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Mary Kay Inc. Advocates for Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality Through Series of Milestone Commitments & Partnerships Around the World

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

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    The position paper, which can be accessed here , echoes the strategy of the European Union on gender equality.
  • Achieving gender equality is critical to the survival of the planet and the rebuilding of more sustainable and thriving economies and societies.
  • This month, Mary Kay also joined the Drivers of change Program at the Generation Equality Forum in Paris, France (June 30 - July 2).
  • On March 16, 2021, Deborah Gibbins, Mary Kays COO, joined the UN Global Compact Target Gender Equality meeting to discuss how Mary Kay empowers women entrepreneurs in nearly 40 countries.

4th Annual Champion Awards Honors Champions of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Across America

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

SEATTLE, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Female Founders Alliance (FFA), an organization dedicated to achieving equitable representation among business owners and leaders, celebrated champions of intersectional gender equity at the fourth annual Champion Awards.

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  • SEATTLE, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Female Founders Alliance (FFA), an organization dedicated to achieving equitable representation among business owners and leaders, celebrated champions of intersectional gender equity at the fourth annual Champion Awards.
  • Finalists for the awards were selected from hundreds of nominations and winners were chosen after tallying thousands of votes and announced at a virtual event on June 29th.
  • Founder of EDJA, an organization that advocates against sexual & gender-based violence, Tabitha Mpamira won the Advocate Award.
  • The Company Award was received by All Raise for their continued work in growing and supporting female founders and funders.

Prime Minister announces measures to advance gender equality worldwide

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today participated in the opening ceremony of the Generation Equality Forum and announced nearly $180 million to advance gender equality around the world.

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  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today participated in the opening ceremony of the Generation Equality Forum and announced nearly $180 million to advance gender equality around the world.
  • The Prime Minister also announced nearly $80 million in new funding for women and girls through action coalitions at the Generation Equality Forum.
  • Canada is a leader and champion for gender equality, human rights, and the empowerment of women and girls at home and abroad.
  • Canada remains engaged and committed to working with international partners to advance gender equality internationally.

P&G Accelerates Commitment to #ChooseEqual at the UN-Convened Generation Equality Forum

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

At P&G, our focus on gender equality is foundational and integrated into our business, said Carolyn Tastad, Group President North America and Executive Sponsor Gender Equality.

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  • At P&G, our focus on gender equality is foundational and integrated into our business, said Carolyn Tastad, Group President North America and Executive Sponsor Gender Equality.
  • We cannot allow the challenges of the past year to be a setback for gender equality.
  • This week, P&G joins public and private sector leaders at the Generation Equality Forum , a global gathering for gender equality convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the French and Mexican governments.
  • You can learn more about the UN Generation Equality Forum here .

Highlights - The Generation Equality Forum, Paris - 30.06.- 2.07.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The Generation Equality Forum is a civil-society centred, global gathering for gender equality convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France.

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  • The Generation Equality Forum is a civil-society centred, global gathering for gender equality convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France.
  • Parliament will send one to the Paris Forum (30 June - 2 July 2021).
  • Attended by Heads of State, the Paris Forum will convene governments, international organizations, civil society, youth, the private sector and activists from the entire world to make concrete, ambitious and sustainable commitments towards achieving gender equality.
  • The Forum will also galvanize a multi-stakeholder ecosystem to advance gender equality ensuring sustainability and accountability.

b.well Connected Health Named to Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2021

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

BALTIMORE, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- b.well Connected Health , the platform providing consumers a new front end to health care, has been named to the Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2021.

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  • BALTIMORE, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- b.well Connected Health , the platform providing consumers a new front end to health care, has been named to the Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2021.
  • This list recognizes organizations that have implemented a mix of exemplary benefits, policies, and programs that ensure women have significant opportunities to advance their careers.
  • "The companies that are on the 2021 list of Best Companies for Women to Advance are shining examples of companies that actually walk the talk and are helping create equal representation, now."
  • The Best Companies for Women to Advance list is an initiative of Parity.org , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on bringing gender equality to the highest levels of business.

Clorox Named To Parity.org Best Companies For Women To Advance List 2021

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

OAKLAND, Calif., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clorox Company has been named to the Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2021.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clorox Company has been named to the Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2021.
  • "The companies that are on the 2021 list of Best Companies for Women to Advance are shining examples of companies that actually walk the talk and are helping create equal representation, now."
  • The Best Companies for Women to Advance list is an initiative of Parity.org , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on bringing gender equality to the highest levels of business.
  • Parity.org established the Best Companies for Women to Advance List to recognize organizations that have benefits, policies, and programs that are particularly beneficial for women to advance in the workplace.

Highlights - Bridging the gender gap in digital, research and industry: what is the way forward? - Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Bridging the gender gap in digital, research and industry: what is the way forward?

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  • Bridging the gender gap in digital, research and industry: what is the way forward?
  • Bridging the gender gap in digital, research and industry: what is the way forward?
  • One of the strategys key areas of the Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 is the promotion of gender balance in ICT studies and careers.
  • The ITRE Committee will hold a debate on Thursday 17 June on how to advance gender equality in the EU, break gender stereotypes in STEM careers, empower a gender-balanced entrepreneurships, and more generally, on the role of women as researchers, entrepreneurs and leaders in the digital, ICT and artificial intelligence sector.

Girl Up Welcomes 2021-2022 Class of its Teen Advisory Board

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

WASHINGTON , June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girl Up, a youth-centered leadership development initiative founded by the United Nations Foundation has welcomed the newest class of its Teen Advisory Board.

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  • WASHINGTON , June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girl Up, a youth-centered leadership development initiative founded by the United Nations Foundation has welcomed the newest class of its Teen Advisory Board.
  • Serving with Girl Up for one academic year, the Teen Advisory Board will put its passion for progress from fighting for education equality and diversity in STEM to advocating against systemic discrimination and gender-based violence into action.
  • Three advisors from the previous class will also continue to develop their leadership experience and dedication for gender equality to serve as this year's Teen Advisory Board Co-Chairs.
  • The 2021-2022 Girl Up Teen Advisory Board, young trailblazers paving a new and inclusive path for future generations, includes the following members:

Organon Launches as New Global Women’s Health Company

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Organon (NYSE: OGN), today celebrates its launch as a global womens health company with employees and women from around the world, as the Organon executive leadership team rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

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  • Organon (NYSE: OGN), today celebrates its launch as a global womens health company with employees and women from around the world, as the Organon executive leadership team rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602006054/en/
    Organon is committed to womens everyday health needs, with a focus on reproductive health, health issues that are unique to women, as well as conditions that disproportionately affect women.
  • The time is right for Organon to bring forward more options for women and healthcare providers to help shape the future of womens health.
  • Organon believes the journey to improve womens health is foundational to the gender equity it wants to see in its organization.