Day: 27 November 2022

ILO and the Government of Bangladesh mark their 50 years of partnership on promoting social justice and decent work

Stuart Mitchell

It has been 50 years since Bangladesh joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) as a Member State. To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government of Bangladesh and ILO jointly organized a national seminar on ‘Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work’ to discuss the progression in the areas of labour rights, decent work and social justice. The seminar started with the opening remarks from the Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Foreign Secretary (Senior Secretary), held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. Dr AK Abdul Momen, Minister of…

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Amgen Releases Annual Environmental, Social & Governance Report

Stuart Mitchell

Amgen has released its 2021 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report, providing a comprehensive overview of the many ways the Company is doing its part to build a better, healthier world. “Our core business of improving human health, in and of itself, contributes meaningfully to the greater good,” said Judy Brown, senior vice president, Corporate Affairs at Amgen,” and through our ESG programs, we are building on that foundation to address other challenging issues facing our society.” Amgen’s latest ESG report tracks the Company’s progress across four categories:  Healthy People: We focus…

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PRCA to conduct comprehensive governance review

Stuart Mitchell

Following a decade of growth and diversification, the Board of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is to conduct a comprehensive governance review to assess the strength of its policies, procedures, and professional frameworks. Initiated by PRCA Chair Sarah Scholefield MPRCA on her appointment in September, the review underpins the Association’s commitment to maintain the highest standards of transparency and ethical practice. The review will be carried out by a specialist, independent third party that will deliver its findings to the Board. It will encompass a broad range of…

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New guide helps charities make sense of modern banking

Stuart Mitchell

Demystifying modern banking for charities and not-for-profits is the aim of a new guide published by HSBC in partnership with CFG. HSBC’s ‘Modern banking guide’ has been published for charities, voluntary organisations, faith and community groups, in partnership with CFG. The guide helps organisations make informed choices about banking services in an evolving world. It covers the different types of banking services that are available to organisations, including digital payments and virtual cards. It also shares advice on security risks and fraud prevention. Caron Bradshaw OBE, CEO, CFG, comments: “HSBC’s…

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Julia and Hans Rausing pledge £3.5 million to Trussell Trust emergency food bank appeal

Stuart Mitchell

Julia and Hans Rausing have pledged £3.5 million to the Trussell Trust’s emergency appeal to support its network of 1,300 foodbanks in what is expected to be a particularly difficult winter. The Trussell Trust is expecting to provide 1.3 million emergency food parcels in the next six months, including an estimated half a million for children. This is the first donation in a series to be made by Julia and Hans Rausing in the coming weeks, which will support people who are experiencing food poverty this winter. It is estimated…

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