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DLNR News Release – HAWAI‘I WILDLIFE CONSERVATION/GAME BIRD STAMP CONTEST OPENS, Feb. 5, 2025

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON HAWAI‘I WILDLIFE CONSERVATION/GAME BIRD STAMP CONTEST OPENS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 5, 2025 HONOLULU – Artists...

2/5/25 – HAWAI‘I WILDLIFE CONSERVATION/GAME BIRD STAMP CONTEST OPENS

JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON HAWAI‘I WILDLIFE CONSERVATION/GAME BIRD STAMP CONTEST OPENS Click on photo to view video HONOLULU – Artists are invited to submit entries to the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) for...

2/5/25 – HAWAI‘I WILDLIFE CONSERVATION/GAME BIRD STAMP CONTEST OPENS

JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON HAWAI‘I WILDLIFE CONSERVATION/GAME BIRD STAMP CONTEST OPENS Click on photo to view video HONOLULU – Artists are invited to submit entries to the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) for...

WesternU Faculty Member Publishes Breakthrough Study on Schistosome Resistance Genes

WesternU’s Dr. Michelle Steinauer identifies genetic resistance to schistosome infection in African snails, offering new hope for disease control. LEBANON, OR, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michelle Steinauer, PhD,...

UN Human Rights Council concludes its 60th session

SLOVENIA, October 8 - As a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia highlighted the need to uphold international law and drew attention to violations of the principle of the universality of human rights – the situation in the...

UNESCO Highlights Culture's Role in Sustainable Development at World Urban Forum 12 in Cairo

UNESCO participated actively in the 12th edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo. Convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the WUF12 focused on the theme of “It All Starts at Home.” The meeting was...

Slovenia and Egypt organise workshop on the nexus of climate change, conflict and displacement

SLOVENIA, November 5 - Luxor is hosting an expert workshop on climate change, conflict and displacement, and migration in North-East Africa and the EU, in the framework of the so-called Khartoum Process, which serves as a platform for migration...

WHO Reports Over 4,200 Cholera Deaths Across Africa in 2025

(MENAFN) The toll of cholera infections is climbing sharply in Africa this year, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting over 4,200 fatalities linked to the disease in 2025 alone. Patrick Abok, the acting regional emergencies director...

UNITAR Launches Emergency Assistance Programme to Promote Socioeconomic Stability in Sudan

Through the programme, offered in both Arabic and English, participants will gain skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship and climate-resilient business practices, with a focus on building micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: General Debate of 80th Session of United Nations General Assembly

President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, Ms Annalena Baerbock, United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, Eighty years ago, the United Nations was...

‘Criminal Neglect’: Blockchain-Powered Project Rescue Slams Global Inaction on Disaster Relief

PALMWOODS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, September 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As natural disasters claim lives at an accelerating pace, the team behind Project Rescue – a blockchain-powered humanitarian funding platform – has issued an urgent global...

‘Criminal Neglect’: Blockchain-Powered Project Rescue Slams Global Inaction on Disaster Relief

Humanitarian crises are escalating, and governments around the world are increasingly overwhelmed and under-resourced. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, September 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As natural disasters claim lives at an accelerating...

Iraq Launches Development Vision to Reduce Oil Reliance

(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Saturday unveiled an ambitious long-term development strategy aimed at reshaping the country’s economy and reducing its heavy dependence on oil revenues. Speaking at the official launch of...

Highlights of Slovenia's activities in the UN Security Council in September 2025

SLOVENIA, October 1 - During the High-level Week, the Republic of Korea organised a high-level open debate on the implications of artificial intelligence for international peace and security – the signature event of its presidency. The debate...

Polio Vaccine Market Size Projected to Reach USD 1406.89 Million by 2034

Ottawa, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global polio vaccine market size was valued at USD 861.25 million in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 1406.89 million by 2034, rising at a 5.03% CAGR, a study published by Towards Healthcare a...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's National Statement at the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, 27 September 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan delivered Singapore’s national statement at the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York on 27 September 2025. Addressing the General Assembly,...

UNGA’s 80th Session to Focus on Reviving Global Cooperation, Reform

(MENAFN) The upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will tackle critical global priorities, including advancing the UN80 reform agenda, steering the selection of the next UN secretary-general, and reinvigorating...

World Humanitarian Day: UN chief calls for safety of aid workers

(MENAFN) On World Humanitarian Day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised aid workers for their critical role in supporting people affected by war and natural disasters, while stressing the urgent need to safeguard their safety. He noted...

China: ICRC attends the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal Award Ceremony

Your Excellencies, Distinguished Awardees of the Florence Nightingale Medal, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross, I am delighted to attend the Award Ceremony of the Florence Nightingale Medal today. The...

Committee reviews farm policies, follows up on ministerial outcomes, addresses food security

Updates on agricultural market developments and food security Members heard updates from representatives of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank on...