Women’s rights group Time’s Up to undergo “major reset” after criticism

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 (Reuters) – Time’s Up, the group founded in Hollywood after public disclosures of sexual harassment by producer Harvey Weinstein, said on Friday it would undergo a “major reset” to better serve its goal of protecting children. women in the workplace.

The move follows public criticism of the group’s close ties to politicians and confusion over its mission. A report commissioned by Times Up, and released Friday, confirmed “missteps,” said Time’s Up board chair Gabrielle Sulzberger.

“This is a necessary reset, not a retreat,” Sulzberger said.

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A statement from Time’s Up said “the group’s structure, strategy and people will be rebuilt from the ground up,” and interim president and CEO Monifa Bandele will resign at the end of the year.

Three people will remain in a transition team to create “a more focused, transparent and inclusive organization,” the statement said.

Time’s Up was founded in 2018 and backed by Hollywood stars such as Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and Ashley Judd.

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Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Richard Chang

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