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[hindusforhumanrights]

30+ Civil Society Organizations Call on Mayo Clinic to Drop Collaboration With Indian Oligarch Gautam Adani

In response to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s recently-announced collaboration with the Mayo Clinic to establish two ‘Adani Health City’ medical research facilities in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, India, Hindus for Human Rights led more than 30 civil society organizations from around the world in issuing the following statement Learn More

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ICYMI: RainSMediaRadio News Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Challenges Six-Month Suspension Amid Criticisms from NBA and Civil Society http://dlvr.it/TJPJ4Y Follow, Like & Share

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New Syrian Government’s School Curriculum Changes Spark Concerns

There is growing concern in Syria over changes to the school curriculum introduced by the country’s new Islamist-led authorities, with many fearing these modifications were made without the involvement of broader society.

The transitional government’s Ministry of Education recently shared the updated curriculum on its official Facebook page. It shows a shift toward a more Islamic-focused education and the complete removal of references to the Assad era across all subjects. For instance, the phrase “Defending the nation” has been replaced with “Defending Allah,” and other changes include the removal of topics like Evolution and the Big Bang theory from science courses.

In addition to these alterations, references to pre-Islamic gods and their statues have been removed, and the significance of Queen Zenobia, a prominent Syrian figure from the Roman era, has been downplayed. The curriculum also omits poems and content that celebrated Bashar al-Assad and his father Hafez, which were included in Arabic language courses under the previous regime.

Education Minister Nazir al-Qadri has attempted to downplay the significance of these changes, asserting that the curriculum remains essentially unchanged. He explained that no final decisions have been made until specialized committees are formed to review and revise it. Al-Qadri emphasized that the updates were primarily focused on removing content that he described as glorifying the “defunct Assad regime” and replacing it with the Syrian revolutionary flag in textbooks. Additionally, he stated that “inaccuracies” in the Islamic education curriculum had been addressed.

While some Syrians have welcomed the changes, the move has triggered alarm among civil society activists, many of whom have recently returned to Syria after years of exile. They fear the unilateral changes signal that their voices—and those of various communities—may be overlooked in Syria’s new political landscape.

As the new school term approaches, activists are calling for protests to express their opposition to any government decisions made without broad societal participation. These protests aim to assert the importance of inclusion and freedom in shaping the country’s future, especially when it comes to significant areas like education.

Despite promises from the transitional government to hold a National Dialogue Conference, where various communities, including Christians, Kurds, and intellectuals, would have their voices heard, many activists feel that the lack of consultation on the curriculum changes undermines the government's commitment to inclusivity and dialogue.

The growing tensions highlight the challenges Syria faces in its transition, as citizens wrestle with questions of freedom, identity, and the future direction of the country. The outcome of these debates will play a significant role in shaping the new Syria post-Assad.

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HIV/AIDS MONTH QUOTE 1

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Sunday, December 1, 2024

"The Global Fund is a worldwide partnership to defeat HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria and ensure a healthier, safer and more equitable future for all. We raise and invest more than US$5 billion a year to fight deadly infectious diseases, challenge the injustice that fuels them, and strengthen health systems and pandemic preparedness in more than 100 of the hardest hit countries." - The Global Fund, "About the Global Fund"

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डॉ. भीमराव आंबेडकर विश्वविद्यालय को नैक ने दिया ए प्लस ग्रेड, यूनिवर्सिटी कैंपस में मनाया जश्न

