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Upwardly Global’s 2024 Equity Gala: A Star-Studded Celebration of Immigrants and Refugees in the Workforce
Gala to honor Joana Vicente, Deloitte, and more NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Upwardly Global, the premier workforce organization dedicated to supporting immigrants and refugees in building thriving...

Refugee Resettlement Organization Celebrates 3-Year Milestone Helping Immigrants Assimilate in 30-Plus States
One Former Refugee’s Plan to ‘Pay it Forward’ BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amid contentious debates over immigration in the United States, one Boston-based organization is celebrating an important...

The Black Feather Foundation Sponsors Youth Sports Day, Supporting Afghan Refugees and Local Youth in DC
Celebrating Resilience and Community Through Sports, Health and Education at Youth Sports Day WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Black Feather Foundation is proud to be a main sponsor of this year’s Youth...

Off-grid solar power systems for communities on Tajik-Afghan border boost living, learning, and working conditions for up to 1,000 residents
In the southern border areas of Tajikistan – as in many rural communities worldwide – access to modern energy is a major challenge, with far-reaching consequences on people's lives, socio-economic development, and overall security. To help...

Sen. Robin: Philippine 'Help' to Afghan Refugees Shows Filipinos' Compassionate nd Humane Nature
PHILIPPINES, August 22 - Press Release August 22, 2024 Sen. Robin: Philippine 'Help' to Afghan Refugees Shows Filipinos' Compassionate and Humane Nature The aid extended by the Philippines to Afghan refugees - allowing a limited number of Afghan...

Field Marshal Asim Munir’s U.S. Visit Marks Strategic Milestone Amid Regional Escalation
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following is a statement by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Pakistan: In a high-level visit of considerable diplomatic significance, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff...

AIDA Country Report on Serbia – Update on 2024
|Published on: 3rd July 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Serbia provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and...

Pakistan and the Middle East’s evolving approach to Afghanistan
With the third anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan approaching, the plight of ordinary Afghans is by no means over. Throughout its history, the strategic location of this landlocked country has proven to be more of a curse than a...

OSCE course helps Tajik Border Troops officers enhance skills to develop, conduct, and evaluate training along the Tajik-Afghan border
On 2 August 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in collaboration with Tajikistan's Border Troops, concluded a three-week Training of Trainers (ToT) course for nineteen officers of the Tajik Border Troops. The course was led by two...

Third Annual Supporting Adult Multilingual Learners Institute Strengthens Adult Education Profession
This summer, the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Adult Education Team hosted its third annual Supporting Adult Multilingual Learners Institute at Sugarloaf Mountain. Adult Education teachers, curriculum designers, and administrators had the...

OSCE presents White Ribbon Awards celebrate to seven diplomats for promoting gender equality
On 11 July, the Chair of the Permanent Council, Ambassador Natasha Meli Daudey, presented the White Ribbon Award to seven diplomats and delegation members, honouring their outstanding engagement for the promotion of gender equality. The White...

A.R. Rahman Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for 'The Wonderment Tour' 2025
A.R. Rahman reveals full lineup for “The Wonderment Tour” as nearly 100K fans secure tickets across 16 North American cities. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oscar and Grammy-winning composer, songwriter, and global...

A journey of resilience, fueled by learning
In 2021, Hilal Mohammadzai was set to begin his senior year at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF), where he was working toward a bachelor’s degree in computer science. However, that August, the Taliban seized control of the Afghani...

U.S. Navy Reserve Officer Convicted for Bribery Scheme Impacting Department of State’s Approval Process for Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Nationals
A federal jury convicted a U.S. Navy Reserve commander today on multiple criminal charges related to a years-long bribery scheme involving Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan nationals. According to court documents and evidence presented at...

South Carolina Sheriff’s Department will kick-off Independence Day 2025 with annual workout at the S.C. State House
The July 4 event honors fallen U.S. Soldier and Richland County Deputy Ryan Rawl COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Registration is open for the 13th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held Friday, July 4, at...

iniBurger Opens 5th Location in Berkeley, Expanding Access to High-Quality Halal Dining
The Berkeley opening marks iniBurger’s fifth location, continuing founders Abdul and Leeza Popal’s mission to serve communities seeking better halal dining. BERKELEY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- iniBurger, the Bay...

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of June 23, 2025
Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Thursday, June 26, the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit held a hearing called "A Review of the U.S. Grain Standards...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams & Dr Raj Bhayani FIPA President Honor Healthcare Achievers of New York
In a historic event, NYC Mayor Eric Adams & Dr Raj Bhayani FIPA President Honor Healthcare Achievers of New York at Gracie Mansion, Mayors official home. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New York City Mayor Eric...

Trump enacts entry ban on third world countries
(MENAFN) In a move citing national security threats, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation barring citizens from a dozen nations from entering the United States. The measure, announced on a Wednesday, also introduced limited...

Trump prohibits residents of dozen nations from US
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Yemen, from entering the United States. The full travel ban, which will take effect on June 9, cites national...