(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has initiated the “Lights On! Against hate speech” campaign, taking a stand against hate, racism, and anti-Semitism. The campaign, starting on February 1, 2024, aims to promote democratic cohesion, tolerance, and unity against extremism in society … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Management, News, Security & Safety, Society, Technology, Telecom
Tagged "Lights On! Against Hate Speech" Campaign, anti-Semitism, Christian Hahn, Combat Online Extremism, Deutsche Telekom, hate, Melanie Kubin-Hardewig, racism, René Bresgen, society, Ulrich Klenke
(IN BRIEF) The Central Bank of Malta has proudly received the Equality Mark from the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE), highlighting the institution’s dedication to fostering a discrimination-free work environment and its commitment to gender equality. With … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Malta, Management, News, Society
Tagged Awards, Central Bank of Malta, equality, gender equality, inclusivity, society
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has announced a partnership with The Westminster School in Rowley Regis to provide students with special educational needs (SEND) an opportunity to gain valuable work experience through the 10-week Beacon programme. Successful applicants will be offered placements … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Education, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Alan Millar, Beacon programme, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, employability, GRAHAM, partnership, Ronan Hughes, Shaun Jackson, Special Educational Needs, students, sustainability, Vicky O'Connor, Westminster School, Work-Based Placements
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has renewed its partnership with One World Media (OWM) to highlight underreported stories that focus on empowering girls and women while addressing global challenges. Through this collaboration, EIB sponsors an award recognizing outstanding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Small Business, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged EIB, gender inequality, girls, One World Media, partnership, society, sustainability, Thomas Östros, Vivienne Francis, WOMEN, Yasmine Pagni
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has announced an extension of its partnership with the Esther Vergeer Foundation for an additional two years, continuing their joint efforts to enable children with physical disabilities and chronic conditions to engage in sports and experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Non Profit, Society, Sports
Tagged ABN Amro, Children with Disabilities, Esther Vergeer, Esther Vergeer Foundation, inclusivity, partnership, Sander Bestevaar, sports
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, has released its 2023 Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings, highlighting changing trends in automotive paint choices. The report shows that while achromatic colors (white, black, gray, and silver) remain dominant for non-commercial … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a global company, is introducing a pioneering gender-neutral parental leave policy for its 50,000 employees worldwide, starting in 2024. This new initiative offers up to eight weeks of fully paid parental leave based on the caregiver’s role … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, Society
Tagged caregiver, Carsten Knobel, Childcare, equal parenting, gender equity, gender-neutral parental leave, Henkel, inclusivity, parental leave, Sylvie Nicol
(IN BRIEF) Paris 2024 has revealed that 80% of the 11,000 Torchbearers for the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays have been selected. These Torchbearers, representing diverse backgrounds, will carry the Olympic and Paralympic Flames throughout France, igniting excitement and anticipation … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hiseas International Gmbh and Chengdu Tourism Studies Association have joined the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA), pledging to enhance travel connections between China and Europe. This partnership aims to streamline operations and improve travel experiences … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Industrial, Marketing, Media, Society, Travel
Tagged Chengdu, Chengdu Tourism Studies Association, CHINA, ECTAA, Eric Drésin, Europe, European destinations, European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations, European travelers, Hiseas International Gmbh, tourism connectivity, travel
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has received recognition for its dedication to gender equality across various departments in the latest Athena Swan Charter Awards round. Five departments, including Health and Care Professions, University of Exeter Medical School, Ecology and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Athena SWAN awards, Awards, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ecology and Conservation, engineering, gender equality, Health and Care Professions, Professor Lisa Roberts, Professor Sallie Lamb, society, University of Exeter, University of Exeter Medical School
