After more than 180,000 DFA and CREDO members signed a petition to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi — and thousands more flooded her phone lines — the former Speaker of the House told an assembly of union workers on Wednesday: “No on Fast Track… out of the question.” This amazing news, first reported …
World Pulse: Sharing the Success of the 2013 Voices of Our Future Program!
Sharing the Success of the 2013 Voices of Our Future Program! Donate | Subscribe Sharing the Success of the 2013 Voices of Our Future Program! Over the past six months, 31 audacious grassroots women have made the journey of a lifetime to become empowered leaders and loudspeakers for their communities. They …
New Documentary on Transforming Finance from the Finance Lab
We are excited to announce thelaunch our new documentary – Transforming Finance. Get a sneak preview – watch the trailer here. The film will be available online from 4th December. The film brings together the voices of change from across the financial system such as economist John Kay, Andy Haldane of the Bank …
Historic Women’s Summit
We want to share with you the Introductory Clause of the International Women’s Earth and Climate Initiative Declaration Statement that was launched at the IWECI Summit this last month: “We are the mothers and the grandmothers, sisters and daughters, nieces and aunts, who stand together to care for all generations …
Further Your Activism: Toolkits, Grants, and Volunteer Opportunities on World Pulse
October 2013: World Pulse Community Opportunities Act Quickly! Free Film Screening Kits October marks the 13th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the UN’s landmark commitment to women in conflict situations. Resolution 1325 makes clear that peace and equality between men and women are inextricably …
EMAGAZINE: The Global Girl Tipping Point
We at Ethical Markets salute Malala and support the campaign for education for all children! – Hazel Henderson, Editor Donate | Subscribe EMAGAZINE: The Global Girl Tipping Point JULY 2013 In October 2012, the Taliban attempted to assassinate 15-year-old Pakistani girls education activist Malala Yousafzai. In response, the …
Placemaking News: Five Essential Elements of a Placemaking Campaign
Forward Follow us Like us Five Essential Elements of a Placemaking Campaign If, as the saying goes, architecture is frozen music, then urban planning is composition, but Placemaking is improvisational street performance. It’s interactive, messy, inclusive, and you can never be quite sure what the result will be–but you …
Winners of 2012 EthicMark® Awards: Announcement at Sustainable Brands Conference in London
London — November 28, 2012 – The winners of the 2012 EthicMark® Awards for advertising that “uplifts the human spirit and society” were announced today at the Sustainable Brands London conference, a gathering of sustainable brand innovators and thought leaders from around the world. TOMS won in the for-profit category …
What could change in 16 days?
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, World Pulse joins organizations across the globe in kicking off 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Since July, World Pulse has been collecting stories and solutions from women on the ground about this very issue. We know that …
All Our Grievances are Connected
Occupy these Actions and Assemblies Wednesday, August 8th, 5:00pm Occupy Gracie Mansion Gracie Mansion, 1670 York Ave, New York The Occupy Wall Street Disability Caucus invites you to a non-violent protest action open to all who wish to publicly show their dissent regarding Mayor Bloomberg?s policies against all marginalized groups. …