NEW YORK, April 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Advancing Gender Justice in the Crimes Against Humanity Convention: A Declaration * We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, welcome the official start of preparatory work for a Crimes Against Humanity Convention. This is a significant opportunity to ensure an inclusive instrument that addresses long-standing gaps in the protection against gender-based crimes, particularly for women  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz during a television interview on ABC 7:30. Albanese stated that he participated in a conference with 49 other world leaders to promote de-escalation and ensure the return of normal economic activity. He explained that the upcoming Budget will prioritize economic resilience and protect households from inflation through measures such as fuel excise cuts and supply chain imp more PR

VIENNA, Austria, April 20 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe posted the following news release: * * * Bulgaria's early parliamentary elections offered voters a genuine choice, but were marked by high levels of polarization and negative rhetoric, international observers say * SOFIA, 20 April - Bulgaria's 19 April early parliamentary elections were marked by an increase in participation and were administered transparently and efficiently, despite gaps in the legislativ more PR

NEW YORK, April 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Burkina Faso: Crackdown on Civil Society * (Nairobi) - Burkina Faso 's military government is intensifying its sweeping crackdown on civil society through restrictive legislation, administrative pressure, and punitive actions targeting domestic and international organizations, Human Rights Watch, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the World Organisation Against Torture withi more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 20 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Carlson Students Help Polaris Connect With Gen Z Riders * By Rose Semenov Gaining real-world business experience often means getting your hands dirty. Polaris, a global leader in powersports -from off-road vehicles, to snowmobiles and boats -is no stranger to dirt. A recent Carlson Ventures Enterprise (CVE) partnership with Polaris put Minnesota Carlson students i more PR

NEW YORK, April 21 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Newmark J-School Names 2026 Alumni Award Honorees The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Alumni Awards for Excellence. This year's award presentations are part of Newmark J-School's 20th anniversary celebration, marking two decades as a force for good in journalism. "These alumni reflect the very best of what we s more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * espnW announces full agenda and speakers for 2026 espnW Summit NYC, Presented by Eli Lilly and Company, on May 7 * ESPN has announced the schedule for the 2026 espnW Summit NYC presented by Lilly. Taking place Thursday, May 7 at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, the one-day event will once again bring together influential leaders across sports, business, and entertainment  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 20 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Hello Team FCPS, What a fabulous time of the year spring is and what an amazing weekend to be outdoors!! I for one love the healing rain as much as the energizing sunshine ;>). I trust that you are each having an opportunity to enjoy time doing something you love, these are our best days. I have more good news to share this week, as FCPS student wri more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Five to be honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards at PennWest Edinboro * PennWest Edinboro will recognize five exceptional graduates during its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on Friday, May 1, celebrating alumni whose accomplishments, leadership and service reflect the very best of the Edinboro community. The event will be held at the Frank G. Pogue Student Center and will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by journalist Giorgi Menabde in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Hungarian Elections Will Have Drastic Effects on Georgia Executive Summary: * Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze congratulated Peter Magyar's victory in Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections, expressing hope for continued Georgian-Hungarian cooperation. He also thanked outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his long more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * MDP Launches Billboards, Digital Ads on Cancerous Chemicals That Mike Duggan Allowed Near Kids DETROIT -- Today, the Michigan Democratic Party launched new billboards across Detroit and a digital ad campaign calling out MAGA-funded Mike Duggan for allowing cancerous chemicals, including lead and arsenic, to be dumped in neighborhoods across Detroit--putting kids at risk and  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 20 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ joins coalition urging WHCA to defend press freedom at annual dinner * The Society of Professional Journalists joins a coalition of journalists, journalism organizations and free expression groups in a petition to the White House Correspondents' Association, its officers, board of directors and members. The coalition urges the association to use the platform of it more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple journalism major turns classroom experience into award-winning broadcast career * Student Emmy winner and Klein Commencement speaker Lauren Haley Morris launches reporting career with ABC news affiliate Lauren Haley Morris, a Klein College journalism major, is a Student Emmy winner and commencement speaker who will launch her reporting career at 13News Now in Norfolk, Virginia. Photo by Ryan more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, April 20 [Category: Media] -- The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Walkley Foundation announces new Directors and Judging Board appointments * The Walkley Foundation for Excellence in Journalism today announced the appointment of five new board directors, as well as five replacement members of its Walkley Judging Board. These appointments bring fresh and exciting expertise and perspectives to the Foundation, and include Brid more PR