(IN BRIEF) METLEN Energy & Metals, in partnership with Knowl, continues its support for the FemStem Initiative, aimed at reducing gender inequality in STEM fields. The six-month program provides women with 30 hours of training in essential skills, career counseling, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged empower women, FemStem, Knowl, Metlen, partnership, STEM, Training Cycle
(IN BRIEF) Sener held an EDI TalkS session in London on September 9, 2024, focusing on the value of generational and cultural diversity within teams. Led by Moisés Jimenez and Ana Úsar, the session emphasized the importance of cognitive diversity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Ana Úsar, cultural diversity, EDI (Equality Diversity and Inclusion) TalkS, Generational, London, Moisés Jimenez, SENER, Team Performance
(IN BRIEF) UEA will host an art exhibition from 30 September to 18 October, showcasing works by South African artist Norman Kaplan, who used his art to protest apartheid. The exhibition, featuring Kaplan’s linocuts and cartoons, will mark the 30th … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Apartheid, art exhibition, Caroline Kamana, Dr. Nicholas Grant, Norman Kaplan, South Africa, UEA
(IN BRIEF) Kering and the West Bund Museum are hosting the 3rd edition of Women In Motion at West Bund on September 21-22, 2024, celebrating female choreographers from China and France. This year’s festival, themed “Body Matters,” focuses on the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Retail, Society
Tagged Anda Chen, CHINA, Dew GE, Female Choreographers, France, Gu Jiani, Hou Ying, Jinqing Cai, Julie Nioche, Kering, partnership, West Bund Museum, Women In Motion Festival
(IN BRIEF) Singer MEAU visited her former high school, Vechtstede College, to promote the “Piece of Me” campaign, which addresses online shaming and the unauthorized sharing of intimate images. This initiative, developed in collaboration with KPN, has reached over 60 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Society, Telecom
Tagged Anti-Shaming Campaign, Educational Outreach, Francien Regelink, High School Visit, KPN, MEAU, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Logicor’s German team participated in the B2Run charity event in Düsseldorf to support DKMS, a nonprofit fighting blood cancer. Thirteen team members ran a 5.8 km race, and the company donated €75 for each kilometer they completed, raising … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Society, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged B2Run charity event, Blood Cancer Fight, charity run, DKMS, Düsseldorf, Logicor, partnership
(IN BRIEF) BBVA is reinforcing its commitment to LGTBIQ+ inclusion by promoting the importance of role models and implementing various initiatives across its global operations. The bank has encouraged the use of preferred pronouns, introduced anti-harassment protocols, and earned recognition … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged BBVA, diversity, Global Initiatives, LGTBIQ+ Inclusion, Role Models, society
(IN BRIEF) TOBEA and Siemens have partnered to create the SEATRAC system, an innovative solution that allows people with disabilities to independently access and enjoy the beach. The system, now installed on over 250 beaches worldwide, uses Siemens’ advanced technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology
Tagged Beach Accessibility, Gerhard Gleitsmann, Ignatios Fotiou, Inclusion, partnership, people with disabilities, SEATRAC System, Siemens, sustainability, TOBEA, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Sarah Billington, a Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment, emphasized the importance of integrating sustainability and inclusivity within academic institutions in her contribution to the global discourse series “One Topic, One Loop.” She highlighted … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barbara Dettering, a key figure in Bristol’s civil rights movement and co-founder of St Pauls Carnival, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Bristol. Her tireless work over six decades in fighting … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, Barbara Dettering, Civil Rights Activism, Dr. Marie-Annick Gournet, leadership, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) The European Union faces a growing challenge in combating disinformation and media manipulation. Citizens and organizations are calling for an expansion of the “right to be forgotten” to include media outlets, holding them accountable for defamatory or misleading … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Media, News, Politics, Society
Tagged Commissioner Didier Reynders, dangers of disinformation, defamation, digital communication, disinformation, EU, European Commission, European Union, fakenews, false information online, hate speech, media defamation, media manipulation, media outlets, media publishers, misleading information, personal data breaches, personal privacy, protecting human dignity, protection of human rights, responsible data management, rights, Robert Szustkowski, Vera Jourova
