Annual

ADC 103rd Annual Awards Unveils Jury With Middle East and Africa Representation

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New York, NY – The jury for the 103rd Annual ADC Awards, organized by The One Club for Creativity, has been finalized and includes 13 members from the Middle East and Africa. This prestigious event celebrates excellence in advertising, design, and creative work. Judging will conclude in April, with the finalists set to be announced in May. The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Cube winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony, held during Creative Week 2024 in New York from May 13 to May 17. To participate in the awards, entries can now be submitted … Read more

Human Rights Decline Globally as Leaders Fail to Uphold Laws, Warns Annual Report by Human Rights Watch

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Human rights are under threat globally as political leaders fail to uphold international law, warns the annual report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The report, titled the “2024 World Report,” highlights the escalating crises of human rights around the world. It points out the increasing disregard for international human rights laws among political leaders, leading to countless lives being put at risk. HRW’s executive director, Tirana Hassan, emphasizes the persistence of this assault on human rights and the dangerous trend of double standards in applying these laws. According to the report, governments are prioritizing short-term … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Lineup Announced for 40th Annual Sundance Film Festival

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PARK CITY, Utah – The 40th annual Sundance Film Festival is set to begin on January 18 in Park City, Utah, and will feature a star-studded panel of jurors. This year’s jurors include celebrities and industry experts such as Lena Waithe from “Master of None,” acclaimed directors Mira Nair and Debra Granik, and astrophysicist Dr. Nia Imara. These seasoned artists, with their prior festival experience, are expected to bring valuable insights and fresh perspectives to the films curated by the festival’s programming team. The panel of jurors for the various competition categories includes Debra Granik, … Read more

Seoul Bar Association Unveils Annual Rankings: Daejeon High Court Judge Tops List with Perfect Score

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Seoul, South Korea – The Seoul Bar Association recently unveiled its annual assessment of judges in South Korea, revealing the highest and lowest ranked judges based on feedback from its members. In this evaluation, 1,402 judges across the country were evaluated by lawyers from the SBA who had encountered them during trials. The association selected 109 judges with the highest scores and identified 20 judges who scored the lowest. A total of 2,341 lawyers participated in the assessment out of the 22,000 members of the association. Among the judges who received top marks, Gang Gyeong-pyo … Read more