STRONG SPEECH OF PRESIDENT OF EUROPEAN COUNCIL TUSK AFFIRMS CENTRALITY OF EUROPEAN VALUES

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Donald Tusk, the polish president of the European Council, the body representing the EU head of states, made a strong speech at the European People Party Conference in Helsinki defending key European Values. He was referring to current actions and policies taken by Hungarian PM Orban that undermines the spirit of European Integration

Multilateralism more vital than ever, as World War centenary looms: Security Council

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With the centenary of the end of the First World War just days away, the Security Council reaffirmed the crucial importance of multilateralism – or international cooperation and collective problem-solving – and highlighted the key role played by the United Nations since its creation 73 years ago.

Challenging the Conventional: Making Post-Violence Reconciliation Succeed ( from Interpeace)

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Reconciliation is a deeply complex process, which has gained increasing prominence on the agenda of post-violence peacebuilding. Yet reconciliation remains a contested and highly context-specific notion.Consequently, evidence is often lacking or disputed about interventions that are ‘successful’ in fostering reconciliation from the perspective of the people experiencing these processes....

PARIS PEACE FORUM

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Yesterday was the main commemoration day of the end of World War I with world leaders gathering in France where the armistice was signed. Today the Paris Peace Forum starts to tackle pending issues related to governance and global peace.

RESPONSIBALL Forum: 8th nov, Lousanne, Switzerland

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The inaugural RESPONSIBALL Forum will be an opportunity for people interested in sport, particularly football, and social responsibility to come together for a day of learning, sharing, and in-depth discussion.

‘Warp speed’ technology must be ‘force for good’ UN chief tells web leaders

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Technological advances are happening “at a warp speed,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday in Lisbon, Portugal, as a major three-day Web Summit got underway.

PRIDE (Perseverance, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, Empowerment)

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Along with my colleagues I'm coaching the Bridge II Sports PRIDE, our youth wheelchair basketball team.

Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2018: meet the winners

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Over the last few months, the Peace Direct team has reviewed over 300 Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders applications from local organisations around the world; the highest turnout to date. Hosted at #PeaceCon2018 in Washington DC, we announced the three winning organisations, and celebrated the nine finalists who all demonstrate the most exciting and innovative peacebuilding activites.

Asia in 2025: development prospects and challenges for middle-income countries

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This report and briefing note examine the macroeconomic outlook for Asian and Pacific economies and its main drivers, with a focus on the prospects of the region’s MICs. The report then offers recommendations for donors and development partners to adapt and tailor their instruments, modalities and approaches to respond to current and future challenges.

OYW announces Young Leaders Against Sexual Violence Programme

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Launched at the One Young World Summit 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands, the Young Leaders Against Sexual Violence (YLASV) are a group of young leaders who demonstrate a strong personal or professional commitment and significant expertise in addressing sexual and gender-based violence in their communities and around the world.

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