Activism

Human Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi Meets with Congressman Darren Soto Following Oath of Office

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in his congressional office.

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  • Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in his congressional office.
  • Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in Rep. Soto’s office.
  • Having held consistent correspondence for over 20 years, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto have bonded over a shared passion for human rights and democracy.
  • Zahid F. Sarder Saddi sees the achievements that Congressman Soto has made firsthand, as he is a resident of District 9 himself.

THE GATHERING FOR JUSTICE ANNOUNCES THE FIRST “MLK FREEDOM AND UNITY WEEKEND” IN OXNARD FOCUSED ON ENGAGING FUTURE YOUTH LEADERS

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Oxnard, CA, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gathering for Justice announced today that it will host a first-of-its-kind event with the City of Oxnard and the McCune Foundation – “The MLK Freedom and Unity Weekend”.

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  • Oxnard, CA, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gathering for Justice announced today that it will host a first-of-its-kind event with the City of Oxnard and the McCune Foundation – “The MLK Freedom and Unity Weekend”.
  • The weekend will include the Gathering of the Youth Summit, community mural project, a youth networking breakfast, the Pat Bell commUNITY Basketball game and more.
  • “I am thrilled to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy as we celebrate the date of his birth and welcome The Gathering for Justice to our great city of Oxnard.
  • “We are excited to partner with The Gathering for Justice during the MLK Weekend to engage our local youth in building a strong and unified community.

Morrow Sodali Hires Leading M&A and Activism Advisor Geoff Weinberg

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Morrow Sodali, the global stakeholder engagement and ESG consulting firm today announced that it has hired Geoffrey L. (“Geoff”) Weinberg, a leading expert in M&A and Activism strategic advisory and solicitation services, to strengthen the firm’s presence in M&A and Activism advisory services in the U.S. as a Managing Director in the firm’s New York office.

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  • Morrow Sodali, the global stakeholder engagement and ESG consulting firm today announced that it has hired Geoffrey L. (“Geoff”) Weinberg, a leading expert in M&A and Activism strategic advisory and solicitation services, to strengthen the firm’s presence in M&A and Activism advisory services in the U.S. as a Managing Director in the firm’s New York office.
  • Geoff is a former M&A attorney with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and recently left another solicitation firm to join Morrow Sodali.
  • “We are thrilled to have attracted someone with the credentials and incredible experience of Geoff, representing small-cap to mega-cap clients in M&A and activism while also being on the forefront of advising public companies on how to engage with retail shareholders,” said Harry van Dyke, Executive Vice Chairman of Morrow Sodali.
  • Morrow Sodali’s M&A practice has been ranked #1 in the U.S. by The Deal for the last three years, and the firm is also ranked #1 in Activism in Refinitiv’s league tables.

‘No Say Day’: the Last Day Youth Voices Are Represented in Parliaments Around the World

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Today is No Say Day - the last day in 2023 when young people’s voices are represented in parliaments around the world.

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  • Today is No Say Day - the last day in 2023 when young people’s voices are represented in parliaments around the world.
  • This falls a week before world leaders and businesses gather in Davos for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
  • Often criticised for being out of touch, Davos is a prime example of the need for more youth voices in decision making spaces.
  • Young people are energetic, thoughtful, and positive about the future – so it’s important their voices are seen and heard in parliaments around the world every day.

Strive Launches ESG Transparency Campaign for Financial Advisors

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Today Strive Asset Management (Strive) launches its financial education campaign – 5 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor – to further educate everyday investors about where exactly their money is going in the new year.

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  • Today Strive Asset Management (Strive) launches its financial education campaign – 5 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor – to further educate everyday investors about where exactly their money is going in the new year.
  • Without financial transparency, investors run the risk that their money is being used in ways that don't align with their financial goals.
  • Do you use ESG factors in your external fund evaluation process, internal operations, or client portfolio optimization strategies?
  • We hope to empower individuals with knowledge so that they can make informed investment decisions.”

Greenbrook ranked #1 by Bloomberg for engaged shareholder communications in Europe

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Greenbrook has held this position for three consecutive years and in 2022, advised on three times as many engaged shareholder campaigns as the next ranked communications firm in Europe.

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  • Greenbrook has held this position for three consecutive years and in 2022, advised on three times as many engaged shareholder campaigns as the next ranked communications firm in Europe.
  • Additionally, Greenbrook was ranked #5 for activist shareholder communications globally.
  • "We are delighted to be recognised again as the leading advisor to activist investors in Europe.
  • "We believe 2023 will be another busy year for shareholder activism in Europe.

Greenbrook ranked #1 by Bloomberg for engaged shareholder communications in Europe

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Greenbrook has held this position for three consecutive years and in 2022, advised on three times as many engaged shareholder campaigns as the next ranked communications firm in Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Greenbrook has held this position for three consecutive years and in 2022, advised on three times as many engaged shareholder campaigns as the next ranked communications firm in Europe.
  • Additionally, Greenbrook was ranked #5 for activist shareholder communications globally.
  • "We are delighted to be recognised again as the leading advisor to activist investors in Europe.
  • "We believe 2023 will be another busy year for shareholder activism in Europe.

Propelled by California's mixed verdict, Weinstein and Cosby Survivors unite behind CAN's efforts to make "consent" a Civil Right backed by law

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Prosecutors don't go into a courtroom intending to lose. But they can't reliably win when the state's laws fail to back them up," says Joyce Short, CEO of the Consent Awareness Network (CAN). "California bases consent on 'positive cooperation' by the victim, not 'malicious influence' by the accused. In other crimes, ''malicious influence' determines guilt or innocence," Short says.

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  • With 3 positive and 4 negative verdicts in California's Weinstein case, Weinstein and Cosby survivors are backing CAN's efforts to define CONSENT by law, turning "consent as a human right" into "consent as a civil right."
  • Their efforts have been instrumental in introducing consent bills in NY State and passing a military amendment in the US House of Representatives.
  • Miriam Haley and Jessica Mann, key witnesses in New York's case against Harvey Weinstein, support CAN's efforts.
  • "Society needs our justice system to define 'consent' correctly, turning 'consent as a human right,' into 'consent as a civil right,' backed by law!"

Zahid F. Sarder Saddi Congratulates Community Ally Hakeem Jeffries on New Role in the Next Generation of Democratic Leadership

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Photo: US Congressman Hakeem Jeffries with Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi.

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  • Photo: US Congressman Hakeem Jeffries with Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi.
  • Photo: Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and renowned Human Rights Defender Barrister Abu Sayem with US Congressman Jeffries.
  • Zahid F. Sarder Saddi works with several organizations and holds a special passion for helping the Bangladeshi community in the United States and around the world.
  • To learn more about Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, please visit www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com or reach out to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi at [email protected]

16 Days of Activism: Combatting Gender-based Violence is Essential for HIV Response

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Friday, December 9, 2022

A recent joint policy paper by the African Union and UN Women reveals that an estimated one-in-three women will experience violence in their lifetimes.

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  • A recent joint policy paper by the African Union and UN Women reveals that an estimated one-in-three women will experience violence in their lifetimes.
  • Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries with reporting systems saw a 25% upsurge in cases of violence against women.
  • According to a UNAIDS report , violence prevents women from accessing lifesaving services, negotiating condom use, disclosing their HIV status, and achieving better treatment outcomes.
  • Additionally, intimate partner violence puts women at a 50% greater risk of contracting HIV - particularly in countries with high HIV prevalence.