Digging deeper into corruption, violence against journalists and active civil society

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Feb
As journalists and activist groups are coming under mounting pressure from governments around the world (see here), evidence sheds new light on the vital importance of civil society organisations (CSOs) and independent media in anti-corruption efforts.
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Corruption Perceptions Index 2017

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Feb
This year’s Corruption Perceptions Index highlights that the majority of countries are making little or no progress in ending corruption, while further analysis shows journalists and activists in corrupt countries risking their lives every day in an effort to speak out.
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EU, UNDP SIGNS GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO ACHIEVE SDGs

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Feb
Better coordination and dialogue is essential among big donors to support developing countries to achieve the SDGs.The EU and UNDP discussed the implementation of the EU’s External Investment Plan (EIP), which will contribute to advancing the SDGs in Africa and the EU Neighborhood, by boosting public and private investments to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.
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Syria: Security Council must ensure civilians in Eastern Ghouta get immediate humanitarian assistance

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Submitted by Sana Shrestha 25Feb
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"It shouldn’t require a Security Council resolution or a ceasefire for starving civilians to be allowed life-saving assistance and protection from being deliberately bombarded."
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"We stand in solidarity with civil society in Hungary"

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Submitted by Sana Shrestha 25Feb
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More than 250 organisations and platforms from all over the world have signed a letter expressing their grave concern over the shrinking space for civil society in Hungary. Read the letter here:
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OP-ED By PRITHVI MAN SHRESTHA The Kathmandu Post "Nepal jumps nine places to 122nd spot"

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Submitted by Sana Shrestha 23Feb
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Feb 23, 2018-Nepal improved its global corruption index in 2017, jumping to 122nd spot from 131, but it continues to trail behind many South Asian countries in the rankings led by 26th-ranked Bhutan, according to Corruption Perception Index-2017.
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World leaders abandon human rights:Amnesty International Annual Report 2017/18

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Submitted by Sana Shrestha 23Feb
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Amnesty International Annual Report 2017/18
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Volunteerism laws and policies since 2001

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Feb
A research report for UNV submitted by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL), to inform the 2011 State of the World's Volunteerism Report.
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World Development Report 2018: LEARNING to Realize Education’s Promise

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Feb
The 2018 WDR published by the World Bank explores four main themes: 1) education’s promise; 2) the need to shine a light on learning; 3) how to make schools work for learners; and 4) how to make systems work for learning.
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Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Feb
"A language is far more than a means of communication; it is the very condition of our humanity. Our values, our beliefs and our identity are embedded within it"
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