*Painted Nails* explores the hidden dangers faced by nail salon workers. It highlights Van Nguren, a Vietnamese worker whose health problems, including miscarriages, resulted from toxic chemicals.

*Painted Nails* explores the hidden dangers faced by nail salon workers. It highlights Van Nguren, a Vietnamese worker whose health problems, including miscarriages, resulted from toxic chemicals. She courageously became the first worker in over 30 years to testify in Congress against the cosmetic industry.

The film immerses viewers in Van Hoang's bustling San Francisco salon, a vibrant community for diverse women. Clients enjoy unique acrylic designs and a caring environment, proudly displaying their identity.

Produced by Dianne Griffen and Nhung Pham. Learn more at paintednailsmovie.com.

Mariana Van Zeller investigates the global surrogacy market in "Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller" (S3, E6), exposing how the desire to start a family fuels a "babies-for-cash" black

Mariana Van Zeller investigates the global surrogacy market in "Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller" (S3, E6), exposing how the desire to start a family fuels a "babies-for-cash" black market.

Watch the full "Black Market Babies" episode on YouTube, or stream the entire series on Disney+. Explore more National Geographic series and full episodes on YouTube, Hulu, and the NGTV app. Subscribe for additional content.

Join Ms. Van Nguyet Do, founder and director of Live & Learn for Environment and Community, a Vietnamese NGO, for an inspiring speech on climate activism in Viet Nam. Her organization is renowned

Join Ms. Van Nguyet Do, founder and director of Live & Learn for Environment and Community, a Vietnamese NGO, for an inspiring speech on climate activism in Viet Nam. Her organization is renowned for youth development, climate change education, and multi-stakeholder engagement in environmental management.

Ms. Do has forged partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, media, and businesses to champion youth-led and community-based environmental initiatives. Live & Learn won the 2017 Stars Impact Awards for its work with children and young people, and currently connects groups working on air quality monitoring and citizen science. Her goal is to empower young people to promote sustainability in Vietnam. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute transitioned from Wall Street to

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute transitioned from Wall Street to sustainability advocacy. Influenced by Herman Daly's book, For the Common Good, he highlights the unsustainable practice of externalizing social and environmental costs and risks, citing the BP oil spill as a prime example.

Fullerton discussed these critical issues in an October 7, 2010 interview with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, participated in the V-Day campaign on February 14, 2013. He emphasized non-discrimination and gender equality as core values for the European

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, participated in the V-Day campaign on February 14, 2013. He emphasized non-discrimination and gender equality as core values for the European Union.

This message, originally published on February 5, 2013, is available on the European Council's website: Herman Van Rompuy's Profile.