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Published on Jan 31, 2026

Protesters demand freedom for 9000+ Palestinian ‘political prisoners’ held hostage by Israel

Asia Pacific Report New Zealand protesters in Tamaki Makaurau today heralded a global demand for the freedom of thousands of Palestinians who have been unlawfully imprisoned by Israel in its illegal occupation of Palestine. Today is the Red Ribbon Campaign …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

Venezuela Announces Broad Amnesty

(MENAFN) Venezuela’s interim head of state revealed the introduction of an amnesty statute that would apply to hundreds of detainees, while also announcing that the Helicoide detention facility in Caracas—frequently accused of being a venue for torture— …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 16:51 GMT

Venezuela Proposes Plans to Repurpose Notorious Detention Site

(MENAFN) Venezuela’s acting president has unveiled a proposal for an amnesty law that would apply to hundreds of detainees, alongside plans to overhaul the Helicoide detention complex in Caracas, a facility long accused of abusive practices, by converting …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 16:55 GMT

Venezuela Announces Amnesty Law, Plans to Transform Controversial Prison

(MENAFN) Venezuela’s acting president announced plans for a broad amnesty law covering hundreds of prisoners and said that the Helicoide detention center in Caracas, long criticized for alleged torture, will be converted into a center for sports and social …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CSI to visit Armenia during International Religious Freedom Summit

Religious freedom organization will undertake fact-finding mission about the persecution of the Armenian Apostolic Church and livestream a briefing in Yerevan. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A delegation from …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

US Declares Policy Shift Toward West African Countries Facing Insurgency

(MENAFN) The United States has announced a notable shift in policy toward three West African nations facing Islamist insurgencies, whose military governments have severed defense ties with France and aligned more closely with Russia. The US State …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum hosts world’s largest civil society convening on mental health in the Philippines

Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum in the Philippines ILOILO, PHILIPPINES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum, convened by the Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN), is bringing together …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 16:51 GMT

Costa Rica Heads to Polls with Security Shaping Campaign

(MENAFN) Costa Rica's electorate heads to polling stations Sunday to select a new president and lower house legislators in a general election heavily favoring continuity of the current right-wing government and its conservative platform. Despite dozens …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Eden Gordon Media & WMAL's All-American Book Club Honor Influential Women in Media Ahead of Women's History Month

Eden Gordon Media & WMAL's All-American Book Club Honor Influential Women in Media Ahead of Women's History Month. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Gordon Media and NewsTalk 105.9 FM, WMAL…

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 16:41 GMT

New on ArtMattan TV: Award-Winning Films for Black History Month

New on ArtMattan TV: Marighella by Wagner Moura and Gurumbé: Afro-Andalusian Memories by M. Angel Rosales NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films is proud to announce that two outstanding, award- …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 16:06 GMT

Tahira Malik Honored With Outstanding Citizen Recognition Award At Milwaukee Mayor Johnson’s 2026 Black History Ceremony

The visionary community leader champions overdose prevention and life-saving harm reduction approaches to prevent overdose deaths MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tahira Malik, a trailblazing community leader …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 15:48 GMT

4KIDS Treasure Coast Raises Over $113,000 at 'At Home with 4KIDS' Gala

An Evening of Transformation and Hope for Children in Crisis HUTCHINSON ISLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 4KIDS Treasure Coast welcomed community leaders, advocates, and supporters to its At Home with 4KIDS Gala …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Federal Court Highlights Limits on University Discipline for Protected Speech

Federal court guidance underscores due process and First Amendment limits in campus discipline cases involving student speech. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A federal court in Ohio issued a …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Caprio Law Establishes a Dedicated Family Law Practice

Caprio Law serves MA and RI with compassionate, strategic family law counsel, led by attorneys Sophia Caprio and Andrea Dunbar. RI, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A long-standing legal legacy continues with the …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Tickets Now On Sale for 2026 Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference

The Most Cutting-Edge Solutions For Helping Your Body Fight Cancer — June 26–28, 2026, San Diego (optional June 29 upgrade) SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Beljanski Foundation announced today that …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum hosts world’s largest civil society convening on mental health in the Philippines

Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum in the Philippines ILOILO, PHILIPPINES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum, convened by the Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN), is bringing together …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES OPENS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE ON FEBRUARY 2

More than 140 Scholarships Available for High School Seniors Enrolling in Colleges, Universities, and Trade or Vocational Programs in Summer/Fall 2026 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CSI to visit Armenia during International Religious Freedom Summit

Religious freedom organization will undertake fact-finding mission about the persecution of the Armenian Apostolic Church and livestream a briefing in Yerevan. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A delegation from …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 12:35 GMT

Abu Dhabi hosted the Women Parliamentary Summit, from Gulf to Mediterranean

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Under the leadership of Hon. Giulio Centemero, Member of the Italian Parliament, Group Leader of the Finance Committee, Head of the Italian Parliamentary Delegation to the …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

CA Nonprofit Marks 1,000,000 Milestone for Girls’ Sanitary Pads

Save a Girl™ Campaign Helps Girls in the Developing World Stay in School LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) just passed the 1,000,000 unit milestone for sanitary pads given to …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

NYSDRA Executive Director Theresa Hobbs Named 2025 David Brandon Community Mediation Regional Catalyst by NAFCM

Director Hobbs earns national NAFCM honor for transformative leadership advancing community mediation and access to justice statewide. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Dispute Resolution …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 07:11 GMT

From Hidden Figures to National Movement: Automotive In Black Launches '28 Days of Legacy'

The Milwaukee-based platform expands its February initiative into a year-round digital museum preserving Black automotive history and future pathways. MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From Hidden Figures to …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? ANSWER: "RED WHITE BLUE"

Johnny the Hobby Artist releases Red White Blue, a Rock Rap song, Friday, February 13, 2026. MINNESOTA, MN, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Red white and blue, that’s where we are coming from.” Johnny the Hobby Artist …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 05:20 GMT

Black History Month Thought Experiment Explores Identity Education in Rehabilitation and Reentry

A thought experiment explores how identity education could influence rehabilitation, reentry, and community transformation during Black History Month. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if every African-American …

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Published on February 1, 2026 - 20:09 GMT

Blue Star Mothers Day Honors Mothers With Children Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces

A national observance recognizing the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of mothers whose children serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blue Star Mothers …

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Published on February 1, 2026 - 17:20 GMT

New Historical Novella Marks 100 Years of Black History Month by Showing Freedom as a Beginning, Not an End

A true Civil War story of an enslaved teen who claimed freedom, served in the Union Army, and faced Reconstruction—released for Black History Month 2026. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of …

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Published on February 1, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

One Art Space to Present Purvis Young Exhibition for Black History Month, Featuring New York Debut of Unseen Works

Angels, Art, and Black History Month: Purvis Young at One Art Space NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Art Space in Tribeca will present a landmark February 2026 exhibition of works by acclaimed artist Purvis …

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Published on February 1, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize Nominations Open

Leadership Matters Now More Than Ever. Nominations Accepted Through March 31! NEW YORK / STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, February 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tällberg Foundation today opened nominations for the 2026 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global …

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Published on January 31, 2026 - 13:11 GMT

Rahab’s Daughters 11th Annual 'Big Game Mission Trip' to Combat Human Trafficking in the San Francisco Bay Area

Survivor-led teams mobilize in Santa Clara with advanced intel and outreach to rescue trafficking victims during Super Bowl LX. SAN FRANSISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world prepares for Super Bowl LX at …

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