture, Structure

PARIS, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 24, 2018, the opening ceremony of the "Nanjing Week" in Paris and the "International Partnership Forum on Open City and Cultural Diversity" was held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 24, 2018, the opening ceremony of the "Nanjing Week" in Paris and the "International Partnership Forum on Open City and Cultural Diversity" was held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
  • The event was hosted by the Nanjing Municipal People's Government, supported by UNESCO, China's Permanent Mission to UNESCO, and the National Commission for UNESCO of China.
  • Its launching ceremony of the Chinese version was successfully held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
  • At present, Nanjing is actively applying for and creating UNESCO "Creative City Network, Literature Capital".

Lottery.com celebrates World Food Day by reaffirming its pledge to ending world hunger

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Food and drink, Health, United Nations, Food politics, Hunger, United Nations Development Group, Limbic system, Social justice, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Global Compact, World Food Day, Food and Agriculture Organization

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lottery.com commemorates World Food Day by reiterating their commitment to ending world hunger.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lottery.com commemorates World Food Day by reiterating their commitment to ending world hunger.
  • World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on October 16 in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945.
  • Last month, Lottery.com formally adopted the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.
  • Remarking on World Food Day, CEO Tony DiMatteo said, "Lottery.com is excited to join a wave of businesses, entrepreneurs, and passionate organizations in striving towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, starting with the commitment to ending hunger by 2030.

Ray Chambers, Chairman of The MCJ Amelior Foundation, appointed World Health Organization Ambassador for Global Strategy

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Health, United Nations, World, Global health, World Health Organization, Ray Chambers, Millennium Development Goals, Reproductive health, Sustainable Development Goals, Health For All, Public health

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed philanthropist, humanitarian and health advocate Ray Chambers as its Ambassador for Global Strategy.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed philanthropist, humanitarian and health advocate Ray Chambers as its Ambassador for Global Strategy.
  • This new role is designed to support WHO's work to mobilize the international community to advance the global health agenda, including achieving global health targets set out in the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Chambers.
  • "This requires action and engagement from many partners, led by governments, to prioritize public health by advancing universal health coverage to ensure health for all."

"Little x Little" Receives 2018 Global Leadership Award From United Nations Foundation

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
United Nations, Sustainable Development Goals, Millennium Development Goals, United Nations Foundation, Global politics, World

NEW YORK, Oct.11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --At the annual Global Leadership Dinner, the United Nations Foundation presented the creative team behind Common Ground's global action campaign, "Little x Little," with the 2018 Global Leadership Award for their groundbreaking, innovative work to support the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • NEW YORK, Oct.11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --At the annual Global Leadership Dinner, the United Nations Foundation presented the creative team behind Common Ground's global action campaign, "Little x Little," with the 2018 Global Leadership Award for their groundbreaking, innovative work to support the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • To support and amplify the campaign, Google committed a grant of global YouTube media.
  • This UN Foundation Global Leadership Award is a testament to their teamwork, creativity and resolve," said Torrence Boone, VP, Global Client Partner, Google.
  • The 'Little x Little' initiative not only raises awareness of the global goals, but it inspires action for a better world.