FROM UNV: How volunteering strengthens social inclusion and well-being of senior citizens

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 30Aug
By Celina Menzel, Programme Analyst on Volunteerism Policy, UNV: "Volunteers can engage in a wide range of activities to support senior citizens in leading an active social life, for example by regularly visiting them, taking them out for activities, or exchanging letters and phone calls.
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IFC Study: Promoting Accessible Tourism Can Help Nepal Drive Sector Recovery, Boost Economy

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Aug
Kathmandu, Nepal, August 25, 2021—Investing in disability-friendly infrastructure and services can help hoteliers and entrepreneurs tap the accessible tourism market in Nepal, a growing segment globally, while driving economic growth and accelerating recovery, reveals a new IFC study.
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HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN: Joint Statement on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Aug
A coalition of key human rights organizations express deep concerns on situation in Afghanistan
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World Drug Report 2021 (UN Office on Drugs and Crime)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Aug
Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.
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ESCAP Disaster Resilience Week

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Aug
 ESCAP is holding the third Disaster Resilience Week from 23-27 August 2021 under the theme “Building back better after COVID-19: addressing cascading risks and systemic gaps for resilient peoples and economies.” 
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Global Disability Summit: 2022

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Aug
The Government of Norway in partnership with the International Disability Alliance will organize the 2nd Global Disability Summit in Feb 2022. The Summit will mobilize efforts for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the principle of leaving no one behind and on building back better and more inclusive with regards to Covid-19.
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New guidelines to localize the SDGs by United Cities and Local Governments, UCLG.(VOLUME 2)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Aug
"Local governments reporting on localization, building on their communities’ experiences and practices, involving their population in the achievement of the SDGs can become laboratories for policy change at all levels.:
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Debt Relief for a Green and Inclusive Recovery (BOELL FOUNDATION)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Aug
Securing Private-Sector Participation and Creating Policy Space for Sustainable Development
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I’mPOSSIBLE unveils new look to celebrate three year anniversary

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Aug
The International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) global education programme I’mPOSSIBLE is celebrating three years of empowering youths of all abilities by unveiling a new brand look and feel.
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IPC President Andrew Parsons speaks his heart out at Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Aug
"When the shadow of uncertainty was upon us, they never stopped training, they never stopped pursuing their dreams, and they never stopped believing they would be here in this stadium tonight. They are a force of nature, a force for good." shares the President of the International Paralympics Committee.
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