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Celebrating Harvey Milk Day: Why It Matters

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Celebrating Harvey Milk Day: Why It Matters

BY Mike Gomez ·

05·22·23

Discover the history and significance of Harvey Milk Day, learn about the challenges faced, explore key facts about this groundbreaking individual, and understand the various initiatives promoting LGBTQ+ rights. Find out how you can get involved and support the cause to continue Harvey Milk's legacy.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

BY Mike Gomez ·

05·01·23

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about its rich history and understanding the causes and challenges faced by the AAPI communities. Learn key facts and discover various initiatives that support this annual observance.

Lesbian Visibility Day: Celebration, Cause, and Campaigns

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Lesbian Visibility Day: Celebration, Cause, and Campaigns

BY Isabela Sedano ·

04·26·23

Lesbian Visibility Day, which evolved into a weeklong celebration, is a reminder to society about the experiences and challenges this part of the LGBTQ community encounters. Delve into its history, facts, and ongoing initiatives. And discover how you can get involved, supporting equality, acceptance, and the vibrant diversity of our world.

International Women's Day: How to Get Involved

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International Women's Day: How to Get Involved

03·08·23

Celebrate International Women's Day by delving into its history, understanding the challenges women face, and exploring impactful initiatives. Learn five key facts about this important cause and discover ways to get involved in supporting gender equality and empowering women worldwide. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable world for all.

Women's History Month: Why it Matters and How to Get Involved

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Women's History Month: Why it Matters and How to Get Involved

03·01·23

Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about its origins, exploring the challenges faced by women, and discovering various efforts and initiatives that empower women. Plus find ways to get involved and support the women's rights and equality this March, all while appreciating the contributions of women throughout history.

Black History Month: Why It Matters and How to Get Involved

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Black History Month: Why It Matters and How to Get Involved

02·01·23

Celebrate Black History Month by exploring its history, challenges, and significance. Learn five crucial facts about this annual observance, discover ongoing efforts and initiatives, and find out how to get involved and support the cause, promoting a deeper understanding of African American heritage and their vital contributions to American history.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Why it Matters and How to Get Involved

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Why it Matters and How to Get Involved

01·16·23

Discover the history and significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday honoring the legacy of the civil rights leader. Learn about the struggles faced in establishing this day, key facts about the cause, and ways you can get involved in supporting racial equality and social justice in your community.

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Why Acceptance Matters

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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Why Acceptance Matters

BY Mike Gomez ·

11·20·22

Immerse yourself in our post exploring Transgender Day of Remembrance. Learn about the various challenges the community face. Also, discover the efforts championing their rights and how you can effectively contribute. By expanding our knowledge, let's create a more inclusive society.

Native American Heritage Month: Opportunities to Get Involved

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Native American Heritage Month: Opportunities to Get Involved

11·01·22

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by exploring its history and understanding the challenges faced by indigenous communities. Discover various efforts and initiatives taken to support Native American heritage, and find out how you can get involved in promoting and preserving their rich culture and traditions.

International Day of the Girl Child: Toward a Better World for Girls

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International Day of the Girl Child: Toward a Better World for Girls

BY Mike Gomez ·

10·11·22

Explore International Day of the Girl Child and dscover how you can contribute to this essential cause for global progress.

LGBT+ History Month: Why it Matters and How to Get Involved?

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LGBT+ History Month: Why it Matters and How to Get Involved?

10·01·22

Explore the rich tapestry of LGBT+ History Month as we look at its origins, the struggles and triumphs faced by the community, and significant milestones. Learn how you can support the cause and contribute to a more inclusive future.

Bisexual Awareness Week: Celebrating All Forms of Love

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Bisexual Awareness Week: Celebrating All Forms of Love

BY Mike Gomez ·

09·19·22

Bisexual Awareness Week celebrates and brings visibility to the bisexual community. Find out ways to support the cause, and discover the significant contributions of the bisexual community to the broader LGBTQIA+ movement.

#TRVSTLOVES Celebrating Women in (Social) Business

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#TRVSTLOVES Celebrating Women in (Social) Business

BY Sam Colyer ·

04·07·22

This edition of #TRVSTLOVES looks at several women in business awards and highlights influential women who go out of their way to inspire others.

