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One in Three Women WorldWide Have Experienced Physical or Sexual Violence

Every year from November 25 through December 10 the world observes 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign that aims to end violence against women and girls. The George...

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Media Tip Sheet: Rebels Overthrow Syrian President, Take Control of Damascus

Rebels entered Damascus, the capital of Syria, over the weekend and overthrew President Bashar Assad, who is now seeking asylum in Russia.

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Media Tip Sheet: French Politics & Trump’s Upcoming Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised he will announce a new prime minister in the coming days. Meanwhile, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is traveling to Paris this weekend.

Food Safety

Media Tip Sheet: Worldwide Food Service Safety Awareness Month

Each year, December is observed as Worldwide Food Service Safety Month.

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Media Tip Sheet: Starbucks and Nestlé face scrutiny as new report highlights unethical labor practices

A new report out this week by the New York-based human rights group, China Labor Watch, finds coffee farms in Starbucks’ and Nestlé’s supply chains in China are not living up to the multinationals’...

the George Washington University's Institute for Corporate Responsibility has partnered with Nigerian actress and humanitarian Stephanie Linus and her Extended Hands Foundation to launch the Maternal Health and Nutrition Initiative Africa (MaHNIA).

George Washington University's Institute for Corporate Responsibility Partners with Stephanie Linus's Extended Hands Foundation to Launch Maternal Health and Nutrition Initiative Africa

This initiative is designed to address pressing maternal health and nutrition challenges in marginalized African communities, focusing on empowering women and improving health outcomes.

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Media Tip Sheet: Judges “Playing Politics”?

Some federal judges have changed their retirement plans after the 2024 Presidential Election.

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Media Tip Sheet: Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Today, The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

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Media Tip Sheet: French Prime Minister Faces No Confidence Vote

France’s prime minister Michel Barnier is facing a no confidence vote as soon as Wednesday that could force him to resign.

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Media Tip Sheet: South Korea's Martial Law Updates

South Korea’s President, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared emergency martial law late-night on Tuesday.