डॉ. भीमराव आंबेडकर विश्वविद्यालय को राष्ट्रीय मूल्यांकन एवं प्रत्यायन परिषद (नैक) ने पांच साल के लिए ए प्लस ग्रेड प्रदान किया है। नैक की ओर से शनिवार को ईमेल के माध्यम से विश्वविद्यालय प्रशासन को यह सूचना दी गई। विश्वविद्यालय ने सात प्रमुख मापदंडों के आधार पर 4 में से 3.33 संचयी ग्रेड बिंदु औसत (सीजीपीए) हासिल किया है, जिससे यह विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग (यूजीसी) से अधिक अनुदान के योग्य हो गया है। इससे पहले 2017 में विश्वविद्यालय को बी डबल प्लस ग्रेड दिया गया था। शनिवार को दोपहर करीब एक बजे यह खबर मिलते ही विश्वविद्यालय परिसर में खुशी की लहर दौड़ गई। कुलपति प्रो. आशु रानी ने खंदारी परिसर में ढोल-नगाड़े बजवाकर इस सफलता का जश्न मनाया। शिक्षकों और कर्मचारियों ने एक-दूसरे का मुंह मीठा कर खुशी का इजहार किया। प्रो. आशु रानी ने बताया कि नैक की सात सदस्यीय टीम ने 24 से 26 अक्टूबर तक विश्वविद्यालय का निरीक्षण किया था। टीम ने न केवल शोध कार्यों का आकलन किया बल्कि शैक्षणिक गुणवत्ता, विवि के रखरखाव और सांस्कृतिक गतिविधियों को भी जांचा। इन सात मानकों पर हुआ मूल्यांकन नैक ने जिन सात बिंदुओं के आधार पर मूल्यांकन किया उनमें शामिल हैं: - पाठ्यक्रम पहलू - शिक्षण अध्ययन और मूल्यांकन - अनुसंधान परामर्श - संसाधन - छात्र समर्थ और प्रगति - शासन और नेतृत्व - नवीनता और श्रेष्ठ प्रणाली ए प्लस ग्रेड मिलने का लाभ छात्र कल्याण अधिकारी प्रो. मोहम्मद अरशद ने बताया कि ए प्लस ग्रेड मिलने से विश्वविद्यालय का एकेडमिक स्तर बेहतर हुआ है। इसके चलते विश्वविद्यालय अब केंद्रीय और राज्य सरकार से अधिक अनुदान प्राप्त कर सकेगा। इससे शिक्षकों के पास नए प्रोजेक्ट्स आएंगे और विद्यार्थियों के लिए रोजगार के अवसर भी बढ़ेंगे। इसके अलावा, राष्ट्रीय और अंतरराष्ट्रीय विश्वविद्यालयों के साथ शैक्षिक आदान-प्रदान के समझौतों में भी सहूलियत मिलेगी, जिससे शोध कार्यों का स्तर उन्नत होगा। टीम में शामिल थे ये सदस्य नैक टीम का नेतृत्व इस्लामिक इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ साइंस एंड टेक्नोलॉजी के पूर्व कुलपति प्रो. मुश्ताक अहमद सिद्दीकी ने किया। अन्य सदस्य थे जामिया मिलिया इस्लामिया के प्रो. रवींद्र कुमार, महाराजा सयाजीराव यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ बड़ौदा के प्रो. ईश्वरचंद्र पंडित, वीर सुरेंद्र साई यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ टेक्नोलॉजी के डॉ. देवदत्त मिश्र, श्री शंकराचार्य यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ संस्कृत के प्रो. वीजी गोपालकृष्णन, राष्ट्रसंत तुकड़ोजी महाराज नागपुर विश्वविद्यालय के प्रो. नरेश गायकवाड और डॉ. एमजीआर शैक्षिक एवं अनुसंधान संस्थान के प्रो. वेल्लनकन्नी स��रिल राज। 