2012 Nobel Peace Prize

Statement - The Government of Canada marks the 35th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeeping Forces receiving Nobel Peace Prize

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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"The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces on 10 December 1988 to recognize the important contributions that peacekeepers made towards the pursuit of one of the UN's most fundamental obligations: to maintain international peace and security.

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  • "The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces on 10 December 1988 to recognize the important contributions that peacekeepers made towards the pursuit of one of the UN's most fundamental obligations: to maintain international peace and security.
  • "From 1948 to 1988, more than half-a-million troops from 53 states, including Canada, were involved in peacekeeping missions in places like Cyprus, Kashmir, the Congo and West New Guinea.
  • Peacekeeping operations have not always been peaceful, with more than 730 peacekeepers losing their lives as they sought to maintain peace in parts of the world ravaged by war and conflict.
  • As peacekeepers and peacemakers, you have helped to forge Canada's long-standing reputation as a country that can be counted on to support peace operations around the world.

Project Management Skills Shine at Europe's Largest Festival of Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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ISTANBUL, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The essential role that project management skills play in business was highlighted last week at the Gen-E event in Istanbul, Turkey, organized by JA Europe (Junior Achievement Europe), where teams from more than 43 countries gathered at the region's largest festival of young entrepreneurs.

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  • Marcel Michaliak from Sodehal, said: "Project management skills are so important for young people to learn.
  • It really helped us to develop and deliver our product, especially the time management and communication skills we learned.
  • With these skills we were able to keep our plans on track and make sure everyone was working towards the same objective."
  • PMIEF has also partnered with JA Europe for a number of years to provide project management training to its team of skilled professionals.

Project Management Skills Shine at Europe's Largest Festival of Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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ISTANBUL, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The essential role that project management skills play in business was highlighted last week at the Gen-E event in Istanbul, Turkey, organized by JA Europe (Junior Achievement Europe), where teams from more than 43 countries gathered at the region's largest festival of young entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • Marcel Michaliak from Sodehal, said: "Project management skills are so important for young people to learn.
  • It really helped us to develop and deliver our product, especially the time management and communication skills we learned.
  • With these skills we were able to keep our plans on track and make sure everyone was working towards the same objective."
  • PMIEF has also partnered with JA Europe for a number of years to provide project management training to its team of skilled professionals.

Dr. Robert Jeffress received The Friends of Zion Award

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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JERUSALEM, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friends of Zion Heritage Center and Museum in Jerusalem held an event in honor of Dr. Robert Jeffress, where he presented with the Friends of Zion Award by Nir Kimhi director of FOZ.

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  • Dr. Robert Jeffress, one of the most influencing evangelical leaders in the world, visited Friends of Zion Heritage Center and Museum in Jerusalem
    JERUSALEM, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friends of Zion Heritage Center and Museum in Jerusalem held an event in honor of Dr. Robert Jeffress, where he presented with the Friends of Zion Award by Nir Kimhi director of FOZ.
  • The Friends of Zion Award was commissioned by the late 9th President of Israel, and former international Chairman of FOZ, Shimon Peres.
  • Dr. Robert Jeffress is Senior Pastor of the 16,000-member First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas and a Fox News Contributor.
  • Dr. Robert Jeffress thanked Dr. Mike Evans, FOZ Founder, for the prestigious award and said: "I  am  absolutely overwhelmed by receiving this prestigious award.

PMIEF Announces More Than US$5 Million Worth of Grants to Help Seven Youth-Focused Non-Profits Shape the Next Generation of Leaders

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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The new 2023 PMIEF grant recipients span the globe, from the Middle East to Africa to Ukraine.

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  • The new 2023 PMIEF grant recipients span the globe, from the Middle East to Africa to Ukraine.
  • Additionally, PMIEF is expanding its current partnership with the F1 in Schools® program and African Leadership Academy to continue to build on the success of these programs.
  • In the long term, project management skills can help these young people be more strategic, organized, and collaborative professional partners and leaders.
  • With support from the PMIEF grant, FPSPI will expose over 20,000 youth to foundational project management knowledge and skills.

Catherine Ashton, former EU chief diplomat, joins Eurasia Group as senior advisor

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Ashton as a senior advisor. She served as the EU's first high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and first vice president of the European Commission from 2009-2014. In advising Eurasia Group on global geopolitics as well as EU and UK issues, Ashton will draw on her years of experience in politics, diplomacy, and negotiation.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Ashton as a senior advisor.
  • In advising Eurasia Group on global geopolitics as well as EU and UK issues, Ashton will draw on her years of experience in politics, diplomacy, and negotiation.
  • "We are extremely excited to have Cathy join us as a senior advisor," said Mujtaba Rahman, Eurasia Group's managing director for Europe.
  • As a senior advisor for Eurasia Group, Ashton will help inform the firm's work on EU/UK political risk and global geopolitics, participate in events, and share her views with the company's clients.

Whittier Street Health Center to Hold Annual Meeting and Black History Month Celebration

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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BOSTON, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center , a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high-quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of a diverse patient population, will conduct its annual meeting in conjunction with a Black History Month celebration on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m. at its 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury address.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center , a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high-quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of a diverse patient population, will conduct its annual meeting in conjunction with a Black History Month celebration on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m. at its 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury address.
  • Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
  • Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.
  • Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.

JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize; Junior Achievement USA Celebrates this Prestigious Honor

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Junior Achievement USA announced that JA Worldwide, which represents all Junior Achievement organizations globally, has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Junior Achievement USA announced that JA Worldwide, which represents all Junior Achievement organizations globally, has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
  • By economically empowering youth on all continents, JA serves a conduit for peace.
  • "Peace and prosperity go hand-in-hand," said Jack E. Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA.
  • Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide.

BUDDHIST LEADER AND "FATHER OF MINDFULNESS," THICH NHAT HANH PASSES AWAY

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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A prolific author and poet, Thich Nhat Hanh has written over 100 books, translated into over 40 languages.

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  • A prolific author and poet, Thich Nhat Hanh has written over 100 books, translated into over 40 languages.
  • Thich Nhat Hanh has influenced leaders in the fields of politics, business, social justice, and environmental action.
  • In 1967, Dr. King nominated Thich Nhat Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize calling him, "an apostle of peace and nonviolence."
  • Thich Nhat Hanh's latest book, Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet, was published by HarperCollins in October 2021.

BUDDHIST LEADER AND "FATHER OF MINDFULNESS," THICH NHAT HANH PASSES AWAY

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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A prolific author and poet, Thich Nhat Hanh has written over 100 books, translated into over 40 languages.

Key Points: 
  • A prolific author and poet, Thich Nhat Hanh has written over 100 books, translated into over 40 languages.
  • Thich Nhat Hanh has influenced leaders in the fields of politics, business, social justice, and environmental action.
  • In 1967, Dr. King nominated Thich Nhat Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize calling him, "an apostle of peace and nonviolence."
  • Thich Nhat Hanh's latest book, Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet, was published by HarperCollins in October 2021.