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is expanding its AI annotation initiative to Chile, building on a successful program in Vienna, Austria, where individuals with autism are employed to train AI systems for traffic management. The Chilean team will join the global … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto continued its commitment to diversity and inclusion by partnering with the Prague Pride Festival for the third year in a row. The festival, themed around ‘Family,’ featured active participation from Škoda employees and highlighted the company’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society
Tagged diversity, Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Rights, partnership, Prague Pride, ŠKODA AUTO, society
(IN BRIEF) The recent voestalpine cares run has successfully raised €700,000 for various charitable initiatives, building on last year’s inaugural event. With over 5,700 employees from more than 40 countries participating in physical activities like running and hiking, the campaign … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged charity, Doctors Without Borders, fundraising, handcycling, Herbert Eibensteiner, hiking, Hilfswerk International, humanitarian, running, the Austrian Red Cross, UNICEF, voestalpine, voestalpine Cares Run, walking, wheelchairing
(IN BRIEF) A major review involving research from the University of Liverpool has revealed significant failings in child imprisonment reforms in England over the past 25 years. Titled Why Child Imprisonment is Beyond Reform: A Review of the Evidence, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Child Imprisonment Reforms, England, Professor Barry Goldson, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Exeter recommends that children’s views be considered in parental separation cases to create sustainable child arrangements, reduce court backlogs, and lower financial and emotional costs. The study advocates for family consultation in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Anne Barlow, Children's Right, Jan Ewing, niversity of Exeter, Parental Separation, society
(IN BRIEF) Aviva is launching a new Junior ISA (JISA) portfolio with a 0% platform charge, aimed at encouraging young investors to maximize their tax-efficient savings. This fully integrated JISA will be available later this summer to both new and … Read the full press release
Posted in Insurance, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged 0% platform charge, adviser firms, Adviser Platform, Al Ward, Aviva, Aviva portfolio, Cash Management, client transition service, Financial Planning, FSL, integrated JISA, intergenerational planning, investment, ISA limit, JISA, Junior ISA, multi-asset funds, new investors, platform improvements, Savings habits, tax efficient solutions, tax reporting
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has launched an action plan to enhance workplace transparency, accountability, and well-being. Key elements include the creation of an independent Ombudsman, improved conflict resolution mechanisms, and better whistleblower protection. The plan … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Luxembourg, Management, Society
Tagged 2023 staff survey, 2025 staff survey, 360-degree feedback, Action Plan, burn-out, code of conduct, conflict resolution, cooperation, Dignity at Work Policy, EIB, EIB Group, EIF, European Investment Bank Group, European Investment Fund, harassment, Human Resources Directorate, independent Ombudsman, manager evaluation, mediation, misconduct, performance objectives, professional duties, psychological harassment, sexual harassment, speak-up culture, staff representatives, training, transparency, well-being, whistleblower protection, whistleblowers, whistleblowing mechanisms, workplace issues
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been recognized as the world’s most socially responsible technology company in the first Social Ranking 2024 by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). Out of 173 ICT companies assessed, Telefónica’s strong performance in human rights, decent work … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Society, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Awards, Global ICT Sector, Social Responsibility Rankings, sustainability, Telefonica
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank, in collaboration with Teach First Deutschland and GermanDream, has introduced “Dialog Leben,” a project aimed at promoting democratic values in schools situated in less privileged areas. The initiative focuses on “dialogues on values,” where students engage … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, Germany, Society
Tagged 000 young people, 590, antisemitism, CSR education program, democratic values, Deutsche Bank, Dialog Leben, dialogue, digital storytelling, discrimination, Equal opportunities, extremism, Freedom, GermanDream, GermanDream training, Holocaust education, less privileged areas, Marion Schmidt, pluralism, political education, Populism, racism, SCHOOLS, social inequality, Teach First Deutschland, Teach First fellows, tolerance, workshops, ZWEITZEUGEN e.V.
