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U.S VP Harris holds BiLat w/Ghana President, Visits Recording Studio and Attends State Banquet

On Monday, March 26th, Vice President Harris will have her first full day in Ghana, which will include a bilateral meeting with President Akufo-Addo. She will then visit Vibrate studio, a community recording studio for young creatives in Accra. And finally, she will attend a State Banquet hosted by President Akufo-Addo and First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo. 

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EXPLORING GLOBAL TRENDS, HIGHLIGHTING AFRICAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADDRESSING THE WORLD’S “POLYCRISIS” IN DAVOS

Davos, Switzerland - The Swiss village of Davos becomes the focus of global attention each January (May in 2022 due to COVID-19 related delays). Royalty, heads of state and government, corporate titans, NGO leaders, key representatives of civil society, and various types of influencers congregate for the World Economic Forum (WEF) and ancillary activities.

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Impunity for Crimes against Journalists  is 'Unacceptably High' at 86% - UNESCO

According to UNESCO observatory of killed journalists, Impunity for killings of Journalists remains unacceptably high at 86%. Between 2006 and 2020, over 1,200 journalists have been killed around the world, with close to 9 out of 10 cases of these killings remaining judicially unresolved, according to the UNESCO.

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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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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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