Indonesia: After two decades, ExxonMobil settles case of alleged human rights abuses including torture brought by Aceh villagers

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
"ExxonMobil settles long-running Aceh torture lawsuit", 16 May 2023 ExxonMobil settled Monday a long-running lawsuit brought by Aceh villagers who alleged human rights violations by Indonesian military officials providing security to the oil giant. The two sides agreed to resolve "all matters," said a joint filing from the opposing counsel that did not disclose terms of the agreement.
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Global temperatures set to reach new records in next five years

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
Geneva, 17 May 2023 (WMO) – Global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and a naturally occurring El Niño event, according to a new update issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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Advancing Equity in Collective Impact May 31 - June 1, 2023 - Online

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
To explore this topic, join us May 31-June 1 for the online workshop Advancing Equity in Collective Impact. In this session, we will cover the key building blocks for equity-focused collaborative work, as well as go over strategies, practices, resources, and tools for embedding equity into collective impact initiatives
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Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection: Protecting lives and livelihoods in times of crisis (13 to 15 June 2023)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17May
The Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection will strengthen international commitment for supporting ASP. It will take stock of ASP implementation to date and derive lessons for the future. The event will take place in Berlin from 13 to 15 June 2023.
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DEATH PENALTY 2022 (AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17May
This report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period January to December 2022. Amnesty International reports only on executions, death sentences and other aspects of the use of the death penalty, such as commutations and exonerations, where there is reasonable confirmation. In many countries governments do not publish information on their use of the death penalty.
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UN roadmap outlines solutions to cut global plastic pollution

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17May
Nairobi, 16 May 2023 – Plastic pollution could reduce by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing technologies, according to a new report by UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Ashoka: From economic inequality to community wealth: Lessons from Brazil. Tune in May 24.

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16May
To walk us through what this shift looks like, we’ll speak with Ashoka Fellow Joaquim de Melo, founder of Banco Palmas, Brazil’s first community bank that opened its doors 25 years ago.
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Global Solutions Summit 2023

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16May
The world is in crisis. What can we do now? This spring, we will bring together top leaders from policy, academia, civil society, and the private sector – to find a way out of the crisis.
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‘Nothing about us without us’: Afghan disability rights activists share opportunities and challenges

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16May
The third Afghanistan Legal Research Network symposium of 2023, hosted by the Max Planck Foundation, discussed the challenges faced by people with disabilities currently in Afghanistan and highlighted the intersectional challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities and by those in rural areas. Recommendations to advocate for these rights to be upheld were considered.
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Register Now - Free Responsible Business Asia Pass (23rd of May, 2023)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
In just over 7 days, Reuters Events: Responsible Business Asia [May 23, Online & Global Broadcast] goes live to over 3000 sustainability execs from Asia Pacific. This is the event where sustainability leaders translate commitments into ambitious action and impact, making sustainability the business imperative for a brighter future.
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