UnBlocked Cash Project: using blockchain technology to revolutionize humanitarian aid (OXFAM)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jun
Oxfam’s UnBlocked Cash project (UBC) is a blockchain-powered cash transfer solution that is set to tackle this challenge. It is saving costs of distributing aid, reducing delivery times, and bringing more transparency and accountability in the process. It offers an opportunity to improve how aid is delivered without compromising the dignity of beneficiaries.
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Oslo III: Tides of Change Emerging Trends in Violent Extremism and the Future of Prevention (14 – 16 June 2021)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
The third Oslo global Preventing Violent Extremism Conference hosted by UNDP, and in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to understand how the violent extremism landscape has evolved since the onset of COVID-19 and to distil lessons for future research, policy and programming.
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SWVR Dialogue: 21st Century Social Contract: Building more inclusive state-society relations through volunteering (UNV)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
We are pleased to invite you to the online dialogue on the “21st Century Social Contract: Building more inclusive state-society relations through volunteering” taking place on 14 June 2021, 09:00-10:00 am EST or 3:00-4:00 pm CEST.
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REFERENDUM TO BAN PESTICIDES IN SWITZERLAND FAIL

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
Over 60% of Swiss voters have thrown out a pair of initiatives aiming to ban the use of synthetic pesticides in the country.
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DW GLOBAL MEDIA FORUM STARTS TODAY

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
"The DW Global Media Forum 2021 will explore ways to address disruptions with innovation. In the aftermath of an extraordinary year, we continue to meet challenges head-on with digital solutions and mutual exchange."
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The DW Freedom of Speech Award

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
"Since 2015, the DW Freedom of Speech Award has honored a media person or initiative that has shown outstanding promotion of freedom rights" from DW. This year the winner is investigative journalist Tobore Ovuorie from Nigeria
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G7: SUMMARY OF THE FINAL COMMUNIQUE

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
Some positive developments like ending subsidies to coal investments but not agreement on additional financing for climate action.
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UK: Investors controlling $41tn in assets urge governments to end support for fossil fuels (BUSINESS HUMAN RIGHTS)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Jun
Investors controlling $41tn (£29tn) in assets have called for governments around the world to end support for fossil fuels and set targets for rapid reductions in carbon emissions to limit the damage from global heating.
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ELECTROLUX 'S PRIORITIES ON BECOMING CARBON NEUTRAL

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Jun
Electrolux, A giant manufactoring company will continue to reduce its environmental footprint by shifting to renewables, and optimizing the use of energy and other resources throughout its operations. We aim to have climate neutral operations by 2030.
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ASEAN Regional Forum on Social Protection that Empowers Women (29 June, 2021 30 June, 2021 )

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Jun
Oxfam has the pleasure of inviting you to the virtual ASEAN Regional Forum on Social Protection that Empowers Women. During two days, women’s organizations, social protection experts, national and international organizations, civil society, UN agencies and governmental representatives will discuss why and how to make social protection more gender transformative.
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