Activism

Souper Bowl of Caring Goes Virtual to Support Need for 14 Billion Meals in 2021

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Articles, Activism, Souper Bowl of Caring, Soup kitchen, Souperism, Food bank, Hunger

May the example of Souper Bowl of Caring remind us of theextraordinary good that can be accomplished when ordinary people pull together for the common good."

Key Points: 
  • May the example of Souper Bowl of Caring remind us of theextraordinary good that can be accomplished when ordinary people pull together for the common good."
  • Souper Bowl of Caring encourages participants and the public to continue to support food banks, soup kitchens, food pantries and church pantries through donations and volunteering.
  • Souper Bowl of Caring's mission is to empower youth and unite communities to #TackleHunger using the energy of the Big Game.
  • For more information or to donate to Souper Bowl of Caring, visit TackleHunger.org or connect on Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and LinkedIn.

Russia: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the sentencing of Alexei Navalny

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
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The Russian authorities have pursued his sentencing for the alleged violation of his probation while Mr. Navalny wasrecovering in Germany from an assassination attempt by poisoningsufferedin the Russian Federation by a military chemical agent.

Key Points: 
  • The Russian authorities have pursued his sentencing for the alleged violation of his probation while Mr. Navalny wasrecovering in Germany from an assassination attempt by poisoningsufferedin the Russian Federation by a military chemical agent.
  • The European Court of Human Rights had already determined, in its 2017 judgement, that Mr. Navalnys conviction was arbitrary and manifestly unreasonable.
  • The European Union condemns theRussian authorities decision to sentence Mr. Navalnyand considers itunacceptable as it ispolitically motivated and runs counter to Russias international human rights obligations.
  • The European Union will revert to the issue at the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council and discuss its implications and possible further action.

"Our climate, our future!": European students take part in a virtual Youth Summit on Climate

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Economy of the European Union, European Economic and Social Committee, Anuna De Wever, Activism, Environment, Articles, Natural environment, Direct action, Adélaïde Charlier

Students from 33 schools across Europe will hold an online European Youth Summit on Climate on 18 and 19 March 2021.

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  • Students from 33 schools across Europe will hold an online European Youth Summit on Climate on 18 and 19 March 2021.
  • The event is organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and modelled on a United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP).
  • Students from 33 secondary schools across Europe will come together to discuss the best ways to protect the environment, under the slogan "Our climate, our future!".
  • Representatives of international youth organisations such as Anuna de Wever, a Belgian climate activist, will help them convert their ideas and proposals into specific recommendations.

National Civil Rights Museum virtually hosts new book Four Hundred Souls

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Movements for civil rights, Civil rights movement, Liberalism in the United States, Social movements, United States, Activism, Civil and political rights, National Civil Rights Museum, Martin Luther King Jr.

Set to release on February 2, the book is a collection of 90 voices telling one of historys great epic stories.

Key Points: 
  • Set to release on February 2, the book is a collection of 90 voices telling one of historys great epic stories.
  • The panelists will speak on the topics The Civil Rights Movement, Property and Bacons Rebellion, respectively.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.
  • It chronicles the American civil rights movement and tells the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights, serving as a catalyst to inspire action to create positive social change.

D.F. King Named a Top Proxy Solicitor by Bloomberg Global Activism Market Review

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Corporate governance, Financial markets, Activist shareholder, Shareholders, Bloomberg L.P., Activism, Finance, Michael Bloomberg, New York City

King") was named a top proxy solicitor for 2020 in Bloomberg's recently released Global Activism Market Review.

Key Points: 
  • King") was named a top proxy solicitor for 2020 in Bloomberg's recently released Global Activism Market Review.
  • The Bloomberg Global Activism Market Review and the Bloomberg Activism Advisory League Tables are the conclusive publication of Activism advisory rankings.
  • The tables represent the top financial, legal, IR and proxy solicitor advisors in the global shareholder activism market.
  • "We are pleased to be recognized throughout Bloomberg's Global Activism Market Review and look forward to maintaining this positive momentum throughout 2021."

Ecolab Commits to World Economic Forum’s Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has committed to utilizing the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics released by the World Economic Forum and its International Business Council to help further advance the companys environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

Key Points: 
  • Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has committed to utilizing the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics released by the World Economic Forum and its International Business Council to help further advance the companys environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
  • Stakeholder capitalism becomes now really mainstream, said Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum.
  • For more information on the World Economic Forums Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, visit www.weforum.org/stakeholdercapitalism .
  • The Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, deliberately drawn from existing standards, focus on the four themes of Principles of Governance, Planet, People and Prosperity.

Press release - Parliament demands significantly tighter EU sanctions against Russia

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Friday, January 22, 2021
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This includes sanctioning the individuals and legal entities involved in the decision to arrest and imprison Alexei Navalny, they say.

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  • This includes sanctioning the individuals and legal entities involved in the decision to arrest and imprison Alexei Navalny, they say.
  • Sanctions should also be imposed against Russian oligarchs linked to the regime, members of President Putins inner circle and Russian media propagandists, who possess assets in the EU and can currently travel there.
  • Additional restrictive measures could also be taken under the new EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.
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    MEPs and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell also discussed the case of Alexei Navalny on Tuesday 19 January.

Press release - MEPs call for additional EU sanctions against Russia over Navalny’s imprisonment

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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MEPs also demand that EU sanctions currently being applied to Russian officials responsible for poisoning Mr Navalny should be enlarged to cover those involved in his imprisonment.

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  • MEPs also demand that EU sanctions currently being applied to Russian officials responsible for poisoning Mr Navalny should be enlarged to cover those involved in his imprisonment.
  • For all such purposes, the EU must not hesitate to use its new EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, members stressed.
  • Some MEPs also argued that much more must be done to hold the Kremlin effectively accountable for its human rights abuses and for politicising the Russian justice system.
  • A resolution on Mr Navalnys arrest will be put to the vote on Thursday.

Russia: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the arrest of Alexei Navalny upon his return

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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The European Union condemns the detention of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny upon his return to Moscow on 17 January and calls for his immediate release.

Key Points: 
  • The European Union condemns the detention of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny upon his return to Moscow on 17 January and calls for his immediate release.
  • Politicisation of the judiciary is unacceptable and Mr Navalnys rights must be respected.
  • We also call upon the Russian authorities to immediately release all those journalists and citizens who have been detained in connection to their reporting of, and support of, Mr Navalny upon his return.
  • The EU will follow closely the developments in this field and will continue to take this into account when shaping its policy towards Russia.

MLK Jr. oratory competitions go virtual, allowing kids to send messages of hope to a nation in distress

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Saturday, January 16, 2021
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The fourth and fifth-graders presented original speeches about "how MLK Jr.'s teachings can help us today."

Key Points: 
  • The fourth and fifth-graders presented original speeches about "how MLK Jr.'s teachings can help us today."
  • The events were conducted using a live-virtual hybrid approach to help ensure past event continuity and safety for everyone involved.
  • Dominic Patermo , the first-place winner in Dallas, discussed four key lessons from Dr. King that would help unite the world.
  • Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries.