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Although women's empowerment is a critical element of gender equality, gender equality is not a "women's issue," nor can it be advanced solely through women's efforts in public or private spheres. Men are important actors who can share the responsibility and participate actively in this agenda. #allyship #menally #deib

There is so much to celebrate and be aware of this month! What are you celebrating in May? #SustainableBusiness #SocialEnterprise #SocialImpact #SmallBusiness #BusinessStrategy

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These thoughts are even more important today. Take a second to think about the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on these founding principles.

Diversity and Inclusion during the holiday season During Christmas, we use this time to come together to celebrate and reflect on the past year. While it is a widely Christian holiday, we understand not everyone who is religious celebrates Christmas! I want to make sure we are inviting everyone to be included in these celebrations, and make awareness that it is not just a Christian holiday, but a holiday where friends and family comes together and enjoy one another’s company. It’s also important to acknowledge that some people may not celebrate at all, or want to join in on the festive activities, we need to make sure there are no questions, no pressure and no judgement. As we are all coming close to organising our work Christmas parties, I just wanted to point out a few things that everyone needs to be mindful of. - Ensure that invites are sent to everyone - Consider the date and time – does it coincide with other religious festivals or exclude carers, parents etc? - Provide affordable options – The Christmas period can cause financial stress, so make sure your plans do not contribute to additional spending - Cater for dietary requirements – remember that not everyone is comfortable in environments that serve alcohol - Check the accessibility requirements of attendees and that the venue is accessible and has facilities for disabled employees. No matter what you celebrate, I hope you all have a wonderful December! (I will be celebrating Christmas in Florida!)

🚀 Ever wondered why we celebrate Memorial Day with BBQs and sales, but not with a moment of reflection? 🤔 Happy Memorial Day from Lifestyle Retail Recruiters! As we fire up the grill and enjoy the long weekend, let's take a moment to remember the true meaning behind this day. It's not just about the burgers and the bargains, but about honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. So here's a question for you: How do you balance celebrating the holiday with remembering its significance? Do you have any traditions or rituals that help you keep the spirit of Memorial Day alive? For me, it’s a mix of both. I love a good BBQ as much as the next person, but I also make it a point to visit a local memorial or participate in a community event. It’s a small way to show gratitude and keep the memory of our heroes alive. What about you? Do you think we’ve strayed too far from the original intent of Memorial Day, or is there a way to blend celebration with commemoration? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Let’s get a conversation going and maybe even share some ideas on how we can all make this day more meaningful. Like this post if you agree, and don’t forget to share your Memorial Day traditions! #MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor #CommunityTraditions

Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates freedom. It's a holiday for all. Whether Juneteenth is a holiday you grew up celebrating before it was declared a Federal holiday or the holiday is still new to you, this guide from 2023 offers up suggestions on ways to commemorate and celebrate the holiday. https://smpl.is/98l72

Amy Bowe 📝👇🏼 Thank you for sharing this ❤️ “Today, ~2 billion people around the world are observing Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. On a day traditionally celebrated with joyous feasts, one group of people that will not be celebrating in the same way are the 2.2 million people of Gaza, at least 85% of which are displaced and 50% of which are experiencing starvation, with the other 50% in food crisis or emergency. In addition to the humanitarian catastrophe, the conflict also represents an environmental catastrophe. A study published in December by a team of researchers from Queen Mary University and Lancaster University in the UK and the Climate and Community Project in the US, attempted to estimate the climate impact of the war, including: 💥 6,990 kilotonnes CO2 equivalent (KtCO2e) emissions related to Israeli defense spending based on its 2019 military budget of US$20.3 billion. In February, Israel passed an amended budget for 2023-2024 that saw defence spending increase 85% over pre-war levels to $32.6 billion. On this basis, emissions associated with Israeli military spending would equate to 11,215 KtCO2e, roughly the size of North Macedonia’s Scope 1 emissions. 💥 281 KtCO2e in emissions directly associated with the conflict during the first 60 days, including fighter jets, supply planes, artillery, tanks and vehicles. If we extend that analysis for the full 185 days of the conflict so far, direct emissions would equate to 866 KtCO2e. 💥 30,000 ktCO2e for reconstruction based on 100,000 buildings destroyed in the first 60 days. As of mid-March, the number of buildings estimated to have been destroyed totalled 157,200, which would increase the emissions associated with reconstruction to 47,160 ktCO2e. In aggregate, emissions associated with these three categories would total more than 59,241 ktCO2e, roughly equivalent to Portugal’s emissions. And the war rages on . . . The researchers were quick to admit the limitations of the study. Emissions from military operations remain under-analysed; according to the UNEP’s 2023 Emissions Gap report, military emissions are “insufficiently accounted” for by the UNFCCC. Using the “mortality cost of carbon” metric developed by Columbia University researcher Daniel Bressler in 2021, these emissions would result in ~13,360 excess deaths between now and 2100. That still pales in comparison to the more than 33,000 lives and counting that have been lost in the conflict in the past seven months. This Eid, let us all pray, regardless of our religious affiliations, for a permanent end to the hostilities. Even better, let us actively call on our governments to end the hostilities.

🚩 🚨 Check out my latest blog post!!! 🔔 The target audience for my blog are middle school girls of color. My blog serves as an oppurtunity for us to celebrate and uplift the unique of girls of color. If you engage with BIPOC female youth, please share these msgs with them and encourage them to subscribe! Much of the posts serve as a means to spark conversation with our youth, opening doors for supportive dialog. Check out the content, and let me know what you think!