Author: Handshake
Reconnecting and Recommitting at 2022 Global Goals Week
Handshake is reflecting on a productive and energizing 2022 UNGA Week after spending quality time with many of you. Over the course of five days, we hosted seven events, facilitated dozens of conversations and supported our clients’ participation at events...
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Celebrating Partnerships for Progress this Pride Month
Diversity and inclusion are essential to all businesses and are imperative to their success. These efforts must go beyond donations and proclamations to become core components of a long-term business strategy that are adequately resourced and sustained over time. To...
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How the Private Sector is Aiding the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
By: Abby Douglas Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have a devastating impact on the people of Ukraine who are fearing for their lives, their safety and their future. With over 3.1 million people who already fled their country, governments around the world are...
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The Role of Business in Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals
This post was co-authored by Kindred – The Membership for Socially Responsible Leaders. This year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) spotlighted the need for cross-sector collaboration to get back on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The disruptive...
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Meek Mill and REFORM Alliance Receive PTTOW! Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award
Rap star and social activist Meek Mill has received the Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award, given by PTTOW! (Plan to Take on the World) an invitation-only community for CEOs, chief marketing officers and icons. The Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award recognizes individuals who...
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Making Rescue Robotics a Reality
Robots are an expense many governments cannot afford in disaster situations. Partnerships between public safety departments and private engineering firms may be able to fix that.
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Carl Nassib and the NFL’s Commitment to Equality
Carl Nassib stands as a symbol that you can achieve your dream at the same time as being authentically true to yourself, while the NFL’s response highlights the progression of acceptance by the private sector and cultural leaders.
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The Generation Equality Forum And The Private Sector’s $40 Billion Commitment
The Generation Equality Forum in Paris, France, was a global convening co-hosted by UN Women and the governments of Mexico and France, focused on accelerating the progress of Gender Equality. The event marked the most significant gender equality gathering since the 1995 Women’s...
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Faith in Action: GSF’s Vaccines for All
The Global Solidarity Fund (GSF) last month spotlighted issues to be addressed as well as promising innovations in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to those who are most vulnerable and marginalized in our world. The roundtable discussion, Vaccines for All: Unique...
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Listen Up! Podcasts that Inspire AND Inform You
Many of us rely on podcasts to learn about new topics, stay informed, and get inspired. For those who consider themselves social impact enthusiasts or just curious learners, podcasts have become a platform that offer the latest updates and insights...
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The G7 Summit, Explained
The G7 (Group of 7) is comprised of many of the world’s biggest economic powers. The leaders of these nations have convened for the G7 Summit annually since the 1970s. The members include the UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Germany, France...
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Powering Up The Green Economy- President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate: Key Takeaways For The Private Sector
Handshake has prepared this analysis of last week's White House climate summit, which marked a step change from previous administrations—and a clear path through the COP summit later this year, towards new regulation, investment and even legislation.
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