Day: 24 May 2021

Liberia, Mexico, Niger, Senegal and Sierra Leone to tackle barriers to the deployment of women in peace operations with the support of the UN Elsie Initiative Fund

Stuart Mitchell

The Elsie Initiative Fund, a UN Trust Fund, has announced the first five countries – Liberia, Mexico, Niger, Senegal and Sierra Leone to receive financial support to increase the participation of women military and police in peace operations. It also invited Member States to send letters of interest as it launches its second round of programming. The five receiving countries are in the process of conducting an in-depth barrier assessment to identify the obstacles to women’s selection and deployment to international peace operations and to start implementing their national plans.…

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UNESCO initiates global dialogue to enhance the transparency of internet companies, with release of illustrative high-level principles

Stuart Mitchell

On Monday, 3 May, UNESCO released a new issue brief on transparency and accountability in the digital age, which includes a selection of high-level principles to enhance the transparency of internet platform companies. Internet companies are increasingly shaping areas central to UNESCO’s mandate, from freedom of expression and privacy, to education, the sciences and culture. Greater transparency into the operations of these companies is key to increasing their accountability and to promoting and protecting human rights in the digital ecosystem. We hope that these illustrative high-level principles to enhance the…

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Actor Maisie Williams named first WWF Global Ambassador for Climate and Nature

Stuart Mitchell

British actor, environmentalist, and filmmaker Maisie Williams has been appointed the first WWF Global Ambassador for Climate and Nature. In a powerful announcement video, Maisie highlights how vital 2021 is in the fight against climate change, as the UK prepares to host a critical climate summit, COP26, in Glasgow, and global leaders set ambitious targets to cut emissions which will limit warming and its impacts on people and nature. Maisie encourages people all around the world to unite and join her in using their voices and platforms, no matter how…

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Philanthropic Giving to UK and Irish Universities Reached £1.09 Billion in 2020

Stuart Mitchell

The CASE-Ross report, released recently by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), shows new philanthropic funds secured by UK and Irish higher education institutions was £1.09 billion during the 2019-2020 reporting year. The CASE-Ross Support of Education Survey, United Kingdom and Ireland collects detailed information about fundraising and donors to measure the philanthropic performance of higher education institutions in the UK and Ireland. It also provides an estimate of the overall impact of philanthropy on the higher education sector. It is one of a portfolio of AMAtlas…

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New Sir John Cass’s Foundation brand unveiled: The Portal Trust

Stuart Mitchell

In 2020, Sir John Cass’s Foundation (SJCF), one of London’s oldest and largest education charities, took the opportunity to reflect on its mission following the tragic events in the USA and the Black Lives Matter movement that took place around the world. After extensive consultation with all stakeholders, the Foundation can today announce its new name and brand, The Portal Trust. “We’re excited to announce our brand has evolved with a fresh new feel and strapline, that we believe reflects our vision, core proposition and most importantly our valued community,”…

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