Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Muriel
@Muriel -
about 3 years ago
Time for Philanthropy to Confront Ableism
If philanthropy is to build a more just and equal society, it must combat ableism in its own institutions and practices.
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Izaiah
@Izaiah -
12 months ago
Warning to Europe: 'Network of Hamas operatives active across continent'
Personal letters to about 20 European leaders warning of the growing activism of Hamas across Europe.
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Moises
@Moises -
almost 3 years ago
New year’s resolutions: ‘I’m going to give away 10% of my income’
We talk to five people about their money aims for 2022, whether it is saving more or donating to charityMoney plays a key role in many people’s new year’s resolutions to change their lifestyle, so we asked five people to tell us about their financial goals fo…
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Bobby
@Bobby -
about 3 years ago
‘A modern-day Schindler’s List’: Afghan junior women footballers land in UK
International rescue effort brings 130 young footballers and their families to London after Taliban takeoverShortly before 4am on Thursday morning, a private chartered plane touched down on a freezing London runway. On board were 130 exhausted, nervous but ex…
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Arvid
@Arvid -
about 1 year ago
Kutcher, Ballard seem to reveal an ugly side of trafficking activism
Here’s what Ashton Kutcher and Tim Ballard — two men who have been portrayed as heroes in the fight against sex trafficking — have unwittingly helped show.
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Jany
@Jany -
over 4 years ago
Why Global Development Needs Black Activism
—By Natalie Larteyalking about racism in the workplace (PDF) is not easy. But global Black Lives Matter protests against institutional and systemic racism, triggered by the brutal death of George Floyd, has forced critical, albeit uncomfortable, conversations worldwide. T...continued
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Arvid
@Arvid -
over 4 years ago
Jeff Bezos likes to start fires then cosplay as a firefighter. His $10 billion climate change che...
The world's richest man, whose company boasts a staggeringly large carbon footprint, has announced a $10 billion fund to fight climate change. Yesterday Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, took to Instagram to announce that We Can Save Earth.Thank you, Bezos-the-Beneficent. I’...continued
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Alan
@Alan -
over 2 years ago
Queen Snubs Harry: Says Charles, William Continue Philip's Climate Legacy
In a message to a religious conference, the queen called the environment a cause "close to the heart" of Philip, "carried on" by William and Charles.
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Marie
@Marie -
over 2 years ago
JK Rowling tweets image of 'white, bearded, Stonewall-approved lesbian' after facing fury
JK Rowling, 56, posted a picture of her friend Allison Bailey to mark Lesbian Visibility Week. The image sparked fury as Ms Bailey is suing Stonewall over claims she was silenced over transgender views.
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Maureen
@Maureen -
about 3 years ago
CALM launches bright and bold branding in the fight against suicide
The suicide prevention charity has also launched a new ad campaign to coincide with the rollout of its plucky new branding designed by Output The post CALM launches bright and bold branding in the fight against suicide appeared first on Creative Review.
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Sandrine
@Sandrine -
almost 3 years ago
Apple Infiltrates Oklahoma School Boards Association With ‘Racial Justice’ Guide For Pre-K Students
The Oklahoma State School Boards Association is promoting “racial justice” guides to teachers that were produced by Apple and targeted for preschoolers.
