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Former Ukraine Ombudsman for Children Issues Statement on Ways To Support Ukraine Relief Effort

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Together with the NGO organization Save Ukraine ,Mr Kuleba and his team continue to evacuate thousands of orphans, children with disabilities, children, and families from war zones all over Ukraine each day.

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  • Together with the NGO organization Save Ukraine ,Mr Kuleba and his team continue to evacuate thousands of orphans, children with disabilities, children, and families from war zones all over Ukraine each day.
  • Donate to the NGO "Save Ukraine" (who works on evacuations, assistance to families with children, medicines, food, etc.).
  • Nikolai Kulebahas worked as the Children Ombudsman with the Office of The President of Ukraine for the last seven years.
  • With his work, Mr Kuleba has helped toprotect the civic, economic and social rights of children in Ukraine and upholding the international children's rights commitments of Ukraine.

IsraAID Receives American Jewish Committee #StandWithUkraine Fund Donation

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IsraAID, the international Israeli humanitarian aid organization, is the first recipient of an American Jewish Committee (AJC) #StandWithUkraine Fund grant.

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  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IsraAID, the international Israeli humanitarian aid organization, is the first recipient of an American Jewish Committee (AJC) #StandWithUkraine Fund grant.
  • The AJC emergency fund, launched March 1, has raised to date more than $700,000 to assist Ukrainian refugees and to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine following Russia's unprovoked, violent invasion.
  • The AJC grant will support IsraAID in establishing safe spaces for children, providing medical supplies, and offering trauma counseling.
  • AJC maintains close relations with Moldova's democratic government and with the Jewish Community of Moldova, an AJC international partner since 2014.

Convoy of Hope Deploys Teams & Humanitarian Aid To Poland, Other Strategic Locations for Displaced Ukrainians

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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"The scenes of Ukrainians seeking shelter and refuge from the war are truly heartbreaking," said Convoy of Hope President Hal Donaldson.

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  • "The scenes of Ukrainians seeking shelter and refuge from the war are truly heartbreaking," said Convoy of Hope President Hal Donaldson.
  • "Convoy is now calling on its vast experience from disaster responses to bring much-needed help and hope to people fleeing the violence."
  • A team from Convoy of Hope headquarters arrived in Poland last Wednesday to facilitate the distribution of much-needed aid.
  • There are lots of women and children; the kids look dazed and exhaustedthey cry easily," said Jess Heugel, of Convoy of Hope.

CAE statement on the suspension of services and training to Russian airlines and operators

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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MONTREAL, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CAE (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) announced that it has suspended all services and training to Russian airlines, aircraft operators and healthcare distributors, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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  • MONTREAL, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CAE (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) announced that it has suspended all services and training to Russian airlines, aircraft operators and healthcare distributors, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • CAE is saddened by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and in support of its people, CAE has ceased to offer training services to pilots of Russian airlines as well as corporate and cargo operators in its training network.
  • The company has also ceased to sell and service simulators for Russian airlines as well as healthcare distributors.
  • Prior to the suspension, CAE serviced simulators sold to Russian airlines with parts and update services and trained a number of Russian airlines in its global training centre network.

Ministerial appointments to the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultant Transitional Board of Directors now complete

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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The College opened its doors as Canadas new regulator of licensed immigration and citizenship consultants and international student immigration advisors on November 23, 2021.

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  • The College opened its doors as Canadas new regulator of licensed immigration and citizenship consultants and international student immigration advisors on November 23, 2021.
  • The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (S.C.2019, c. 29, s. 292)(College Act), requires the Minister to appoint five individuals, who are not College licensees, to serve as directors on the transitional Board.
  • These appointed directors join four College licensees on the transitional Board:
    These licensee directors were selected from the Board of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council in pursuant to subsection 85(3) of the College Act.
  • Any immigration consultant who provides Canadian immigration or citizenship services, whether domestically or abroad, must be licensed by the College.

Natalia Denegri With NGOs to Help Ukrainian Refugees

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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"These foundations are assisting refugees directly and helping them relocate in different parts of Europe until the conflict ceases.

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  • "These foundations are assisting refugees directly and helping them relocate in different parts of Europe until the conflict ceases.
  • They are also putting up tents for people to spend the night safely before continuing their journey to their final destination," explained Natalia Denegri, host of Warrior Hearts.
  • This is not the first time that Denegri, Warrior Hearts, teamed up with Little Lighthouse Foundation and the Global Empowerment Mission.
  • We take pride in being able to help these foundations toward their aim of making sure that Ukrainian families have all they need every step of the way."

NCR Statement on Russia

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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In light of Russias military actions against the people of Ukraine, NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) has suspended sales of all products in Russia.

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  • In light of Russias military actions against the people of Ukraine, NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) has suspended sales of all products in Russia.
  • NCR revenue in Russia and Ukraine combined represents approximately 1% of total NCR revenue.
  • NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leading enterprise technology provider that runs stores, restaurants and self-directed banking.
  • NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Skillsoft and iamtheCODE Announce Strategic Partnership to Enable One Million Young Women and Girls to Learn How to Code by 2030

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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With Skillsoft as our partner and the use of Percipio, iamtheCODE is now well positioned to meet our ambitious goal of enabling 1 million young women and girls to code by 2030, said iamtheCODE CEO and Senegalese born, Lady Marime Jamme.

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  • With Skillsoft as our partner and the use of Percipio, iamtheCODE is now well positioned to meet our ambitious goal of enabling 1 million young women and girls to code by 2030, said iamtheCODE CEO and Senegalese born, Lady Marime Jamme.
  • This is the platform where young girls can go and learn how to code and is a significant milestone for helping us reach our goal and more importantly helping the young girls achieve theirs.
  • I believe this historic partnership will enable qualified coders who can finally support African growing industries.
  • By 2030, our mission is to get 1 million women and girls coders.

New $10 Million Award Launched to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes Around the World

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Today, in honor of International Womens Day, The Patchwork Collective, ICONIQ Impact, and Lever for Change launched the Maternal & Infant Health Award (the Award), a $10 million grant competition to help improve maternal and infant health outcomes around the world.

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  • Today, in honor of International Womens Day, The Patchwork Collective, ICONIQ Impact, and Lever for Change launched the Maternal & Infant Health Award (the Award), a $10 million grant competition to help improve maternal and infant health outcomes around the world.
  • Globally, mortality rates remain high, and, in the U.S., maternal and infant health outcomes are marked by stark racial disparities.
  • With this award, we are focused on sourcing and scaling community-led solutions that will drive improvements in maternal and infant health for the most marginalized communities.
  • The Maternal & Infant Health Award is the third in a series of grant competitions managed by Lever for Change in collaboration with ICONIQ Impact.

LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK AND MOVING DELIVERS MOVING TRUCKS FULL OF SUPPLIES TO BE SENT TO UKRAINE

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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LONG ISLAND, N.Y., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, today helped to collect and move supplies to be sent to Ukrainian refugees.

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  • LONG ISLAND, N.Y., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, today helped to collect and move supplies to be sent to Ukrainian refugees.
  • The Long Island community banded together to provide enough supplies for Ukrainians to fill two 20-foot College HUNKS Moving Trucks.
  • Buchin is an immigrant from the former Soviet bloc nation Uzbekistan and is taking a stand to support Ukraine.
  • The Long Island College HUNKS is the flagship New York location for the full-service moving and hauling company.