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NCD announces new Chair Claudia L. Gordon

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.
  • President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. designated Gordon as Council Chair, as announced by the White House on April 5.
  • During her time at NCD, Gordon was designated by Gallegos as Vice Chair and served on NCD’s Executive Committee.
  • “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the country in this capacity as Chair and look forward to continuing our journey of increasing accessibility and inclusion in all walks of life,” said NCD Chair Claudia Gordon.

Readout of SBA Administrator Guzman’s Participation in the SBA’s Third Annual Women’s Business Summit

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, March 26, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman kicked off the SBA’s third annual Women’s Business Summit alongside top Biden-Harris Administration officials, business leaders, and women entrepreneurs.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, March 26, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman kicked off the SBA’s third annual Women’s Business Summit alongside top Biden-Harris Administration officials, business leaders, and women entrepreneurs.
  • The summit was held in collaboration with the National Women’s Business Council, co-sponsored by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and the Association of Women’s Business Centers.
  • Administrator Guzman opened the summit by participating in a fireside chat with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai.
  • The 2023 Women’s Business Summit featured remarks from President Joe Biden in a White House East Room event.

Canadian Women's Foundation calling for action for gender equality in new 'Count Me In' initiative

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Grounded in these stark realities, the Canadian Women's Foundation is calling for urgent action for gender equality with the launch of the 'Count Me In' initiative.

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  • Grounded in these stark realities, the Canadian Women's Foundation is calling for urgent action for gender equality with the launch of the 'Count Me In' initiative.
  • It is aimed at mobilizing donors, leaders, decision makers, philanthropists, and advocates to take urgent action to bridge the gaps in gender equality across Canada.
  • It's time to stand up, speak out, and take action to support gender equality," added Graham Lang, CCO at VML Canada, a partner on this initiative.
  • The Canadian Women's Foundation invites people from all walks of life to join the 'Count Me In' initiative in support gender equality.

Inaugural Feminist Creator Prize Winners Announced

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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TORONTO, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Women's Foundation has announced the winners of their first ever Feminist Creator Prize .

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  • TORONTO, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Women's Foundation has announced the winners of their first ever Feminist Creator Prize .
  • The Feminist Creator Prize , the only award of its kind in Canada, acknowledges, encourages, and supports diverse feminist creators who bolster feminist voices and challenge pervasive gendered digital hate and abuse.
  • Learn more about the Feminist Creator Prize and gendered digital hate, harassment, and violence in Canada .
  • The Canadian Women's Foundation's Feminist Creator Prize is sponsored by The Philanthropist Journal, Citizen Relations, and Brown & Cohen Communications & Public Affairs Inc. and supported by Elevate Festival.

Giant Tiger and Canadian Artist Emilie Darlington Partner to Create Custom Shirts for International Women's Day

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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"Giant Tiger is committed to championing the voices of women and gender-diverse people in the communities we proudly live in, work in, and serve.

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  • "Giant Tiger is committed to championing the voices of women and gender-diverse people in the communities we proudly live in, work in, and serve.
  • We are thrilled to collaborate with Emilie Darlington to create these exclusive shirts and share her artistic vision with our customers across the country," said Gabrielle Hargrove, Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer, Giant Tiger Stores Limited.
  • "I am so excited and grateful to be collaborating with Giant Tiger to create these custom shirts for International Women's Day," said artist Emilie Darlington.
  • For more information on the Canadian Women's Foundation, artist Emilie Darlington, and the custom-designed shirts, please visit gianttiger.com/pages/international-womens-day .

PORTER WRIGHT EXPANDS WASHINGTON OFFICE, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PRACTICE

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Porter Wright, one of the oldest continuously-operating law firms in the United States, today announced expansion of its Washington, D.C., office, bringing on four senior-level government affairs principals with extensive global experience across U.S. executive and legislative branches and national media.

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  • "This team will ensure Porter Wright clients' voices and interests are heard in this dynamic environment."
  • "No matter who holds power in Washington, government relations matter more than ever," says Holly Kozlowski , partner-in-charge of the firm's Washington, D.C., office.
  • Just last year, Porter Wright expanded its public policy and regulation practice, hiring Adrian Snead (previous counsel and foreign policy advisor to U.S.
  • More information on the new members of the Porter Wright Washington office:
    Raul Alvillar is a senior executive with two decades of experience in external affairs, strategic planning, community relations and political affairs.

 Diageo North America donates ten million cans of water to Convoy of Hope to support disaster relief response efforts

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Diageo North America is donating ten million, 12-ounce cans of water to humanitarian organization Convoy of Hope to assist local communities across the United States experiencing natural and humanitarian disasters.

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  • Diageo North America is donating ten million, 12-ounce cans of water to humanitarian organization Convoy of Hope to assist local communities across the United States experiencing natural and humanitarian disasters.
  • The cans will be prepositioned in key facilities for deployment to communities and relief organizations during times of need.
  • Once the cans are filled, Convoy of Hope will distribute them to its Springfield, MO distribution center and other distribution partners around the country.
  • “Diageo’s donation of ten million cans will fill a critical need during Convoy’s disaster relief efforts.

Two-thirds of people in Canada know a woman who has been abused

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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69 per cent of women know a woman who has faced assault, compared to 61 per cent of men.

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  • 69 per cent of women know a woman who has faced assault, compared to 61 per cent of men.
  • Rates of gender-based violence in Canada are alarmingly high: 44 per cent of women face abuse from an intimate partner in their lifetimes.
  • Abuse rates are higher for Indigenous, Black, and racialized women, women with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and others who are marginalized.
  • Femicide has also spiked: a woman or girl is killed by violence every 48 hours .

National Geographic Society Names Nalini Nadkarni Explorer at Large

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society has appointed famed forest canopy researcher Nalini Nadkarni as a National Geographic Explorer at Large.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society has appointed famed forest canopy researcher Nalini Nadkarni as a National Geographic Explorer at Large.
  • Nadkarni, an ecologist who pioneered the study of Costa Rican rainforest canopies and an avid science communicator, will serve as an ambassador for the National Geographic Society.
  • This is key to our mission and among the many reasons we're thrilled to name her a National Geographic Explorer at Large."
  • "Curious, inspiring and committed to empowering the next generation, Nalini exemplifies what it means to be a National Geographic Explorer," said Alex Moen, chief explorer engagement officer at the National Geographic Society.

Mars donates 33 million meals to support local communities

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On World Food Day 2023, Mars Food & Nutrition shares progress towards the food and sustainability goals that sit at the heart of its purpose: Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow.

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  • With food poverty an ongoing issue, the company continues to build strategic and impactful partnerships with local organisations to help get food and support to people who need it most.
  • Through the partnership it provided 2.5 million meals to children in need throughout the United States in 2022.
  • In its third year, this partnership is helping Mars Food & Nutrition Australia deliver its ambition of 3m meals to people in need in 2023.
  • The support of Mars Food & Nutrition will help food banks within our network continue to provide the lifeline of emergency support for local people in crisis, while we work in the long term to build a hunger free future."