Social commitment, a matter of values
Social commitment is a person or body's commitment to the community, an altruistic activity that puts general well-being ahead of individual interests. Common examples are volunteering or cooperating with NGOs, but here are some examples of others that you may find interesting.
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#environmental sustainability #society #R&D
How can sustainable urban development be promoted?
The prestigious London School of Economics estimates that by 2050 almost 70% of the world's population will live in cities. Until then we have many challenges to overcome to make cities more sustainable, inclusive and habitable, a fact that is recognised by the United Nations' (UN) New Urban Agenda.
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#social transformation #solidarity #diversity
Cohousing, the sustainable model for collaborative housing
We share cars to travel and also a house to live in as well. Cohousing or collaborative living, a concept prior to the era of sharing, is a horizontal property management model, non-speculative, sustainable and popular in the US or Nordic countries where people live in a community and share areas and basic services.
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#society #gender equality #professional career
Women and STEM disciplines: a question of gender?
Social norms, prejudices and expectations limit women's interests and determine their life choices from the earliest stages. Only 35% of women choose science-related degrees. Is there a solution? For many experts, the answer lies in promoting STEM education.
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#internet #society #social transformation #youth
Addiction to social media: main causes and symptoms
Psychologists, psychiatrists and experts from Silicon Valley are warning that social media use can be addictive and its consequences the same as those of any other addiction: anxiety, dependence, irritability, lack of self-control, etc. Faced by this prospect, people are increasingly asking: are social media a real problem?
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#environmental sustainability #society #business
Welcome to the paperless office!
Way back in 1975, at the very dawn of digitisation, the office of the future was already being seen as a paperless environment. Today, we have the tools to make this vision a reality and its benefits are multiples. In adittion to promoting sustainability, it improves document access and worker productivity.
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The power of fundraising for social development
Emergency situations require urgent action, which in turn requires human and material resources. Fundraising plays a fundamental role in obtaining these resources. Food and water, medicines, clothing, money... It doesn't really matter what it is, what really matters is where it's going.
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#sport #women #gender equality
"There are much more important things in life than winning medals"
Carlos Agulló is the epitome of film and spirit, of mixing the two into a cocktail shaker and pouring out memorable stories. A good example of this is his latest documentary (Más que plata), which is based on the week spent in India by the Spanish rhythmic gymnastics Olympic runners-up.
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Young people rise up against climate change
Greta Thunberg is a global phenomenon who is inspiring young people to protest against climate change. And she isn't alone. Thousands of young men and women around the world are worried about their future and have joined the Fridays for Future initiative, which consists of Friday meetings to raise awareness about this global concern.
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#society #gender equality #human rights
Ending stereotypes begins in the classroom
Girls' self-esteem, ambition and expectations are the first victims of gender stereotypes. Therefore, eradicating clichés and their associated behaviours should be a priority for any society and should begin in schools. Some initiatives advocate introducing female role models into the classroom as a first step.
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#internet #society #human rights
Internet ethics: a key part of the digital future
The unstoppable growth of technology has transformed our habits and behaviour and created unprecedented dilemmas which could put our future as a digital society at risk. The solution? A new set of ethics based on the source of this change: the Internet.
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#internet #society #social transformation
Corporate culture in the digital era
Digital transformation is the key to business competitiveness in a changing and increasingly demanding market. However, for this technological reform to be successfully completed, a corporate culture is needed that promotes innovation and creativity within companies.
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Cyberbullying, bullying on social media
The cyberbullying of schoolchildren affects 17% of families around the world. This figure, obtained in 2018 by Ipsos Public Affairs, reflects a worrying situation for thousands of children who are being harassed on the Internet by their classmates. Some countries, however, have reduced the number of attacks with a brilliant idea: the KiVa program.
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#society #women #gender equality
The new European proposal to improve work-life balance
The measures are aimed at preventing inequalities between working men and women. The European Union estimates that on average women spend 22 unpaid hours every week caring for their children, 12 more than men.
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#social action #youth #volunteering #corporate social responsibility
You can change the world!
25% of the people in Europe and in the United States collaborate as volunteers. In Spain, 260,000 people participate in international projects.
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