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Attorney General James Co-Leads Coalition to Protect Vulnerable Immigrants
New York Attorney General
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March 23, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) humanitarian parole programs, or parole pathways, for...
Attorney General Bird Urges Court to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans and Military Families
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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March 20, 2025
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to protect veterans’ benefits for military veterans and their children. Since World War II, the United States has promised to provide education...
Attorney General Bonta Stands Up for U.S. Army Veterans Denied Education Benefits Under the G.I. Bill
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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March 20, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims supporting the right of U.S. veterans and their children to access educational benefits under the G.I. Bill. The brief, filed...
US disengagement and new regional security dynamics in Afghanistan’s neighborhood
Middle East Institute
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March 1, 2025
Afghanistan’s neighborhood is in the midst of a consequential restructuring of its security architecture. Perhaps unsurprisingly, key regional actors Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and China have been continuing to adjust their defense plans and...
OSCE trains outpost heads to enhance security along the Tajik-Afghan border
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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March 4, 2025
From 17 to 28 February 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a comprehensive two-week training course for the heads of border outposts serving along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. The training, held at a border detachment...
International Women’s Day and Gender Month 2025: Marching Together - Promoting Positive Masculinity for Gender Equality
Asian Development Bank
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February 19, 2025
17 Mar, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Virtual (Zoom) Following the de-facto government's takeover in August 2021, Afghan women and girls have faced severe challenges across various aspects of life. This webinar will present findings from an in-depth study...
UK: Refugees to be prevented from ever receiving citizenship ― Home Office releases controversial deportation video ― Record number of deaths in asylum accommodation in 2024 ― Confirmation of blanket rejection of asylum claims from Afghan special force…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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February 20, 2025
The Home Office (Ministry of the Interior) has introduced a new measure which will make it almost impossible for people who arrive in the UK irregularly to ever receive British citizenship. The Home Office has released a video showing people being...
Education Above All Foundation Partners With USAID to Expand Educational Opportunities For Afghan Children and Youth
EIN Presswire
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December 9, 2024
DOHA, QATAR, December 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Education Above All Foundation, a leading global education foundation signed a landmark agreement with the United States Agency for International Development’s Mission to Afghanistan...
Global Experts Convene in New York for 10th Annual Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution
EIN Presswire
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January 31, 2025
Global leaders gather in New York to address identity-driven conflicts and advance peacebuilding at the 10th Annual Ethnic and Religious Conflict Conference. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International...
Time for a more realistic approach to Afghanistan
Middle East Institute
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January 22, 2025
Taliban control over Afghanistan stands today virtually unchallenged. No political or military force appears likely to remove Taliban rule for the foreseeable future. Reacting to the regime’s policies, the United States and the international...
TOL: PH's hosting of transiting Afghan refugees correct, humane, commendable
Senate of the Philippines
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January 20, 2025
PHILIPPINES, January 20 - Press Release January 20, 2025 TOL: PH's hosting of transiting Afghan refugees correct, humane, commendable Senate Majority Leader Francis 'TOL' Tolentino today welcomed the news that all of the Afghan refugees who were...
Anker SOLIX Joins Military Makeover to Support Air Force Veteran with Home Energy Upgrade
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 20, 2025
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anker SOLIX, a global leader in power delivery and storage solutions, recently partnered with the television series Military Makeover with Montel® to provide critical home backup power for a...
Minister Gayton McKenzie on the Protea Cricket Games against Afghanistan
South African Government
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January 10, 2025
Public calls have been escalating for the Proteas cricket team to boycott their ICC Champions Trophy match against the Afghanistan men’s cricket team next month. This, on the basis that the Taliban government in Afghanistan banned women’s sport...
Statement of Senator Francis N. Tolentino on the arrival of 300 Afghan nationals in the Philippines
Senate of the Philippines
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January 7, 2025
PHILIPPINES, January 7 - Press Release January 7, 2025 Demonstrating shared humanity: On the arrival of 300 Afghan nationals in the Philippines Statement of Senator Francis N. Tolentino on the arrival of 300 Afghan nationals in the Philippines For...
Attorney General Bonta Urges Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Certain Countries with Dangerous Conditions
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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January 10, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 14 attorneys general, urged the Biden Administration to extend the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for all 17 countries currently designated – or at minimum extend it for the...
Education Above All Foundation, the IIE and the AFF Convene QSAP Coalition on the Sidelines of UNGA to Expand Education
EIN Presswire
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September 30, 2024
With 2.6 million Afghan refugees worldwide, QSAP provides critical access to educational opportunities to help the next generation of Afghan students prosper. DOHA, QATAR, September 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Education Above All (EAA)...
A.R. Rahman Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for 'The Wonderment Tour' 2025
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 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...
Education Above All Foundation Marks 5th International Day to Protect Education from Attack at Global Forum in Doha
EIN Presswire
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September 10, 2024
Global leaders call for action to protect education in conflict zones at EAA Foundation event. DOHA, QATAR, September 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a world where conflict often usurps the most fundamental human rights, a gathering of global...
World Medical Association calls for ban on medical, nursing and midwifery training for women in Afghanistan to be lifted
EIN Presswire
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December 5, 2024
World Medical Association condemns reported restrictions in Afghanistan that suspend medical training for women and stop them qualifying as midwives and nurses. FERNEY-VOLTAIRE, AIN, FRANCE, December 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The World...
iniBurger Opens 5th Location in Berkeley, Expanding Access to High-Quality Halal Dining
EIN Presswire
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June 26, 2025
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...