The Rule of Law and Human Rights - Fundamentals for the 2030 Agenda and Sustaining Peace

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 28Jun
The high-level meeting on ‘Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights for Sustaining Peace and Fostering Development,’ organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) brought together Member States, governments, UN agencies, civil society, relevant experts, and actors to enable collaboration and outline priorities for improving the rule of law in crisis-affected contexts.
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What Is the 100RC Network?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 28Jun
100 Resilient Cities—Pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation (100RC) is dedicated to helping cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century. According to the network, "Resilience is about surviving and thriving, regardless of the challenge"
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A Broken Social Elevator? How to Promote Social Mobility

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Jun
A report from OECD shows the way on how to promote social mobility, a key to ensure more fair, prosperous societies for all.
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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 26 June

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Jun
"Torture remains unacceptable and unjustified at all times, including during states of emergency, political instability, or even in a war. On this day, let us also pay tribute to all those who stand in solidarity with victims and their families – and reaffirm our commitment to ending this abominable and useless practice." — UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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Climate, Peace and Security: The Time for Action

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jun
Six points of actions were decided in a High-level event hosted by High Representative Federica Mogherini mobilises partners from around the world
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Points of Light Announces 2018 Honorees of The Civic 50 at Service Unites

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
Annual Awards Initiative Honors Companies with Superior Community Engagement
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UNICEF joins the Unstereotype Alliance to confront harmful gender-based stereotypes around the world

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
UNICEF joined the Unstereotype Alliance to challenge harmful gender stereotypes in marketing and to promote progressive portrayals of women, men, girls and boys, as part of UNICEF’s commitment to achieving gender equality, becoming a more gender balanced organization and bringing up girls and boys as equals.
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Climate Diplomacy Week: EU steps up international cooperation on climate change

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
Our planet faces numerous climate challenges. The adverse effects of climate change are felt all over the world and pose a great threat to the environment and people. Also, they could undermine both the development gains made over many decades and the prospects for achieving the UN's 2030 agenda, the sustainable development goals which all EU countries have signed up to.
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Democracy Perception Index 2018 (Alliance of Democracies)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24Jun
The largest single global study measuring citizens’ trust in government indicates democracies are facing a severe crisis of faith in the eyes of the public. The Democracy Perception Index 2018 (DPI) finds that a majority of people living in democracies are disillusioned with the idea that their government is formed “by the people” and works “for the people.”
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#StrongerTogether: IPI director’s World Congress address

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24Jun
IPI Executive Director Barbara Trionfi underscored importance of solidarity in the media community for the future of journalism nternational Press Institute (IPI) Executive Director Barbara Trionfi addressed participants at the opening ceremony of IPI’s 2018 World Congress in Abuja, Nigeria on June 21, 2018. The full text of her remarks is reproduced below.
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