20 साल में बी से ए प्लस तक का सफर डॉ. भीमराव आंबेडकर विश्वविद्यालय का पहला नैक मूल्यांकन 2004 में हुआ था, जिसमें इसे बी प्लस ग्रेड मिला था। 2017 में इसे बी डबल प्लस ग्रेड मिला और अब 2024 में ए प्लस ग्रेड मिलने से विश्वविद्यालय शीर्ष संस्थानों की सूची में शामिल हो गया है। प्रो. आशु रानी ने इस उपलब्धि का श्रेय शिक्षकों, कर्मचारियों और छात्रों के सहयोग को दिया और कहा कि विश्वविद्यालय का लक्ष्य अब ए डबल प्लस ग्रेड प्राप्त करना है। टॉप-10 विश्वविद्यालयों में शामिल आईक्यूएसी निदेशक प्रो. संजीव कुमार के अनुसार, यूपी के 28 राज्य विश्वविद्यालयों में से अब केवल 5 के पास ए डबल प्लस और 5 के पास ए प्लस ग्रेड है। इस ग्रेड के साथ ही डॉ. भीमराव आंबेडकर विश्वविद्यालय प्रदेश के टॉप-10 विश्वविद्यालयों में अपनी जगह बना चुका है। विश्वविद्यालय का गौरवशाली इतिहास डॉ. भीमराव आंबेडकर विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना 1 जुलाई 1927 को हुई थी और इसका मूल अधिकार क्षेत्र आगरा, मध्य भारत और राजपूताना में था। अब यह विश्वविद्यालय आगरा मंडल के चार जिलों तक सीमित है और 649 कॉलेज इसके अंतर्गत आते हैं। पूर्व राष्ट्रपति शंकर दयाल शर्मा, रामनाथ कोविंद और पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण सिंह जैसे प्रतिष्ठित व्यक्तित्व भी इसके छात्र रह चुके हैं। राज्यपाल का ए डबल प्लस का लक्ष्य राज्यपाल आनंदी बेन पटेल ने विश्वविद्यालय को ए डबल प्लस ग्रेड प्राप्त करने का लक्ष्य दिया था और हाल ही में हुए दीक्षांत समारोह में इसकी ओर ध्यान देने का निर्देश भी दिया था। सिविल सोसाइटी ने उठाये सवाल विश्वविद्यालय के ए प्लस ग्रेड मिलने पर सिविल सोसाइटी के सचिव अनिल शर्मा ने छात्रों से जुड़े कई अहम सवाल उठाए। उन्होंने कहा, “क्या ए प्लस ग्रेड मिलने से सत्र समय पर चलेंगे? मार्कशीट और डिग्री छात्रों को समय पर मिलेंगी? क्या शिक्षा का स्तर उस ऊंचाई तक पहुंचेगा, जिसके लिए यह विश्वविद्यालय प्रसिद्ध था? बिना स्थायी शिक्षकों के क्या शिक्षा का स्तर सुधर पाएगा?" अनिल शर्मा ने कहा कि आज प्रकाशित एक बयान में स्पष्ट किया गया है कि विश्वविद्यालय को अधिक अनुदान प्राप्त होगा, लेकिन यह किसके लिए होगा? उन्होंने कहा, "कम छात्र संख्या वाले पाठ्यक्रमों को बंद करने की योजना है। ओएमआर शीट पर परीक्षा कराने का विरोध ऑटा (ऑल यूनिवर्सिटी टीचर्स एसोसिएशन) कर रही है। छात्रों के हितों के लिए हमारे कई प्रश्न और चिंताएं हैं।" शर्मा ने विश्वविद्यालय प्रशासन से आग्रह किया कि वह न केवल वित्तीय सहायता प्राप्त करने पर ध्यान दें, बल्कि शिक्षकों की नियुक्ति, शैक्षणिक सत्र को समय पर रखने, और छात्रों के प्रमाणपत्र एवं डिग्रियों को सही समय पर वितरित करने जैसे बुनियादी ��ुद्दों को भी प्राथमिकता दें।   Read the full article

