Communal violence

YSL Beauty Accelerates Abuse Is Not Love Combatting Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in 17 Countries in Partnership with Local Non-Profit Organisations

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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PARIS, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the launch of its Abuse Is Not Love program last year, YSL Beauty has made a significant impact in educating over 100,000 young people about abusive relationships and supporting grassroots organisations. Building upon this first year initiatives, Abuse Is Not Love is now entering its next phase of growth, most notably with the expansion of its partnerships with non-profit organisations in 17 countries across four continents. The brand will also launch a new online training tool this month to provide resources and support for those in abusive relationships, as well as providing tools for those looking to become allies.

Key Points: 
  • This year, the program has expanded its reach to include grassroots partnerships in 14 additional countries, bringing the total to 17.
  • A significant component of the brand's global engagement agenda is the launch of the Abuse Is Not Love website.
  • In the UK, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty developed Abuse Is Not Lovein partnership with the non-profit organisation Women's Aid Federation of England.
  • From educating children through to training YSL staff, it's vital everyone has an understanding of abuse so abuse is recognised, more survivors can be supported and we can end Intimate Partner Violence.

CCFWE and FinPowered Aim to End the Silent Reality of Economic Abuse

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Cases of domestic abuse in Canada almost doubled during the pandemic, with 93% of victims also experiencing economic abuse.

Key Points: 
  • Cases of domestic abuse in Canada almost doubled during the pandemic, with 93% of victims also experiencing economic abuse.
  • Those who experience economic abuse are five times more likely to experience physical abuse and other forms of gender-based violence including sexual and psychological abuse.
  • Moreover, when women experience economic abuse in the context of coercive control, they are at increased risk of homicide (Surviving Economic Abuse 2019).
  • CCFWE is the only Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending economic abuse through education, policy change, mentorship and economic empowerment.

CCFWE and FinPowered Aim to End the Silent Reality of Economic Abuse

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Cases of domestic abuse in Canada almost doubled during the pandemic, with 93% of victims also experiencing economic abuse.

Key Points: 
  • Cases of domestic abuse in Canada almost doubled during the pandemic, with 93% of victims also experiencing economic abuse.
  • Those who experience economic abuse are five times more likely to experience physical abuse and other forms of gender-based violence including sexual and psychological abuse.
  • Moreover, when women experience economic abuse in the context of coercive control, they are at increased risk of homicide (Surviving Economic Abuse 2019).
  • CCFWE is the only Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending economic abuse through education, policy change, mentorship and economic empowerment.

The Montana Hospital Association Announces Partnership with Voyce to Expand Video Access to On-Demand, Real-Time Language Interpreters Across Montana

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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The Montana Hospital Association and MHA Ventures today announced a strategic partnership with Voyce to expand access to remote video language interpreter services at essential hospitals across Montana.

Key Points: 
  • The Montana Hospital Association and MHA Ventures today announced a strategic partnership with Voyce to expand access to remote video language interpreter services at essential hospitals across Montana.
  • Voyce is an innovative solution to meet that need and to help reduce disparities in care.
  • Montanas hospitals are committed to addressing the social and economic factors that can negatively impact health outcomes, said Rich Rasmussen, CEO of the Montana Hospital Association.
  • Across the U.S., Canada, U.K. and globally, Voyce supports thousands of sessions a day, providing language assistance to those in need.

Mary Kay Inc. Encourages Young Entrepreneurs to Solve for Gender Equality in the Workplace Through the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) World Series of Innovation Challenge

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Mary Kay Inc., a leading corporate advocate of womens empowerment and entrepreneurship, announced today its second World Series of Innovation (WSI) Challenge in partnership with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).

Key Points: 
  • Mary Kay Inc., a leading corporate advocate of womens empowerment and entrepreneurship, announced today its second World Series of Innovation (WSI) Challenge in partnership with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
  • (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.)
    Mary Kays World Series of Innovation Challenge encourages young people from around the world to submit innovative solutions to address Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
  • Specifically, this challenge asks students to think about ways to promote workplace equality and ensure equal access to economic opportunity for women and girls.
  • But pandemic job losses disproportionately impacted women, and since 2020, the uphill climb to workforce equality has grown even steeper.

Mary Kay Inc. Supports Female Entrepreneur-Led Project to Improve Water Security in Monterrey in Partnership With The Nature Conservancy

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Mary Kay Inc. is proud to announce the sponsorship of a project to improve water security in Monterrey in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.

