International Women's Day

Advanced Medaesthetic Partners Announces Strategic Investment in Destination Aesthetics

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Friday, March 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Medaesthetic Partners (AMP), a leading provider of medical aesthetic services, today announces its strategic investment in Destination Aesthetics™ (DA), Northern California's Premier Medical Spa.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Medaesthetic Partners (AMP), a leading provider of medical aesthetic services, today announces its strategic investment in Destination Aesthetics™ (DA), Northern California's Premier Medical Spa.
  • "The Destination Aesthetics mission shares our vision of providing the highest quality medical aesthetics services to patients," said Nicole Chiaramonte, CEO of AMP.
  • This investment will empower DA to accelerate its growth plans and expand its service offerings across its five locations.
  • The backbone of this investment is industry-leading clinical training and education capabilities, best-in-class practice experience leadership and professional development capabilities.

Study from NTT DATA and NLB Shows 62% of India Employers Intend to Hire More Women in STEM in FY 2023-24

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Interestingly, the majority of employers surveyed (62%) intend to hire more women enrolled in STEM courses in 2023-24 as compared to the previous year.

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  • Interestingly, the majority of employers surveyed (62%) intend to hire more women enrolled in STEM courses in 2023-24 as compared to the previous year.
  • We're proud to partner with NTT DATA to delve deeper into the situation behind the gender gap in STEM and shed light on some key data and insights through a study of women in STEM."
  • Through this initiative, NTT DATA and Next Level Business Services aim to bridge the women's participation gap in the IT sector.
  • Furthermore, the study surveyed 500 women employees from organizations of various sizes, sectors, and cities in India.

Global C-Pop Artist and Fashion Icon Tia Lee to Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 and the Success of the #EmpowerHer Campaign

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Hong Kong, China--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2023) - Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-pop singer and fashion icon, expresses her love and support for the International Women's Day 2023 theme on #EmbraceEquity and shares the success of the #EmpowerHer campaign.

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  • Hong Kong, China--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2023) - Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-pop singer and fashion icon, expresses her love and support for the International Women's Day 2023 theme on #EmbraceEquity and shares the success of the #EmpowerHer campaign.
  • She launched a video on her Youtube Channel today to acknowledge the support from TikTokers across the world through #EmpowerHerDance .
  • Tia hopes to express her blessings to women around the world.
  • With all the worldwide support, "Goodbye Princess" music video has received record-breaking 100 million views on YouTube in just 20 days.

Highlights - Exchange of views with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin EBADI - 15.03.23 - Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Exchange of views with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin EBADI - 15.03.23

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  • Exchange of views with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin EBADI - 15.03.23
    16-03-2023 - 10:37
    On 15 March, the Delegation for relations with Iran together with the FEMM Committee held an exchange of views with the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin EBADI on the situation of women in Iran.
  • FEMM Committee Chairman Biedroń reminded that celebrations around the International Women's Day are not just about celebrating achievements that women have accomplished, but also a reminder that women's rights are experiencing a backlash in many places around the world, such as in Iran and also in Europe.
  • Women have been at the forefront of every protest in Iran, since the early days of the revolution where women were central to the movement.
  • Dr. Ebadi highlighted the importance of the Women Life Freedom movement for the democratic future of Iran.

WBE Canada secures funding from WES to fast track Women Entrepreneurs in corporate and government Supply Chains

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

"This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the incredible talent and achievements of women and the concrete action our government is taking to make sure every woman counts.

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  • "This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the incredible talent and achievements of women and the concrete action our government is taking to make sure every woman counts.
  • Time and again, Canadian women have proven themselves to be hard-working and dedicated entrepreneurs, yet many still face barriers to reaching their full entrepreneurship potential.
  • As announced by Minister Ng, the WES Ecosystem Fund focuses on supporting not-for-profit organizations who provide business support for women entrepreneurs to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Canada.
  • The fund prioritizes projects in areas of strength for women, as well as projects providing services to women entrepreneurs in rural and remote areas of the North.

Camelot's Director of Homeland Security Programs, Dr. Wendy Hayes, Recognized as Part of the SIA's 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Being recognized as part of the Security Industry Association's 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100 is a tremendous honor. It is a testament to our work at Camelot to advance diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the security industry. I am proud to be part of a team committed to developing a multidisciplinary perspective in cybersecurity," Dr. Hayes said.

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  • Camelot, a revolutionary new cybersecurity company, today announced Dr. Wendy Hayes, Camelot's Director of Homeland Security Programs, has been accepted into the 2023 honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100.
  • This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the security industry.
  • COLUMBIA, Md., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Being recognized as part of the Security Industry Association's 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100 is a tremendous honor.
  • It is a testament to our work at Camelot to advance diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the security industry.

Huawei and partners to boost digital inclusion in Uganda through DigiTruck project

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Monday, March 13, 2023

KIRUHURA, Uganda, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugandan President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched a new DigiTruck project in Uganda.

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  • KIRUHURA, Uganda, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugandan President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched a new DigiTruck project in Uganda.
  • President Yoweri Museveni commented in a tweet, "I launched the Huawei DigiTruck project in Uganda.
  • He added that, "Digital transformation is one of the key drivers of effective human capital development, it therefore gives me pleasure to launch this Huawei Project."
  • This is why we have the slogan 'A better You for a Better Uganda'," said Gao Fei, Managing Director for Huawei Uganda.

Huawei and partners to boost digital inclusion in Uganda through DigiTruck project

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Monday, March 13, 2023

KIRUHURA, Uganda, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugandan President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched a new DigiTruck project in Uganda.

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  • KIRUHURA, Uganda, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugandan President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched a new DigiTruck project in Uganda.
  • President Yoweri Museveni commented in a tweet, "I launched the Huawei DigiTruck project in Uganda.
  • He added that, "Digital transformation is one of the key drivers of effective human capital development, it therefore gives me pleasure to launch this Huawei Project."
  • This is why we have the slogan 'A better You for a Better Uganda'," said Gao Fei, Managing Director for Huawei Uganda.

Financial Women's Association Celebrates 65th Anniversary by Honoring NYSE Chair Sharon Bowen, BMO's Dan Barclay and past FWA Presidents

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

NEW YORK, March 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Every year, the Financial Women's Association (FWA) recognizes changemakers in the public and private sectors who have made a difference.

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Every year, the Financial Women's Association (FWA) recognizes changemakers in the public and private sectors who have made a difference.
  • This year, to mark its 65th Anniversary and gala dinner in New York City, the FWA recognized the contributions of NYSE Chair, Sharon Bowen as Public Sector Woman of the Year, and BMO Capital Markets Chief Executive Officer Dan Barclay as Male Ally of the Year.
  • In addition, the FWA celebrates its Past Presidents for their legacy in making the FWA the success it is today, recognizing them as Private Sector Women of the Year.
  • In particular, the FWA acknowledged the contributions of BMO Capital Markets to the FWA Education Fund over the past 11 years, including through the BMO "Equity Through Education" program and the Back2Business Program.