COVID-19 hits those shackled by oppression hardest thanks to decades of inequalities, neglect and abuse ( Amnesty International Report 2020/21: The State of the World’s Human Rights)

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The global pandemic has exposed the terrible legacy of deliberately divisive and destructive policies that have perpetuated inequality, discrimination and oppression and paved the way for the devastation wrought by COVID-19, Amnesty International said in its annual report published today.

Volunteers Taking Action to Support the Recovery of COVID-19 (IAVE SERIES)

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This session will explore the role of volunteers in the pandemic recovery efforts. We will look at examples of how volunteers are helping communities build resilience during this unprecedented time which has resulted in a wide array of economic, social and health issues.

The New Normal for a Sustainable Future (15-17 June 2021)

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The OECD Forum on Responsible Business Conduct has become the leading international event for governments, businesses, trade unions and civil society to promote dialogue on the evolving role and scope of responsible business conduct (RBC) and collective action for the effective implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

The Sport for Climate Action Forum

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The Sport for Climate Action Forum will bring together individuals and organisations around the world for a series of showcases, workshops and keynotes focused on the key role that sport can play in protecting our environment.

Autumn 2021: Apply to the distance course Climate Change Leadership – Power, Politics and Culture

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his autumn you can study the distance course Climate Change Leadership – Power, Politics and Culture 15 credits, read more and apply below. Organized by CEMUS, The Centre for Environment and Development Studies, "a student-initiated, transdisciplinary centre at Uppsala University and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, with the explicit ambition to contribute to a more just world.

Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2021

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"The 2021 Financing for Sustainable Development Report (FSDR) of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development warns that COVID-19 could lead to a lost decade for development. The report highlights the risk of a sharply diverging world in the near term where the gaps between rich and poor widen because some countries lack the necessary financial resources to combat the COVID-19 crisis."

Inclusive Education Initiative (IEI, WORLD BANK): SHARING & LEARNING SESSION TODAY 5.45 PM KTM TIME

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Please join us for a Share’n’Learn Session Series—a knowledge exchange forum that will explore ideas, share experiences, and discuss challenges of ensuring educational access, participation and achievement for children with disabilities. We have 4 exciting thematic sessions planned over two days: Learners with Disabilities and COVID-19; Inclusive Teachers; Families and Community; and Inclusive Edu

The End of Poverty Virtual Gathering | May 5-6, 2021 by TAMARACK INSTITUTE

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The End of Poverty gathering will bring together government, business, community and lived/living experience leaders from across Canada to celebrate our successes and co-generate solutions. The event will facilitate learning and dialogue across sectors, harness the distinctive synergies of today's poverty reduction movement, and take our collective understanding of community innovation in poverty

ODI'S GLOBAL RESET

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In ODI’s 60th anniversary year we set out to challenge decision-makers and thought leaders to think differently about global challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic raised the stakes, accelerating the need for systemic change and radical yet realistic measures to recalibrate social values and provide more sustainable and equitable pathways for the future.

ECHOING GREEN FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION

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Accepting applications for the 2021 Fellowship April 6 - April 20, 2021 SIGN UP FOR UPDATES

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