June 19, 2020: Debt and investment transparency for better outcomes (DAVID MALPASS, WORLD BANK)

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""I believe it is important to have detailed and timely public disclosure of debt service payments that may be deferred." says David Malpass, President of the World Bank

University in the USA removes the name of President Wilson (PRESS RELEASE)

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Dr. Patrick Leahy President of Monmouth University announced that the university will remove the name of former President Wilson from one of his hall due to his racist views and behaviors.

IMD’s 2020 World Competitiveness Ranking revealed, showing strength of small economies (PRESS RELEASE)

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Singapore was number one for the second year in a row. In second to fifth place, in order, came: Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Hong Kong SAR.

Library of Congress to Award Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity to Danielle Allen (PRESS RELEASE)

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Allen, Director of Harvard's Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, Will Work with the Library to Share Expertise on Justice, Citizenship and Democracy with a Wide Audience

National Indigenous Peoples Day CANADA ( PRESS RELEASE)

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On June 21, Canada celebrates the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis!

BLACK ARTIRSTS FOR FREEDOM

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On occasion of June teenth a national holiday in the USA that celebrates the day in which the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery, was read aloud in Texas, two years late...a platform of black artists came up with a manifesto.

Renee Montgomery, a professional basketball player takes year off to focus on social actism (PRESS RELEASE)

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"Montgomery, an 11-year veteran and two-time WNBA Champion, will apply her time to growing the Renee Montgomery Foundation and focusing on social justice reform. Montgomery has been instrumental in raising money to help protesters and support the Black Lives Matter movement. She will also take on speaking engagements to help educate and rally the Atlanta community and beyond."

EU Parliament calls for a new ambitious EU Disability Strategy (Press Release)

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As the current EU Disability Strategy comes to an end, Parliament is calling on the European Commission for an ambitious post-2020 strategy. Discover its priorities.

EU Parliament condemns all forms of racism, hate and violence and calls for action ( PRESS RELEASE)

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Black Lives Matter, says the EP, denouncing white supremacy MEPs strongly condemn “appalling” death of George Floyd and support peaceful protests Racial discrimination and harassment remain commonplace throughout the EU End racial profiling in criminal law and ensure that police brutality is punished

Peace Prize of the German Book Trade: The Awardee 2020 is Amartya Sen (PRESS RELEASE)

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The Board of Trustees has chosen the Indian economist and philosopher Amartya Sen as the Peace Prize Winner of the Year 2020. The award ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Frankfurt's Paulskirche and will be broadcast live on television.

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