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Every act of kindness has the power to change destinies and reshape lives.✨ Through the tireless efforts of NGOs around the world, hope is kindled, and dreams are given wings to soar.💫 Their selfless dedication is a testament to the transformative power of compassion and collective action.💪

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NGO Darpan Registration

NGO Darpan is an online portal maintained by the NITI Aayog. It is a portal where all the NGOs/VOs have to register themselves if they want to apply for grants under various schemes of Government departments and Ministries. 

NGO Darpan is a portal handled and maintained by NITI Aayog and National Informatics Center. It serves as an interface between the government departments and the NGOs/VOs. This portal was earlier maintained by the Planning Commission, which was replaced with NITI Aayog in January 2015. The Unique ID generated by registering on the portal is needed when NGOs/VOs wish to have government fundings, and all information related to schemes and policies of the Government.

Benefits of NGO Darpan

It enables NGO to take multiple grants from the Government.

It creates transparency and credibility of the NGO among the public and the Government and hence creating more donation opportunities from the public.

NGOs can get all the latest and related information related to the Government schemes.

It is mandatory in case they seek funding from the Government.

While Filing FCRA Registration and Form -10A in Income Tax Act, Darpan ID Details are required to be filled.

*If you want to know about EPR Registration_ click here

[thxnews]

From Local to Global: 42 Strategies Unveiled by Mexico's Foreign Secretary

  At the FASSST Summit on entrepreneurship held at the Foreign Ministry on Friday, May 12, Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard presented a plan consisting of 42 actions to transform Mexico's startups. At the event, business executives, entrepreneurs, investment funds and government officials discussed and promoted innovative solutions to Mexico's social and economic challenges.   Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, said: “There are 42 proposals, some are immediate, others are going to take us a little more time, and some are going to take a lot more time. What is our time horizon? A decade, we don't have more than that.” “So I think that, one: yes we can achieve this; two: yes we want to achieve this; and three: yes, we know what we have to do."   This comes from you, these 42 actions are the work of a year, added the Foreign Secretary in his remarks. “How can we not do this? The startups, the companies, the institutions, are all here. Our country is immense. I believe that it is destined for greatness; we just need to do what we are doing today,” He further stated. Modeling the event on forums such as the G20, the attendees discussed the role of startups and innovative companies in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The roundtables addressed topics such as ending poverty, sustainable cities, health and wellbeing, quality education, gender equality, economic growth, and peace and security. In addition, Secretary Ebrard led the discussion on how new technologies will contribute to an economic development model that benefits the most vulnerable, and he presented the 42 actions to transform the startup sector. The list aims to start a discussion of strategies that will trigger the growth of the ecosystem and to compile proposals for regulatory improvement.   To conclude, the Foreign Secretary said, "The probability that people from such different sectors will come together is normally very low. Normally, we stay in our comfort zone. This type of forum allows us to meet with those who have other ideas, experiences and disruptive proposals."   Lastly, awards were given to the winners of the Pitch Contest for the Internationalization of Mexican Startups and the FASSST University Essay Contest, organized by the Foreign Ministry. Only through the joint work of startups, companies, academia, civil society and the government will we be able to build a fairer, more equal Mexico with more opportunities. The Startups Accelerator, Tech Sector and Government Forum (FASSST) seeks to promote diversity and trigger the growth of Mexico's entrepreneurial ecosystem. It pays special attention to projects that address the country's social and economic challenges, and provides tools to make capital and experience available to everyone.   Sources: THX News & Gobierno de Mexico. Read the full article

[theseratio]

So why bring #Fantasy to In-Real-Life?  It allows us to dream the impossible without the barriers of #government #corporate or #CivilSociety #legacysystems inherent in #society to hold us back. At @MiMeta.Life we dream first and implement later #IRL. Join https://mimeta.life where even #dragons have #values #ideologyincode

[monsooninn]

Berakhot 14a: 1. "The Answers."

America will not comply with the law and put Donald Trump and his Republican Party to death in response to its human trafficking, election frauds, and terrorism, including the most egregious which took place on October 7, 2023.

President Biden and now VP Kamala Harris apparently want to be parties to the charges a US based terror organization, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints almost certainly excavated beneath sacred soil in Israel and killed thousands of Jews. Since neither has acted appropriately to thousands of leads that the LDS were up to something nor have they put a stop to additional threats with great and utter efficacy, it makes sense to extradite them to the ICC along with Anthony Blinken, Donald Trump, Mike Pence, Paul Ryan, Mike Johnson and other heads of state who knew the LDS were planning an attack and did not inform police or the proper authorities.

Such non-performance of the law must be made an example of, to put it on the map.

Once again, the evidence is clear:

Persons affiliated with both the US Gov and the LDS tunneled underneath the sovereign soil of Israel and other nations nearby and then perpetrated a horrific terrorist attack on October 7, 2023.

The pattern of the tunnels is consistent with a mythical pilgrimage called the Lehi Nephi Trail which is believed to be authentic by the Mormons. They colluded with Donald Trump and the Republican Party during his 2016-2020 term to excavate the tunnel version of the Trail and then exploited their hidden advantage on October 7.

