gender equality

HeForShe Initiative Releases Report on Workplace Support for Domestic Violence Survivors

(IN BRIEF) UN Women, with support from the Vodafone Foundation, conducted research under the HeForShe initiative, examining FTSE 100 companies'…

2 months ago

EU Private Sector Women Launch Network to Drive Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) In a proactive move towards advancing the green transition and fostering climate resilience, women leaders from the EU…

3 months ago

Central Bank of Malta Receives Equality Mark for Commitment to Gender Equality and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) The Central Bank of Malta has proudly received the Equality Mark from the National Commission for the Promotion…

3 months ago

University of Exeter Receives Multiple Athena Swan Awards for Gender Equality Commitment

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has received recognition for its dedication to gender equality across various departments in the…

4 months ago

Empowering Ukrainian children with IT skills through Star for Life Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) In a time marked by disruptions in education for over 5.3 million children due to the ongoing war…

4 months ago

University of Exeter to Lead €9.75 Million Research Project Addressing Inequality and Discrimination in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Professor Susan Banducci from the University of Exeter will lead the Infra4NextGen research project, funded by the European…

5 months ago

Fincantieri Commits to Gender Equality with Endorsement of UN Women’s Empowerment Principles

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, a global shipbuilding company, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality at work by endorsing the…

6 months ago

European Investment Bank Expands Presence in Mauritania through Collaboration with BMI to Support SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Banque Mauritanienne de l'Investissement (BMI) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a memorandum of understanding to…

10 months ago

Generali Presents Women in Sailing Trophy at Barcolana to Promote Equality

(IN BRIEF) Generali, as the presenting sponsor of the Barcolana sailing event, is supporting sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The…

10 months ago

NatWest’s Inclusive Culture Lands Them on Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality List

(IN BRIEF) NatWest, a renowned bank, has been included in the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality list for…

10 months ago

Annual Donors Delivering for SRHR Report Reveals Trends in Global Funding for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

(IN BRIEF) Global health NGO DSW has released its 2023 Donors Delivering for SRHR report, highlighting the state of global…

10 months ago

Spanish Social Impact Fund ‘IB Deuda Impacto España’ Receives €30 Million Investment from EIF

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million as a cornerstone investment in the 'IB Deuda Impacto…

11 months ago

2X Challenge Achieves Remarkable $16.3 Billion in Gender Lens Investments

(IN BRIEF) 2X Global, an initiative launched by Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), has exceeded its target of raising $15 billion…

11 months ago

EBRD grants €50m loan to TEB to support women-led SMEs in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €50 million loan to Türk Ekonomi Bankası…

1 year ago

Former French Minister for Gender Equality joins Sanofi’s DE&I advisory council

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has appointed Elisabeth Moreno, former French Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities, to its Diversity,…

1 year ago

University of St Andrews commits to gender equality in golf through The R&A Women in Golf Charter

(IN BRIEF) The University of St Andrews in Scotland has signed The R&A Women in Golf Charter, committing to gender…

1 year ago

Increasing cases of gender-based violence online: “We need answers at European level as soon as possible”

8 March is also a day to reflect on gender-based violence against women online (IN BRIEF) Despite the end of…

1 year ago

Skanska makes the Allbright’s green stock exchange list in recognition of its commitment to gender equality

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 24-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced…

1 year ago

Solidaridad supports the Tea Association of Malawi in improving the safety on the workplaces in the country’s tea sector

(PRESS RELEASE) UTRECHT, 14-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Solidaridad, an international civil society organization active in over 40 countries with 8…

2 years ago

The Feminist Movements Revitalizing Democracy in Europe (FIERCE) project kicks-off!

