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EIB Group Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia with Commitment to LGBTIQ Rights

Posted on 17, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group is recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17 during European Diversity Month. The EIB Group reaffirms its commitment to upholding the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read the full press release →

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European Parliament Endorses Groundbreaking Rules on AI, Prioritizing Human-Centric Approach

Posted on 11, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) MEPs endorse new rules on Artificial Intelligence, advancing human-centric approach in Europe. The proposed regulations aim to ensure transparency, risk-management, and ethical development of AI systems. MEPs expanded the list of prohibited AI practices, including bans on intrusive … Read the full press release →

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SAS and ECXO team up to promote human-centered approach to customer experience

Posted on 3, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) SAS has partnered with the European Customer Experience Organisation (ECXO) to share knowledge and best practices in customer experience (CX) in the EMEA region. ECXO aims to elevate the collective experience of customers and employees in Europe by … Read the full press release →

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CAMPAIGNS FOR HUMANITY: MARKETING AGENCY ANNOUNCES €10,000 AWARDS FOR RUSSIANS SUPPORTING UKRAINE

Posted on 24, February 2023 by

Digital marketing agency Renaissance3 marks one year of war in Ukraine by offering funding and technical assistance to bolster creative solutions to ongoing Russian aggression (IN BRIEF) Award-winning digital marketing agency Renaissance3 is seeking nominations for initiatives that aim to … Read the full press release →

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CRO Cyber Rights Organization : the future of the fight against cyber crime

Posted on 9, January 2023 by

The first international organization to boast a team of young experts from multiple parts of the world (PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Based in The Hague, Netherlands, CRO Cyber Rights Organization provides legal and technical assistance to … Read the full press release →

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From Italy to India: Annachiara Sarto flies to Pune (the Oxford of the East) to present CRO Cyber Rights Organization and forge a partnership with one of India’s most prestigious universities

Posted on 20, December 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 20-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Annachiara Sarto, director of CRO Cyber Rights Organization, was invited to India’s most prestigious university on 13th of December to speak on Cybercrime in front of students and lecturer and to establish … Read the full press release →

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Sanofi gains full global rights to a promising antibody for inflammatory disorders with the acquisition of Kymab

Posted on 11, January 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ CAMBRIDGE, 11-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — French multinational pharmaceutical company Sanofi to acquire Kymab, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing fully human monoclonal antibodies with a focus on immune-mediated diseases and immuno-oncology therapeutics. The agreement includes an upfront payment … Read the full press release →

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FIGO: rights-based advocacy to end Violence Against Women (VAW)

Posted on 4, December 2018 by

Violence Against Women (VAW) is a global issue, a public health issue and a human rights issue that violates autonomy and hinders development. It is wholly incompatible with FIGO’s vision of a world where women achieve the highest possible standards … Read the full press release →

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SAP announces latest European companies that selected SAP SuccessFactors solutions for human capital management (HCM)

Posted on 19, June 2018 by

BERLIN, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the latest cohort of European companies that have selected SAP SuccessFactors solutions for human capital management (HCM) to help attract, develop and retain top talent and empower them to succeed in … Read the full press release →

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New group launched to help unite and empower survivors of human trafficking and slavery around the world

Posted on 25, April 2018 by

NOTTINGHAM, 25-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A new group has been launched to help unite and empower survivors of human trafficking and slavery around the world. The Survivor Alliance launches online today (23 April), and is led by Minh Dang, a … Read the full press release →

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Sandoz: EMA Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopts positive opinion for marketing authorization of infliximab

Posted on 26, March 2018 by

Sandoz is seeking approval of biosimilar infliximab for use in all indications of its reference medicine across gastroenterology, rheumatology and dermatology Positive opinion is based on comprehensive clinical and non-clinical data that is expected to confirm that Sandoz biosimilar infliximab … Read the full press release →

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Shire to present new data on recombinant human parathyroid hormone and on the management of chronic hypoparathyroidism at the Endocrine Society’s 100th Annual Meeting and Exposition

Posted on 13, March 2018 by

Clinical and real-world insights on recombinant human parathyroid hormone (1-84) (rhPTH[1-84]) and the management of chronic hypoparathyroidism to be presented Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disease that can have a significant impact on patients New data highlight Shire’s commitment to … Read the full press release →