(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, has become the first shipbuilder in Italy to achieve the Gender Parity Certification UNI/PdR 125:2022 from RINA (Registro Italiano Navale). The certification recognizes Fincantieri’s commitment to promoting gender equity and inclusion within the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Italy, Management, News, Society, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, diversity, equality, Fincantieri, Gender Parity Certification, Inclusion, Luciano Sale, Paolo Moretti, RINA, society
(IN BRIEF) Lisa Kay, a social sciences undergraduate at the University of Warwick, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours list for her exceptional charity work and services to refugees. She raised over £6,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, British Empire Medal, Charity Work, Lisa Kay, Refugee Support, University of Warwick
(IN BRIEF) BBVA in Colombia has awarded university scholarships to the children of micro-entrepreneur clients of Bancamía across the country. These scholarships are a testament to the resilience, creativity, and determination exhibited by the parents of these students. Mario Pardo … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Small Business, Society, Spain
Tagged Awards, BBVA, Children in Need, Colombia, Education, Financial, Mario Pardo Bayona, micro-entrepreneurs, partnership, sustainability, University Scholarships
(IN BRIEF) In celebration of its 125th anniversary, RWE established the RWE Foundation with a substantial starting capital of 125 million euros, dedicated to fostering equal opportunities for children and young people across Europe. The foundation recently unveiled two of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Disadvantaged Youth, donation, Education, Endowment, Gabriele Tennagels, RWE, RWE Foundation, society
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Vitalia have inked a €90 million loan deal to fund the development of new healthcare facilities, including residential and outpatient care centers, primarily catering to the elderly population in seven regions of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged Chema Cosculluela, EIB, Elderly Care Facilities, Gilles Badot, Healthcare, housing, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, society, Spain, sustainability, Vitalia
(IN BRIEF) This holiday season, 200 KPN volunteers in Groningen, Amersfoort, and Rotterdam will bring warmth and joy to 600 elderly individuals facing loneliness. The initiative, known as the Mooiste Contact Fonds, prioritizes social connection by uniting people, especially those … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released data on suicides in England and Wales for the year 2022, highlighting the persistence of suicide rates that have remained largely unchanged for over two decades. In response to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged England, Jacqui Morrissey, ONS, partnership, Samaritans, Suicide Rates, Urgent Action, Wales
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for its outstanding performance in the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Ericsson achieved a perfect score of 100 percent in this annual benchmarking survey, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first pan-European bank to receive Global EDGE Certification for its commitment to gender equity and inclusion. This recognition follows accelerated diversity and inclusion efforts by UniCredit’s banks in multiple … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Society
Tagged Andrea Orcel, Aniela Unguresan, Awards, EDGE certification, Gender Equity and Inclusion, Pan-European Bank, society, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) In a time marked by disruptions in education for over 5.3 million children due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Star For Life Ukraine, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting informal tech education. The aim is to … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Non Profit, Science, Society, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Blockchain, charity, Computer for Kids, Education, Empowering Ukrainian children, gender equality, Girls in Tech project, inclusiveness, IT skills, Kateryna Tkachenko, mental health, scholarship, Scratch Lab for kids, Star for Life Ukraine, Summer Tech Camps, tech education, Tech Labs, Tech School, UKRAINE, Ukrainian tech talents, war in Ukraine
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has reiterated its dedication to addressing the needs of refugees, enhancing economic resilience in host and origin communities, and fostering social inclusion at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum. The EIB collaborated with partners … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Society