(PRESS RELEASE) THESSALONIKI, 7-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — On the 1st of September 2022, the FIERCE project successfully kicked-off having a…

2 years ago

Henkel names the first three winners of its newly launched research award in support of female scientists in the field of hair research

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF / HAMBURG , 27-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company,…

2 years ago

Henkel nomme les trois premiers lauréats de son nouveau prix de recherche pour soutenir les femmes scientifiques dans le domaine de la recherche capillaire

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) DÜSSELDORF / HAMBURG , 27-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR : HEN3), une entreprise allemande de produits chimiques…

2 years ago

Amanda Blanc, Aviva Group CEO and the Women in Finance Champion, comments on how to tackle the slow progress of women into senior management roles across financial services

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 7-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva plc (LON: AV), a British multinational insurance company, has announced that its…

2 years ago

Garanti BBVA, Turkey’s second largest private bank, made the Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index for the 6th year in a row

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 28-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Garanti BBVA, Turkey’s second largest private bank and part of Spanish bank BBVA,…

2 years ago

Nestlé to improve the livelihoods of cocoa-farming families with a new innovative income accelerator program

(PRESS RELEASE) VEVEY, 27-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Nestlé (SWX: NESN), a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate and the…

2 years ago

GE ACADEMY online Final event

(PRESS RELEASE) THESSALONIKI, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Gender Equality Academy (GE Academy) on the 18th of November 2021 organized its…

2 years ago

Ahlström Collective Impact to invest EUR 600,000 in UNICEF’s Global Education Program

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 16-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö (HEL: AM1), a global leader in fiber-based materials, has announced that Ahlström…

3 years ago

EBRD highlights its strong commitment to promoting gender equality by joining initiative to step up women empowerment

2X Challenge plans to raise US$ 15 billion by end-2022 Enhancing women’s access to entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities (PRESS RELEASE)…

3 years ago

Visa donates to the UEFA Foundation for Children

Visa to make €50,000 donation following this weekend’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final Winner of the Player of the Match…

3 years ago

“Building Healthy Relationships and Enhancing Gender Equality”: Young women from Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan come together

(PRESS RELEASE) NICOSIA, 26-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Young women from Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan came together in the online…

3 years ago

Standard Chartered launches new Sustainable Trade Finance Proposition to help clients achieve more sustainable and resilient supply chains

(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 23-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Standard Chartered announces the launch of its new sustainable trade finance solutions across…

3 years ago

Siemens Gamesa appoints Marta Jimeno as Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion

Siemens Gamesa sets ambitious gender equality targets pledging to increase female representation in the workforce and in executive management to 25%…

3 years ago

Telefónica sees its 4th year in row inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index

The telecommunications operator remains in the index for the fourth consecutive year and improves its score compared to the previous…

3 years ago

#one BC – Diverse People, Sustainable Growth: Barry Callebaut launches Diversity & Inclusion strategy

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 21-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the world's largest cocoa processors and chocolate manufacturers Barry Callebaut announces…

3 years ago

Henkel to advocate female entrepreneurship through its ideation hackathon

DÜSSELDORF, 19-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel’s open innovation and collaboration platform, Henkel dx Ventures, is getting geared up to host…

4 years ago

Accenture Survey 2019: diversity and equal workplace culture – powerful drivers of an innovation mindset

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 7-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has conducted an online and phone survey, as part…

5 years ago

WPP and Women Political Leaders to increase both the number and the influence of women in political leadership positions

LONDON, 28-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP today announces a new partnership with Women Political Leaders (WPL) – the only global network…

5 years ago

L’Oréal recognized as the champion of gender equality among over 3000 companies worldwide

AMSTERDAM/ CLICHY, 14-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Oréal received Equileap’s award for Gender Equality to honor its number 1 position in Equileap's…

6 years ago

April 10th, Conference in the European Parliament, Brussels, themed: A FUTURE FOR DEMOCRACY IN SYRIA

Highlevel conference 9:30 - 12:45 (EP, Room PHS1A002) and press-conference 13:30 - 14:00 (EP, press room) AMERSFOORT, 02-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/…

6 years ago