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has achieved EDGE certification, recognizing its commitment to gender equality in the workplace. Awarded the EDGE Move label in its first year, the company aims for the highest certification by 2026. Over the past two decades, Iberdrola … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged Awards, diversity, EDGE certification, gender equality, Iberdrola, Ignacio S. Galán, society
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall recently participated in a Paris event hosted by French Minister Christophe Béchu, focusing on improving women’s access to careers in energy and ecology transition. Through their partnership with Marie Claire’s “Act for Equality,” Vattenfall highlighted their commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A pioneering collaboration between educational experts in Indonesia and the UK aims to address disparities in support for students with disabilities in higher education. Funded by the British Academy, the project seeks to understand the impact of societal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr. George Koutsouris, Dr. Lauren Stentiford, Dr. Nur Azizah, Dr. Pujaningsih, higher education, inclusivity, Indonesia, Jessica Rourke, partnership, society, students with disabilities, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) PUMA extends its sponsorship of Christopher Street Day Nürnberg for three more years, highlighting its ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ rights. The company will actively participate in Pride events, organize Pride Month activities for employees, and illuminate its headquarters … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain, Sports
Tagged Christopher Street Day Nürnberg, Danny Ma Fanny, Diversity And Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Rights, partnership, PUMA, society, Spain, sponsorship, sports, Stefanie Decker, US
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking group exhibition curated by Dr. Wumen Ghua is set to open on Thursday, June 20, 2024, coinciding with the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. Titled “Other Side of Hope/9 days,” the exhibition will take place … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, France, Media, Society
Tagged Agnes Scherer, Amandine Rivere, art emotions, art world, Artwork, Croche, Dr. Wumen Ghua, Echo + Sea Shell, Elly Strik, exhibition, exploring themes of loss, helix sequence journey, Kataja Novitskova, Li Nu, loneliness, Möbius ring, Mola Oddity, Orkhontuul Banzragch, Que/Cue, resilience of the human spirit, Ronald Ophuis, sound, Susan Kooi, Yehwan Song, Yider & ASR from NaraBara, Þórður Hans Baldursson
(IN BRIEF) SEB, a prominent financial institution, has announced its inaugural participation as an official partner in Stockholm Pride 2024, highlighting its commitment to fostering inclusivity within the organization and beyond. Johan Torgeby, SEB’s President and CEO, emphasized the bank’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, Sweden
Tagged Inclusion, Johan Torgeby, Kristofer Engman, LGBTQ+, partnership, Robert Celsing, SEB, society, Stockholm Pride 2024
(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann is gearing up for its much-anticipated Bertelsmann Party 2024 in Berlin, welcoming over 600 distinguished guests from media, politics, business, and society. Set against the backdrop of the company’s iconic premises, the event promises an evening filled … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Politics, Society
Tagged Bertelsmann Party 2024, Business, Cornelius Strittmatter, leaders, Media, Politics, society, sustainability, Thomas Rabe, Toni Scheurlen
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall recently concluded its Diversity Month, a series of events aimed at highlighting the various dimensions of diversity within the company. From gender and sexual orientation to ethnicity and worldview, the initiative emphasized the importance of equity in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Society, Sweden
Tagged Åsa Jamal, Diversity Month, equality, LGBTQ+, Max Appenroth, Pride Season 2024, society, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) The Museum of Unrest, launched by LPS21, aims to revolutionize activist art and design through an online platform. It features curated collections, interactive virtual events, and a global lineup of diverse artists. This digital space seeks to foster … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Internet & Online, Media, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Activist, activist art, activists, Antoinette Lafarge, art, artistry, Askari Soldier, Beauvais Lyons, Clare Patey, climate change, design, design worlds, designers, digital space, John Phillips, LPS21, Maria Vlachou, Najlaa Elagedi, Online Exhibitions, platform, platform for artists, Sasha Galitzine, sustainable, technology, The Museum of Unrest
(IN BRIEF) The Museum of Unrest, initiated by LPS21, is a groundbreaking venture in activist art and design. Through its online platform, it facilitates connections among artists, designers, and activists to foster idea development. Blending design, technology, and societal themes, … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Internet & Online, Media, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Activist, activist art, activists, Antoinette Lafarge, art, artistry, Askari Soldier, Beauvais Lyons, Clare Patey, climate change, design, design worlds, designers, digital space, John Phillips, LPS21, Maria Vlachou, Najlaa Elagedi, Online Exhibitions, platform, platform for artists, Sasha Galitzine, sustainable, technology, The Museum of Unrest, writing
