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Published on Oct 10, 2018

‘Children on the Move’ Require Better Protection from Violence, Experts Tell Third Committee amid Concerns over Illegal ...

GA/SHC/4231 GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD COMMITTEE SEVENTY-THIRD SESSION, 11TH & 12TH MEETINGS (AM & PM) Child Dies Every 5 Minutes from Abuse, Special Representative Says Children on the move must be better protected from detention, family …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Sep 17, 2018

Plight of teen in Bahamas Hits U.S Press

Posted on 17 September 2018. by Jones Bahamas The plight of a young girl in the Bahamas in search of medical care, who is being termed “stateless” by some activists, has reached the media in the United States, thus deepening the controversy. …

Source: Bahamas Journal
Published on Nov 22, 2017

Concluding Intense Session, Third Committee Approves 5 Draft Resolutions on Children’s Rights, Assistance to Refugees, ...

GA/SHC/4224 21 NOVEMBER 2017 The Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) concluded its seventy‑second session today, approving five draft resolutions on the rights of children, assistance to refugees, persons with disabilities, social …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Jun 16, 2017

Cubans claim refugees status in TT

Cubans claim refugees status in TT JULIEN NEAVES Friday, June 16 2017 MOST of the more than 300 refugees in this country are from Cuba and then Venezuela, reported United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) protection officer Rubén Barbado. He …

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Published on Aug 7, 2018

Sink or swim? Islands innovate to thrive in a high-stress world

BARCELONA: When the Caribbean island of Barbuda was battered by Hurricane Irma last September, about 90 percent of homes were destroyed or damaged, and the entire population had to be evacuated. Since the school year ended last month, the pace of …

Source: Peninsula Qatar
Published on Jul 29, 2018

David Jessop | Responding to changing attitudes to migration

Around the world, migration is redefining domestic and social policy, polarising politics, affecting foreign relations, and challenging notions of free movement. This is because war, hunger, religious hatred, economic inequity, and other push factors are …

Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Published on Jul 26, 2018

Sink or swim Islands innovate to thrive

Barbuda, hit by Hurricane Irma last September, aims to stay safer in future — like many of its Caribbean neighboursHouses are in ruins in Codrington on the island of Barbuda just after a month after Hurricane Irma struck the Caribbean islands of Antigua …

Source: Gulf News
Published on Nov 6, 2017

GPP Partner Agencies: Update on Activities – October 31, 2017

Note: All public GPP information is available on the ‘Agenda for Humanity’ (A4H) website, in the initiatives section -http://www.agendaforhumanity.org/initiatives/3840. Documentation Resulting from the first GPP sub-committee, a set of …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Feb 4, 2017

For Cubans stranded in third countries, few options remain

The recent U.S. immigration policy changes first ordered by former President Barack Obama and then by sitting President Donald Trump have left a particular group of Hispanics caught in the immigration crossfire: Cubans. On Jan. 12, just a few days before …

Source: Miami Herald

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 09:23 GMT

UNHCR evacuates vulnerable refugees out of Libya as fighting resumes

Download logo Amidst an increasingly volatile security situation in Tripoli, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency successfully evacuated 135 people out of Libya to Niger on Tuesday night (16 October). Many of the evacuated had been held in detention centres for …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 10:53 GMT

Operation Transparency shuts down 67 illegal diamonds cooperatives

Luanda, ANGOLA, October 17 - At least 67 illegal diamonds cooperatives have been shut down by the Operation Transparency being conducted by Angola’s border police, Criminal Investigation Service (SIC), plus the Immigration and Foreigners Service (SME), …

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Published on September 5, 2018 - 05:58 GMT

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Guiding Principles of ...

Download logo Today, UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency, Government authorities, UN agencies and partners have renewed their commitment to finding and facilitating solutions to internal displacement. At a high-level event in Juba on 4th September, a panel of …

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Published on September 3, 2018 - 18:32 GMT

Press Conference United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Guiding ...

Download logo Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2018 – 11.00 - 14.00 Venue: Juba Grand Hotel UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency in South Sudan in collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management will wrap-up the commemoration of the …

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Published on October 12, 2018 - 13:00 GMT

The UPS Foundation Expands Its Disaster Relief Network For Hurricane Michael And Indonesia Earthquake Committing $1.5 ...

ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The UPS Foundation today announced a $1.5 million commitment to support relief and recovery efforts for the earthquake/tsunami in Indonesia and Hurricane Michael in Florida. Through a combination of cash …

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Published on September 28, 2018 - 10:03 GMT

UNHCR alarm at recent attacks and rising displacement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned for the safety of tens of thousands of civilians in the north-eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where violence by armed groups has recently claimed more than 20 …

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Published on September 25, 2018 - 09:46 GMT

South Sudanese surgeon wins UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, would like to inform that South Sudanese surgeon Dr. Evan Atar Adaha, as the organization’s 2018 Nansen Refugee Award winner. This annual award, which honors an individual who has gone above and beyond the call …

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Published on September 17, 2018 - 15:40 GMT

UNHCR calls on South Sudan parties to deliver a lasting peace

Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement on 13 September in Addis Ababa between the South Sudan warring parties. This is a crucial milestone towards permanent ceasefire and lasting peace for …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 23:53 GMT

Oustanding Leaders Receive Humanitarian Awards From Scientology

Awards bestowed during the celebration of the 6th Anniversary of the Church of Scientology’s National Affairs Office WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten outstanding professionals received …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 22:47 GMT

Spacebit Technologies Ltd. Disrupts Space Exploration with Distributed Ledger Technology

