Regional news chiefs will be offered help in recruiting journalists from diverse backgrounds under a new initiative by the Society of Editors. The SoE’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Hub, which is operational today, will provide free advice, case studies and resources on diversity and inclusion in the media. The creation of the hub was unveiled […]
February 22, 2022 – Oxford, United Kingdom – The British Society of Pharmacology (BPS), the charitable organization whose mission is to promote and advance all disciplines of pharmacology in the discovery, development and use of medicines, and a world leader in research and education Wiley, today announced their renewed publishing partnership. Wiley will continue to […]
posted on February 8, 2022 posted on February 8, 2022 Today, the size of the human population has increased significantly from what it was over a century or a millennium ago. According to Worldometers, the current human population on planet Earth is estimated to be around 7.9 billion. The increase in the human population also […]
Understanding equality in light of gender bias in society © Rawpixelimages Alison Kriel, Founder, Beyond educationdescribes the importance of understanding equality in light of gender bias in society A child’s journey through the world of limiting beliefs and gendered attitudes begins at gender reveal parties or the putting on of a blue or pink bonnet […]
At press time, the Visual Effects Society was evaluating the format for its 20th annual awards show due to the rise of omicron. Whatever form it takes, this year’s awards coincide with the 25th anniversary of its founding in early 1997, at a time when VFX on films such as Titanic were in production. Reflecting […]
Islamabad: For 2022, Pakistani intellectuals, human rights (HR) activists, writers and thinkers have expressed their wish that their homeland truly reflects what its founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah dreamed of in 1947 when of the establishment of the new country: A tolerant and pluralistic society where believers of all denominations and religions would live in […]
Tyrell G / @ unscriptedmoments For decades, Cadillac has been a staple in the black community. Not only through its elegant automobiles, but also through its countless initiatives that advance true diversity and inclusion as well as equity. One such initiative includes a partnership with Driven Society, a four-year brand that uplifts black creatives across […]
Virginia Tech’s vice president and executive director of the innovation campus, Lance Collins, has joined the board of directors of the Society for Science. The Society for Science is dedicated to the achievement of young scientists in independent research and public engagement in science. The company’s vision is to promote understanding and appreciation of science […]
PA projector is an independent, non-partisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive / The Patriot-News, TribLIVE / Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – For years, the Pennsylvania Society has been the flagship event for state politicians and well-heeled special interests who want […]
Small changes over time can lead to big results, the saying goes. A good example is the concerted effort of IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Company began over two decades ago to become a more welcoming and inclusive environment for women and members outside of the United States. Since 2012, the company has increased the number […]
Karlton Johnson Chairman of the Board of Governors of the NSS, ranked among the most influential black corporate directors of 2021 All of humanity is fortunate to have a thought leader like Karlton Johnson, who has a vision for a human future in space that not only embraces, but actively promotes, diversity. . “ – […]
Like many professional organizations, the CPCU Society has been challenged in recent years by a dwindling membership base. The president-elect of the Society’s Board of Directors has some ideas on how to reverse this trend. In November, Risk & Insurance® met with Chris Hampshire, President-Elect of the CPCU Society Board of Directors. Here are his […]
The President of the Law Society of England & Wales, I. Stephanie Boyce, has called on law firms to stop treating diversity challenges like tick boxes or public relations exercises, after many people be concerned about tokenism in the UK commercial legal industry. The Law.com International investigation told the story of a variety of black […]
Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan. Addressing all genders, faiths and backgrounds, and creating opportunities for determined people and marginalized communities are among the goals of Expo 2020 Dubai Tolerance and Inclusion Week as it seeks to create a society for all. Taking place from November 14 to 20 and organized in association with the […]
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is focused on empowering Hispanics and integrating them into STEM, including through the 2021 SHPE National Convention in Orlando, Florida. Interestingly, Tesla has a stand and is actively looking for engineers see you this week national convention (November 10-14). The theme of the convention is “The Most Magical Moment” […]
The American Cancer Society (ACS), along with four historically black medical schools, including Charles Drew Medical School, Howard University, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine, have announced a groundbreaking diversity program in the cancer research (DICR) to help improve diversity, equity and inclusion in cancer research. The inaugural initiatives of the global program […]
The first new BSA Scouts Program Youth Merit Badge since 2017 is officially launched today. Called Citizenship in society, it offers Scouts opportunities to learn more about our world by encouraging them to explore information about diversity, equity, inclusion and ethical leadership – and to discover why these qualities are important in society and in […]
