‘Opportunity’ in crisis: UN regional forum on business and human rights seeks high road in post COVID-19 recovery

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Jun
A virtual event brings together a broad range of delegates to discuss strategies to manage the impact of COVID-19 in the region and chart a path to a more inclusive future.
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Responding to the anger ( Klaus Schwab Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Jun
The anger generated by the murder of George Floyd has brought forth once more demands for real civil rights and an end to the racism that scars societies, not just in the United States but also around the world. In rightly addressing the cause of that outrage – the blight of racism – it is also necessary to address the fundamental inequalities amplified by the pandemic.
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Mia Hansen Interview

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Submitted by Michael Rosenkrantz 08Jun
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SOCIETY AT LARGE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grh3B8ZyS6Y

 

Mia Hansen is an incredible humanitarian.  Her life work is to help others.  Check out this engaging interview with her.  You will love it.

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Coronavirus leading to ‘desperately unequal’ learning levels: UNICEF

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 05Jun
With nearly 1.2 billion children out of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, inherent inequalities in accessing the internet and other tools, allow them to continue their studies threatens to deepen the global crisis in learning, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned.
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Gavi launches innovative financing mechanism for access to COVID-19 vaccines

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 05Jun
Gavi Advance Market Commitment for COVID-19 Vaccines (Gavi Covax AMC) launched at Global Vaccine Summit 2020 draws strong support, early commitments from global leaders
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The 2020 Angel City Games Presented by The Hartford are going VIRTUAL!

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 05Jun
Join Angel City all summer long for sport, special events, and community building! Everybody is welcome to participate in these three unique weeks! Start training, connecting and marking your calendars!
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Call for volunteer representatives at the Global Technical Meeting

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 05Jun
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is looking for 15 volunteers to represent the volunteer community globally and amplify volunteer voices during the Global Technical Meeting (GTM 2020) on 'Reimagining Volunteering for the 2030 Agenda'. These volunteers will also be invited to support the conduct of the meeting, which is a virtual event convening mid-July 2020.
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World leaders make historic commitments to provide equal access to vaccines for all (PRESS RELEASE)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 05Jun
The Global Vaccine Summit, hosted by the UK, raises US$ 8.8 billion from 32 donor governments and 12 foundations, corporations and organisations to immunise 300 million children and support the global fight against COVID-19
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Sacred Seeds

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Submitted by Michael Rosenkrantz 04Jun
Why do I grow sunflowers and how did this obsession happen? Read on.
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The Effect of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Persons with Disabilities

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 30May
The Effect of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Persons with Disabilities” on 28 May organized by UNITAR, The United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
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