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Barriers and facilitators for the adoption of peritoneal dialysis: protocol for a systematic review of qualitative studies
The data will be synthesised using a thematic synthesis approach, as described by Thomas and Harden.23 This approach involves three stages: (1) line-by-line coding of the findings from primary studies, (2) development of descriptive themes by grouping codes into related categories and (3) generation of analytical themes that go beyond the primary studies to address the review questions.
The ESG Africa Confidence Index: A benchmark for sustainable business practices across Africa
ESG Africa Events, the organisers of the ESG Africa Conference, in partnership with Moore Global are thrilled to announce the launch of the ESG Africa Confidence Index, a pivotal new survey. This comprehensive index is tailored to evaluate the extent of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration within companies throughout Africa, with the aim of advancing sustainable development across the continent.
Migrant Domestic Workers in Malaysia: Forced Labour and its Catalysts – New Naratif
According to a report by the International Labour Organization, one in three migrant domestic workers in Malaysia are toiling as forced labourers. But what exactly is forced labour and what makes migrant domestic workers vulnerable to such modern-day slavery in Malaysia?
Pindaan Perlembagaan Secara Diam-diam Berpotensi Memburukkan Situasi Tiada Kerakyatan di Malaysia – New Naratif
Kabinet Malaysia bercadang untuk membentangkan beberapa pindaan perlembagaan dalam sesi parlimen pada akhir tahun ini. Salah satu daripada pindaan yang dicadangkan akan menjamin hak kerakyatan untuk anak yang dilahirkan di luar negara kepada ibu berwarganegara Malaysia. Namun demikian, lima cadangan pindaan lain berpotensi memburukkan lagi situasi tiada kerakyatan di Malaysia. Apakah yang sedang berlaku? Hak apa yang terlibat dalam pindaan-pindaan tersebut? Apakah yang sedang dipertaruhkan?
The Struggle to End Child Immigration Detention in Malaysia
In this episode, we will talk about children in Malaysia’s immigration detention centres, what the deal is with the holdup in the Malaysian government, and what researchers and non-researchers can do to help advocacy moving forward. Guest Hannah Jambunathan & Joshua Low Host Bonnibel Rambatan & Malika Producer Dania Joedo Welcome to New Naratif’s Southeast Asia Dispatches. I’m your host, Bonnibel Rambatan, Editorial Manager for New Naratif.
Penjelasan I: “Jangan Pulang, Ada Tentara”: Anak-anak di Pusat Tahanan Imigrasi Malaysia – New Naratif
Anak-anak tanpa dokumen yang melintasi batas wilayah Malaysia dianggap melanggar hukum imigrasi. Mereka harus berhadapan dengan berbagai risiko, termasuk penangkapan, penahanan tanpa jangka waktu, dan deportasi yang mengancam nyawa. Siapakah anak-anak dalam tahanan ini? Mengapa mereka ditahan? Untuk berapa lama? Apa akibat buruk penahanan ini? Berapa ongkos yang harus dibayar warga lewat pajak untuk membiayai penahanan ini?
The Constitutional Amendment Creep: Perpetuating Statelessness in Malaysia – New Naratif
The Malaysian cabinet plans to table a bundle of constitutional amendments in the year-end parliamentary session. One amendment would allow children born abroad to Malaysian mothers to access citizenship, but five changes run the risk of perpetuating statelessness. What is going on? What do the amendments entail? What is at stake?
Explainer II: “The Political Decision is to Release Them”: The 12-Year Struggle to End Child Immigration Detention in Malaysia
New Naratif’s two-part explainer looks into the issue of child immigration detention in Malaysia. Building on the first article, this explainer examines the Home Affairs Minister’s announcement that he will release children from detention centres, the historical struggle to end child detention, the forces hindering change, and the steps government, civil society, and readers can take towards protecting all children regardless of migration status.
Explainer I: “Don’t Come Back, Soldiers Are Here”: Children in Malaysia’s Immigration Detention Centres – New Naratif
Seen as violators of Malaysia’s immigration laws, undocumented children in Malaysia are constantly at risk of arrest, indefinite detention, and life-threatening deportation. Who are the children in detention? Why are they detained? How long? What harm does it cause? How much does detention cost taxpayers? This is part one of New Naratif’s two-part explainer on the issue of child immigration detention in Malaysia. Trigger warning: This article includessuicide ideation and violence.
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ESG Africa Conference: unlocking sustainable growth for Africa's future ESG Africa Conference, Environmental, Social, Governance, Joshua Low, ESG Africa Conference: unlocking sustainable growth for Africa's future The highly anticipated second edition of the ESG Africa Conference is scheduled to take place from the 4-5 October 2023, at the Sandton Convention Centre.
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Posted inPodcast by , and In this episode, we will talk about refugee struggles in Malaysia, Joshua Low’s previous and current work, and the broader issues at hand. Posted inFeature by and The issue of primary and secondary school access for refugee learners in Peninsular Malaysia has received some public attention. But with a minority of refugees arriving or graduating with secondary school diplomas, an equally important question to ask is: What comes next?
How exhibitions are facilitating trade on Africa's road to economic recovery
Attended by a 50-strong audience of ambassadors, trade attaches and trade promotion agencies, the breakfast meeting focused on facilitating inbound trade and investment from across the world to the African market through events and exhibitions. It also provided a platform to update key stakeholders of current trade market opportunities and the value of events in securing market access to the continent.
