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  • Addressing Social Justice, Inclusion, Equity Via Business Action

    Addressing Social Justice, Inclusion, Equity Via Business Action

    The second Jobs Reset Summit made progress on major reskilling, education and job quality initiatives, including the launch of SkillsLinkand the Partnership for New Work Standards A new alliance to address social justice through business action was launched, while 58 multinational companies aligned on their commitments to a racial justice initiative...
  • Emirates Lit Fest Unveils Malala Talk

    Emirates Lit Fest Unveils Malala Talk

    June 2nd, 2021 (Dubai, UAE): The Emirates Literature Foundation has today released the full recording of Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2021 session with Malala. The session is available on the Foundation’s YouTube channel for free with Arabic subtitles. The world’s youngest Nobel laureate, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai never stopped...
  • Pakistan Learning Festival in Gilgit opens avenues for Children’s Social Emotional Learning

    Pakistan Learning Festival in Gilgit Opens Avenues for Children’s Social Emotional Learning

    The Children’s Literature Festival (CLF) is a flagship program of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Agahi ITA (Center of Education and Consciousness) in Pakistan; promoting the love of reading, social emotional learning and life skills. Under the umbrella of CLF, the first Pakistan Learning Festival was organized in February 2021, as a three-day festival...
  • Actionable insights on how to remove gender specific roadblocks for future generations

    Gender diversity in business is making strides, yet significant challenges remain: YPO Survey

    May 27th, 2021, New York (USA): Work ethic, ability to build relationships and passion are key drivers to becoming a business leader according to the new YPO, Financial Times and United Nations Women HeForShe Global Chief Executive Gender Equality research released today at the HeForShe Summit and fielded to uncover groundbreaking insights about the journey to the corner office...
  • Saudi motorsport star Reema Juffali on changing attitudes

    Saudi motorsport star Reema Juffali on changing attitudes

    Saudi Arabia’s first female Formula 3 driver Reema Juffali says she has her sights set on a top 10 finish after competing in the opening round of the 2021 BRDC British F3 Championship. The Jeddah-born driver, 29, produced a solid display at the first race of the 2021 season...
  • Igniting the child’s mind through the written word

    Igniting A child’s mind through the written word

    May 25th, 2021, Sharjah (UAE): How can authors create books to promote critical thinking, learning and creativity in children? This all-important topic was at the heart of a Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2021) Cultural Forum discussion. “An inspirational book is one that excites and ignites the mind of...
  • Initiating Conversation About Mental Health in Pakistan

    Initiating Conversation About Mental Health in Pakistan

    Lahore, Pakistan: Aligned with its goal to create positive impact, Kaarvan Crafts Foundation (Kaarvan) has highlighted the need for mental health facilities in rural Pakistan for Mental Health Awareness Month. Covid-19 has taken a huge toll on the Pakistani nation’s mental health but those in rural regions have had no access to anyone or anything that can help...
  • WTTC launches ground-breaking initiative to support women in Travel & Tourism

    WTTC launches ground-breaking initiative to support women in Travel & Tourism 

    Cancun Declaration adopted by more than 100 companies, industry associations and destinations   Mexican Caribbean, Hilton, Carnival Corporation, Apple Leisure Group, Intrepid, Expedia, IHG, Barcelona Tourism and CLIA amongst signatories   Cancun (Mexico): The world’s leading Travel & Tourism leaders pledged to work towards women’s equality and boost female representation in...
  • Empowering The Afghani Woman Economically

    MIRA is a new social enterprise which helps and supports women and children in Afghanistan The launch coincides with the brand's Ramadan campaign featuring a special product range grown by the female farmers who are supported by MIRA  MIRA encourages people to give more than a gift during the...
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