Tag Archives: WOMEN

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, has announced the names of the first three winners of its newly launched research award in support and recognition of … Read the full press release

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 et de biens de consommation, a a annoncé les noms des trois premiers lauréats de son nouveau prix de recherche … Read the full press release

Empowering women: Deutsche Bank helped more than 200,000 women in 2021 with formal education, vocational training, healthcare, entrepreneurship programmes across Asia Pacific

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 8-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank (XETRA: DBKGn.DB / NYSE: DB), Germany’s leading multinational investment bank and financial services company, has announced that it helped, through its Corporate Responsibility programme, more than 200,000 women in 2021 across … Read the full press release

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 Group CEO Amanda Blanc, the Women in Finance Champion, has released recommendations to tackle the slow progress of women into … Read the full press release

EY to roll out its STEM App to Ireland, Canada, UK, UAE, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand throughout 2022

Seven additional countries set to launch EY STEM App aimed at inspiring girls aged 13 to 18 to pursue STEM careers Initiative contributes to the EY Ripples corporate responsibility program’s ambition of positively impacting a billion lives by 2030 (PRESS … Read the full press release

“Without women, We are unable to solve the world’s greatest challenges” — She Loves Tech 12 Hot Finalists ready to get their chance at the Local Pitch in South Europe!

She Loves Tech, the world’s largest startup competition for women and technology, has selected the TOP 12 finalists from the South European region to compete in the Local Pitch Competition round on 13 October 2021 at 2PM! (PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, … Read the full press release

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) LONDON, 9-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announces that it has joined the 2X … Read the full press release

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

Building Healthy Relationships and Enhancing Gender Equality

(PRESS RELEASE) NICOSIA, 26-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Young women from Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan came together in the online seminar “Building healthy relationships and enhancing gender equality” to discuss gender norms and explore tangible implications of human, gender, and … Read the full press release

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 edition. Telefónica is one of the 10 telcos that are part of an indicator that selects 380 companies from 44 … Read the full press release

e-commerce payments and ID platform Nuggets is the winner of 2020 Female FinTech Competition

The company offers a decentralised self-sovereign identity and payment platform (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 30-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank (ETR: DBK), a German multinational investment bank and financial services company, has announced, as part of its support of 2020 Female … Read the full press release

DHL Global Forwarding’s diversity initiative honored by Gold Stevie Awards in four categories

Success for the company’s “Women at DHL Global Forwarding” initiative: take home four gold awards in a field of more than 1,500 participants The awards make DHL Global Forwarding the world’s first freight forwarder winning such a number of Gold … Read the full press release

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 of female politicians with a mission to increase both the number and the influence of women in political leadership positions … Read the full press release

Kering invites 250 female students to Michelle Obama’s Paris event for the publication of the French edition of her book Becoming

PARIS, 28-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — “I’m an ordinary person who found herself on an extraordinary journey. In sharing my story, I hope to help create space for other stories and other voices, to widen the pathway for who belongs and why.” Michelle … Read the full press release

University of Southampton’s Law School launches the Stefan Cross Centre for Women, Equality & Law (SCC)

SOUTHAMPTON, 19-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Law School at the University has launched the Stefan Cross Centre for Women, Equality & Law (SCC), thanks to a generous donation from Southampton Law School alumnus, Mr Stefan Cross QC (Hons). High profile claims … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank raised over £150,000 for charities supporting vulnerable women at Frieze London art fair

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 30-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank Wealth Management helped to raise over £150,000 for charities supporting vulnerable women at this month’s Frieze London art fair, with a ‘secret postcard sale’ organised by British artist Tracey Emin and her … Read the full press release

CaixaBank held its fifth Diversity Talks event in Milan

• In his closing remarks the Spanish Ambassador in Italy, Jesús Gracia, highlighted the Spanish government’s commitment to promoting equal treatment and opportunities among women and men • The participants shared their personal and professional experiences, reflecting on the importance … Read the full press release

University of Leeds researchers: certain food groups could affect the age at which the menopause begins

LEEDS, 03-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In the first UK study examining the relationship between diet and the start of the menopause, researchers have found certain food groups could affect the age at which the menopause begins. Research by the University of … Read the full press release

RCOG Professor Janice Rymer on Lancet’s pre-conception health articles: We are extremely concerned by the findings that 96% of women of reproductive age have iron and folate dietary intakes below the recommendation for pregnancy

LONDON, 18-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The diet and health of both parents can have profound implications for the growth, development, and long-term health of their children before their conception, according to a series of papers published in The Lancet. These findings have substantial societal … Read the full press release

Swiss FDFA Secretary General Markus Seiler and Director of the Federal Office for Gender Equality Sylvie Durrer at 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

The 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) begins today in New York. This year’s session will focus on achieving gender equality and the economic empowerment of women and girls in rural areas. Switzerland will … Read the full press release

Her Majesty Queen Máxima at the ‘Power of Partnerships – making finance work for women Entrepreneurs’ Symposium organised by the Dutch Development Bank (FMO)

THE HAGUE, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Her Majesty Queen Máxima will hold a speech on Monday 12 March at the Royal Institute for the Tropics in Amsterdam (KIT) in the Symposium ‘ Power of Partnerships – making finance work for women … Read the full press release