Violence against women in Pakistan

3 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to Crain's Chicago Business 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys List

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Monday, March 13, 2023

CHICAGO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Francis A. Citera, Tiffany S. Fordyce, and Gregory E. Ostfeld, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office, were named 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys by Crain's Chicago Business.

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  • Francis A. Citera, Tiffany S. Fordyce, and Gregory E. Ostfeld, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office, were named 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys by Crain's Chicago Business.
  • CHICAGO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Francis A. Citera , Tiffany S. Fordyce , and Gregory E. Ostfeld , shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Chicago office , were named 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys by Crain's Chicago Business.
  • According to Crain's, the 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys list is made up of more than 70 of the top practitioners in Chicago with major accomplishments in the courtroom who also devote time to pro bono work, community involvement, and professional organizations.
  • Fordyce is chair of Greenberg Traurig's Chicago Labor & Employment Practice and co-chair of the practice's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group.

Wright Kim Douglas Principal Lauriann Wright Announces the Judicial Appointment of Attorney Rosa M. Fregoso

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Monday, June 20, 2022

We are so proud of Rosa, states Lauriann Wright, co-founder of the awardwinning law firm Wright Kim Douglas.

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  • We are so proud of Rosa, states Lauriann Wright, co-founder of the awardwinning law firm Wright Kim Douglas.
  • We were not surprised when we got the news of her appointment to the bench.
  • She is highly ethical, thoughtful, smart, and passionate about giving back to her community, all key attributes for a judge.
  • Joining the judiciary is an honor and we are proud to have had Rosa on our legal team, prior to her making the bench.

Government of Canada announces new shelters for Indigenous Peoples facing gender-based violence

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Friday, July 23, 2021

The Government of Canada recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has added pressures to the challenges that Inuit women and children face when seeking refuge from gender-based violence.

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  • The Government of Canada recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has added pressures to the challenges that Inuit women and children face when seeking refuge from gender-based violence.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to addressing the ongoing national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
  • "Indigenous-led emergency shelters and transition homes play a critical role to support Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people escaping violence.
  • Inuit women experience violence, particularly intimate partner violence, at a higher rate than any other group of women in Canada.

Handshake Announces the Second Annual 'Find Your Next' Conference Featuring Keynote Speaker Malala Yousafzai

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

To support employers navigating these changes, Handshake , the largest early career talent network, will be hosting its second annual Find Your Next Conference on June 15 and 16.

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  • To support employers navigating these changes, Handshake , the largest early career talent network, will be hosting its second annual Find Your Next Conference on June 15 and 16.
  • "It is an honor to have Malala Yousafzai as a keynote speaker as she is an impassioned voice for the critical issues that Gen Z cares most about, such as education reform, equity, and access."
  • For additional information about Handshake visit https://www.joinhandshake.com/ and to learn about the Find Your Next Conference click here .
  • Responses were cleaned and weighted by gender and race/ethnicity using institutional enrollment numbers to reduce non-response bias and unequal selection probability.

Malala to Join Gender Equality Activists and Young Leaders at 2021 Girl Up Leadership Summit

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Activist Malala Yousafzai is the latest addition to Girl Up\'s speaker lineup at the 2021 Leadership Summit, happening July 13-14 online.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Activist Malala Yousafzai is the latest addition to Girl Up\'s speaker lineup at the 2021 Leadership Summit, happening July 13-14 online.
  • Malala Yousafzai the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate and founder of Malala Fund will join UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha, with other global leaders, social justice activists, and a host of Girl Up changemakers who are fearlessly pushing for progress even throughout this challenging time.
  • After more than 30,000 participants from 170 countries successfully connected online for Girl Up\'s largest and most global event ever, Girl Up will once again virtually welcome female leaders and gender equality advocates from around the world this July.
  • Visit https://GIRLUP.ORG/SUMMIT to learn more.\nGIRL UP is a global leadership development initiative, positioning girls to be leaders in the movement for gender equality.

AnitaB.org Announces The Participation Of Malala Yousafzai At Grace Hopper Celebration EMEA

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

"The elevation of women\'s rights, especially in technology, has never been more important.

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  • "The elevation of women\'s rights, especially in technology, has never been more important.
  • Ms. Yousafzai\'s renowned power to reach and inspire through her words will bring our community\'s network to the next level.
  • "\nMalala Yousafzai has famously fought for the education of girls in opposition to the Taliban\'s influence.
  • Earlier this year, AnitaB.org also hosted Virtual GHC India, gathering more than 5,000 attendees from all over India.\n'

SAS analysis helps Malala Fund predict impact of climate change on girls' education

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

To help shed a light on this issue during Climate Month and this year\'s education-themed World Creativity and Innovation Week, SAS built the Girls\' Education and Climate Challenges Index with Malala Fund, a girls\' education nonprofit co-founded by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

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  • To help shed a light on this issue during Climate Month and this year\'s education-themed World Creativity and Innovation Week, SAS built the Girls\' Education and Climate Challenges Index with Malala Fund, a girls\' education nonprofit co-founded by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.
  • Based on the combined indices, the region most affected is sub-Saharan Africa, though this region contributes the least to climate change.
  • If current trends continue, by 2025 climate change will play a part in preventing at least 12.5 million girls from completing their education each year.\n"Our new report confirms that girls\' education is one of the most powerful strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change," said Naomi Nyamweya, Research Officer at Malala Fund.
  • Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education, invests in local education leaders and amplifies the voices of girls fighting for change.

Activist Malala Yousafzai and American Football Coach Katie Sowers Among Others to Headline PMI® Virtual Experience Series

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Monday, October 19, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201019005488/en/
    Hear Pakistani education activist and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, speak about advancing female education and enabling womens leadership globally.
  • Listening to the stories of others, like our Virtual Experience Series speakers, can help us gain invaluable insights to the world so we can be better in our everyday lives.
  • Hear Pakistani education activist and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, speak about advancing female education and enabling womens leadership globally.
  • Registration for PMI members is $99 for a single experience or $359 for the entire series.

Author Sanam Maher Says the Murder of Pakistani Social Media Star at The Hands of Her Brother Was a Defining Moment for Pakistan

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Most face discrimination as a result of the patriarchal society of Pakistan.

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  • Most face discrimination as a result of the patriarchal society of Pakistan.
  • Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, author and journalist Sanam Maher discusses the honor killing of Qandeel Baloch, Pakistan's first ever social media celebrity, at the hands of her brother.
  • Maher is the author of A Woman Like Her: The Story Behind the Honor Killing of a Social Media Star.
  • Maher is the Author of A Woman Like Her: The Story Behind the Honor Killing of a Social Media Star.

President Barack Obama to Deliver Televised Commencement Message During “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020”

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Former President Barack Obama will deliver a commencement message for Americas three million high school seniors during a televised, one-hour multimedia event, Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020.

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  • Former President Barack Obama will deliver a commencement message for Americas three million high school seniors during a televised, one-hour multimedia event, Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020.
  • Hosted by XQ Institute , The LeBron James Family Foundation , and The Entertainment Industry Foundation this primetime special will bring together notable figures to give a joyful tribute to Americas Class of 2020.
  • Among those joining President Obama are LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai, the Jonas Brothers, Yara Shahidi, Bad Bunny, Lena Waithe, Pharrell Williams, Megan Rapinoe, H.E.R., Ben Platt, and others.
  • We are grateful to President Obama for giving this gift to our nations three million high school seniors as they #GraduateTogether.