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ESG Africa conference 25-26 October 2022 ESG Africa conference, Environmental, Social, Governance, Wendy Poulton, Joshua Low, ESG Africa conference 25-26 October 2022 Registrations are open for the inaugural edition of the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Africa conference, the first face-to-face event of its kind in Africa.
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ESG – What it means and why it matters ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), Joshua Low, ESG Africa Conference ESG – What it means and why it matters ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) has evolved from decades of focus on sustainable development and is increasingly becoming a critical business imperative. ESG is often associated with how a company is measured against certain criteria to achieve a good ESG rating or secure funding.
The Bike Project: Giving wheels to refugees
Social enterprise The Bike Project is on a mission to get refugees cycling across the UK. It is doing so by collecting unwanted and abandoned bikes, fixing them up in their workshop, and donating them to refugees and asylum-seekers who do not have the means or money to travel.
Little Amal Meets Alice: Oxford’s Local Response to a Global Child Displacement Story
On Tuesday 26th October, a local rendition of a global child displacement story unfolded in Oxford as crowds packed the streets to participate in ‘The Walk’, a public performance centered on ‘Little Amal’, a 3.5-metre Syrian refugee girl in giant, mobile puppet form. The Walk, spearheaded by Good Chance Theatre, draws together local stories and artistic expressions to depict the experiences of unaccompanied refugee children around the world.
Little Amal Syrian refugee puppet to visit Oxford
A 3.5-metre Syrian refugee girl in puppet form. An 8,000-kilometre ‘transcontinental odyssey’ from the Syria-Turkey border to Manchester, UK. A unique marriage of public performance art and social justice for the displaced. On Tuesday 26th October, Oxford will be the latest stop in the big journey of ‘Little Amal’, the giant puppet nearing the end of her 14-week trek.
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Michael Dehn new Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa Oct 03, 2021 Michael Dehn, Messe Frankfurt South Africa, Joshua Low, Detlef Braun Michael Dehn new Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa Michael Dehn is the new Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa. He starts on October 1 this year and succeeds Joshua Low, who has elected to resign from the company.
“There are lives at stake”: Students and colleges at Oxford University respond to Afghanistan Crisis
The shockwaves from the rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban takeover since 15th August have been keenly felt across the University of Oxford. They have hit Oxford Afghan students, led to safety concerns for academics in Afghanistan from Oxford Colleges, and resulted in discussions about how the University and members of its community can help.
Oxfordshire community leaders respond to Afghanistan Crisis: “Surely we can do better."
In light of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, representatives of Oxfordshire MPs, councillors, Afghan leaders, Afghan newcomers, and community organisations met last Friday, 20th August, calling on the UK government to be proactive and clear in its humanitarian response towards Afghan asylum-seekers. The meeting, attended by more than fifty individuals and organisations, was facilitated by Oxford refugee charity Asylum Welcome.
Asylum Welcome displays orange hearts of solidarity with refugees
Asylum Welcome, a local Oxford charity supporting refugees and asylum-seekers, has launched a mini-exhibition at the Old Fire Station called “Have Heart, Take Heart” to display messages of solidarity for refugees and asylum seekers in Oxfordshire. The exhibition will be open until 21st August, and these messages are also viewable on Asylum Welcome’s website.
Oxford through refugee eyes: Asylum Welcome takes local leaders on refugee-led walking tour
On the drizzly Friday afternoon of 18th June, six local Oxford residents who are also refugees or asylum seekers doubled as tour guides and took local community and political leaders around organisations and locations that were vital to them as newcomers in the community. Among those present were Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo, and five other Oxford City Councillors.
Asylum Welcome to host alternative Oxford tour for community leaders during Refugee Week 2021
Asylum Welcome, an Oxford-based charity for refugees and asylum seekers, is planning to take local councillors and community leaders on an alternative walking tour of Oxford on Friday 18th June. The tour is one of a series of events in Oxford marking Refugee Week, a UK-wide celebration of the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees, held from 14th June until 2021 World Refugee Day on 20th June.
Redefining the solar power market in Africa
by Joshua Low, Messe Frankfurt South Africa – Solar power capacity and energy generation has seen a rapid increase over the last decade, becoming the fastest growing source of renewable energy in the world. Thanks to technological advances, a sharp decline in costs, improved policies and growing concerns over climate change, renewable energy has been placed front and centre on both public and private agendas.
The doctor who only sees people when they’re cured
Published: 14 February 2020 Since the 1858 apparitions of Our Lady to Bernadette Soubirous, the French town of Lourdes has dealt with thousands of unexplained cures. Every case is closely investigated to determine if a miracle has occurred. Source: The eRecord. By Joshua Low, The eRecord Alessandro de Franciscis is president of both the Bureau of Medical Observations and International Lourdes Medical Association.
Start with the beginning in mind. How do we 'future proof' the events industry?
The events industry, as with many others, has been thrown into a complete state of turmoil since the beginning of the year as a result of Covid-19. As bans on travel and public gatherings remain in place, people are asking questions. How long will these restrictions last? When and in what manner will events resume? How long will it take for people to feel comfortable enough to attend mass gathering events, even when these restrictions are lifted? The answer? No one knows.
Priest recounts his family’s Vietnam war
Published: 17 January 2020 A Perth priest has written a book describing his family’s 10-year quest for freedom from communist-controlled Vietnam. Source: The eRecord. By Joshua Low, The eRecord Bassendean parish priest Fr Kim Son Nguyen co-authored the paperback with Bedford parishioner Paul Calleja. Fr Nguyen moved to Australia in 1991 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2000 after years of formation at St Charles’ Seminary in Guilford.
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