16th Session Of The Conference Of States Parties To The CRPD

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The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was adopted by the General Assembly by its resolution 61/106 of 13 December 2006. It came into force on 3 May 2008 upon its 20th ratification.The 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16) will take place at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, from 13 to 15 June 2023.

Addressing hate speech through education in South Asia: regional launch

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International Day for Countering Hate Speech – Regional Launch of Addressing hate speech through education: a guide for policy-makers 20 June 2023 - 9:00 am - 20 June 2023 - 12:35 pm

IAVE: Youth Volunteering and Social Change: Challenges and Opportunities Webinar Series (Part 2 of 4): June 27, 2023

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This webinar is part 2 of 4 of the Youth Volunteering and Social Change: Challenges and Opportunities webinar series. There has been increasing recognition of the importance of mental health and well-being in social and personal development, particularly among young people. In this webinar, a global panel will explore the role volunteering can play in enhancing well-being.

Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) JUNE 13-15 2023

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The Oslo Freedom Forum is a global conference series produced by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) that brings together the world’s most engaging human rights advocates, journalists, artists, tech entrepreneurs, and world leaders to share their stories and brainstorm ways to expand freedom and unleash human potential across the globe.

Thailand’s ‘re-engagement’ of illegal Myanmar junta is a betrayal of the Myanmar people, Southeast Asian MPs say

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JAKARTA, 19 June 2023 – Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai’s decision to push through with “informal” meetings with the illegal Myanmar military junta despite widespread criticism and condemnation is a betrayal of the Myanmar people and an affront to ASEAN unity, Southeast Asian lawmakers said today.

SUMMIT FOR A NEW GLOBAL FINANCING PACT, PARIS, JUNE 22-23, 2023

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The Summit for a New Global Financing Pact is scheduled to take place on 22-23 June 2023 in Paris, as announced in a joint statement by the Franco-German Council of Ministers on January 22.

Guterres calls for phasing out fossil fuels to avoid climate ‘catastrophe’

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15 June 2023Climate and Environment Countries must phase out coal and other fossil fuels to avert climate “catastrophe”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Thursday in New York.

Deaths on Migration Routes in MENA Highest since 2017: IOM 2022 Data Reveals

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Geneva/Berlin/Cairo – Nearly 3,800 people died on migration routes within and from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region last year (January-December 2022), the highest number since 2017 when 4,255 deaths were recorded according to newly released data from the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Missing Migrants Project (MMP).

GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR EDUCATION: GAWE 2023 Press Release

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“Education-financing gap in low and lower-middle-income countries is $148 billion”, says Global Campaign for Education

The Hidden Wealth of Nations: Groundwater’s Critical Role in a Changing Climate (World Bank)

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The report, titled The Hidden Wealth of Nations: The Economics of Groundwater in Times of Climate Change, demonstrates how groundwater can safeguard food security while boosting economic growth and job creation.

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