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UNWGIC 2022: Power of geospatial advancing sustainability, inclusion, innovation

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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He highlighted that geospatial technology has been driving inclusion and progress in national development projects like SVAMITVA, PM Gati Shakti master plan, Jam Trinity, etc.

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  • He highlighted that geospatial technology has been driving inclusion and progress in national development projects like SVAMITVA, PM Gati Shakti master plan, Jam Trinity, etc.
  • We need you to drive innovation and action through the power of data focused on the most marginalized ad vulnerable communities and place."
  • UNWGIC allows stakeholders to discuss applications of geospatial technology as a force for good, and to exchange ideas.
  • United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) aims to provide a convening, participatory and inclusive environment to enhance the communication, understanding, knowledge, and application of geospatial information management.

Most Influential 100 Honors People of African/Black Origins on the Sidelines of UN General Assembly

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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MIPAD recognizes high achievers of African descent worldwide in 100 Under 40 and other themed categories.

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  • MIPAD recognizes high achievers of African descent worldwide in 100 Under 40 and other themed categories.
  • Thefivedays will be packed full of global conversations, meaningful networkingopportunitiesand human connections.
  • The United Nations Department of Global Communications has also invited honorees to the film screening that will mark the culmination of the recognition week.
  • This episode, entitled "Rationalization", follows the journey of enslaved people on location in Ghana, Spain and the United Kingdom.

HWPL Commemorates the 8th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) commemorated the 8th anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit on September 18. The event was titled, "Peace As An Institution: A Foundation for Sustainable Development." Participants included religious leaders and volunteers from the International Peace Youth Group and the International Women's Peace Group.

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  • Event Hosted By Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light
    NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) commemorated the 8th anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit on September 18.
  • Participants included religious leaders and volunteers from the International Peace Youth Group and the International Women's Peace Group.
  • The HWPL World Peace Summit was first held on September 18, 2014 to achieve world peace by building an alliance of religions and establishing an international law for peace.
  • He has proposed a framework for sustainable peace, including an international law for peace, harmony across religions, and peace education.

WISeKey Invited to Join the Clinton Global Initiative (“CGI”) 2022 Meeting in New York as Part of the New Commitments to Action™

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Nevertheless, this must be done properly in order not to introduce new security risks.

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  • Nevertheless, this must be done properly in order not to introduce new security risks.
  • This initiative was launched at the inaugural ID2020 Summit Harnessing Digital Identity for the Global Community, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on May 20, 2016.
  • The CGI 2022 meeting will also include announcements of new Commitments to Action specific, measurable programs that address a pressing global challenge as well as updates on the impact from previous CGI commitments.
  • The WISeKey RoT serves as a common trust anchor to ensure the integrity of online transactions among objects and between objects and people.

G20 Digital Ministers yields consensus on 3 priorities

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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Communication and Information Minister Johnny G. Plate opened the 2022 G20 Digital Economy Ministers' Meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali province, on Thursday (September 1, 2022).

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  • Communication and Information Minister Johnny G. Plate opened the 2022 G20 Digital Economy Ministers' Meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali province, on Thursday (September 1, 2022).
  • (ANTARA PHOTO/Hafidz Mubarak A/foc/uyu)
    The DEWG itself discussed three priority issues of the digital economy at the G20 Indonesia Presidency, including digital connectivity, digital skills and literacy, and cross-country data flow.
  • "The meeting also welcomed various initiatives of the G20 Indonesia Presidency, such as the G20 Digital Innovation Network (DIN), G20 Digital Transformation Expo (DTE), and the smart village and island initiative together with ITU," he said.
  • On the issue of digital skills and digital literacy which is the second priority issue, the DEMM meeting succeeded in compiling the "G20 toolkit for measuring digital skills and digital literacy".

International Summit -- World Leaders From Dozens of Countries Are Gathering - August 11-15, 2022, To Address Paths To Global Peace

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.

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  • World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.
  • Hon.
  • In addition to UPF International Chair Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, the summits dozens of speakers will include Sheikh Mansour Diouf, Senegal; Hon.
  • The August 11-15 events will have in-person speakers and participants, as well as a large global audience who will join digitally via a high-tech hybrid format.

International Summit -- World Leaders From Dozens of Countries Are Gathering - August 11-15, 2022, To Address Paths To Global Peace

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
Destiny, Consultative status, Community of Sahel–Saharan States, The Washington Times, DPRK, Community, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pastor, City, Travel, Family, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Resolution, Economy, Ministry of Youth and Sports (Azerbaijan), UN, Conference, Chair, Peace, Unification Movement International, Destiny Church, United Nations, UPF, United States House of Representatives, Asian Leadership Conference, Religion, Combined Forces Command, United Nations Command, AMB, United States Forces Korea, Commander, Center, Sun Moon University, Economics, World, Television, Tourism, Sport, Woman, State, Education

World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.

Key Points: 
  • World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.
  • Hon.
  • In addition to UPF International Chair Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, the summits dozens of speakers will include Sheikh Mansour Diouf, Senegal; Hon.
  • The August 11-15 events will have in-person speakers and participants, as well as a large global audience who will join digitally via a high-tech hybrid format.

Battle against cyber threats to be addressed by cyber security visionaries at #WCSSJordan

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit is gearing up with the goal of constructing a security framework for organisations in Jordan.

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  • The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit is gearing up with the goal of constructing a security framework for organisations in Jordan.
  • Amman, Jordan, Aug 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit will be held under the auspices of H.E.
  • In order for effective implementation of these policies, World Cyber Security Summit will play its part by providing a platform to conduct thorough debates, and deliberations on the proposed cyber security strategies.
  • "We're happy to bring the global series of World Cyber Security Summit to Jordan, with the support of our Strategic Partner, Jordan Cyber Security Awareness Association (JOCSA).

International Summit - World Leaders from Dozens of Countries are Gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to Address Paths to Global Peace

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.

Key Points: 
  • World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.
  • Hon.
  • In addition to UPF International Chair Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, the summits dozens of speakers will include Sheikh Mansour Diouf, Senegal; Hon.
  • The August 11-15 events will have in-person speakers and participants, as well as a large global audience who will join digitally via a high-tech hybrid format.

International Summit -- World Leaders From Dozens of Countries are Gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to Address Paths to Global Peace

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Destiny, Consultative status, Community of Sahel–Saharan States, The Washington Times, DPRK, Community, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pastor, City, Travel, Family, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Resolution, Economy, Ministry of Youth and Sports (Azerbaijan), UN, Conference, Chair, Peace, Unification Movement International, Destiny Church, United Nations, UPF, United States House of Representatives, Asian Leadership Conference, Religion, Combined Forces Command, United Nations Command, AMB, United States Forces Korea, Commander, Center, Sun Moon University, Economics, World, Television, Tourism, Sport, Woman, State, Education

World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.

Key Points: 
  • World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.
  • Hon.
  • In addition to UPF International Chair Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, the summits dozens of speakers will include Sheikh Mansour Diouf, Senegal; Hon.
  • The August 11-15 events will have in-person speakers and participants, as well as a large global audience who will join digitally via a high-tech hybrid format.