Tag: Inclusion
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Palapye Pride: Botswana’s Courageous inaugural celebration of love and visibility
Introduction: A new chapter begins in Palapye The sun rose on November 1, 2025, and Palapye woke to a moment many had dreamed of but few believed would come so soon. The open space where the march was scheduled to begin stood quiet, the air buzzing with anticipation. It was the first Palapye Pride, a…
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Palapye Pride: Botswana’s Bold First Step Toward LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Palapye Pride: A Courageous Beginning in Botswana When the sun rose on 1 November 2025, Palapye woke to a moment many had only imagined. The planned Pride march—an event long debated and hopeful—was about to unfold in a country often framed by tradition and quiet tolerance. The open space that morning felt empty, the air…
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Palapye Pride Botswana 2025: A Courageous Dawn for LGBTQ+ Rights
Introduction: A Historic Morning in Palapye On November 1, 2025, Palapye in Botswana woke to a moment many believed might never come. The sun rose on a day that would be remembered as the first annual Palapye Pride, an event that sought to transform a quiet corner of the country into a beacon of visibility,…
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Pioneer Champions a People-First Approach to Insurance in the Philippines
Introduction: A New Era for Microinsurance in the Philippines Pioneer Insurance is redefining how insurance serves underserved Filipinos by centering accessibility, trust, compassion, and efficient claims settlement. In a market where affordability and reliability are chronic pain points, Pioneer’s people-first philosophy is turning the stereotype of insurance from a guarded expense into a reliable asset…
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Freshman Tourism Student Crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025
Freshman Triumph: Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025 Crowned Bacolod City welcomed a new Miss Bacolod MassKara as a 19-year-old freshman claimed the coveted title during the 2025 pageant held at the University of Saint La Salle (USLS) Coliseum. Sophia Kaye Zaragoza, a tourism student from Barangay Estefania, outshone 14 other aspirants and captured the crown with…
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Freshman Tourism Student Crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025: A Night of Beauty, Purpose, and Community Transformation
Introduction: A New Miss Bacolod MassKara In a night that blended pageantry with a message of unity, a 19-year-old freshman tourism student from the University of Saint La Salle (USLS) was crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025. Sophia Kaye Zaragoza, a Barangay Estefania resident, outshone 14 other aspiring queens to win the city’s beloved MassKara Festival…
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Freshman Tourism Student Crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025: A Symbol of Hope and Inclusion
Freshman Tourism Student Takes the Crown at MassKara 2025 BACOLOD CITY — In a night that blended pageantry with a message of unity, 19-year-old Sophia Kaye Zaragoza, a freshman tourism student from the University of Saint La Salle (USLS), was crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025. The decision crowned a contestant who had previously tried her…
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Sinéad Burke: Inclusion as a Human Right — A Conversation with the Disability Activist and Tilting the Lens Founder
Introduction: A Bold Reframe on Inclusion When Sinéad Burke speaks about inclusion, she does more than urge empathy; she reframes the very architecture of fashion, media, and public life. Burke, a celebrated disability activist and the founder and CEO of Tilting the Lens, has spent years urging inclusive design and storytelling that centers disabled people…
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Sinéad Burke on Inclusion as a Human Right: Redefining Fashion and Disability Activism
Introduction: A new standard for inclusion Sinéad Burke, a leading disability activist and head of Tilting the Lens, has long pushed for a shift in how society understands inclusion. Rather than treating disability as a niche concern, Burke argues that including disabled people is a fundamental human right. Her work sits at the intersection of…
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Sinéad Burke: Including Disabled People Is Their Human Right
Breaking the Rules of Inclusion When Sinéad Burke speaks about inclusion, she centers a simple, profound idea: including disabled people is a fundamental human right. The Irish activist and founder of Tilting the Lens has spent years reframing what it means to participate in fashion, culture, and everyday life. Her mission isn’t merely to add…