twib.news

20. October 2021

“Fewer Funds for Fossil Fuels,” Schools Decide

Prestigious universities and pension funds across the United States and Canada are massively divesting from fossil fuels, to be on the right side of history.

Society

Society Nigeria

20. February 2021

World Trade Organization Now Has Its First Female and African Leader

A Nigerian economist and former finance minister known for championing the poor and confronting corruption becomes the first African – and first woman – leader of the World Trade Organization.

Environment

Environment Ecuador

8. February 2021

Three Major Banks Stop Financing Amazonian Oil Exports

Three large European banks gave in to pressure from climate activists, and pledged to stop providing trade financing for oil exports coming from the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Heroes

Heroes USA

16. January 2021

This Doctor’s Christmas Present to His Cancer Patients is Worth $650,000!

Over Christmas, an oncologist from Arkansas, United States announced in writing to 200 patients that he erased their outstanding medical bills out of sympathy for the many families that were financially challenged because of the corona pandemic.

Society

Society USA

13. December 2020

Next Year, the Three Most Powerful Positions in Finance Will Be Held by Women

In 2021, the top three positions in global finance will be held by women, contributing to reach gender equity, shatter the glass ceiling and encourage economic empowerment of women.