#TRVSTLOVES: Inclusion & Diversity In Business

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#TRVSTLOVES: Inclusion & Diversity In Business

BY Sam Colyer ·

06·20·21

Welcome to #TRVSTLOVES. We curate news, ideas, and inspiration from across the world that demonstrates how real action can accomplish a positive social impact. This time we’re taking a look at inclusion and diversity in business. Inclusion is what you do "Diversity Is What You See, Inclusion Is What You Do". It’s an interesting thought, […]

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Equality & Diversity Facts & Statistics

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

05·21·21

Our actions should never deny another person access to their rights and support that meets their individual needs. These 32 equality facts and diversity facts will help us better understand how to build an inclusive world.

Female Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19

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Female Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19

BY Selva Ozelli ·

02·12·21

The 6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly, is celebrated internationally on February 11 to raise awareness on the issue of celebrating women’s excellence in science. Gender equality is essential to achieve peaceful societies, with full human potential and to achieve all the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable […]

Celebrating Global Unity for a COVID-19 Recovery with Paintings

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Celebrating Global Unity for a COVID-19 Recovery with Paintings

BY Selva Ozelli ·

12·09·20

The United Nations has said it will celebrate this year’s International Day of Disabled Persons, with the theme “Building Back Better Towards a Disability- Inclusive Accessible and Sustainable, Post-COVID-19” for the one billion or 15% of the world population with disabilities. Artist Selva Ozelli received a VOSAP Art from the Heart Contest 2020 participation award […]

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Choose to Buy Fairtrade

08·06·20

As consumers, we have a lot of power to create change. By making the right choices when it comes to what we buy, we can make our world a better, fairer, more ethical place. We can remove our support for damaging commerce systems when we choose to buy fairtrade.

100 Equality Quotes to Inspire Diversity & Inclusion

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100 Equality Quotes to Inspire Diversity & Inclusion

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

01·06·20

While diversity exists in all societies of the world today, it’s not always followed by equality. Some don’t believe that people of all genders, races, and sexualities should have access to the same rights and opportunities as others. These people are wrong. Some find it hard to believe that there could be any form of […]

BizGees - Transforming Refugees into Entrepreneurs

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BizGees - Transforming Refugees into Entrepreneurs

BY Zufi Deo ·

09·09·19

We transform refugees into entrepreneurs using FinTech. We custom-designed alternative finance-based services to support refugee communities to take ownership of their own lives. We are winners of the Infosys Challenge for Financial Inclusion at the UNICEF FinTech Jam for Good.

Chatterbox: Online Language Learning Service Powered By Refugee Talent.

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Chatterbox: Online Language Learning Service Powered By Refugee Talent.

BY Mursal Hedayat ·

01·18·19

Chatterbox is building an online language learning service powered by refugee talent. Chatterbox connects the problem of underutilised refugee talent with an opportunity in the demand for their language skills.

The 101 of Intersex (Something You Really Should Know About)

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The 101 of Intersex (Something You Really Should Know About)

07·18·18

Why intersex individuals are demanding recognition and how small everyday changes that can make a real difference. Many social issues such as climate change or food insecurity are well-known, but so many issues aren’t featured in mainstream media. As the world wakes up and sees injustices that have previously been hidden, there are many groups […]

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A Martin Luther King Day Challenge

BY Olivia Rosane ·

01·15·18

Guest writer and activist, Olivia Rosane, share her views on the complexity of activism and Martin Luther King's legacy in today’s world. Martin Luther King Day is the only federal holiday in the United States that honors someone specifically for activism, for working collectively with others to make society more just for all of its […]

HostNation: Befriending Refugees In London

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HostNation: Befriending Refugees In London

BY Anneke Elwes ·

08·06·17

London is one of the greatest and most potentially inclusive places on earth, but it has become two cities. For refugees and asylum seekers, it can be intimidating, lonely and isolating. Today’s refugees are facing unprecedented challenges, and existing services are struggling to cope. Cities across the UK are crying out for social integration projects […]