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SAP: U.S. nonprofit GENYOUth the beneficiary of the inaugural Klaus Tschira Human Resources Innovation Award $10,000 prize

Posted on 13, November 2017 by

WALLDORF, 13-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that Shakti Jauhar, PepsiCo senior vice president of Global HR Operations and Shared Services, has selected GENYOUth, a leading U.S. nonprofit organization focused on elevating youth leadership to advance wellness in … Read the full press release →

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NTT Communications Corporation to launch API Gateway as a Service to manage authentication and access rights on a unified basis

Posted on 14, June 2017 by

Connects external-system APIs and accelerates xTech connections  TOKYO, JAPAN, 14-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (TYO: 9432), announced today that it will launch API* Gateway as a … Read the full press release →

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Francesco Costadura becomes RTL Group’s new Head of Human Resources (HR) and Executive VP HR

Posted on 7, April 2016 by

Luxembourg, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — RTL Group today announced the appointment of Francesco Costadura (51) as RTL Group’s new Head of Human Resources (HR) and Executive Vice President HR, effective 1 August 2016. In this capacity, he will report to RTL … Read the full press release →

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Merck CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board honoured with Weizmann Award in the Sciences and Humanities

Posted on 18, February 2016 by

Darmstadt, Germany, and Rehovot, Israel, 18-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced that the Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, Israel, conferred the renowned Weizmann Award in the Sciences and Humanities on Karl-Ludwig Kley, CEO and Chairman of the … Read the full press release →

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Novartis to acquire all remaining rights to Ofatumumab from GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK)

Posted on 24, August 2015 by

Novartis strengthens multiple sclerosis focus with the addition of Ofatumumab to leading MS portfolio which includes Gilenya and investigational treatments BAF312 and CJM112 Ofatumumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) which targets CD20 and … Read the full press release →

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Legal seminar on women’s rights and legal change held in Swift Theatre at Trinity College Dublin

Posted on 12, May 2015 by

DUBLIN, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The feminist activist who brought about the end to men-only juries in Ireland was among speakers at a legal seminar on women’s rights and legal change held in the Swift Theatre, Trinity College Dublin on … Read the full press release →

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The European Union to give EUR 156 million in humanitarian funding in 2015 to Africa’s Sahel region

Posted on 16, February 2015 by

BRUSSSELS, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Union will give €156 million in humanitarian funding in 2015 to the Sahel region, where close to 20 million people don’t know where their next meal will come from and more than 5 … Read the full press release →

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Orange reaffirms its intention to make health and safety a core component of its Human Resources policy with new agreement signed on 21 November 2014

Posted on 26, November 2014 by

An agreement in the health and safety field was signed at Orange on 21 November 2014 by Bruno Mettling, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of the Group’s Human Resources, Philip Jennings, General Secretary of UNI Global Union, William Coker, … Read the full press release →

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The European Parliament backs new law to guarantee citizens rights to be advised by a lawyer when facing criminal proceedings

Posted on 11, September 2013 by

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A new law to guarantee the rights of all citizens to be advised by a lawyer when facing criminal proceedings today received the backing of the European Parliament plenary who adopted the proposal with an overwhelming majority (with … Read the full press release →

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Eurobank Ergasias S.A. signed with Hellenic Financial Stability Fund to acquire 100% of the shares and voting rights of New TT Hellenic Postbank and S.A. New Proton Bank S.A.

Posted on 29, July 2013 by

29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurobank Ergasias S.A. (“Eurobank”) signed today two binding agreements with the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (“HFSF”) to acquire 100% of the shares and voting rights of New TT Hellenic Postbank S.A. (“HPB”) and New Proton Bank S.A. (“Proton”). … Read the full press release →

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New EU initiative to fight organised crime and human trafficking at EU borders

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new €1.5 million project that will boost the fight against organised crime and human trafficking in Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova and Turkey has been launched by the European Union. This innovative pilot project will help countries to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Moldova, Politics, Society, Turkey

Syrian crisis: EU pledges €100 million for humanitarian aid

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Brussels, 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission will pledge €100 million of humanitarian funding at the International Pledging Conference for Syria convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and hosted by Kuwait on 30 January. This funding, to be disbursed in … Read the full press release →

