Month: June 2018

Remit for ads appearing unlawfully in public places

Stuart Mitchell

The CAP has taken a decision to clarify the range of material which falls outside the scope of the CAP Code under the exclusion of flyposting. This exclusion will now refer to marketing which appears unlawfully in public places. CAP considers that the change will ensure that the spirit of the exclusion remains relevant and keeps apace with new technology for displaying advertising in public places, some of which is done so unlawfully. Currently, the Scope of the CAP Code provides the following: that the Code applies to posters and…

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WHO plan to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from global food supply

Stuart Mitchell

The WHO have released REPLACE, a step-by-step guide for the elimination of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global food supply. Eliminating trans fats is key to protecting health and saving lives: WHO estimates that every year, trans fat intake leads to  more than 500,000 deaths of people from cardiovascular disease. Industrially-produced trans fats are contained in hardened vegetable fats, such as margarine and ghee, and are often present in snack food, baked foods, and fried foods. Manufacturers  often use them as they have a longer shelf life than other fats.…

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For The Pink Triangle Issue Serviceplan highlights Global Violations of LGBTQI+ rights

Stuart Mitchell

Eighty years since the construction of Mauthausen, one of the World War II Concentration Camps where homosexual men were imprisoned and forced to wear a Pink Triangle as a marker of their sexuality, Vangardist Magazine collaborate with Mauthausen Memorial to call for; an alliance against contemporary violations of LGBTQI+ rights all around the world; to reclaim the Pink Triangle as a symbol opposing homophobia; and a petition to implore António Guterres, UN Secretary-General to stand up to the United Nations for the abolishment of homophobic laws: The Petition appeals to…

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London Mayor launches initiative to address the lack of women leaders

Stuart Mitchell

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today launched a bold new plan to tackle the lack of women leaders.  The initiative, called ‘Our Time: Supporting Future Leaders’, is the first and largest-scale programme of its kind to be adopted in the public sector. The new scheme will take crucial action to address the gender imbalance in leadership roles, and bridge the gender pay gap. ‘Our Time’ will work through pairing high-potential women with senior staff champions (men and women) who will help to open up the professional networks, opportunities…

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Marvel Studios: Hero Acts Commits More Than $1m to Help Children Impacted by Serious Illness

Stuart Mitchell

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Marvel Studios, Marvel Studios: Hero Acts is donating $1.25 million to provide transformative experiences to strengthen the lives of children impacted by serious illness. The grant will provide $800,000 to Make-A-Wish® to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses around the world, and $450,000 to Starlight Children’s Foundation to help bring joy and comfort to children in hospitals. Chris Evans and Tom Holland, stars of Marvel Studios’ blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War, celebrated the announcement with special screenings of the film at New…

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