Gathering expert insights for the State of the World’s Volunteerism Report 2025

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The next edition of United Nations Volunteers’ flagship publication, the State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR) is slated for a 2025 launch and covers the theme of measurement.

Innovating for Equity: Unlocking Value for Communities and Businesses

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Racially and ethnically marginalized communities offer untapped potential for global economic growth. This new insight report takes a fresh look at the issue, focusing on how working with social innovators who are advancing racial and ethnic equity is a smart business decision.

Oil giant admits it needs a ‘magic wand’ to keep green pledges

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From OpenDemocracy: ExxonMobil accused of greenwashing over claims that its ‘carbon capture’ project is reducing emissions. By Ben Webster

7th International Conference on Evidence-based Policy in Long-Term Care

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The 7th International Conference on Evidence-based Policy in Long-Term Care will be held between 12 and 14 September 2024 in Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain.

ClientEarth: Big Oil's Plan B: Plastic

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Petrochemicals, the category of oil refining that includes plastic, now account for 14% of oil use, and are expected to drive half of oil demand growth between now and 2050. The World Economic Forum predicts plastic production will double in the next 20 years.

2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development

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SIPRI’s 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development will be held by invitation only at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm. The plenary sessions will be live-streamed on SIPRI’s YouTube channel.

APF Human Rights Defenders Working Group: Annual Report 2023

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In May 2023, the APF established the HRDs Working Group to provide direction and leadership to ensure the successful implementation of the APF Regional Action Plan on HRDs 2021-2025.

Open letter calling on world leaders to show long-view leadership on existential threats

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The Elders, Future of Life Institute and a diverse range of co-signatories call on decision-makers to urgently address the ongoing impact and escalating risks of the climate crisis, pandemics, nuclear weapons, and ungoverned AI.

POLICY BRIEF: VICTIMS’ AND SURVIVORS’ RIGHTS IN A CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY

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The policy brief entitled “Victims’ and Survivors’ Rights in a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity”, publishes by REDRESS, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Global Survivors Fund (GSF) and TRIAL International, voices support for a prospective Convention on Crimes against Humanity.

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