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Être Releases Powerful New Survey Revealing Decline in Girls' Confidence: Early Mentorship Key Solution

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228008015/en/
    The findings expose the staggering decline in self-image and mental well-being, and confirms mentorship is a big part of the solution to closing the confidence gap for young women and girls.
  • Illana began introducing her to friends in leadership positions and encouraged questions about their diverse, successful careers.
  • To access the full report and learn more about Être, visit www.etregirls.com and follow @etregirls on Instagram.
  • To date, Être has facilitated mentorship connections for thousands of girls and garnered the likes of nationally recognized female icons including Gloria Steinem, Tyra Banks and Lilly Ledbetter.

GENDER EQUALITY RELEGATED BY CONFLICT, POVERTY, CLIMATE CHANGE & COVID

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Friday, March 8, 2024

SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global survey has revealed the state of progress on gender equality. It finds that conflict, poverty, climate change and the aftermath of COVID are all negatively impacting the cause of gender equality.

Key Points: 
  • It finds that conflict, poverty, climate change and the aftermath of COVID are all negatively impacting the cause of gender equality.
  • The study shows that global events are overshadowing investment in women and gender equality.
  • The research showed that gender inequality lagged behind healthcare (43%), climate change (29%), poverty (26%) and safety (25%) in terms of importance.
  • An additional $360 billion annually is needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goals 5 on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Puck empowers Lebanon's female entrepreneurs with launch of 'Selfless Shelves' initiative

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Monday, January 22, 2024

These jars highlight each woman's heart-warming story and aim to support their families with earned income.

Key Points: 
  • These jars highlight each woman's heart-warming story and aim to support their families with earned income.
  • Puck is launching the initiative in light of the economic crisis in Lebanon, which has left a staggering 63% of women unemployed – as stated in a report by UN Women.
  • This is particularly prevalent in the remote regions of Lebanon where job opportunities have reached an all-time low.
  • As a result, women across Lebanon's villages have resorted to selling "mouneh" to their communities as a means of earning a basic income.

Puck empowers Lebanon's female entrepreneurs with launch of 'Selfless Shelves' initiative

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 22, 2024

These jars highlight each woman's heart-warming story and aim to support their families with earned income.

Key Points: 
  • These jars highlight each woman's heart-warming story and aim to support their families with earned income.
  • Puck is launching the initiative in light of the economic crisis in Lebanon, which has left a staggering 63% of women unemployed – as stated in a report by UN Women.
  • This is particularly prevalent in the remote regions of Lebanon where job opportunities have reached an all-time low.
  • As a result, women across Lebanon's villages have resorted to selling "mouneh" to their communities as a means of earning a basic income.

Silvina Moschini, Unicoin's Visionary Founder, Appointed to Lead Unicorns Inc.

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Friday, January 12, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicoin Inc., the public reporting company that addresses the extreme volatility of the crypto market, announces today a strategic leadership transition: Silvina Moschini, who was formerly the President at Unicoin, has been appointed as the CEO of Unicorns Inc.

Key Points: 
  • Moschini's entrepreneurial vision has been instrumental in building Unicoin's success as a leading SEC regulated, public reporting company with an assets-backed security token.
  • "This leadership realignment positions Unicoin and Unicorn Hunters for long-term success," stated Alex Konanykhin, Unicoin Inc, CEO.
  • has recognized her as one of the "Top 100 Latina Powerhouses of 2023," highlighting her exceptional achievements in the business world.
  • This growth trend emblemizes the trust that individual and corporate investors from more than 140 countries are placing in Unicoin.

Schneider Electric appoints Amel Chadli as the new Gulf Cluster President

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Driving innovation and growth in digital transformation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence technologies

Key Points: 
  • Driving innovation and growth in digital transformation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence technologies
    DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Amel Chadli as the company's Gulf Cluster President.
  • In her new role, Chadli will drive innovation and growth in digital transformation, sustainability, and energy management and industrial automation with artificial intelligence technologies across the Gulf region.
  • We will continue to invest in top local talents and attract emerging leaders, solidifying Schneider Electric position as the digital partner of choice for sustainability and efficiency," said Chadli.
  • Following Chadli's appointment, Ahmed Khashan, former President of Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric, will take on as Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Development for International Operations at Schneider Electric covering the Middle East and Africa, India, South America & Pacific regions.

Schneider Electric appoints Amel Chadli as the new Gulf Cluster President

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Driving innovation and growth in digital transformation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence technologies

Key Points: 
  • Driving innovation and growth in digital transformation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence technologies
    DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Amel Chadli as the company's Gulf Cluster President.
  • In her new role, Chadli will drive innovation and growth in digital transformation, sustainability, and energy management and industrial automation with artificial intelligence technologies across the Gulf region.
  • We will continue to invest in top local talents and attract emerging leaders, solidifying Schneider Electric position as the digital partner of choice for sustainability and efficiency," said Chadli.
  • Following Chadli's appointment, Ahmed Khashan, former President of Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric, will take on as Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Development for International Operations at Schneider Electric covering the Middle East and Africa, India, South America & Pacific regions.

CHW (Canadian Hadassah-WIZO) calls for immediate action from the Canadian government against the head of the UN Women

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Women’s organizations worldwide have adopted a policy of silence and indifference, remaining quiet in the face of the brutally raped, abused, mutilated, murdered, and kidnapped Israel women and girls.

Key Points: 
  • Women’s organizations worldwide have adopted a policy of silence and indifference, remaining quiet in the face of the brutally raped, abused, mutilated, murdered, and kidnapped Israel women and girls.
  • CHW is demanding immediate action from the Canadian government to call for the resignation of the head of the UN Women for their lack of response to these inhumane crimes, which are a clear violation of international law.
  • “CHW has been advocating for women’s rights for over a hundred years,” said Lisa Colt-Kotler, CHW CEO.
  • For additional information or media inquiries, please contact the CHW National Office at [email protected] or 1-855-477-5964.

Mary Kay’s Empowerment Journey Continues: Brand Joins the Women's Empowerment Principles in Asia Pacific

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Mary Kay Inc. , a global advocate for women’s empowerment, announced on Women's Entrepreneurship Day that it has officially become a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in the Asia Pacific region.

Key Points: 
  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global advocate for women’s empowerment, announced on Women's Entrepreneurship Day that it has officially become a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Future editions of the report will cover the pledge and impact of Mary Kay in other countries of the Asia Pacific region where it operates.
  • In 2022, the percentage of women among Mary Kay China's executive team and employees were both 57%, while 64% of promoted employees were women.
  • As of April 2023, a total of 257,117 women have benefited from Mary Kay China's CSR programs.

The BodCon Launches a Groundbreaking Confidence Course To Reverse the Fact that 91% of Women are Unhappy with their Bodies

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Monday, November 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The BodCon , the award-winning, #1 Body Confidence Community that educates, inspires, and empowers women to cultivate body confidence and improve self-esteem, debuts The BodCon Confidence Series .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The BodCon , the award-winning, #1 Body Confidence Community that educates, inspires, and empowers women to cultivate body confidence and improve self-esteem, debuts The BodCon Confidence Series .
  • In a society where appearances seem to matter more than ever, body confidence struggles have become pervasive.
  • "Navigating the path toward body acceptance and confidence can be overwhelming, especially due to rampant misinformation on social media and pop culture.
  • Gaining confidence and self-love is certainly not done overnight as many are led to believe," said Gabrielle Richards, Brand Director of The BodCon and Certified Body Confidence Coach.