Ladder is a publishing platform for various picture books and online programs whose mission is to empower over one million children to become social entrepreneurs. Our current series features interviews from our interplanetary journalist Spiffy with inspiring social entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship ecosystem builders, who advance the UN SDGs. Happy to see you again! Spiffy here, […]
October is a particularly busy month at Chancery Lane – the end of the party’s conference season, the return of the British parliament after the summer, the opening of the legal year and then a series of key meetings: from our board, our AGM, the investiture of office holders and the arrival and departure of […]
HARTSVILLE, SC – The Society for Epidemiological Research created the “Sherman A. James Diverse and Inclusive Epidemiology Award” in honor of Sherman James, a native of Hartsville. James graduated from Butler High School in 1960. The award will recognize an individual who has demonstrated research, teaching or service that expands the scope of the field […]
Drinking coffee is a central part of Hispanic culture. In Central and Latin America, the word for coffee varies depending on the country where the drink is consumed. In Colombia, coffee is known as tinto; in Costa Rica, it is chorreado coffee; in Mexico, olla coffee is drunk; in Peru, it is pasado coffee; and […]
With a focus on diversity, the industry’s premier empowerment training program aims to fill positions in the most prominent sales area of employment. SAN DIEGO, September 28, 2021– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –Seismic, the world leader in accreditation, in partnership with SV Academy, the leading provider of training and jobs in sales and customer success for diverse […]
“The 75th anniversary has provided an excellent opportunity not only to reflect on our past, but also to envision the future of the Computer Society,” said the President of the IEEE Computer Society. Forrest shull. “We are committed to taking action now to benefit how the organization grows and serves its increasingly diverse membership community. […]
Reading time: 4 minutes Last month, five directors resigned from The vegan society following allegations that the charity is “institutionally racist” and homophobic. Eshe Kiama Zuri, Michele Fox, Sally Anderson, Joel Bravette and Robb Masters have resigned from the board. “Not a safe place” The Vegan Society is the oldest of its kind in the […]
When Stephanie Boyce worked as a postwoman in Buckinghamshire, she often saw commuter trains heading for London. “I looked up and thought, ‘I’ll be on that train someday,’” she says of that time in her late teens when she “got by”, trying to work and study. His efforts paid off. Boyce, 49, became the first […]
As Head of Artist and Label Partnerships for Spotify, LatAm, one of the Roberta PateS goal is to have LGBTQIA + artists represented in every music initiative. From Spotify’s Global Pride campaign to its emerging artist program, RADAR, launched in 2020. “The industry needs to reflect culture and the culture is what people (creators and […]
Srettha Thavisin, CEO / President of Sansiri, left, and Renaud Meyer, UNDP Thailand Resident Representative, work to promote equality. Photos courtesy of Sansiri June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTI community and to commemorate the continued pursuit of equal justice. Real estate developer Sansiri PCL has championed her cause over the years, […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged countries and continents, exposing deep inequalities and destroying lives and livelihoods. It has also exposed dividing lines in our wider society, causing people to retreat to their comfort zones as they seek to create buffers against what is unpredictable and unknown. Many of these dynamics also play out in the […]
This article is part of the Future of Work Briefing, a weekly email with stories, interviews, trends and links on the evolution of work, workplaces and the workforce. Register here. For many people, getting back to the office, face-to-face meetings, and business meetings just can’t happen fast enough. For others, the idea of shared desktop […]
—Chevron and Medtronic are top employers overall for Asian Americans, survey finds— NEW YORK, NY; May 13, 2021—In an environment marked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and rising anti-Asian sentiment in the United States, Asia Society’s new publication Asian Business Survey assesses the challenges and opportunities currently facing the Asia-Pacific American (APA) community in the […]
Zalando, Europe A leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, today launches its new “Here to Stay” campaign, celebrating those who stay true to their beliefs and take a stand for sustainable progress. The campaign aims to foster a dialogue on core values such as diversity and inclusion and the empowerment of women, which inspire […]
Unilever has a long history of driving social change, from improving the health and wellbeing of over a billion people to improving the livelihoods of millions as part of our Plan for a sustainable lifestyle. We are proud of these accomplishments. But we are also acutely aware that we need to do more, as the […]
The Global Talent and Diversity Council (GTDC) is a member-driven working group that meets quarterly and seeks to raise awareness of the importance of nurturing Asian talent and diversity in the business community around the world. , acts as a go-to business resource for exposing cutting-edge, innovative and applicable best practices and trends that drive […]
When the Museum of Modern Art in New York reopens on October 21 after four months of construction, its galleries should look very different. The presentation of MoMA’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions will include more works of art by women and artists of color. This change is part of efforts by museums across the […]