Tag: UN

Nasdaq Commits to Further Empower Women in the Workplace

Stuart Mitchell

Nasdaq has enhanced its commitment to equal opportunity for women by signing the CEO Statement of Support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP). This United Nations initiative covers seven broad areas of engagement, committing signatories to action on human rights, nondiscrimination, health and safety, education, public reporting, and other principles related to gender dynamics. The signing coincides with International Women’s Day (March 8) and caps off a day of activities by stock exchanges around the world. This also is a significant step forward for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—and…

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Refugee-made products on display for first time ever at the world’s biggest trade fair

Stuart Mitchell

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is pleased to announce that for the first time ever refugee-made products will be on display at Ambiente, the leading international consumer goods trade show, from 9-13 February 2018, in Frankfurt, Germany. “Refugees have skills and talents that only need a chance to grow and flourish. Within each piece lies a story of history and culture, and the chance for a person who has fled war and persecution to offer something of beauty and style to the world,” said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo…

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Dogs Take To The Streets In The World’s First UN Animal Protest

Stuart Mitchell

The world’s first animal protest outside the headquarters of the United Nations has taken place in New York. The protest, which included 8 dogs of different breeds and sizes, was in support of Forever Against Animal Testing, a joint campaign by international beauty company The Body Shop and leading organization working to end animal experiments, Cruelty Free International. The dogs took to the streets with protest signs, bandanas and miniature banners in show of their support. The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International were joined by influential pet photographer @TheDogist,…

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The United Nations, UNICEF and the World Economic Forum are the Most Followed International Organisations on Social Media

Stuart Mitchell

The United Nations and UNICEF are the two most followed international organisations on social media, with 16.9 and 16.3 million followers, respectively, on all platforms combined. The Geneva-based World Economic Forum is in third place with 10 million followers and subscribers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Google+. The study looked at 97 multilateral organisations and selected non-profit organisations on the six main social media channels. The World Economic Forum has by far the largest number of interactions (likes and retweets), totaling 33.5 million interactions over the past 12…

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Fundraising gala showcases solutions in preventing and ending violence against women and girls worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

At a powerful event bringing forth the voices of survivors and focused on innovative solutions, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women held a fundraising gala in London, United Kingdom, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November). Hosted by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the event celebrated the life-changing achievements of UN Trust Fund-supported interventions. Notable speakers included HRH Princess Eugenie of York; Lord Bates, Minister of State at the Department for International Development; Frances Corner, Head of London College of Fashion…

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