Key Points: 
  • Mary Kay Inc. is proud to announce the sponsorship of a project to improve water security in Monterrey in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
  • (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.)
    The City of Monterrey is currently home to four million people.
  • Located in an area naturally prone to extreme hydrometeorological events such as hurricanes and flooding, the city often faces serious water supply challenges.
  • Mary Kay and The Nature Conservancy are supporting a group of female entrepreneurs in the Laguna Sanchez community who are leading a unique initiative to combat these challenges.

PetSmart Charities® of Canada Commits Nearly $1 Million to Keep Pets and People Together During Crises

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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PetSmart Charities ofCanada continues to support removing this barrier, and also keep survivors and their pets together when seeking safety and shelter, and during other times of crises.

Key Points: 
  • PetSmart Charities ofCanada continues to support removing this barrier, and also keep survivors and their pets together when seeking safety and shelter, and during other times of crises.
  • Over two years, PetSmart Charities of Canada will distribute grants totaling $925,000 to 11 organizations acrossthe country.
  • PetSmart Charities of Canada, the largest funder of animal welfare in Canada, provides critical funding to partners on the ground supporting the human-animal bond.
  • Through its in-store adoption program in all PetSmart stores across the country, PetSmart Charities ofCanadahelps thousands of pets connect with loving families each year.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Announces Partnership With Commonwealth to Drive Change for Women Entrepreneurs in 54 Countries

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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The Womens Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA), a strategic multi-partnership convening five UN agencies and Mary Kay Inc., is today joining forces with the Commonwealth Businesswomens Network (CBWN) to empower and support underserved women entrepreneurs across the 54 countries of the Commonwealth.

Key Points: 
  • The Womens Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA), a strategic multi-partnership convening five UN agencies and Mary Kay Inc., is today joining forces with the Commonwealth Businesswomens Network (CBWN) to empower and support underserved women entrepreneurs across the 54 countries of the Commonwealth.
  • Originating in May 2021, the Commonwealth Womens Entrepreneurship Accelerator (CWEA) is a strategic multi-stakeholder partnership from the CBWN, the Global Entrepreneurship Network UK (GEN UK) and Oxentia.
  • Learn more at www.cbwn.org
    The Commonwealth Womens Entrepreneurship Accelerator is a strategic multi stakeholder partnership on womens entrepreneurship established as an outcome of the inaugural Commonwealth Womens Entrepreneurship Summit (CWES) in May 2021, the first global event to focus on women in emerging tech sectors.
  • The Commonwealth Womens Entrepreneurship Accelerator is a partnership between the Commonwealth Businesswomens Network, Global Entrepreneurship Network-UK and Oxentia.

A Beautiful Solution: New Mary Kay® App Provides Excellent On-Demand Shopping Service for Brand Lovers

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Mary Kay is making it easier than ever for customers to shop with their Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant through the launch of the global beauty brands new Mary Kay App, in App Stores on October 19.

Key Points: 
  • Mary Kay is making it easier than ever for customers to shop with their Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant through the launch of the global beauty brands new Mary Kay App, in App Stores on October 19.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211019005142/en/
    A screenshot of the new Mary Kay App, available beginning October 19.
  • Life today is busy and we delight in knowing the intuitive, easy to use Mary Kay App will make shopping for favorite products even easier.
  • We are thrilled that the Mary Kay App will help enhance the already superb experience of shopping with your beauty consultant, said Regena Pipkin, VP of Marketing and Salesforce Support.

Hidden Home Dangers: Avast and Refuge List the Ten Connected Devices Most Commonly Reported by Women Who Experience Domestic Abuse

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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LONDON, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, and Refuge, the national domestic abuse charity, have outlined the top ten internet-connected (IoT) devices that are most commonly reported by victims of domestic abuse as being used against them. For most people, smart devices offer convenience in the home and while manufacturers such as Amazon, Google and Apple take precautions to mitigate abuse, in the wrong hands, internet-connected devices can be used by abusers to harm and exert control over their partners. Refuge has experienced increased reports from women seeking guidance on how to secure their technology, and support with the most common devices reported to Refuge as follows:

Key Points: 
  • The reality is one in four women will experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime, and tech abuse is increasingly part of that problem, which is why Refuge teamed up with Avast.
  • To help women regain control of their digital devices and environment, Avast and Refuge have joined forces to launch an IoT home safety tool: https://refugetechsafety.org/hometech .
  • This interactive tool is designed to highlight the ways smart home devices can be misused and help women keep their devices safe and free from abuse.
  • Louise*, a tech abuse survivor supported by Refuge, said:
    "My abuser works in tech and had control over our home Wi-fi.