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Freedom House Adopts Case of Imprisoned Belarusian Civil Society Expert Tatiana Kouzina
Freedom House
Washington, DC—Freedom House announced today that the Fred Hiatt Program to Free Political Prisoners has adopted the case of imprisoned Belarusian civil society expert Tatiana Kouzina. “Freedom House is proud to stand with Tatiana Kouzina and...
Biden-Appointed Activist Judge in California Releases MS-13 Gang Member Wanted for Murder in El Salvador
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This is the second time sanctuary California has released this dangerous criminal illegal alien back into its neighborhoods WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement in response to...
Harbin SHS Animal Rescue Confronts Dog Meat Market as Local Activists Join Fight
EIN Presswire
Rescuers in Harbin document dog trading, push authorities for enforcement and care for more than 1,500 rescued dogs.
UNESCO launches new tools to reinforce ethical AI Governance at global forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
UNESCO
When? 14-17 September 2026 Where?
Accidental Activist: New Podcast Mini-Series Explores What Inspires Ordinary People to Stand Up Against Injustice
EIN Presswire
The special series from The Activist Lawyer Podcast will debut on August 31 and is sponsored by Humanitas Media MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What turns an ordinary person into an activist?
Influential Women Profiles Shirley Ann Edgerton: Visionary Leader, Founder Of R.O.P.E. Program, Activist, And Mentor
EIN Presswire
PITTSFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Empowering Young People Through Mentorship, Education, Cultural Connection, and More Than 30 Years of Civic Engagement and Social Service Experience Shirley Ann Edgerton is a...
Attorney General Jackley Part of Coalition Voicing Concerns over Climate Activism in Financial Reporting
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 16 Attorneys General in raising concerns over climate-related...
Attorney General Hilgers Co-Leads Coalition of States Raising Concerns over Climate Activism in Financial Reporting
Nebraska Attorney General
Lincoln – Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers co-led a coalition of 16 state attorneys general in raising concerns over climate-related financial activism in a letter sent to the “Big 4” accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and...
5 DAYS TO Go Universal AI AWARDS 2026 INDIA EDITION TO DEBUT IN NEW DELHI ON 17 SEPTEMBER, WITH EY AS PROCESS ADVISOR
EIN Presswire
The Universal AI Awards 2026 debuts in New Delhi on Sept 17, honoring excellence in responsible AI, ethics, and governance.
Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Fighting Illegal Climate Activism in Financial Reporting
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general raising concerns over potentially illegal financial reporting requirements by the “Big 4” accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG;...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Fighting Illegal Climate Activism in Financial Reporting
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general raising concerns over potentially illegal financial reporting requirements by the “Big 4” accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG;...
The Strategic Blind Spots Attracting Shareholder Activists
The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
2025 was a record year for shareholder activism.
Civil society: a key partner in safeguarding World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The Civil Society and World Heritage webpage provides key information and resources to support the engagement of civil society (including non-governmental organizations, community groups such as Indigenous Peoples, academic and professional...
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo calls for urgent action as municipal debt puts water boards under pressure
South African Government
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo, has called for a collective approach involving government, communities, businesses, civil society and other stakeholders to address the growing municipal debt owed to water boards and the...
Boardroom Catalysts: Patterns in Activist Director Selection
The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Executive Summary When an activist obtains board representation, the number of seats tells only part of the story.
AG Labrador Backs Reform to Stop Activist Groups From Blocking Infrastructure Projects
Idaho Office of Attorney General
Home Newsroom AG Labrador Backs Reform to Stop Activist Groups From Blocking Infrastructure Projects BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a coalition of 21 other states, led by West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey, in urging...
Veteran Civil Rights Activist and U.S. Diplomat Andrew Young to Deliver 2026 Evers Lecture on Sept. 3
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Andrew Young – a veteran civil rights activist who served as a Georgia congressman, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and a former mayor of Atlanta – will deliver the Medgar Wiley Evers Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Two...
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 86 of the Trump 2.0 Administration
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week 86 of the Trump 2.0 Administration, part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since...
NUJ calls raised in Westminster debate on UK media green paper
National Union of Journalists
NUJ parliamentary group chair Rebecca Long-Bailey put forward the union’s calls to protect public service broadcasting and independent journalism.
Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai calls for coordinated action to unlock SAFCOL’s developmental potential
South African Government
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, has called for stronger collaboration across government, business and civil society to unlock the full developmental potential of the South African...
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