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DH calls on public to continue support for organ donation *********************************************************      The Department of Health (DH) today (May 28) called on members of the public to continue their support for organ donation and to register with the Centralised Organ Donation Register (CODR) (www.codr.gov.hk). Enhanced feature for the CODR system will also be introduced at appropriate time in accordance with the public usage and reaction.      A spokesman for the DH said that Hong Kong has been adopting an “opt-in” system for cadaveric organ donation. The DH has been closely monitoring the operation of the CODR system. Despite medical advancement, for some ... Read more

Taipei – WEBWIRE – Monday, May 8, 2023 A coalition of NGOs have released timetochipin.org, a website that calls on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the worlds largest chipmaker, to reduce its massive carbon footprint. TSMC is a key supplier to some of the worlds biggest global IT brands, including Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, all of which have committed to net zero supply chain emissions. As a main supplier, TSMC threatens to derail its customers climate commitments. The website was published by Stand.earth, 350 Asia and Greenpeace International. Greenpeace East Asia Deputy Executive Director Jude Lee said: TSMC, the worlds ... Read more

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the start of the new school year in Afghanistan NEW YORK – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Its deeply disappointing to learn that, once again, the de facto authorities in Afghanistan have prevented girls from attending secondary school. This unjustified and shortsighted decision has crushed the hopes and dreams of more than one million girls, and marks another grim milestone in the steady erosion of girls and womens rights nationwide. Girls across Afghanistan have been denied their right to learn for over three years first, due to COVID-19, and then because ... Read more

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister’s office tweeted; “PM @narendramodi called on Rashtrapati Droupadi Murmu Ji earlier today.” PM @narendramodi called on Rashtrapati Droupadi Murmu Ji earlier today. @rashtrapatibhvn pic.twitter.com/y7ucAAAZxF — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 26, 2022 *** DS/SH (Release ID: 1879213) Visitor Counter : 288

 The international, non-profit, unaffiliated Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI) standards developing organisation has concluded its 26th General Assembly (MPAI-26). MPAI is calling for new members to support the development of its work program. Planned for approval in the first months of 2023 are 5 standards and 1 technical report:1. AI Framework (MPAI-AIF https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-aif/) Standard for a secure AIF environment executing AI Workflows (AIW) composed of AI Modules (AIM).2. Avatar Representation and Animation (MPAI-ARA https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-ara/). Standard for generation and animation of interoperable avatar models reproducing humans and expressing a Personal Status.3. Context-based Audio Enhancement (MPAI-CAE https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-cae/). ... Read more