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Coming up: Ukraine, artificial intelligence and toxic chemicals in waste
Parliament will assess how the war in Ukraine is affecting the EU and discuss how to protect women fleeing the country during the plenary session on 2-5 May.
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Coming up: Ukraine, artificial intelligence and toxic chemicals in waste
Economy
Mastercard launches next-generation identity technology with Microsoft to help more consumers shop online safely
PURCHASE, N.Y., and REDMOND, Wash. Mastercard on Monday announced the launch of an enhanced identity solution designed to improve the online shopping experience and tackle digital fraud in a new…
News
Extreme heat impacting millions across India and Pakistan
With extreme heat gripping large parts of India and Pakistan, the two countries are working to roll out life-saving health action plans to combat the heatwave, the World Meteorological Organization…
News
5th European Laudato Si’ Reflection Day to be held on 17 May 2022
The European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) is pleased to invite you to the 5th Laudato Si’ Reflection Day to be held online on Tuesday 17 May 2022 from 9:30 to…
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WHO calls for end to ‘insidious’ online marketing of baby formula
The $55 billion baby formula industry must end exploitative online marketing targeting parents, particularly mothers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report published on Friday.
Europe
‘The world sees you’ UN chief tells Ukrainians, pledging to boost support
Describing Ukraine as “an epicenter of unbearable heartache and pain”, the UN chief took to the podium alongside its president in Kyiv on Thursday, vowing to increase support for the people…
Europe
WHO re-assigns Islands and Small States Institute in Malta as collaborating centre
The Islands and Small States Institute (ISSI) of the University of Malta, has been re-assigned as the WHO Collaborating Centre on Health Systems and Policies in Small States. The Institute…
Charities
Dock2Dock unlocks the power of participant fundraising with GivenGain
Dock2Dock, the unique open water swimming event in the heart of London, is back on 3 September 2022 with an exciting new fundraising challenge! After the success of last year’s…
Europe
HPV vaccination brings the WHO European Region closer to a cervical cancer-free future
Vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) have been in use for 15 years. Clinical trials demonstrated early on that these vaccines are safe and effective. Those countries that have achieved high…
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General Assembly reviews global progress towards sustainable urbanization
With six in 10 people expected to be living in cities by the end of the decade, the UN General Assembly met on Thursday to examine progress towards implementing a…