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Global Impact Initiative Expands to Guinea NEW YORK, New York — The Global Impact Initiative (Gii) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that provides academic and professional development programs for marginalized populations. Its efforts focus on skill-building through different programs including mentorship, training and workshops to individuals, families and communities. Over the last several months, Gii launched a training program through a partnership with a local nonprofit organizat...

TACOMA, Washington — HIV in the sub-Saharan region of Africa is a daily concern. However, there are many working to address the HIV crisis affecting vulnerable regions of the world. According to the World Health Organization Africa, in 2018, almost 26 million people are living with HIV. Out of this statistic, 69% live in sub-Saharan Africa. As the number of cases has risen, the pharmaceutical research industry has accepted its vital role in the fight against HIV. The Borgen Project interviewe...

21st Century Wire Ten years ago, on 11 May 2011, the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence was opened for signature in Istanbul and subsequently this human rights treaty has become popularly known as the Istanbul Convention. A year later, 12 March 2012, Turkey became the first country to ratify the convention, and was then followed by 33 other countries in the period 2013-2019 – from Albania and Belgium to Sweden and Switzerland....

Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 6:17 am About 1% of New Zealanders are homeless. That makes our homelessness rate the highest among the 35 high-income countries in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) (*The Borgen Project – September 2020). In March 2018, home ownership was at its lowest in almost 70 years. Since then, the median house price has almost doubled and renters have faced increases of up to 25%. All in a housing market where it is getting more difficult to fin...

Press Release – Visionwest About 1% of New Zealanders are homeless. That makes our homelessness rate the highest among the 35 high-income countries in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) (*The Borgen Project – September 2020). In March 2018, home ownership was at its lowest in almost 70 years. Since then, the median house price has almost doubled and renters have faced increases of up to 25%. All in a housing market where it is getting more difficult to find a ...

Press Release – Visionwest About 1% of New Zealanders are homeless. That makes our homelessness rate the highest among the 35 high-income countries in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) (* The Borgen Project September 2020). In March 2018, home ownership About 1% of New Zealanders are homeless. That makes our homelessness rate the highest among the 35 high-income countries in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) (*The Borgen Project �...

Although COVID-19 is affecting everyone, it is disproportionately affecting women and...

Fighting the Global Opioid Crisis BARRINGTON, Rhode Island — Among the abundance of global health issues, drug addiction often receives less attention than issues such as disease and hunger. However, while the ramifications of widespread drug abuse may not be as immediately apparent as these other crises, the issue still needs comparable recognition. Drug addiction affects not only physical health but also mental stability, employment and family lives. In some cases, it can entirely derail l...

Job Responsibilities    The development, implementation and maintenance of privacy policies and procedures, investigation and tracking of privacy incidents to comply with HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR and other applicable state/federal/international laws. Support the objectives of the Global Privacy Office. Working with/enabling our Transformation Programs (Connected/Evolve). Partnering with the data governance and security teams to enable consistent processes and workflow as it relates to global privac...

ROBBINSVILLE, New Jersey — With billions of smartphones and personal computers dotting data maps all over the planet, technology has effectively taken over. Yet, while rapidly advancing technology has revolutionized the world and provided the means for the human race to make unprecedented progress in society, there are costs. Tech companies produce these devices in mass to provide for the astronomical number of people who need them, but the world’s poor have to deal with the trash. E-waste ...