Human Rights

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) July 30, 2014 The 43,000 square-foot Center, adjacent to the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium, opened mid-June 2014 and contains galleries devoted to both civil and human rights. With original artworks and interactive displays, museum leaders hope guests will consider where they fit into civil rights history and how they … Read Full Press Release

MBP Solutions is leading the way according to a recent sustainability report for the UN Global Compact Climate Change in sustainability. The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, and it offers a principle-based framework for businesses, stating ten principles in the areas of human rights, labor, anticorruption and the environment. MBP … Read Full Press Release

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA — (Marketwired) — 08/08/14 — Canada Revenue Agency The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, met today with Dr. Christian Jaramillo, acting Director of the National Tax and Customs Agency and with Mr. Santiago Rojas Arroyo, current Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism and incoming Director of the … Read Full Press Release

Providence residents can feel a bit safer these days knowing that the Providence Police Academy has taken root at American Safety Programs and Training, Inc. While the Providence Police Academy has no affiliation with ASP, its comforting to know that they have chosen to house their cadets education in this facility. American Safety Programs and … Read Full Press Release

Photos accompanying this release are available at “Our sustainability strategy is critical to the growth and success of our communities, our company, and our efforts to help protect our planet’s natural resources,” said Arne Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International. Marriott’s reporting approach this year was to present the issues that matter most to … Read Full Press Release

To mark this milestone, Silatech will be hosting a high-level event entitled ”Empowering Youth, Transforming Societies.” The event, which will be held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Founder and Chairperson of Silatech and a UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Ambassador, is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 4, 2019, … Read Full Press Release

“If [these] countries and international organizations are really concerned about the violation of human rights, then why did they ignore the Armenian occupation of Azerbaijani territories, mass, brutal, and constant violation of the rights of hundreds of thousands Azerbaijanis? Why didn’t they press and apply any sanctions against the aggressor?” Suleymanov also highlighted the long-term … Read Full Press Release

The Uighurs, a mostly-Muslim ethnic minority in Xinjiang, western China, are living in one of the most heavily-policed and oppressive states in the world. This map helps explain why. The BRI, which went into effect in 2013, aims to link Beijing with some 70 countries around the world via railroads, gas pipelines, shipping lanes, and … Read Full Press Release

Deloitte Colombia, the first organization to have successfully gained approval as an EO100(TM) Certification Body, completed the independent, third-party audit of the Quifa and Rubiales sites, which are operated by Pacific Rubiales in partnership with Ecopetrol. The issuance of the first EO Certificates to Pacific Rubiales also marks the launch of the EO Exchange, a … Read Full Press Release

The social-networking company has sacrificed business to protect its customers, Zuckerberg said.Facebook has intentionally chosen not to put its servers in countries that have a poor track record on human rights, even though those decisions have meant that it can’t offer its services in those places, he said. “That’s a tradeoff we’re willing to make,” … Read Full Press Release

Palm oil plays an important role in feeding a growing world population. It is the highest yielding edible oil crop, using less land per ton produced than any other vegetable oil. Millions of people rely on it to feed their families. “We are convinced their needs can be met, while at the same time conserving … Read Full Press Release

Idriss Jazairy. Credit: UN Photo During my visit, I had the honour of being received by Ministers, Deputy Ministers and senior officials of the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Economy and Foreign Trade, Local Administration and Environment, Social Affairs and Labour, Transport, Agriculture and Agrarian Reform, Electricity and Health. I also met with the … Read Full Press Release

“This recognition is a testament to the more than 22,000 Monsanto global employees who are working together with farmers and partners around the world to deliver a safe, affordable and nutritious food supply for our planet,” said Jesus Madrazo, vice president, corporate engagement at Monsanto. “We are pleased this honor recognizes our commitment, but we … Read Full Press Release

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) December 11, 2018 In his role at OFAC, Mr. Dobson developed strategies and tactics for achieving U.S. sanctions policy objectives, and applied that understanding of policy goals to shape executive orders, regulations, general and specific licenses, and interpretive guidance across multiple sanctions regimes, including Russia, Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, Belarus, and narcotics trafficking, with … Read Full Press Release

1. Global Compact Develops Issue Briefing Series Addressing Post-2015 Development Agenda 2. Corporate Water Stewardship Focus of CEO Water Mandate Conference in Peru 3. Cities Programme Events Focus on Innovation, Poverty and Urban Agriculture at World Urban Forum 4. Global Compact Commemorates New Book on Responsible Leadership by Sir Mark Moody-Stuart 5. Participant Status: New … Read Full Press Release

