Equality

NXP Publishes Annual Corporate Sustainability Report, Highlights Progress Toward Environmental, Social and Governance Goals

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Electricity, Inclusion, Biodiversity, Environment, Equality, Policy, Corporate sustainability, Biophysical environment, General counsel, GHG, ESG, Carbon, Woman, Social, Investment, Water, CSR, NXP, NXPI, Map, Renewable energy

Detailing NXP’s overall Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and guiding principles, the report highlights the company’s year-on-year progress in reaching its mid-term and long-term ESG goals.

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  • Detailing NXP’s overall Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and guiding principles, the report highlights the company’s year-on-year progress in reaching its mid-term and long-term ESG goals.
  • In 2023, NXP continued to increase its use of renewable electricity and invested in technology to reduce harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • The company also began developing an ESG ratings system to qualify NXP products and solutions to help customers map and report on their own sustainability efforts.
  • Stay up-to-date with NXP’s ESG mission with Sustainability Stories magazine , spotlighting NXP technology, design and solutions that drive innovation to advance global sustainability.

Brera Holdings Announces its “FENIX Trophy Final Four” Matches on Lake Garda May 10-12

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Monday, March 18, 2024
San Siro, Equality, Champions League, Final, Desenzano del Garda, Nike, Enfield, London, Football, Brera, Homophobia, Final four, BBC Sport, F.C. United of Manchester, UEFA, Amateur, Manchester United F.C., Fenix Trophy, Nightclub

“We are excited to bring football fans of the FENIX Trophy teams to Lake Garda for a Champions League-like tournament brought to you by Brera,” said Brera Holdings CEO Pierre Galoppi.

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  • “We are excited to bring football fans of the FENIX Trophy teams to Lake Garda for a Champions League-like tournament brought to you by Brera,” said Brera Holdings CEO Pierre Galoppi.
  • The third v. fourth place final will start at 2.00pm, and the decisive first v. second place final will kick off at 4.30 p.m.
  • Along with hotel accommodations, the packages include tickets for all the Final Four matches, a commemorative FENIX ​​Trophy scarf, and admission at the FENIX ​​Trophy Beer & Food Village and to an exclusive Saturday night party.
  • Fans can also follow the Final Four live on the FENIX ​​Trophy TV channel.

Grindr Partners with Burnett Foundation Aotearoa to Offer Free At-Home HIV Test Kits to Grindr Users Throughout New Zealand

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Sunday, March 24, 2024
Men, Software, Human Resources, Networks, Medical Devices, Infectious Diseases, Consumer, Foundation, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Technology, LGBTQ+, Mobile, Wireless, Medical Supplies, General Health, Marketing, Health, Communications, Online, Equality, Partnership, HIV, Education, Public, Transport, Inc., Movement, Mobile phone

(NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced the launch of its new partnership with Burnett Found ation Aotearoa to offer free HIV self-test kits to Grindr users throughout New Zealand.

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  • (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced the launch of its new partnership with Burnett Found ation Aotearoa to offer free HIV self-test kits to Grindr users throughout New Zealand.
  • As of today, Grindr users in New Zealand can order free HIV self-test kits through Burnett Foundation directly from links embedded in the Grindr app in less than one minute.
  • Now, Grindr users in New Zealand will be able to order these kits directly through the Grindr app around the clock.
  • Through Grindr’s partnership with Burnett Foundation, New Zealand becomes the fourth country in which users can order free HIV self-test kits directly through the Grindr app.

