Day: 11 December 2025

Major Agricultural Suicide Prevention Project Gets Underway

Stuart Mitchell

A major new research initiative focused on suicide prevention in agriculture has got underway following the appointment of Katie Bryan as the researcher for a three-year PhD project. The £85,000 research project is being delivered through a collaboration between RSABI, the charity supporting people in Scottish agriculture, and the University of Glasgow, with the aim to deepen understanding and develop effective strategies to prevent suicide in Scotland’s farming and crofting communities. The project will be jointly supervised by Professor Rory O’Connor, Director of the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab, and Professor…

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FUNCTION and Maggie’s Toronto launch “Destigmatize: Voices,” a poetic new HIV awareness campaign.

Stuart Mitchell

FUNCTION and Maggie’s Toronto have launched Destigmatize: Voices, the next chapter of their HIV awareness platform Destigmatize.ca. This year’s campaign—brought to life with the ongoing support of returning partner Yabu Pushelberg—aims to deepen public understanding of HIV stigma and the complexities of disclosure by using personal storytelling to show how empathy and informed action shape the experiences of people living with HIV. Grounded in interviews with community members living with HIV, the hero film uses spoken-word narration to explore resilience, community care, and the emotional weight of stigma. Produced by…

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Tom Grennan backs RSPCA appeal with new ‘tear-jerking’ video using ‘You Are Not Alone’ single

Stuart Mitchell

The “life changing” impact pets can have on people’s mental health has come under the spotlight in a powerful new partnership between the RSPCA and British singer-songwriter Tom Grennan. A tear-jerking new video – starring a dog recently rescued and rehomed by the RSPCA – has been released to Grennan’s single ‘You Are Not Alone’ – and highlights the unique bond pet owners form with their animals.   The 90-second Christmas film shows a man struggling to cope with the loss of his dog. He goes to donate his lost companion’s old toys to…

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Christmas 2025: Amnesty’s festive catalogue launches to help you choose gifts with heart

Stuart Mitchell

Amnesty International UK has launched its Christmas Catalogue 2025, with hundreds of ethical and sustainable gift ideas that will bring joy to friends and family whilst supporting vital human rights work.   From homeware and quirky stocking fillers, to a whole range aimed to show support for the people of Palestine, Amnesty’s diverse and unique gift collection means you will find something for everyone.    Kerry Moscogiuri, Amnesty International’s Director of Campaigns and Communications, said:    “When the world feels more divided than ever, choosing your gifts from Amnesty International UK’s beautiful array of ethically sourced items is a small act of kindness and solidarity.   “It’s a gesture…

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Global Clean Power Alliance Finance Mission publishes global roadmap to scale private finance for clean energy transitions in emerging markets

Stuart Mitchell

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) and the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) today publish the ‘High Quality Energy Investment Planning Roadmap’ as joint lead delivery partners of the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) Finance Mission. The roadmap is unveiled at COP30 in Belém during the launch event “From Transactions to Transitions: Scaling Private Finance for Clean Energy in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies”, hosted at the UK Pavilion. Alongside the roadmap, the GCPA Finance Mission is working with partner governments in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs)…

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