Tagged 2023 Global Refugee Forum, economic resilience, EIB, European Union, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Multilateral Development Banks, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), partnership, refugees, social inclusion, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica and Meta have partnered to promote mixed reality experiences for the elderly as part of the Fundación Telefónica project ‘RECONECTADOS, la tecnología no tiene edad’ (CONNECTED, technology is ageless). Their collaboration involves organizing workshops on the use … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and DHL Group have partnered to combat food waste and enhance agribusiness in Africa. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the 28th UN Climate Change Conference, launching the “Innovation for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking global study conducted at Colt, Nokia, Samsung, and Vodafone, as part of the #ChangeTheFace Alliance’s efforts to promote diversity and equality in the technology sector, has unveiled significant workplace challenges faced by neurodivergent employees. The research … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged #ChangeTheFace, Benjamin Braun, Colt, inclusivity, Kat Gray, Keri Gilder, Neurodivergent Employees, Nokia, partnership, Samsung, Serpil Timuray, society, sustainability, vodafone, Workplace Challenges
(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group is hosting a public panel discussion in Berlin titled “Engage: Culture for Everyone.” This symposium focuses on cultural education and participation for a diverse audience, promoting openness, inspiration, and diversity in the cultural sphere. Distinguished … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Professor Susan Banducci from the University of Exeter will lead the Infra4NextGen research project, funded by the European Commission with €9.75 million over four years, to address inequality, racism, and xenophobia in Europe. The research aims to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Bielefeld University, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Cardiff University, discrimination, Europe, gender equality, inequality, Infra4NextGen, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, partnership, Professor Susan Banducci, racism, research project, society, TÁRKI Social Research Institute, University of Exeter, xenophobia
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom is supporting children in need through its participation in the “Ein Herz für Kinder” charity gala in aid of BILD hilft e. V. More than 2,300 Telekom employees will volunteer to accept donations during the live … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Society, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Birgit Bohle, Charity Gala, Children in Need, Deutsche Telekom, donations, Ein Herz für Kinder, Employees, René Bresgen, society, volunteer
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen reaffirms its commitment to Holocaust remembrance by inviting its employees and trainees to visit the “Flashes of Memory: Photography during the Holocaust” exhibition at the Museum für Fotografie in Berlin. This initiative aligns with Volkswagen’s corporate culture … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Germany, Society
Tagged 2023 Sara Frenkel Award, Benita von Maltzahn, Berlin, Carl Hahn School, discrimination, exhibition ‚Flashes of Memory, fight against antisemitism, Holocaust, Museum für Fotografie, photography, racism, Sara Frenkel, Sara Frenkel Award, Shoah, Volkswagen, World Holocaust Remembrance Center Yad Vashem, Yad Vashem
(IN BRIEF) Il comitato Progetto LAVI ha sollevato preoccupazioni riguardo a un grave conflitto di interessi nella nomina di due nuovi periti da parte della Corte di Appello di Messina per il processo sull’omicidio di Lavinia Marano. Uno dei periti, … Read the full press release
Posted in Italy, Law, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti, Angelina Lacerna Russo, Antonio Denaro, Catania, Corte di Appello di Messina, Cuzzocrea, Il comitato Progetto LAVI, ISDSP SIFIOG EGOI, Lavinia Marano, Maria Grazia Pecoraro, omicidio, Onofrio Triolo, Paolo Scollo, Pasquale Vazzana, Policlinico di Messina, Policlinico Universitario di Messina, Roberta Granese, Rosario D’Anna, Serafina Villari, Tomasella Quattrocchi, università di Messina, università di Messina Pietro Navarra, Vittorio Palmara
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation and UNHCR, the United Nations refugee agency, hosted an event in London to underscore the significance of education for refugees and the necessity for increased investment in this sector. The event showcased the Instant Network Schools … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged CHILDREN, Dr. Hanan Hamdan, Education, Emi Mahmoud, Gail Gallie, Joakim Reiter, Lisa Felton, Margherita Della Valle, Nhial Deng, partnership, Raouf Mazou, refugees, sustainability, Thomas Fiechter, Tomas Lamanauskas, UNHCR, vodafone, Vodafone Foundation
