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Solway Investment Group introduces its corporate Human Rights Policy

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solway is addressing the high importance of producing and marketing products in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner by introducing the new corporate Human Rights Policy (https://solwaygroup.com/sustainability-polices/) identifying standards, principles and basic rules it commits to respect.

Key Points: 
  • Under this policy Solway adheres to respect and promote all national laws and internationally recognized human rights principles, including the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
  • Solway's new Human Rights Policy is approved by the dedicated Steering Committee, founded on an unambiguous respect for human rights.
  • The corporate Human Rights Policyis a framework for how Solway plans to approach issues in the future, and another way to benchmark its compliance to the UNGP and OECD Guidelines.
  • The present Human Rights Policy is the first, decisive measure and a step in Solway's continuing process to make real improvements.

100 year-old president of the Rabbinical Committee of the Traditional Charedi Education welcomes Michelle Donelan and asks her to scrap Schools Bill 2022

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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LONDON, July 6, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEW EDUCATION SECRETARY WELCOMED BY ORTHODOX JEWISH HEAD

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  • Centenarian Rabbi Elyakim Schlesinger, president of the Rabbinical Committee of the Traditional Charedi Education writes to congratulate Michelle Donelan on her appointment as the new Education Secretary, following Jewish protest against Schools Bill 2022.
  • Following the appointment of Michelle Donelan as the new Education Secretary, the centenarian dean, Rabbi Elyakim Schlesinger, president of the Rabbinical Committee of the Traditional Charedi Education wrote to her this morning to congratulate her on the exalted appointment.
  • He also drew her attention to the Schools Bill currently being discussed in Parliament, which seeks to introduce changes that would have a fundamental negative and adverse impact on religious education.
  • "Our education is based on teaching our children Torah, which has been lovingly passed down from generation to generation.

Rinat Akhmetov Files Lawsuit with the European Court of Human Rights Against the Russian Federation and Seeks Urgent Relief for Russia's Blockading, Looting, Destruction and Diversion of Grain and Metals

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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KYIV, Ukraine, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rinat Akhmetov, founder and shareholder of System Capital Management (SCM) Group and Ukrainian philanthropist, announced today the filing of an application to the European Court of Human Rights (the Court) against the Russian Federation for grievous violations of his property rights during Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine.  

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the incalculable human suffering it has caused, Russia's invasion has resulted in massive destruction of Ukraine's infrastructure.
  • Given the urgency and seriousness of the matter, Mr. Akhmetov has asked that the case be accorded priority status.
  • With the help of the best Ukrainian and American lawyers, I have lodged an application with the European Court of Human Rights for damages.
  • Akhmetov is seeking compensation from the Russian Federation for its trampling of his property rights.

Crown Sterling Limited LLC Establishes Data Bill Of Rights As The Genesis Block In Crown Sterling Chain

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Monday, August 2, 2021

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crown Sterling Limited LLC, a pioneer of personal data sovereignty technologies, announces the induction of the Data Bill of Rights into its genesis block of the Crown Sterling Chain.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crown Sterling Limited LLC, a pioneer of personal data sovereignty technologies, announces the induction of the Data Bill of Rights into its genesis block of the Crown Sterling Chain.
  • Brittany Kaiser, Whistle Blower, Human Rights Advocate, Attorney and Advisor to Crown Sterling was one of the original authors of the declaration.
  • Writing the Data Bill of Rights as the very first data stored on the Crown Sterling Chain, sets in place the Personal Data Sovereignty Mission of Crown Sterling and its technologies.
  • said Robert E. Grant, Founder and CEO of Crown Sterling Limited LLC.

Scientology Public Affairs and Human Rights Office Gains Religious Recognition in Europe

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Friday, July 26, 2019
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BRUSSELS, July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Justice of Spain has registered the Church of Scientology European Office for Public Affairs and Human Rights as a Religious Organization.

Key Points: 
  • BRUSSELS, July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Justice of Spain has registered the Church of Scientology European Office for Public Affairs and Human Rights as a Religious Organization.
  • First established in the early 1990s in Brussels to deal with public affairs and human rights in geographic and political Europe and to dialogue with EU official institutions and contribute to European values, the Office reflects the religion's commitment to religious freedom and human rights.
  • Since its inception, the Church has promoted the values enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and protected by the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights.
  • "Europe is evolving toward a more fair and democratic society," said European Office for Public Affairs and Human Rights Director Ivan Arjona, "where all citizens and nations grant greater importance to fundamental rights, contributing to stronger and more fruitful cooperation among nations in Europe."