NATIONAL TECH TRAINING NONPROFIT, NPOWER, ANNOUNCES NEW INNOVATIONS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN TECH

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Shift, Logic, HTML, United States Aviator Badge, Equality, Social support, React, Tata Consultancy Services, ES6, Comcast, JavaScript, Knowledge, Software, Transport, Entrepreneurship, AI, CSS, Food, Student, GitHub, Woman, Housing, Quality, Quality assurance, Curriculum, Artificial intelligence, Npower, Generative, Corporation, Nursing

New research reveals that US women currently represent nearly two-thirds of people working in the 40 lowest-paid jobs across the country, including restaurant servers, bartenders, hotel clerks, housekeepers, and retail store staff, among other jobs. Per NPower's Command Shift Coalition's seminal Equation for Equality research report, women working in these positions and using basic tech skills-- such as a digital cash register clerk-- could, with additional tech skills training, transition into full tech positions. In fact, the data showed that there are 500 such feasible transitions.

Key Points: 
  • This adds to NPower's many course offerings, designed to serve young adults, military-connected individuals, and women from under-resourced communities.
  • Per NPower's Command Shift Coalition's seminal Equation for Equality research report, women working in these positions and using basic tech skills-- such as a digital cash register clerk-- could, with additional tech skills training, transition into full tech positions.
  • In this focus, they'll also develop a project portfolio to fuel their opportunities for freelance employment, entrepreneurship or full-time placement.
  • Corporate partners who have joined in on NPower's commitment to diversifying the tech industry include Comcast NBCUniversal, NETSCOUT, and Tata Consultancy Services, among others.

Azara Healthcare and Equality Health Partner to Provide Unified Solution for Management of Value-Based Care Programs at Community Health Centers

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Negotiation, FQHC, Health system, Equality, EVP, Partnership, Health, CHC, Community, Medicaid, Population health, Safety, VBC

BURLINGTON, Mass. and PHOENIX, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Azara Healthcare, the Best in KLAS provider of population health management and value-based care (VBC) solutions and Equality Health, a national leader in value-based care, are proud to announce a new joint solution which will enable Community Health Centers (CHCs) to thrive in risk-based arrangements.

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  • and PHOENIX, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Azara Healthcare , the Best in KLAS provider of population health management and value-based care (VBC) solutions and Equality Health , a national leader in value-based care, are proud to announce a new joint solution which will enable Community Health Centers (CHCs) to thrive in risk-based arrangements.
  • "Community Health Centers require VBC solutions designed with their unique needs in mind," said Jeff Brandes, President & CEO of Azara Healthcare.
  • Together, Azara Healthcare and Equality Health are providing a first of its kind VBC solution that augments the capabilities of CHC staff and supports the shift to this growing care delivery model.
  • Both Azara Healthcare and Equality Health have extensive experience working with CHCs.

LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA JOINS THE WEPS COMMUNITY DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO WOMEN’S EQUALITY

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Women, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Networks, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Internet, Consumer, International, Woman, Survivor, Violence, Workplace, Education, Equality, OTC, LILA, Society, Parental leave, Inclusion, United Nations Foundation, Organization, GBV, Policy, Partnership, Nursing

This International Women’s Day, Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or “LLA”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has further demonstrated its commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace and across communities by joining the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) community.

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  • This International Women’s Day, Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or “LLA”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has further demonstrated its commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace and across communities by joining the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) community.
  • Across the region, Liberty Latin America is determined to work collaboratively to foster business practices that empower women including equal pay for work of equal value and zero tolerance for any forms of harassment in the workplace.
  • The Company is already taking action in support of the seven WEPs with notable progress in a few areas.
  • To learn more about Liberty Latin America’s efforts to drive Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, please visit https://www.lla.com/equality-diversity-and-inclusion .

Media Alert: Forbes Marks 2024 International Women’s Day At 2024 Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Entertainment, General Entertainment, Shania Twain, International, Emotional literacy, Cloudflare, Woman, Creative, Equality, MSNBC

This International Women’s Day, Forbes will convene the most powerful women in the world from its “Under 30” list, the world’s most influential list of young leaders, and “50 Over 50” list, which celebrates age-defying leaders and entrepreneurs at its third annual Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi.