How can technology bridge the gap between space enthusiasts, governments, professional institutions, and private organizations? LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if everyone had the ability to …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 22:44 GMT

Nene Musik Productions, Llc. Announced The Winner Of The 2018 Best Boutique Artist Management Agency LUX Magazine Award

United Kingdom's LUXlife Magazine announces Nene Musik Productions, Llc. as the Winner Of The 2018 Best Boutique Artist Management Agency – South East USA PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A luxurious …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 17:30 GMT

GoodFirms Research Disclosed the List of Best Software Developers USA for October 2018

GoodFirms released list of top software development companies in USA for their capabilities to develop top notch customized software for their clientele WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 09:40 GMT

Hungarian National Police to Deliver Briefing at the 12th Annual Border Security Conference

SMi Group Reports: The 12th annual Border Security Conference will return to Rome, Italy on the 12-13 February 2019 LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Hungary facing the follow border security challenges …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 12:44 GMT

South Sudan: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitates release of 24 detainees

Download logo The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has facilitated the release of 24 persons detained in relation to the conflict in South Sudan, including 16 detainees released on Friday. This week marks the first releases of prisoners …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 22:32 GMT

2nd World Congress of Bilateral Commercial Diplomacy celebrated in Bucharest

Diplomats and business leaders from all over the world gathered at the 2nd World Congress of Bilateral Commercial Diplomacy WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 30 Ambassadors and Embassy staff attended the 2nd …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 22:32 GMT

ICare4Autism Hosts National Apprentice Conference in Washington, D.C.

One Step Forward for Comprehensive Workforce Plan for High School Students with Special Abilities WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES – On October 10th, 2018, ICare4Autism hosted …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 16:07 GMT

ATLANTA GETS INTRODUCED TO THESE REVOLUTIONARY BIO TECH PRODUCTS MADE IN SWEDEN

US Cellements Launch Tour is on the go and is coming to Atlanta on October 18. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mr. Anders Karlsson, CEO & Founder of Cellements and Mr. Nicolas Andreasson, Global …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 16:08 GMT

P2Sample's JD Deitch receives Diversity Award for Market Research Industry

Women in Research (WIRe) presented their MRX Diversity Champion Award at the TMRE Event yesterday ATLANTA, GA, USA, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- P2Sample's JD Deitch was presented with the 2018 MRX Diversity Champion Award from …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 16:10 GMT

Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally found to contain microplastics

Download logo Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally were found to contain microplastics, with the highest number coming from salt sourced in Asia, according to a new study co-designed by Kim, Seung-Kyu, Professor at Incheon National University and …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 08:30 GMT

South Sudan: UN report urges release of hundreds of abducted civilians

Download logo A UN report has documented the immense suffering of civilians in the Western Equatoria region of South Sudan where 900 people were abducted and 24,000 forced to flee their homes during a surge in violence between April and August. In April …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 06:44 GMT

One in two people face starvation in South Sudan, as extreme hunger hits more states

Download logo Nearly half of South Sudan’s population is facing extreme hunger, the country’s highest proportion of food insecure people in the last 10 years, Save the Children is warning. More than six million people currently need urgent food assistance …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 15:09 GMT

CELLEMENTS LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCTS IN USA

Swedish Bio Tech products the size of your pocket now officially launched in USA. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Cellements Launch Tour is on the go. Tour started in Detroit on October …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 17:42 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expands Ebola ...

Download logo Conflict and insecurity are hampering Ebola responders’ work, raising fear that the outbreak may reach a tipping point that sees the virus to spread to more provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and neighbouring …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 23:43 GMT

INVICTUS GAMES - INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

SUPERDRY, have a selection of key athletes and representatives of The Invictus Games available for interview opportunities on the 19th of October. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, October 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (Australia, 17 October 2018) – …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 23:19 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Shifts the Paradigm in Mental Health Rights

Citizens not only have a right to treatment of their choice. The right to refuse involuntary treatment is as important. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens were presented with a …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 17:30 GMT

GoodFirms Research Unveils Top Digital Marketing Companies in California for Q3 2018

GoodFirms Limelights the Top Digital Marketing Companies in California for delivering unbeatable digital marketing solutions to their clientele WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These days, the …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 11:46 GMT

Global Video surveillance as a service Market Research and Forecast 2018-2023

Global VSaaS Market, Size, Share, Market Intelligence, Company Profiles, Market Trends, Strategy, Analysis, Forecast 2018-2023 INDORE, INDIA, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the OMR analysis, the global video surveillance as …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 15:05 GMT

Future population and political instability risk trends in Africa

Download logo Date: 31 October 2018 Time: Registration at 15h30, Seminar from 16h30 - 18h30 Venue: Registration at 15h30, Seminar from 16h30 - 18h30 followed by cocktail reception This seminar examines the impact of population trends and risk factors for …

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2019 China (Guangzhou) In’l Metal &Metallurgy Exhibition

Date: 13-Jun-19 to 15-Jun-19

Location: China

In the past 19 years, the exhibition successfully played its role in industry trade boost. It has attracted 300,000 professional purchasers, been attended by over 30 countries business departments, and been issued by more than 300 medias. “The 20th China(Guangzhou) International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition”will be held at Pazhou Complex-the largest exhibition center in Asia. Take a panoramic view around the world, this exhibition will play an important role & bring great business opportunities again. Hope vendors & visitors could catch this great opportunity to win a good year. Achievement Thousands of exhibitors from more than 30 countries & regions and 500,000 domestic and abroad visitors attended in the previous sixteen exhibitions. Exhibiting Scope 1. Plate ...

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