IDS'S WORK ON DISABILITY (BY Mary Wickenden)

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Mary Wickenden, a research Fellow at the International Development Institute, IDS explains the research priorities at the center, including but not only " Disability inclusive participatory research methodologies Working with adults and children with disabilities as peer researchers Working with the most marginalised groups of people with disabilities ".

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

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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.

Oslo III: Tides of Change Emerging Trends in Violent Extremism and the Future of Prevention (14 – 16 June 2021)

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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.

SWVR Dialogue: 21st Century Social Contract: Building more inclusive state-society relations through volunteering (UNV)

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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.

REFERENDUM TO BAN PESTICIDES IN SWITZERLAND FAIL

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Over 60% of Swiss voters have thrown out a pair of initiatives aiming to ban the use of synthetic pesticides in the country.

DW GLOBAL MEDIA FORUM STARTS TODAY

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"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."

The DW Freedom of Speech Award

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"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

G7: SUMMARY OF THE FINAL COMMUNIQUE

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Some positive developments like ending subsidies to coal investments but not agreement on additional financing for climate action.

UK: Investors controlling $41tn in assets urge governments to end support for fossil fuels (BUSINESS HUMAN RIGHTS)

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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.

ELECTROLUX 'S PRIORITIES ON BECOMING CARBON NEUTRAL

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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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