Day: 11 May 2023

CIPR Diversity and Inclusion Network launches new EDI guide series

Stuart Mitchell

A new five-part series of guides designed to improve the understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the public relations profession has launched today with an introductory guide to EDI basics. ‘EDI Basics’ – published by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Diversity and Inclusion Network – includes definitions of equality, diversity, and inclusion and associated terms, explains how these apply in practice, and outlines ways to create an equitable future within the PR industry. Readers are encouraged to use this new guide as an onboarding tool for…

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PRCA appoints Richard Fernandez as Director of External and Public Affairs

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is pleased to announce that Richard Fernandez has been appointed to the role of Director of External and Public Affairs. Richard brings nearly 30 years of experience to the role, most recently leading on policy and public affairs for organisations working in health promotion. He will oversee a team of five. Richard Fernandez MPRCA said: “Koray Camgöz leaves huge shoes to fill, but he and the rest of the PRCA team have been very welcoming. I’m looking forward to building on what Koray…

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National Vision Issues 2021 Sustainability Report

Stuart Mitchell

National Vision, Inc., America’s second largest optical retailer, released its 2021 Sustainability Report, “A World Worth Seeing,” reflecting progress made in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) journey. The 2021 Sustainability Report builds on the company’s 2019 Philanthropic Impact Report and 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report. This year, National Vision has expanded disclosure of its impacts on a variety of its stakeholders. The 2021 report aligns with the company’s “SEE+G” framework to focus activities and reporting within four key pillars – Social, Employees, Environment and Governance. Highlights from the 2021 Sustainability…

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The Elsie Initiative Fund launches new call for proposals to continue investing in women’s meaningful participation in peacekeeping

Stuart Mitchell

At an event that brought together more than 350 representatives from Member States, UN organizations, academia and civil society, the Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF) launched a third call for funding proposals to support the meaningful participation of uniformed women in UN peace operations.  “A more gender-responsive mission builds trust with the communities they serve and improves its effectiveness,” said UN Women’s Executive Director Sima Bahous while opening the event. Further, she highlighted the vital role women play in today’s multidimensional peacekeeping missions and stressed the need to ensure women’s equal…

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UNESCO calls on all Governments to implement Global Ethical Framework without delay

Stuart Mitchell

Following calls by over 1000 tech workers this week for a pause in the training of the most powerful AI systems, including Chat GPT, UNESCO calls on countries to fully implement its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence immediately. This global normative framework, adopted unanimously by the 193 Member States of the Organization, provides all the necessary safeguards. The world needs stronger ethical rules for artificial intelligence: this is the challenge of our time. UNESCO’s Recommendation on the ethics of AI sets the appropriate normative framework. Our Member States…

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