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Seafood Legacy, Nikkei ESG set sustainable seafood summit for October in Tokyo
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Seafood Legacy Co., Ltd. and Nikkei ESG will host The Sustainable Seafood Summit 2026 in Tokyo from Oct. 21-23, bringing together seafood industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability, transparency and supply-chain resilience.
Zero Waste Foundation brings COP31 push to Geneva
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The Zero Waste Foundation used a two-day Geneva diplomacy push on July 6-7 to line up support for COP31 implementation work on circular economy, clean energy, climate finance and health.
UN forum side event pushes volunteer ecosystems and youth leadership
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At a 2026 United Nations High-level Political Forum side event in New York, volunteer leaders and young representatives argued that stronger volunteer systems, safer digital tools and youth-led action are essential to delivering the Sustainable…
650 Tennessee youth leaders gather for 10th TNSTRONG summit
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More than 650 students, educators and advocates are meeting in Chattanooga for the 10th TNSTRONG Youth Summit, building on a year of youth-led nicotine prevention activism in Tennessee.
AMMWEC presses Congress on antisemitism bills after Capitol Hill advocacy day
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AMMWEC led more than 50 interfaith leaders in 27 meetings on Capitol Hill to push bipartisan support for antisemitism and religious-freedom legislation.
UN forum side event links AI accountability, sustainability and youth participation
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At a July 10 side event of the 2026 UN High-level Political Forum in New York, experts and seven youth speakers from China and Singapore argued that AI must support green transition, inclusive infrastructure and public trust.
Call Sheet Media acquires thriller Redwoods from Dan Dougherty
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Call Sheet Media has acquired Redwoods, a contained psychological crime thriller from screenwriter Dan Dougherty set in Northern California’s redwood forests.
400-plus scholars and leaders demand release of Tunisian politician Rached Ghannouchi
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An international coalition of more than 400 scholars, former officials and human rights leaders is pressing Tunisia to free Rached Ghannouchi, who was sentenced in June 2026 to life in prison plus 30 years.
ALLATRA GRC raises early-warning case against stigmatization at OSCE meeting in Vienna
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ALLATRA Global Research Center brought a preventive lens on stigmatization, dehumanization and early warning signs to an OSCE human rights meeting in Vienna on June 29-30, 2026. The group argued that repeated smear campaigns and hostile narratives…
Dr. John F. Williams publishes memoir on faith and resilience
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Dr. John F. Williams has released Behind Every Dark Cloud, a memoir published by Spines that traces his path from rural poverty in Georgia to pastoral leadership and community activism.
EU, LGCC and RNTC launch Libya media development program
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The European Union, Libya’s Government Communication Centre and RNTC launched a two-year media development program in Tripoli on July 15, 2026, aimed at strengthening journalists, media institutions and the country’s digital media ecosystem.
Global Fishing Watch adds science and board leaders
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Global Fishing Watch on July 14, 2026 named six members to its science advisory board and announced three new directors, a leadership refresh aimed at strengthening scientific rigor, governance and global reach.
Shaqir Salihu recounts Kosovo, exile, and VOA years on Fakte
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Shaqir Salihu, the former Voice of America Albanian Service editor and activist, discussed his imprisonment, 1970 move to the United States, diaspora organizing, and Kosovo’s road to liberation in a new interview on Fakte with Adnan Merovci.
Mercy For Animals launches digital loyalty program for conscious shoppers
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Mercy For Animals launched Puntos con alas in Mexico City on August 13, 2026, a digital loyalty program aimed at shoppers who want to reward supermarkets with stronger animal-welfare standards.
ICAIE estimates the global illegal economy at $6 trillion a year
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The International Coalition Against Illicit Economies said Tuesday that illicit markets now generate at least $6 trillion annually worldwide.
Mark Skousen Says Jack London’s ‘Deeds’ Twist Reframes Capitalism
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Dr. Mark Skousen says Jack London’s one-word rewrite of Karl Marx’s slogan, changing “needs” to “deeds,” offers a lasting lesson on incentives, merit, and why capitalism rewards productivity.
Compassion Games launches global peace call for Sept. 21 ceasefire
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Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest has launched We the People Choose Peace, a global campaign calling for a verified 24-hour ceasefire and day of nonviolence on Sept. 21, the U.N. International Day of Peace.
Global Black Pride names 2026 honorees for Paris gala
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Global Black Pride will honor Hosh Ibrahim, Niecy Nash-Betts, Lady Phyll, Durand Bernarr, YouTube, ViiV Healthcare, the Republic of South Africa and others at its Black Excellence Gala & Awards on Sept. 11 in Paris.
Let Them Go launches ICE detention short film during World Cup quarterfinals
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The Let Them Go campaign has released “ICE Ball,” a short film timed to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals to highlight children and families held in ICE detention near host cities.
Napolitan Victory Awards open 2026 entries as program marks 15 years
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The Washington Academy of Political Arts and Sciences has opened entries for the 2026 Napolitan Victory Awards, with more than 100 categories covering political communication, creative advertising, campaigns and activism.
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