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Juliet
@Juliet -
over 2 years ago
The people making a difference: the food market pioneer taking on the cost of living crisis
At 75, Dorothy Bowker felt compelled to set up a low-cost supermarket for her community. Now it is her turn to be treated‘I’m one of those people who says yes to things,” says Dorothy Bowker, sounding bewildered. I’ve just asked her why she decided to launch …
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Adelia
@Adelia -
5 months ago
Emerald Suppler Myne London To Support The Malala Fund
Myne London will become an official supporter of the Malala Fund to help girls receive access to education in Pakistan. through its Myne London Foundation
4 minutes read
Bobby
@Bobby -
almost 5 years ago
Surrendering to the ‘woke army’? Hallmark apologizes after pulling ad featuring same-sex wedding
Surrendering to the ‘woke army’? Hallmark apologizes after pulling ad featuring same-sex wedding — RT USA NewsHallmark has reversed its decision to ax an ad on its network that showed a same-sex female couple, after the move sparked outrage on social media. But not everyo...continued
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Meggie
@Meggie -
about 5 years ago
Mehwish Hayat appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for girls
Mehwish Hayat appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for girlsMehwish Hayat doesn’t seem to be slowing down, as she nails yet another prestigious humanitarian position. The Pakistani superstar has now become a Goodwill Ambassador for girl’s rights by the Ministry of Human Right...continued
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
over 3 years ago
BLM official calls for investigation after founder Cullors buys $1.4 million home
Black Lives Matter of Greater New York chair Hawk Newsome questions how much Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has contributed to charity. The ...
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Jessika
@Jessika -
over 4 years ago
Social media activism: Can pixels on a screen actually save lives?
Rachel Hunter took part in the most recent social media challenge by posting a black and white image of herself with the caption 'Challenge Accepted'.OPINION: Social media challenges to highlight global injustices seem to be the new trend. Black squares for black lives ma...continued
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Minnie
@Minnie -
over 3 years ago
The aunt of Daunte Wright, the 20-year-old Black man killed by Minnesota police, was tear-gassed ...
"People were running around with gallons of milk, dumping it on people's faces," Kelly Bryant said. The unrest follows Wright's death on Sunday.
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Zetta
@Zetta -
about 4 years ago
Melissa McCarthy apologizes for accidentally supporting an anti-gay and anti-abortion charity
Melissa McCarthy's upcoming film Superintelligence was mired in controversy after she and HBO Max accidentally advertised a charity with an anti-gay and anti-Semitic leader.
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Elian
@Elian -
about 2 years ago
The people making a difference: the climate activist fighting fossil fuel giants
Nick Hodgkinson gave up his job when his health worsened, and began campaigning to halt climate change. Now it is his turn to be treatedNick Hodgkinson has a dark sense of humour, which comes in useful during his climate change activism.Take the time the 59-y…
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Ariel
@Ariel -
about 3 years ago
Actual activists accuse CBS's The Activist of being the "oppression Olympics"
CBS’s The Activist edges closer by the day to becoming the biggest reality TV shitshow of 2021, a year that featured another competition series that got literally shut down by tides of uncontrollable shit. The backlash against the series—which pits teams of a…
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Myles
@Myles -
about 5 years ago
Phillips to Offer Works by Futura, Felipe Pantone & More at Hong Kong Auction
Phillips 20th Century & Contemporary Art AuctionPhillips’ 20th Century & Contemporary Art and Design Auction is set to take place in Hong Kong this weekend. For this season’s auction, Phillips is featuring a charity component to the sale in partnership with the Ho...continued
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Elaina
@Elaina -
over 3 years ago
Claims that Amnesty stripped Navalny of ‘prisoner of conscience’ status because of pressure from ...
A series of sensational allegations that imagined RT at the heart of a shadowy campaign to smear jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny over past ‘racist’ remarks are false, a prominent human rights organization has insisted. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Jarod
@Jarod -
over 4 years ago
Lesbian barrister raises £60,000 to sue LGBT charity Stonewall
A barrister has raised more than £60,000 to sue LGBT charity Stonewall and her chambers for allegedly trying to 'silence' her for her stance on transgender issues.Allison Bailey has lodged a claim at the Employment Tribunal against Stonewall and Garden Court Chambers, all...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
about 3 years ago
‘This had to happen now’: Lucy Kirkwood on Maryland, her 30-minute ‘howl’ of a play
Galvanised by the killings of Sabina Nessa and Sarah Everard, the playwright tells how she penned the eviscerating drama in just two daysIt usually takes Lucy Kirkwood two years to write a play, crafting and honing meticulously before sending it out to be sta…
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