(IN BRIEF) In its ongoing commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, Generali, the presenting sponsor of Barcolana, continues to champion gender equality and youth empowerment in the sailing community. With initiatives like the Generali Women in Sailing Trophy, dedicated to … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Italy, Management, News, Society, Sports
Tagged Awards, diversity, Federica Tuniz, Francesca Clapcich, gender equality, Generali, Inclusion, sailing, sports, Wendy Schmidt, Youth empowerment
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the University of Jyväskylä, and the University of Manchester suggests that mental disorders could be transmitted between individuals within social … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Christian Hakulinen, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, mental disorders, Social Networks, transmission, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä, University of Manchester
(IN BRIEF) The University of York and Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) are partnering to initiate Changing Realities, a project aiming to amplify the voices of parents and carers across Scotland experiencing low income. This collaboration, funded by the Robertson … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is showcasing the rich tapestry of mixed heritage experiences through a series of stories shared by staff and students from May 7th to May 28th. Organized by Mixedracefaces, the initiative challenges traditional notions of race and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Paris 2024 announces the launch of Pride House · Paris 2024 at the Péniche Rosa Bonheur on the Seine, marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This initiative, supported by partners including Minister Aurore Bergé and IOC … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Society, Sports
Tagged Aurore Bergé, Fier-Play, inclusivity, Jérémy Goupille, LGBTI, Mr. Pierre Rabadan, Mrs. Marie Barsacq, Mrs. Pascale Reinteau, Mrs. Yasmine Camara, Paris 2024, partnership, Pride House, sports, Thomas Bach
(IN BRIEF) On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT), the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group underscores its dedication to fostering equality and justice for all individuals, particularly those from the LGBTIQ community. Embracing the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahead of Mother’s Day, Marias Gamesa has relaunched its digital platform “Cafecito con Marias Gamesa,” in collaboration with the Super Mamás podcast, to foster a supportive community for Latina mothers in the U.S. The initiative responds to findings … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged "Cafecito con Marias Gamesa", Bricia Lopez, Gustavo Cecilio, Latina Moms, Marias Gamesa, Mexico, Mother’s Day, partnership, Paulina Lopez, PepsiCo
(IN BRIEF) Kering and the Festival de Cannes are set to bestow the prestigious 2024 Women In Motion Award upon Dame Donna Langley, Chairman of NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, during an official dinner in Cannes. Langley’s illustrious … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Business, Entertainment, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Retail, Society
Tagged 2024 Women In Motion Award, Awards, Donna Langley, Festival de Cannes, François-Henri Pinault, Geena Davis, Gong Li, Inclusion, Iris Knobloch, Isabelle Huppert, Jane Fonda, Kering, leadership, Michelle Yeoh, partnership, Patty Jenkins, Salma Hayek, Susan Sarandon, Thierry Frémaux, Viola Davis, women's empowerment
(IN BRIEF) Adyen, a leading financial technology company, and UNICEF have joined forces in a global partnership aimed at supporting children worldwide through innovative fundraising initiatives. Leveraging Adyen’s advanced financial technology, the partnership seeks to streamline fundraising efforts, enabling businesses … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Adyen, Children in Need, Ethan Tandowsky, fundraising, Kitty van der Heijden, partnership, sustainability, UNICEF
(IN BRIEF) Orange Digital Center has partnered with Coursera to launch a free high-level certification training program for youth in Africa and the Middle East. The initiative aims to provide essential digital skills training, including areas such as AI, cybersecurity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, France, Internet & Online, Media, Society, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 'Orange Fab’ startup accelerator, Africa, artificial-intelligence, Asma Ennaifer, certification training program, Code School, Coursera, Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion, Digital marketing, digital professions, entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, free learning programs, Middle East, ODC, online learning, Orange Digital Center, Orange Ventures Middle East and Africa, Solidarity FabLab, YOUTH
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