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  • This International Women’s Day, Forbes will convene the most powerful women in the world from its “Under 30” list, the world’s most influential list of young leaders, and “50 Over 50” list, which celebrates age-defying leaders and entrepreneurs at its third annual Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi.
  • Co-chaired by Editor of ForbesWomen Maggie McGrath; “Know Your Value” founder and co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe Mika Brzezinski; and MSNBC contributor and author Huma Abedin, this week’s event will bring together inspiring women, including singer and songwriter Shania Twain; actress and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt; former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; fashion icon and CEO and Creative Director of alice + olivia Stacey Bendet Eisner; Author, Emotional Literacy, Equality and Mental Health Advocate Sophia Grégoire Trudeau; and many more.
  • Highlights of this year’s agenda include:
    A conversation in celebration of International Women’s Day with five-time Grammy winner and one of music’s most celebrated trailblazers, Shania Twain.
  • Noor Sweid, Founder & Managing Partner of Global Ventures and Michelle Zatlyn, Cofounder, President & COO of Cloudflare will speak with Maggie McGrath

CA Lt. Governor Honors Nation’s First Transgender Facility Vote Center

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
LGBTQ+, Public Policy, Government, State, Local, Consumer, Other Policy Issues, Elections, Campaigns, Nation, Unique, Multimedia, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Equality, AIDS, Exercise, Hope, Connie Norman, Human, Lieutenant, History, UWC, LGBT community, Human Rights Campaign, Democracy, Disease

California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.

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  • California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.
  • “The opening of the nation's first transgender voting center today in Los Angeles marks a significant milestone in our efforts to champion equity, inclusivity, and LGBTQA+ rights in California,” said Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.
  • Queen Chela Demuir of UWC added, “We have reached out to our transgender community across Los Angeles County, encouraging them to join us to vote here at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center.
  • Voter registration services are available at all vote centers, and voters who wish to drop off their voted mail ballot may do that at any vote center as well.

Cambria Estate Winery Announces 2024 Philanthropic Partner, American Farmland Trust

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Neo-noir, Women's History Month, Research, Equality, Farmer, Food bank, Empowerment, Santa Maria Valley AVA, Equality Now, Earth Alliance, Organization, BIPOC, Environment, American Farmland Trust, Agriculture, Farm

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Estate Winery, the Santa Maria Valley winery founded in 1986 and known for its single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, is proud to announce its 2024 philanthropic partner, American Farmland Trust. Each year during March, Women's History Month, Cambria partners with an organization that works to create a more sustainable world and provide opportunities for women.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Estate Winery , the Santa Maria Valley winery founded in 1986 and known for its single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, is proud to announce its 2024 philanthropic partner, American Farmland Trust .
  • A champion for women's empowerment and sustainability efforts in the wine industry, Cambria has partnered with American Farmland Trust this year, pledging $25,000 to directly support their Women for the Land initiative.
  • "We are proud to partner with American Farmland Trust and support their work to create a more sustainable world and provide opportunities for women in agriculture," says Jill Russell, Winemaker at Cambria Estate Winery.
  • To learn more about Cambria Estate Winery and their Women's History Month philanthropic initiatives, as well as how you can support this year's partner, American Farmland Trust, please visit www.cambriawines.com/story/celebrating-women and follow Cambria on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @CambriaWines.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EARNS TOP SCORE IN HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION'S 2023-2024 CORPORATE EQUALITY INDEX FOR NINTH YEAR

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Gender identity, Equality, Southwest Airlines, The American Lawyer, Rashawn, Human Rights Campaign, Corporate Equality Index, Equitable, Benchmarking, CEI, Environment, Face, Partnership

DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is proud to announce its score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is proud to announce its score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • It's the airline's ninth consecutive year to earn a top score on the CEI—underscoring the Company's dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.
  • Southwest Airlines® joins 545 major U.S. businesses that earned top marks this year.
  • "For over two decades, businesses have played an important role in furthering LGBTQ+ equality by centering employee needs and voices around workplace inclusion.