Day: 10 August 2018

Facebook Launch 2018 Diversity Report

Stuart Mitchell

Facebook have released information on their 2018 Diversity Report, They released a blog post via their site written by Maxine Williams, Facebook’s Chief Diversity Officer. I have included the blog post below, the original can be read here.   Today we’re publishing our fifth annual diversity report — and we wanted to take this opportunity to share what we believe is working and where we can do better. Diversity is critical to our success as a company. People from all backgrounds rely on Facebook to connect with others, and we…

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UNICEF Executive Director to serve as board chair of Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children

Stuart Mitchell

UNICEF Executive Director, Henrietta Fore, will serve as chair of the board of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children. Now in its third year, the Global Partnership – a coalition of governments, United Nations agencies, international non-governmental and civil society organizations, the private sector, academics and children – is dedicated to ending all forms of violence, exploitation and abuse against children. UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore replaces Elisabeth Dahlin, Interim End Violence Board Chair and Secretary General of Save the Children Sweden. “Violence against children is unacceptable, but…

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Home truths for estate agents: ensure your marketing complies with the CAP Code

Stuart Mitchell

The CAP have put out a post detailing their thoughts on the advertising used by estate agents, it is a great read and avalable on their site, I have copied below please check out their site: The UK property market may be ever-changing, but our helpful guide to marketing your estate agency services should help you feel more confident that your advertising is on the right track. Here are three key points from recent ASA rulings to help you keep your house in order: Be clear about what your fees…

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Apple supports Malala Fund expansion in Latin America

Stuart Mitchell

Apple today launched a new collaboration between its 10 Apple Developer Academies in Brazil and Malala Fund to advance girls’ education opportunities. As part of its new expansion into Latin America, Malala Fund, which works to provide safe, quality secondary education and opportunities for girls, has also offered grants to local advocates in Brazil. The advocates join Malala Fund’s network of Gulmakai champions and will implement projects across the country designed to empower girls, teachers and policymakers through skills development, school enrolment efforts and education advocacy. The challenge will harness…

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Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® Partners with United Way to Join the Fight Against Bullying in Honor of National Friendship Day

Stuart Mitchell

In honor of National Friendship Day on Sunday, Aug. 5, United Way of King County and United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region are collaborating with Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® to promote anti-bullying, launching its United to Be Kind program.  Throughout the week of Aug. 6, attendees at United Way of King County’s Summer Meals program and United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region will participate in activities and conversations that embrace uniqueness, individuality and friendship. Approximately 21 percent of students ages 12-18 experience bullying, according to…

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