“I’m proud of the work being done by my colleagues at Legg Mason and our investment affiliates worldwide. Together, we are dedicated to being that force for good that investors expect and to fulfilling our mission of investing to improve lives,” said Joseph A. Sullivan, Chairman and CEO of Legg Mason. A critical component of … Read Full Press Release

Speakers bio and lectures Lecture 1- Keynote speaker:Kenneth L. Marcus What is Anti-Semitic About the Movement to Boycott, Divest from, and Sanction Israel? “Supporters of the BDS movement argue that their campaign is a political response to human rights violations. Accusations of anti-Semitism, they often insist, are a bad-faith effort to limit debate on a … Read Full Press Release

Romy Hawatt It is a fact that for a variety of reasons, this insidious trade tends to be more hidden away in the West whilst it is generally conducted more openly in developing countries. Estimates vary depending on the agency reporting and also depends on specific categorisations. The International Labour Organization for example, estimates 21 … Read Full Press Release

Northeastern University recently suspended its chapter of the Students for Justice in Palestine group for a pattern of policy violations until they agreed to adhere to a number of standards of good behavior and internal restructuring. That chapter is now in a probationary period as it replaces its prior leadership and learns how to adhere … Read Full Press Release

Dr. Michele Marzulli, president of the Italian branch of InternationalLeague for Human Rights (ILHR), a group with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, stated that although the exhibition shows a harsh and unpleasant reality, “we need to confront this if we want to be free.” Founded in 1969, CCHR celebrates its … Read Full Press Release

Jaffna, Sri Lanka (PRWEB) May 31, 2014 “We are really proud of the White House and the State Department for bringing this up at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva,” said a spokesman for Tamils for Obama. “We think it is especially remarkable that this UNHRC resolution passed three times.” The NPC is … Read Full Press Release

NEW YORK (PRWEB) January 15, 2019 With more than 20 years of experience, Ms. Becchina provides sophisticated guidance to clients with complex compensation needs. Focusing her practice on federal tax and securities law aspects of executive compensation arrangements, Ms. Becchina regularly advises issuers, financial institutions, private funds and investment managers on a range of SEC-related … Read Full Press Release

For low-income earners, eyeglasses are a simple, affordable tool that sustains productivity and earning power. Since the program’s start, it is estimated to have contributed to $110 million in increased income at the household level, based on an analysis of a study conducted by the University of Michigan. With a philanthropic investment of $3.50 per … Read Full Press Release

As a company spokesperson noted, Cocoa4aCause is a one-of-a-kind food truck that offers delicious, organic cocoa while on a mission to give to those in need. “The unique business will donate a portion of proceeds from sales to handpicked charities,” the spokesperson said, adding that Amy and Nick have chosen to sponsor foundations based on … Read Full Press Release

“The inadequate funding of child welfare services on reserves perpetuates the cycle of despair created by residential schools. More than a year ago, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal issued an order that was meant to end this cycle. “The Canadian Human Rights Commission is calling for an end to this injustice, and the constructive resolution … Read Full Press Release

“Since its founding in 1969 byDave Thomas, Wendy’s(R) has operated under a core set of values and is proud of long-standing, collaborative relationships with some of the food industry’s leading suppliers,” said Todd Penegor, President & CEO of The Wendy’s Company. “We expect all of our suppliers to comply with the law and use best … Read Full Press Release

Paul Hoffman, one of America’s leading civil rights lawyers who has successfully litigated to hold human rights violators accountable, to reduce unlawful police or government surveillance, and to protect freedom of expression, is the 2017 recipient of the Katharine & George Alexander Law Prize. The award from Santa Clara University School of Law, for lawyers … Read Full Press Release

After an uphill battle, the LGBTQ community celebrated a victory in Florida when same-sex marriages were finally approved first in Miami-Dade County and then throughout the state and couples promptly applied for marriage licenses and wed. Nowhere was there more celebration than Miami Beach where the LGBTQ community and its advocates have long had a … Read Full Press Release

The president and executive board of the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) joined a growing chorus of civil, labor and human rights organizations calling for major changes to the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The AFL-CIO’s senior constituency group is also opposing the Fast Track authority that would eliminate the ability of elected officials and constituency … Read Full Press Release

Ascent Expo is a gathering of cultural creativity, conscientious capitalism, and philanthropy to explore the future of commerce, sustainability, environmentalism, health, and self-actualization. Ascent Expo anticipates hosting over hundreds of exhibitors, covering more than 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, which includes center stage for A-list music talent and a 40-ft red carpet for interviews. … Read Full Press Release