Year: 2026

Cuba: services CSR advancing training and community well-being projects

CSR Initiatives in Cuba: Training for Community Well-being

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Cuba focuses on bridging skills gaps, strengthening public services, and improving community well-being through partnerships among state institutions, businesses, non-governmental organizations, and community groups. Given Cuba’s strong baseline in health and education, CSR initiatives concentrate on modernizing services, expanding vocational opportunities, and building resilience in rural and marginalized communities. Effective CSR in Cuba blends technical training, social services delivery, and local economic development to produce measurable improvements in livelihoods and social indicators.Context and enabling factorsDemographic and social baseline: Cuba has a population of about 11 million, high literacy rates, near-universal basic education, and historically strong…
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Fashion shoot. What it is?

Understanding the Fashion Photography Shoot

A fashion shoot is a meticulously planned photography session crafted to showcase clothing, accessories, and various style elements, acting as a visual narrative that communicates the essence of a brand, collection, or individual aesthetic. These sessions hold a crucial place within the fashion industry, bolstering marketing efforts, editorial features, and catalogs, and they continue to be essential for designers, models, and photographers.The Elements of a Fashion ShootA successful fashion shoot brings together a diverse mix of crucial elements:1. Concept and Theme: The core of any fashion shoot emerges from shaping a clear and intentional concept or theme. It can range…
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Why information manipulation threatens democratic stability

The Peril of Information Manipulation for Democracies

Democratic stability depends on informed citizens, trustworthy institutions, contested but shared facts, and peaceful transitions of power. Information manipulation — the deliberate creation, distortion, amplification, or suppression of information to influence public opinion or behavior — corrodes those foundations. It does so not only by spreading falsehoods, but by reshaping incentives, degrading trust, and weaponizing attention. The risk is systemic: weakened elections, polarized societies, eroded accountability, and an environment in which violence and authoritarianism gain traction.How information manipulation functionsInformation manipulation unfolds through several interconnected pathways:Content creation: fabricated or distorted storylines, altered photos and videos, and synthetic media crafted to resemble…
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Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026 by AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

CBD & AEON Open MIDORI Prize 2026 Nominations

As ecosystems face unprecedented pressure, recognizing individuals who drive meaningful change has become essential to sustaining life on Earth. The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity highlights those efforts and amplifies their impact worldwide.The global community continues to seek effective ways to halt and reverse biodiversity loss while addressing interconnected challenges such as climate change, food security, and human well-being. Within this context, international recognition initiatives play a crucial role in elevating successful approaches, sharing knowledge, and inspiring action across sectors and borders. One such initiative is the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity, an international award dedicated to honoring individuals whose work has…
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