Month: November 2014
- World News
MenEngage Global Symposium to call for “radical measures to address men’s roles in achieving full gender equality”
New Delhi – More than 1000 delegates from 94 countries gathered in Delhi this week for the 2nd MenEngage Global Symposium aim to set a new benchmark for redefining notions of masculinity, and to encourage men and boys worldwide to end gender based violence and engage and support efforts to achieve full gender equality. “When we engage with men…
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First ‘Africa Data Challenge’ calls for data projects with practical, human impact in Africa
The Planet Earth Institute NGO will host first ever ‘Africa Data Challenge’ as part of the second #ScienceAfrica UnConference on November 18th During the ‘Africa Data Challenge’ innovators will pitch ideas for data-driven projects that achieve practical, human impact in Africa Judges include African Development Bank, Elsevier and Intel The Planet Earth Institute (PEI), an international NGO that works for…
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Business leaders commit $28.5 million initial emergency fund to help Africa’s Ebola response
Addis Abeba – A historic Roundtable of business leaders comprising CEOs from a range of sectors such as banking, telecommunications, mining, energy, services and manufacturing joined forces with the African Union, the African Development Bank and the Economic Commission for Africa to create and support an emergency funding mechanism to deal with the Ebola outbreak and its consequences. Attending business…
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