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The Global LGBTQIA+ Community Finds a Home in the Metaverse

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Metaverse Pride is a testament to Decentralands commitment to creating an inclusive and open metaverse.

Key Points: 
  • Metaverse Pride is a testament to Decentralands commitment to creating an inclusive and open metaverse.
  • Decentraland is proud to be a safe, welcoming, and accessible space for members and supporters of the global LGTBQIA+ community to connect, celebrate, and build the future of the metaverse.
  • Metaverse Pride comes at a time when, once again, LGBTQIA+ people are under heightened threat, and its more important than ever to support and empower this community.
  • Bringing Pride Month to the metaverse is an opportunity to open up localized LGBTQIA+ narratives to a global, decentralized audience.

Winston & Strawn Represents More Than 50 Equality Advocates in Amicus Brief Calling for Publication of Equal Rights Amendment

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Monday, January 10, 2022

The brief argues for formal recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment, which has now been fully ratified under Article V of the Constitution.

Key Points: 
  • The brief argues for formal recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment, which has now been fully ratified under Article V of the Constitution.
  • She was joined on the brief by partner Christopher Man and associates Johanna Rae Hudgens, Linda A. Greene, and Courtney S. Block.
  • "The need for the Equal Rights Amendment has never been greater," said Winston partner Linda Coberly.
  • Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 15 offices located throughout North America, Asia, and Europe.

Groundbreaking Documentary “A Day of Trans” Explores the Experiences of Three Generations of Transgender Individuals in China

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Independent filmmaker and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Yennefer Fang today announced the release of her latest equity-focused documentary, "A Day of Trans" (2021).

Key Points: 
  • Independent filmmaker and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Yennefer Fang today announced the release of her latest equity-focused documentary, "A Day of Trans" (2021).
  • This short film depicts the real lives of four Chinese transgender individuals - across three generations - and spotlights the unique challenges facing sexual minorities groups in the country.
  • The documentary also focuses on the institutionalized imbalance and social barriers affecting transgender individuals of different ages, classes, educational backgrounds, and income levels.
  • Different generations of Chinese transgender people have been navigating their unique sets of economic and social challenges.

Donors Come Together With US$138.1 Million In New Funding For Education Cannot Wait During UN General Assembly To Leave No Child Behind

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Monday, September 27, 2021

US$58.6 million); United States of America (US$37 million); European Union/European Commission (25 million; approx.

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  • US$58.6 million); United States of America (US$37 million); European Union/European Commission (25 million; approx.
  • This new round of funding contributions will accelerate the impact of ECW's education in emergencies investments, which have already reached more than 4.6 million crisis-affected children and adolescents.
  • ECW's COVID-19 response has also been delivered in record speed across 32 countries, reaching an additional 29.2 million vulnerable girls and boys.
  • ECW urgently appeals to public and private sector donors for expanded support to reach even more vulnerable children and youth.

University of Manitoba Delivers on Accessibility Promise Through Licensing of YuJa Video Platform and Panorama

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Friday, September 3, 2021

The University of Manitoba (UM) is delivering on its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility through the licensing and subsequent deployment of the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform and Panorama for Digital Accessibility.

Key Points: 
  • The University of Manitoba (UM) is delivering on its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility through the licensing and subsequent deployment of the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform and Panorama for Digital Accessibility.
  • The university also will deploy YuJa Panorama, an innovative tool to help make learning more inclusive for all students by driving inclusivity.
  • The University of Manitoba joins the growing list of Canadian colleges and universities choosing to deploy comprehensive accessibility and video solutions, including the University of Calgary.
  • Its portfolio includes products for lecture capture , live streaming , video management , video conferencing , video test proctoring , digital asset management , digital compliance , and enterprise accessibility .