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PUBLIC ART MEETS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AT JAGUAR PARADE NYC 2022

Several jaguar sculptures painted by great artists will be exhibited in iconic locations throughout New York City. The event will culminate in an online art auction on Oct 5- 20, with 100% of the net proceeds going to jaguar conservation efforts. Jaguar Parade NYC 2022/Onca-Mimética by Irmãs Gelli

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Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities often face stigma, exclusion and discrimination, and are over-represented amongst the people living in persistent poverty, and are less likely than others to be able to lift themselves out of poverty.

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MENTORSHIP YIELDS! El Anatsui Leads New Class Of Rolex Mentors

Every two years since 2002, Rolex - the Swiss luxury watchmaker has paired artists and protégés in an exclusive programme called The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. 

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TEDx OKENE 2022: IT'S 2 DAYS TO GO!

Among the impressive lineup of speakers are Dr Tom Adaba OON of the Tom Adaba Legacy Project, teen speaker Ohinoyi Ohikere, Ms. Salamatu Yunusa, a first-class graduate of Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of East London, and Rev. Fr. George Ehusani of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation.

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LUX TERRA TRAINING: An Interfaith Approach To Transforming Nigeria

Lux Terra Foundation played host to 50 administrative and academic staff of the Academy, for a two-day training program on skill acquisition, mechanisms and strategies for Intensifying the Campaign for Integrity among Secondary School students.

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U.S Supports UN Permanent Forum on International Day for People of African Descent

August 31 marks the 2nd anniversary of the International Day for People of African Descent, a day created by the United Nations to celebrate the achievements of people of African descent worldwide.

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W.E.B. DU BOIS MUSEUM COMPLEX GHANA - Restoration Plan Commences

The W.E.B du Bois Center in Ghana is where the remains of Man, his wife Shirley and vast collection of books and personal items have been since his death on August 27, 1963.

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U.S STATE DEPT ANNOUNCES COLIN POWELL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Colin Powell Leadership Program will provide paid fellowships to recent college graduates and paid internships to students who are enrolled at accredited institutions of higher education.

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US VISAS: State Department Gives Post-Pandemic Update

The US State Department briefed journalists on recent measures taken to combat post-pandemic visa backlog at consular posts overseas. Some of the measures include the global visa approach, whereby applicants can apply for U.S visas anywhere in the world.

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HIGHLIGHTS: CHALE WOTE & HOMOWO FESTIVALS

See images of the colorful display of Culture and Talent at annual Chale Wote and Homowo Festivals in Accra Ghana

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