The Global Peace Index 2024

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The Global Peace Index 2024 reveals that the world is at a crossroads. Without concerted effort, there is a risk of a surge in major conflicts. There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II.

As Israeli attacks on Gaza intensify, 13 leading INGOs disclose details of aid obstruction impeding their humanitarian operations

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In the Gaza Humanitarian Snapshot released on 15 July, 13 INGOs provide an accurate picture of the immense challenges that impede our humanitarian response in Gaza.

Former heads of state and government call on President Biden and fellow G20 leaders to back global deal to tax the ultra-rich

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Published: 11th July 2024 Close to 20 former heads of state and government of G20 and higher-income countries, called on current G20 —including US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer— to support a “new global deal to tax the world’s ultra-rich individuals” in an open letter published today.

Palacký University: Sport for Development and Peace Summer School 2024

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Palacký University has announced their 2024 Summer School event, to take place from 22–26 July 2024 in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

Bridging the gap: How technology can mitigate the global teaching crisis

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Well-designed technology initiatives, managed and implemented by qualified and caring educators, can significantly enhance educational opportunities for both teachers and students and help tackle the ongoing global teaching crisis. by July 16, 2024 by Mary Burns, Escola Superior de Educação de Paula Frassinetti

From DemNext: Launching a first-of-its-kind Civic Assembly in Deschutes County, Oregon, USA

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12,750 invitation letters have been mailed to residents in our first project to institutionalise a Citizens' Assembly in the US

As global crises join forces, world must adopt forward-looking approach to protect human and planetary health

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New York, 15 July 2024 – As environmental, technological and societal change join forces to disrupt human and planetary health, the world must get better at tracking and responding to a host of emerging challenges, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC).

VNR Lab: “Building Bridges: Engaging Stakeholders to Advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”

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UNDESA, through its Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG), and the Major Groups and Other Stakeholders Coordination Mechanism (MGoS CM) is organizing a VNR Lab on stakeholder engagement practices titled “Building Bridges: Engaging Stakeholders to Advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”.

BUILDING HUMAN RIGHTS-BASED MIGRATION NARRATIVES: THE STORY OF #DARI DAPUR AND #MYGREAT STORY

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This instructive guide is intended to inspire and support civil society actors and other stakeholders in the Asia Pacific region to develop and implement public narrative change campaigns on migration and related issues.

Doing Good Index 2024 – Examining the Readiness of Asia’s Social Sectors to Thrive

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CAPS’ biannual Doing Good Index identifies the factors that drive or hinder the giving and receiving of private social investment to address social needs.

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