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Lilly reassumes sole worldwide development and commercialization rights for novel basal insulin analog

Posted on 11, January 2013 by

Announces it will begin remainder of pre-planned clinical trials for LY2605541 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA, and INGELHEIM, GERMANY, 11-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH announced today they will adjust the scope of their … Read the full press release →

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Civil society from the Euro-Mediterranean region reconvenes for annual summit to discuss women’s rights, freedom of the media and corruption

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The 2012 edition of the Euromed Summit of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions will be held in Amman, Jordan, on 17-19 October 2012. Civil society representatives from 15 countries around the Mediterranean and from the … Read the full press release →

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EU Anti-Trafficking Day: working together to eradicate trafficking in human beings

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the Sixth EU Anti-Trafficking Day on 18 October, the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström, will participate and deliver a speech in a conference aiming to shape future actions and ensure that … Read the full press release →

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UEA Hosts Art Exhibition Celebrating 30 Years Since Apartheid’s End

Posted on 14, September 2024 by

(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 →

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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Switches to Neste’s Renewable Diesel in Singapore

Posted on 12, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has become the first data center operator in Singapore to power its backup generators with Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, thanks to a collaboration with Neste. The switch, made in July 2024, … Read the full press release →

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Software AG Boosts Sustainability Performance by 30%, Earns Bronze in EcoVadis 2024 Assessment

Posted on 10, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Software AG has improved its sustainability performance by 30% in the 2024 EcoVadis assessment, earning a bronze medal with a score of 63. The company achieved notable progress in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, and … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall Sets Ambitious 100% Recycling Target for Wind Turbine Magnets, Enhancing Sustainability Efforts

Posted on 5, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has announced a new sustainability goal to ensure 100% circular recycling of permanent magnets from its wind turbines, starting with decommissioned units from 2030. This initiative aims to address the environmental and supply challenges associated with rare … Read the full press release →

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Bouygues UK to Build Sustainable St John’s CE Academy in Oxfordshire

Posted on 4, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues UK has been awarded a £28.2 million contract by the Department for Education to build the new St John’s CE Academy secondary school in Grove, Oxfordshire. The school will serve 600 students and will be the first … Read the full press release →

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VELUX Group Maintains Top 3% Global Ranking in Sustainability with Consecutive Gold Ratings from EcoVadis

Posted on 28, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) VELUX Group has been awarded a gold rating by EcoVadis, a leading global provider of sustainability assessments, for the second consecutive year. The company improved its score by 7 points in 2024, achieving 78 points, which places it … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola Strengthens Global Leadership in Sustainability with Continued FTSE4Good Index Inclusion

Posted on 22, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has once again secured its place in the prestigious FTSE4Good index, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The company, led by Ignacio Galán, has maintained its position in the index since 2009, demonstrating strong … Read the full press release →

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SGS Launches Global Training Program to Equip Auditors with Enhanced Forced Labor Detection Skills

Posted on 16, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with Stronger Together to develop a training course aimed at enhancing the skills of auditors in detecting and reporting forced labor. The “Detecting and Reporting Forced Labor: Guidance for Auditing” course, now publicly available, equips … Read the full press release →

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Review Highlights Failures in Child Imprisonment Reforms in England

Posted on 13, August 2024 by

(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 →

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Glencore Retains Coal and Carbon Steel Materials Business After Positive Shareholder Feedback

Posted on 8, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Glencore initially proposed the demerger of its coal and carbon steel materials business following positive feedback during its acquisition approach to Teck in early 2023. However, evolving shareholder views on ESG and increased support for Glencore’s climate strategy … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating for Sustainability Excellence

Posted on 8, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has attained the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating with an impressive score of 80 points, placing it among the top one percent of over 73,000 companies globally assessed. This recognition marks a significant advancement from Silver in 2021 … Read the full press release →

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Telefónica Tops Social Responsibility Rankings in Global ICT Sector

Posted on 4, July 2024 by

(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 →

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French Government Greenlights Neste’s Renewable Diesel for Public Fuel Stations

Posted on 2, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste celebrates a pivotal regulatory milestone as the French government approves the sale of 100% renewable transport fuels, including Neste’s renewable diesel, at all public fuel stations across France. This decision expands access beyond logistics companies to private … Read the full press release →

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