Building peace by cultural heritage – a new EU approach in conflicts and crises

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On June 21, the Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions on the EU strategic approach to cultural heritage in conflicts and crises, adding cultural heritage to the EU’s foreign policy toolbox and providing a new political and operational framework on cultural heritage for peace.

UN Global Compact Announces its 2021 SDG Pioneers

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UNITED NATIONS, New York, 15 June 2021 — The United Nations Global Compact today announced ten new SDG Pioneers - business leaders who are doing an exceptional job to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the implementation of the UN Global Compact Ten Principles on human rights, environment, labor and anti-corruption.

Sustainability Dialogue Series Surfacing cutting edge solutions and sustainable business practices (AVPN)

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AVPN is launching a series of ESG-focused thought leadership activities and capacity building workshops to share insights and practical guidance for Asia-based businesses and financial organisations that are considering what ESG means for them in the context of the current crisis and beyond. Join the AVPN Sustainability Dialogues to learn from the best in Asian sustainability and investing.

Women Political Leaders Summit 2021 (21 June)

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Women Political Leaders Summit 2021 “Building Forward: Women Political Leaders Determining the New Normal.”

How to Build a Resilient World Post-Pandemic, 6th of July, Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation, University of Manchester

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The University of Manchester Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation Webinar Series How to Build a Resilient World Post-Pandemic Professor Neil Bourne Professor of Matter in Extreme Environments, Co-director of the Thomas Ashton Institute, University of Manchester

9th Asian Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum – Opening High Level Panel Discussion

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On the 14th of June, FORUM ASIA organized the 9th Asian Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum (AHRDF), a platform for human rights defenders (HRDs) and women human rights defenders (WHRDs) to discuss work and advocacy efforts, and share the experiences and challenges they face.

Workshop on Innovative Climate Financing Instruments: Supporting Post COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery in Asia-Pacific Small Island Developing States (JUNE 23)

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ESCAP in collaboration with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) will jointly organize a virtual workshop on resource mobilization in Asia-Pacific SIDS on June 23, with a focus on how SIDS can mobilize more climate finance, either via ‘traditional’ channels or via innovative instruments such as sustainability/green/blue bonds.

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 19 June

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On 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/69/293) proclaimed 19 June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June

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The 2021 Desertification and Drought Day to be held on 17 June will focus on turning degraded land into healthy land. Restoring degraded land brings economic resilience, creates jobs, raises incomes and increases food security. It helps biodiversity to recover. It locks away the atmospheric carbon warming the Earth, slowing climate change.

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