The patterns are identical;

Gaza Tunnel Network:

Lehi-Nephi Trail:

In addition, Donald Trump is NOT ELIGIBLE to hold public office.

On January 6, Trump started a siege to get out of the trouble I am very much interested in getting him into. The law forbids anyone who starts a siege from holding public office ever again. I am asking persons with an interest in prosecuting Donald Trump to help me get this law enforced.

The Black Pillar is not going to lift, and Jews and Muslims, gays, black people, poor people and immigrants are never ever going to be free if the White House does not perform and put Donald Trump and his co-felons to death for the evil they have done to mankind. This can no longer be refuted.

The Mishnah pages continue with instructions germane to our dilemma...SOMEONE PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING, AND DO RIGHT BY MANKIND.

And in the chapters - he asks on behalf of honor and answers peace to every person.

The Number is 4164, דאוד‎‎ ‎, "David."

No one cares if Mike Johnson and Lindsey Graham or Donald Trump and his filthy family go to jail and cry out for all eternity after that. The world wants to be happy again, and those in charge of this happiness are faltering. The Torah says this is not how it is supposed to be done, and we must insist on the way of the Torah.

America, must therefore be sanctioned, its government dismissed and a provisional government must be formed. Write the UN and the International Criminal Court and take standing against the existing White House and the former for failing to conduct proper due process, legal elections, protect their constituents and neighbors from terrorism and for swearing in candidates that are not fit for service in public office and perhaps, after Joe Biden, Anthony Blinken, Kamala Harris and Mike Johnson serve some jail time, the rest of the US Gov will get the message.

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IOM@icc-cpi.int 

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RainSMediaRadio News Natasha's Suspension: FG Plans Intervention as Coalition Threatens Showdown http://dlvr.it/TJPHyd Follow, Like & Share

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.@euparl_en @euparl_en @euparl_dk .@eucouncil .@eu_commission @eu_commission .@london .@paris .@ emmanuelmacron .@10downingstreet  #europe falls into warproductioncycles where ecology loses relevance.  inallofthis #keypoint youmust build europe on especially that it functions enlarged a n d hedge the comparative advantages of freedom democracies and justice along the line of #keypoint truth justice peace to peacethroughstrength embedded mil burdens carrying civilsociety and viceversa thisis the path

.@euparl_en @euparl_en @euparl_dk .@eucouncil .@eu_commission @eu_commission .@london .@paris .@emmanuelmacron .@10downingstreet #europe falls into warproductioncycles where ecology loses relevance. inallofthis #keypoint youmust build europe on especially that it functions enlarged a n d hedge the comparative advantages of freedom democracies and justice along the line of #keypoint truth justice…

[southeastasianarchaeology]

Songkhla's Old Town Eyes UNESCO World Heritage Status:

via Bangkok Post, 21 Sep 2023: Local authorities and civic groups in Songkhla are collaborating on a development and management plan to nominate the province's old town for inclusion in UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites.

via Bangkok Post, 21 Sep 2023: Local authorities and civic groups in Songkhla are collaborating on a development and management plan to nominate the province’s old town for inclusion in UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites. The provincial administrative organisation (PAO) and civilsociety of this southern region are pressing ahead with a plan to includeSongkhla’s old town in the…

[common-man]

Manipur crisis and latest

Manipur crisis and latest. The on going crisis in Manipur and the continus violence, destroying and killing was sad and painful.Above all the recent naked parade of two women was not only condemned but also highly unacceptable in a civilsociety like ours. The state as well the centre must act speedily to control the violence and bring normalcy in the state and people should live peacefully. K.Ragavan

[thehimalayantimes]

Civil society activists staging a demonstration against the dissolution of the House of Representatives at Shobha Bhagwati, Kathmandu, on Tuesday. Photo: @pixnaresh for The Himalayan Times #Nepal #protest #demonstration #Civilsociety #Housedissolution #Houseof representatives #ShobhaBhagwati #stageprotest https://www.instagram.com/p/CK0ZqUyhdcm/?igshid=ig4os6tzkhs3