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NPC begins study on infant, maternal mortality data in Delta

The National Population Commission, NPC, has inaugurated the 2024 Nigeria Verbal and Social Autopsy Study to reduce child and maternal mortality in Delta State. The Federal Commissioner representing Delta State, Mrs Blessyn Brume-Ataguba, disclosed in …

Commission for Gender Equality summons KZN Criminal Justice Cluster departments to account on their responses to gender-...

Commission for Gender Equality summons KZN Criminal Justice Cluster departments to account on their responses to gender-based violence cases. The Commission for Gender Equality has summoned the KwaZulu-Natal South African Police Service, Department of …

Argentina Is Only Country in the World to Vote Against Gender Equality Resolution, Claims Women Trying to 'Limit Freedom ...

Argentina was the only country in the United Nations to vote against a resolution that would protect women and girls, especially in "the digital environment." In defense of the country's decision, Secretary of Religion and Civilization Nahuel …

Alabama’s infant mortality rate rises to seven-year high

Alabama’s infant mortality rate increased to 7.8 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2023, the highest since 2016, according to Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) data released Thursday. The 2024 infant mortality report, presented to the State …

Climate Hits Barley, World Bank Boosts Gender Equality

Climate change-induced drought is jeopardizing barley production in Mexico’s Altiplano, which supplies 93% of the country’s barley, putting both local and global beer supplies at risk. To combat this, CIMMYT and Heineken Mexico have launched the “ …

Swedish gender equality minister admits needing help for 'world's weirdest phobia' of BANANAS with aids having to sweep ...

The Swedish minister for gender equality has admitted she needs help to tackle her phobia of bananas as she requires aids to sweep rooms to remove the fruit before she can enter. Paulina Brandberg said she is currently seeking medical treatment for what …

Black Infant Mortality Rate More Than Double That Of White Infants: Report

Photo: Getty Images Though infant mortality rates remained the same from 2022 to 2023, racial and ethnic disparities still persisted, ABC News reports. On Thursday (November 14), a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s …

Infant mortality rises for third consecutive year in England

Infant mortality has risen for the third year in a row in England, with the risk of death for babies born in deprived areas almost three times higher than those from wealthier postcodes, figures show. The rate of deaths for children under one year old …

Free GP care for all children, 15 new Luas lines and a junior minister for Gender Equality: Inside Labour Party’s draft ...

The draft document has also promised to put in a moratorium on new data centres, publish an “action plan” to drive down the cost of electricity and a higher 45pc quota on women running in general elections. Insurance companies may be hit with a levy if …

‘EU’s €1.8b investment in Palestinian gender equality ineffective’

(Nov. 15, 2024 / JNS) Despite more than €1.8 billion (around $1.9 billion) in E.U. funding, progress on gender equality in the Palestinian Authority remains stagnant due to deeply rooted cultural barriers and a lack of political will, a study released …

Trump nominates Big Tech critic Brendan Carr to head FCC

Donald Trump’s election as US president is already threatening international initiatives on climate change and taxation, as diplomats from the world’s richest nations struggle to maintain a shaky consensus on the eve of a G20 summit in Brazil. Argentina …

Starmer aims to build ‘pragmatic and serious relationship’ in meeting with Xi

Keir Starmer will become the first UK prime minister in six years to meet the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, promising to turn the page on UK-China relations by building “a pragmatic and serious relationship”. Starmer and the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, …

Students who use dating apps take more risks with their sexual health

In May, the WHO raised the alarm over the rise in incidence of sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) in many regions of the world, currently running at more than a million new cases per day. Among high-income countries, the US has one of the highest …

How the U.S. Election Has an Outsized Effect on Global Reproductive Health

  By Christine Mungai, Harvard Public Health U.S. politics harm women by tying health workers’ hands, even in countries where abortion care is legal. Written by Christine Mungai This article originally appeared inHarvard Public Health magazine. Subscribe …

2022 to 2023 Saw No Change in U.S. Infant Mortality Rate

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. infant mortality rate did not change from 2022 to 2023 and was 5.61 per 1,000 live births in 2023, according to the Nov. 14 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the National Center for …

Alabama’s infant mortality rate increased in 2023, state health department says

Uttar Pradesh’s Proposal To Restrict Male Tailors: A Threat To Livelihoods And Gender Equality

The recent suggestion by the UP State Women’s Commission that male tailors should not be allowed to stitch a women’s dresses and male barbers should not cut women’s hair has spurred a great political uproar about women’s safety, regarding their ability to …

COP29 and the intersection of climate, gender equality, and education

Print As climate change evolves into a global crisis, the effects of extreme events such as droughts and floods are not equally distributed. Age, gender, and geographical location impact vulnerability to the negative outcomes associated with climate crises …

Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 17, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: Dr. …

Gosships Launches a Global Platform Delivering Maritime, Offshore, and Renewable Energy News, Training, and Insights

Gosships' new platform offers comprehensive maritime, offshore, and renewable energy news, expert training, and targeted insights through books and reports. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gosships LLC, …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Renewable Energy Market Worth $4.6 billion by 2032

Global AI in Renewable Energy Market projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.2% from 2023 to 2032 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the artificial …

Clean Energy Market Worth $1.4 Trillion by 2032

Global Clean Energy Market projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2023 to 2032 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the clean energy market …

Major Trend in the Pond Liners Global Market 2024-2033: Focus On Bottom Drains For Enhanced Water Management

The Business Research Company's Pond Liners Global Market Report 2024 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Early …

Global Recycling Equipment Market Forecast To Reach $35.47 Billion By 2028 With 6.5% Annual Growth

The Business Research Company's Recycling Equipment Global Market Report 2024 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’ …

Biogas Market Insights: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Energy

Global Biogas Market projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2032. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the biogas market size was …

Shaping the Future of Finance: Diversified Product Ecosystem of SILEGX Exchange

DENVER, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SILEGX Exchange recently announced the further development of its diversified product ecosystem, showcasing its innovative prowess in the fintech sector. As a globally leading cryptocurrency trading platform, …

Transformando la gestión del agua mediante el control de incendios en la Chiquitania

El Bosque Seco Chiquitano juega un papel crucial en dos de las cuencas hídricas más grandes e importantes de Sudamérica: el Amazonas y el Paraguay-Plata. A pesar de los importantes valores naturales y culturales de esta ecorregión, el Bosque Seco …

Nevada’s Largest Eco Cleaning Company Launches Significant Expansion

Avanti Green Eco Cleaning CEO and Founder, Claudia Meneses, adds service lines to make the company a one-stop shop for residential and commercial clients LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Claudia Meneses, CEO …

African climate leadership at COP29 and beyond

Your Excellency Dr Fitsum Assefa Adela, President of AMCEN, Minister of Planning and Development, Ethiopia, Your Excellency Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment of the …

The law as a shield against the triple planetary crisis

My thanks to the Global Judicial Institute on the Environment, led by my good friend Chief Justice Antonio Benjamin, for organizing this event. And to the many partners who supported it. Even at current temperatures, climate change has massive impacts on …

Circular solutions to the triple planetary crisis

My thanks to the co-organizers of this Ministerial Meeting on Circular Economy: the COP29 Presidency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).  Current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) put the world on track …

Canada and Nigeria Partner at COP29 to Launch Carbon-Neutral AI Initiative

Pioneering partnership between NASENI and DigiHub Shawinigan establishes carbon offset system, leading to GenerIA's groundbreaking carbon-neutral AI SHAWINIGAN, QC, CANADA, November 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 𝐂𝐎𝐏 𝟐𝟗: 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 …

Buffalo Biodiesel Reports 3,137 Theft Incidents in 2024

BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc. a renewable energy company operating in 15 states throughout the Northeast, announced that 3,137 customers have been victims of oil thefts in 2024. This …

The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 11 November, 2024

Back to Publications Russia Withdraws from Landmark Agreement on Nuclear Environmental Safety As reported by The Barents Observer on November 12, the Russian government announced that it intends to withdraw from the Multilateral Nuclear Environmental …

Unlock the Future: ECO Canada’s Free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Primer Course Now Available

CANADA, November 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 48% of Canadian employers believe their workers are not equipped to integrate AI into the workplace, according to a 2024 report from Deloitte. Yet, AI, machine learning, and automation are top …

Sporecyte and Apacor Expand to the UK, EU: Bringing AI-Powered Mold Testing Solutions to Improve Environmental Standards

OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sporecyte, the industry leader in mold testing, along with Apacor, its trusted partner in the UK, is pleased to announce its expansion into the United Kingdom and the EU. This move …

Illinois International Port District Receives Federal Funding as Part of the Clean Ports Program

Funded through the EPA, in collaborative partnership with the IEPA, award aligns with Port plans for sustainability and regional economic growth CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Illinois International Port …

Green Vegan Bags Founder Nicole Talks Conscious Shopping Ahead of Premiering at an Exclusive Backstage Gift Lounge

Learn the Story Behind a Brand on a Mission to Change the World—One Vegan Bag at a Time MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ever wondered what it takes to build a truly sustainable, cruelty-free business in today’s …

WOCCU Awarded $1.8M Grant to Launch Climate Finance Pilot in West African Credit Unions

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) announced the award at COP 29, the UN climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Environment Facility (GEF) on Friday …