Welcome to the Philippines, where being queer often comes with a condition. “Certain venues… didn’t want to be branded as queer or lesbian, but was willing to work with us otherwise—just don’t be ‘too’ queer.” That’s what The Sunny Club organizers discovered when finding venue partners for women loving women (WLW) events in Metro Manila. […]
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The quest for impact-driven work is a rising priority across Southeast Asia. A new report reveals that 98% of 2,023 Southeast Asian workers feel it’s important to find a sense of purpose through their careers. And, a company’s social responsibility reputation is a critical consideration for 77% of jobseekers. This surging desire to align professional
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#BreakFreeFromPlastic Youth Summit 2023 gathers young people for skills building and a united campaign against plastic pollution. Manila, Philippines—Over 300 young people from around the world gather on April 14-15, 2023, for the #BreakFreeFromPlastic Youth Summit 2023 to share their voices and skills for a future free of plastic pollution. The two-day virtual event serves as a
The world strongly needs accelerating efforts, to advance gender equality, and social justice, and to limit climate disasters. The world now is a global village and the advancement of technology helps us connect with it. If there was any need for cross-cultural, cross-border collaborations between likeminded youth and changemakers, this is the time! And IYMS
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