Month: June 2024

CIPR and Taylor Bennet Foundation launch 2024 BME reverse mentoring scheme

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and Taylor Bennett Foundation have launched the third Reverse Mentoring Scheme to tackle equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) challenges in the PR industry. Over the following 10 months, the scheme will challenge the general organisational infrastructure and representation in the PR and communications sectors, championing diversity and inclusion and working towards change in the industry. The scheme supports progressive learning as senior agency and in-house leaders are paired with a PR and comms professional from a Black, Asian, or ethnic minority background. The…

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Documentary series shares stories of women’s survival, hope, and activism

Stuart Mitchell

“It’s a miracle I’m alive”, says Maria Maldonado, from Argentina. Like many women across the world, she has survived years of abuse from an intimate partner. One in three women experience physical or sexual violence at least once in their life, a figure that has remained largely unchanged over the last decade.  UN Women’s new documentary series “UNSILENCED: Stories of Survival, Hope and Activism”, aims to shed light on such violence against women and girls, while also presenting solutions and advocating for action.  Documentary series shares stories of women’s survival,…

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UNESCO report reveals 70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work

Stuart Mitchell

A new report published by UNESCO on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, warns of increasing violence against, and intimidation of journalists reporting on the environment and climate disruption. At least 749 journalists or news media reporting on environmental issues have been attacked in the last 15 years, and online disinformation has surged dramatically in this period. UNESCO is calling for stronger support for environmental journalists and better governance of digital platforms. Without reliable scientific information about the ongoing environmental crisis, we can never hope to overcome it. And yet…

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First King’s Trust Global Gala takes place in New York City

Stuart Mitchell

On Thursday, 2 May, at Casa Cipriani in New York City, King’s Trust Global Ambassadors Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful OBE hosted a glittering gala to raise funds in support of The King’s Trust Group. Previously known as The Prince’s Trust Group, The King’s Trust Group now operates in 25 countries, including the USA, and has helped 1.2 million young people move into education, employment or enterprise. The gala is the Group’s first event under its new name, following the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in 2023. In…

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Creative comms agency Full Fat seeks charities for summer pro bono scheme

Stuart Mitchell

The next round of Full Fat’s pro bono scheme welcomes applicants to apply for our support on bespoke projects and campaigns from July 2024. Our pro bono scheme was launched in 2020 to provide communication and digital services for organisations supporting racial, sexual, gender, ability, and social equality. Applications for this Winter’s pro bono scheme are now closed and we will be announcing the winner on the 28th of June. Full Fat are excited to announce that they’re now taking applications for our summer / autumn 2024 pro bono campaign,…

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