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WTO members review 30 years of trade development in least-developed countries
World Trade Organization
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November 11, 2024
The event was opened by Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, Minister of Trade and Tourism of Djibouti, the coordinator of the WTO's LDC Group. The other high-level speakers were Sok Sopheak, Cambodia's Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, Li Fei,...
UNITAR Hosts AI Masterclass: Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence for Global Impact
UN International Training and Research Center
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November 6, 2024
The two-day masterclass aimed to bridge knowledge gaps, offering an in-depth look at AI’s implications and strategic applications. Participants engaged in sessions to enhance their ability to integrate AI into national and international policy...
European Council President: For multilateralism to work we need trust, trade and to transform
World Trade Organization
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November 1, 2024
WTO ambassadors, Swiss authorities, heads of intergovernmental organizations, representatives of non-governmental organizations, business and academia participated in the event, which was opened by Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In his...
ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Spain asks Frontex to patrol West African coasts ― Senegal to receive € 30 million from the EU to curb migration ― Spain states opposition to migration centres outside the EU; plans to regularise thousands of undocumented peop…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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October 24, 2024
The Spanish government has asked the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to try to secure permission to patrol the coasts of several West African countries in order to support the latter’s own migration management efforts. The...
Birmingham Humanitarian honoured with UK Volunteer of the Year Award 2024
EIN Presswire
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October 18, 2024
Head of FGRF UK, Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami has been awarded the ‘UK Volunteer of the Year 2024’ by Charity Today. PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, October 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Birmingham-based Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami,...
'Blues People' Selected for Prestigious Africa International Film Festival
EIN Presswire
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October 15, 2024
"Blues People," a documentary short directed by award-winning director Jeffrey Page, selected for screening at the 13th Africa International Film Festival. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Blues People," the...
WTO hosts workshop to boost capacity on import licensing and notifications
World Trade Organization
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September 27, 2024
In her opening remarks, Ms. Tyesha Turner, Chairperson of the Committee on Import Licensing, emphasized the importance of transparency within the multilateral trading system. She noted that import licensing has been on the global trade agenda...
As Deadly Liver Cancer Rises, Collaborative, Targeted Prevention and Surveillance Necessary
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 1, 2024
Washington, D.C., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Liver Institute (GLI) launches its seventh annual #OctoberIs4Livers campaign to raise awareness of and address disparities in liver cancer in recognition of Liver Cancer Awareness Month....
ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Canary Islands Government Accuses Spanish State of Abandoning Its Responsibilities Amid Serious Migration ‘Crisis’; Invites European Commission President to Witness Situation ― Up to 1,500 People Swim to Ceuta ― Spanish Prime …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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September 6, 2024
The Canary Islands government has accused the Spanish state of ‘abandoning’ its responsibility towards the archipelago as it faces a serious migration “crisis”, and has invited European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to witness the...
Ambassador Hugues Sanon Awards His Highness Dr. Prince Mario-Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe at New York Fashion Week
EIN Presswire
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September 11, 2024
Hollywoods real Royal host, His Highness Dr. Prince Mario-Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe touched by Ambassador Dr. Hugues Sanon prestigious Awards. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Saturday, September 7, 2024,...
Ambassador Hugues Sanon pays tribute to famous fashion designer Prashant Goyal during New York Fashion Week
EIN Presswire
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September 10, 2024
Ambassador Hugues Sanon also presents to Prashant Goyal an official certificate on behalf of Honorable Senator George Borrello of the 57th Senate District NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Saturday,...
Education Above All Foundation Marks 5th International Day to Protect Education from Attack at Global Forum in Doha
EIN Presswire
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September 10, 2024
Global leaders call for action to protect education in conflict zones at EAA Foundation event. DOHA, QATAR, September 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a world where conflict often usurps the most fundamental human rights, a gathering of global...
The Arms Trade Treaty must be faithfully implemented to prevent serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law
International Committee of the Red Cross
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August 20, 2024
Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you for the opportunity to address the Tenth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty. A week ago, for the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, I urged the world to...
Three education unions win the 2023 Norm Goble World Teachers’ Day Award
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 5, 2023
OTTAWA, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On this World Teachers’ Day (WTD), three education unions in Burkina Faso, The Gambia, and Uganda share the honour of winning the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) Norm Goble WTD Award. Created in...
West Africa Security Project (WASP) – component on Gender Equality and Diversity (GED)
World Customs Organization
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July 15, 2024
On 8 September 2022, the WCO and the German Central Customs Authority signed a grant agreement for Phase 2 of the West Africa Security Project (WASP). This multi-annual phased project is unique as it is the first formal cooperation between German...
Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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July 24, 2024
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in New Delhi (India), decided on Wednesday to remove Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal from the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the positive steps taken by the State Party, which have...
Gambia becomes 158th Contracting Party to the Harmonized System Convention
World Customs Organization
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April 11, 2024
On 29 June 2019, Gambia deposited its instrument of accession to the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (Harmonized System) with the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization. The...
Gambia Revenue Authority receives support to develop its risk management strategy and implement an intelligence-driven approach
World Customs Organization
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April 11, 2024
The WCO Secretariat organized two back to back workshops to support the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) in developing its risk management strategy and framework for intelligence-led risk management. The workshops are part of a larger capacity...
ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: 89 Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Mauritania ― Spain’s Main Opposition Proposes Military Deployment for Border Management ― Hundreds Protest Migrant Arrivals on Canary Islands ― 68 Rescued from Boat in Distress in Atlantic
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 12, 2024
At least 89 migrants have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania. The spokesperson for Spain’s main opposition party has suggested that the Spanish government should use all the means at its disposal, including the deployment...
Applications open: Basic Training Course on Ocean Acidification
Ocean Acidification
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July 10, 2024
Dates: 9-13 September 2024 Location: Monrovia, Liberia Deadline for receipt of applications from the nominating national authority: 26 July 2024 Introduction This Basic Training Course on Ocean Acidification will provide participants with the...