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The Rising Stars Program connects democracy practitioners with expert guidance to launch and improve participatory programs. This online mentorship program bridges the gap between advocates, policymakers, and program managers (mentees), and on-the-ground experts (mentors).

With UNESCO, Arab and European Universities Are Committed to Promote Transformative Education

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Transformative Education equips the young minds of today with the tools, values, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to drive positive change and foster just, inclusive, and sustainable societies.

ActionAid statement on sexual violence in Gaza and Israel

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"The alleged sexual violence and harassment against any woman, both in Israel and Palestine, are deeply troubling and must be addressed. International mechanisms like the ICC and specialized courts must prosecute any alleged crimes. "

Investing in women crucial to bridge gender gap in political leadership in Asia and the Pacific

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Themed ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’, the annual International Women’s Day commemoration hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and UN Women further drew attention to the point that when women have a seat at the table, policies are more gender-responsive and inclusive.

How well did UN Member States report on their SDG commitments in 2023?

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The annual Progressing National SDGs Implementation report gives an independent analysis of the progress reports UN Member States share each year at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York.

ODI: Breaking down barriers to women's political power: an era-defining election year

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This year more than ever, as billions of people around the world go to the polls, women’s political participation is critical. Its importance is enshrined in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a blueprint for women’s rights that emphasises equal participation at all levels of political power and decision-making. Yet almost three decades on from Beijing, gender norms remain a persiste

HRW: European Union Should Adopt Forced Labor Law

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Import Ban Would Prevent Products Linked to Forced Labor from Entering EU Jim Wormington Senior Researcher and Advocate

Europe is not prepared for rapidly growing climate risks

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Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world, and climate risks are threatening its energy and food security, ecosystems, infrastructure, water resources, financial stability, and people’s health. According to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) assessment, published today, many of these risks have already reached critical levels and could become catastrophic without urgent and decisiv

A UNITED FRONT AGAINST CORPORATE IMPUNITY TREATY ALLIANCE

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We are an alliance of dedicated networks and campaign groups from around the world. We are mobilizing for a UN Treaty to end corporate impunity and regulate corporate activities against human rights abuses and violations, as well as against environmental destruction.

Global Campaign for Education Statement regarding the organisation of Summit of the Future

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The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) welcomes the Summit of the Future (SOFT), as a significant step, facilitated by the governments of Namibia and Germany, to strengthen international cooperation to build better opportunities for present and future generations.

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