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Meet five changemakers
Life, Published on 23/02/2024
» Rolex recently announced the laureates for the Rolex Awards for Enterprise 2023, naming five pioneers whose ambitious projects will help improve lives while protecting the planet for future generations.
House to debate gender rights recognition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2024
» A legal gender recognition bill proposed by the opposition Move Forward Party is due to have its first reading in parliament on Wednesday, according to party MP Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat.
Greece becomes first Orthodox country to allow same-sex marriage
New York Times, Published on 16/02/2024
» ATHENS — Greece legalised same-sex marriage and equal parental rights for same-sex couples Thursday as lawmakers passed a bill that has divided Greek society and drawn vehement opposition from the country’s powerful Orthodox Church.
BJC Big C Advances Gender Equality Agenda
Published on 14/02/2024
» BJC Big C Group, also known as Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC), and Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited, hosted an international conference titled "Business, Gender Diversity, and the Path Ahead." The conference highlighted the significance of equity and promoted gender equality in society. It featured inspiring and experienced keynote speakers aiming to raise awareness among the public and seek solutions to implement laws, regulations, and policies regarding gender diversity in Thailand and worldwide. This collaborative effort involved the public sector, private enterprises, educational institutions, and the social sector to align frameworks with government strategic plans and policies.
Firms urged to embrace diversity
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2024
» The business sector is being urged to endorse the concept of gender diversity and join forces with the government to drive Thailand towards becoming an inclusive society.
Key portals to Global Digital Compact
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 09/02/2024
» This year will witness the formulation and adoption of the UN-backed Global Digital Compact if all goes as planned. It will provide a policy framework for digital relations worldwide, although not yet equivalent to a binding treaty. What, then, are the stakes, the key portals to the digital future?
JKN selling 50% of Miss Universe business
Published on 24/01/2024
» The struggling local media company JKN Global Group Plc has said it will sell a 50% stake in its Miss Universe business for $16 million (570 million baht).
RISING TOGETHER Connect-Heal-Thrive
Published on 10/01/2024
» In anticipation of the highly awaited 15th AWID International Forum, dedicated to championing feminist and gender justice movements, more than 2,500 individuals from all over the world participated in Bangkok Thailand, and 3,000 participated virtually, from November 20 to 24, 2023, for the Pre-Event. This pivotal gathering laid the groundwork for the main Forum, scheduled for December 2-5, 2024, at the prestigious Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Hosted by AWID, a global organisation committed to advancing women's rights, the Pre-Event served as a crucial platform for meaningful discourse and forging new alliances in the pursuit of gender equality.
Gender not important
Published on 08/01/2024
» Re: "Robbery done to 'fund revenge plot'", (BP, Jan 6).
Rights, freedoms hang in balance
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 30/12/2023
» The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) capped 2023 by celebrating its 75th birthday just before the year's end. As the seminal UN document on human rights, it is closely linked with the four freedoms: namely, freedom of expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear. Where are we in that long march towards their realisation?