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Triodos Bank sets out concrete action for an inclusive society

Stuart Mitchell

Triodos Bank– a frontrunner in sustainable banking – urges governments, companies, social institutions and the financial sectorto make the transition to a regenerative economy that is fairer and more inclusive. There are three courses of action: empowering people, building inclusive societies, and challenging dominant values and structures. All the proposals are included in Triodos Bank’s vision paper “Building open and resilient communities for an inclusive society” published today. Promoting inclusion in society is a strategic priority for Triodos Bank: its loans and investments focus particularly on the labour market, financial inclusion,…

ILO announces winners of the 2022 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

Stuart Mitchell

To mark this year’s International Migrants Day on 18 December the International Labour Organization (ILO) has announced the four winners of its 2022 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration. The competition aims to promote quality reporting on labour migration issues, as balanced and ethical reporting play an important role in addressing stereotypes and misconceptions, as well as highlighting the positive contribution migrant workers make in their origin and destination countries. The ILO received more than 300 entries from 95 countries. An independent panel of five judges  reviewed the entries based…

UNESCO celebrates the International Decade of Indigenous Languages

Stuart Mitchell

Today, 13 December UNESCO will celebrate the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032). UNESCO will highlight a ten-year action plan to draw the world’s attention to the critical loss of indigenous languages and the urgent need to preserve, revitalize and celebrate them. UNESCO, as the UN Organization in charge of Education, Sciences, Culture and Communication and Information, is leading the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. The Decade aims to raise awareness about the critical situation of Indigenous languages around the world and mobilize stakeholders for immediate safeguarding actions. 40% of…

Amazon and USAID Launch Effort to Boost Climate Funding for Women

Stuart Mitchell

Amazon and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are launching a public-private partnership to address the gender inequities that exist for women in the climate finance ecosystem and support female entrepreneurs with the resources they need to accelerate climate change innovations. Amazon will commit a total of $53 million to help accelerate women’s climate solutions, including $3 million toward the USAID partnership and $50 million for Amazon to invest directly in climate tech companies run by women. Amazon will serve as a founding partner of USAID’s Climate Gender Equity…

Big Issue Group partners with Specsavers to help vendors access vital healthcare

Stuart Mitchell

The Big Issue Group (BIG) and Specsavers have announced a major new partnership which will see the company offer all Big Issue vendors free access to eyecare, as well as becoming the sole sponsor of the iconic red tabards. As part of this partnership, all Big Issue vendors will be offered a £64 Specsavers gift voucher, which will give them access to a sight test, an overall eye health ‘OCT’ scan and eyewear. In addition, all vendors will be offered free ear wax removal. Specsavers’ support of BIG is part…