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World Sindhi Congress Protests Illegal Canals on Indus River at UNHRC Session
The World Sindhi Congress protested at the UNHRC session in Geneva, condemning illegal canals on the Indus River and human rights abuses in Sindh, calling for urgent international intervention.
20 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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BlackRock Revamps $92B in Funds to Align with New ESG Naming Rules
BlackRock updates 135 funds ($185B AUM) to align with ESMA’s stricter ESG naming rules, ensuring compliance while maintaining investment strategies.
19 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Foreign Pharma Giants Recalibrate DEI Strategies Amid Regulatory Shifts
Roche and Novartis are the latest pharmaceutical companies to revamp their DEI policies, following increased regulatory and political scrutiny. The shift reflects wider corporate adjustments across industries.
19 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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US DEI Rollback Sends Ripples Abroad, But Global Firms Hold the Line
Trump’s DEI crackdown has led many US companies to scale back inclusion programs, but global firms are quietly maintaining their efforts. Legal obligations, workforce needs, and innovation benefits are keeping DEI alive abroad—just in a less visible way.
18 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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FCA, PRA Drop Plans for New Diversity and Inclusion Rules
The FCA and PRA have dropped plans for new D&I regulations, citing industry feedback and government recommendations to reduce compliance costs. The move aligns with a global shift in DEI policies.
13 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Northvolt Declares Bankruptcy Amid EV Market Slowdown
Northvolt, once Europe’s EV battery leader, files for bankruptcy, citing EV demand decline, capital costs, and supply chain disruptions. Major automakers are now rethinking electrification plans.
12 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Calls Grow for ASEAN to Appoint Its First Female Secretary-General
ASEAN has never had a female secretary-general, despite its charter promoting gender equality. With Indonesia set to nominate the next leader in 2028, calls for change are intensifying.
10 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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U.S. Retailers Quietly Sustain DEI Efforts Amid Public Rollbacks
Despite publicly cutting DEI programs, major U.S. retailers continue funding internal diversity efforts. Companies are navigating legal risks while maintaining select inclusivity initiatives.
09 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Victoria’s Secret Alters DEI Language as More Companies Scale Back Diversity Efforts
Victoria’s Secret is the latest company to adjust DEI policies, shifting to “Inclusion and Belonging” amid political and legal pressures. Apple, Costco, Delta, and others are taking different approaches.
06 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Trump Ends DEI Policies, Declares ‘Our Country Will Be Woke No Longer
Trump announced the end of DEI policies, asserting that hiring should be based on merit rather than identity factors. His decision has been met with praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats.
05 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Scientists Warn of Alarming Surge in Marine Heatwaves
Marine heatwaves have surged by 240%, threatening ocean ecosystems, weather patterns, and coastal economies. Without urgent action to reduce emissions, the damage could become irreversible.
05 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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GSK Pauses Diversity Programs, Citing Trump Executive Orders
GSK has paused diversity programs for UK staff, citing Trump’s executive orders on DEI policies in the US. The move has sparked concerns from investors and legal experts, as rival AstraZeneca continues its diversity efforts unaffected.
03 March 2025by OnestopESG
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