(IN BRIEF) Giving Tuesday, a global day promoting generosity and giving, organized by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, is set to focus on celebrating acts of generosity and encouraging participation in charitable activities. NatWest Group, a long-time participant in Giving … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged charity, Generous Contributions, Giving Tuesday 2023, Michael Duncan, NatWest Group
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has renewed its partnership with three prominent social and educational organizations in the UAE through the Borealis Social Fund. They will distribute AED 3 million among the Emirates Foundation, UAE Paralympic Committee, and Emirates National Schools to … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Chemicals, Education, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Borealis, Borealis Social Fund, Dr. Shawn Dilly, Emirates Foundation, Emirates National Schools, H. E. Mohammed M. Fadhel Al Hameli, H.E. Ahmed Al Shamsi, the Emirates National Schools, the UAE Paralympic Committee, Thomas Gangl, UAE, United Arab Emirates
(IN BRIEF) Vienna’s annual “Wiener Börse Punsch” event, a long-standing tradition for the Austrian financial community, continued its charitable tradition by supporting the “START-Stipendien” education and integration initiative. The event, in its 21st edition, saw over 600 guests gather at … Read the full press release
МИХАИЛ ПЕЛЕГ ОТМЕТИЛ РОЛЬ САММИТА В РАЗВИТИИ ГЛОБАЛЬНОГО ДИАЛОГА И ПОДЧЕРКНУЛ ВАЖНОСТЬ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ В ДОСТИЖЕНИИ ЦЕЛЕЙ УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ К 2030 ГОДУ. (ВКРАТЦЕ) Предприниматель и филантроп Михаил Пелег присоединился к делегации мировых бизнес-лидеров на саммите ООН по Целям Устойчивого Развития 2023 … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Politics, Society, Technology
Tagged Михаил Пелег, ООН по Целям Устойчивого Развития (ЦУР) 2023, предприниматель Михаил Пелег, Саммит по климату, Саммиту Будущего 2024 года, Цели устойчивого развития ООН, Целям устойчивого развития, ЦУР, ЮНЕСКО
(IN BRIEF) H&M Move and Sport Without Borders have partnered to empower young people through sports on World Children’s Day. This two-year collaboration will offer 2,500 young individuals in Sweden meaningful activities during physical education lessons, after-school programs, and school … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) and WUKA have launched the “Say Pants to the Tax” campaign, seeking to exempt period pants from the current 20% Value Added Tax (VAT). The campaign, supported by various retailers, charities, politicians, and business … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Government, Law, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged A Plastic Planet, Alexandra ‘Binky’ Felstead, Alison Thewliss MP, Autumn Statement, Bloody Good Period, Freedom4Girls, George at Asda, Janet Lindsay, knickers, Laura Charles, M&S, M&S Primark, Period pants, Ruby Raut, Sainsbury, Selaine Saxby MP, sustainable period product, TAX, Tesco, Tracey Crouch CBE MP, Victoria McKenzie-Gould, Westminster, WUKA
(IN BRIEF) CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, marked a historic moment by raising the Progress Pride flag on its main Esplanade for the first time. This event, coinciding with LGBTQ+ STEM Day, underscores CERN’s commitment to recognizing and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Science, Society, Switzerland
Tagged CERN, Daniel Ally, diversity, Flag-Raising Ceremony, inclusivity, Laura Stewart, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ STEM Day, Louise Carvalho, partnership, society
(IN BRIEF) Yikri, supported by Entrepreneurs du Monde, has been awarded the prestigious €100,000 European Microfinance Award 2023 by the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg. Yikri focuses on social microfinance as a means of poverty alleviation, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Society, Technology
Tagged Awards, Burkina Faso EIB, Christophe Schiltz, Entrepreneurs du Monde, European Microfinance Award 2023, Hunger, Innovative Poverty Alleviation, Maria Teresa, partnership, poverty, society, sustainability, Werner Hoyer, Yikri
(IN BRIEF) Riverty, a prominent FinTech player, has teamed up with the global community GirlCode to address the alarming gender imbalance in the tech and FinTech sectors in Europe. Recent statistics reveal that only 22% of tech roles in European … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alexia Röell, European tech, FinTech Sectors, Gender Disparity, GirlCode, James Grant, partnership, Riverty, society, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) A survey conducted by the World Economic Forum, involving over 11,000 business leaders from 110 countries, has revealed that economic and societal threats, such as economic downturns, inflation, and declining social cohesion, are the most significant risks in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Carolina Klint, Economic Threats, economy, environmental risks, Financial, investment, Marsh McLennan, Peter Giger, Societal Threats, Technological Risks, World Economic Forum Survey, Zurich Insurance Group
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