Tag: declaration

Biden omits the word ‘God’ from national prayer declaration

May 7, 2021
President Biden left the word “God” out of his proclamation of the annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday. The president lauded America’s “remarkable religious vitality and diversity,” noted “the power of prayer to provide hope and uplift us for the work ahead,” and even quoted the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis.

Africa: FAO Members Endorse Declaration for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

February 9, 2021
Rome — FAO Agreement on Port State Measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing strengthened at COFI34 The 34th session of FAO’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI34) ended its week-long meeting on Friday with its Members endorsing the first-ever Declaration for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, urging stronger action to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)