Alleged Gambian death squad member to stand trial for torture and conspiracy to commit torture in Denver, Colorado

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26.08.2024 Denver (United States) and Banjul (The Gambia), 26 August 2024 – Michael Sang Correa, an alleged member of a Gambian death squad, is scheduled to stand trial for torture starting on 16 September 2024 in Denver. This marks the first time a non-U.S. citizen will stand trial in a U.S. federal court for torture committed abroad.

Baku High-Level Dialogue Launches Global Climate Transparency Initiatives Ahead of COP29

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Baku High-Level Dialogue Launches Global Climate Transparency Initiatives Ahead of COP29, Highlights Transparency as a Crucial Enabling Tool to Help Countries boost Climate Action, Ambition and Finance

ASEAN to develop a Regional Refugee Protection Policy and Mechanism

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ASEAN to develop a Regional Refugee Protection Policy and Mechanism, Rohingya Community in Malaysia say

Paris 2024 Declaration on Olympic Education, Olympic Values and Sport, Development and Peace (SDP)

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The Paris 2024 International Olympic Education, Sport and Peace Conference concluded with a firm declaration to strengthen the use of sport for development and peace and the promotion of Olympic values.

ONE PLANET NETWORK FORUM

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For A Sustainable Planet and a just world. The One Planet Network Forum is a platform for cooperation and thought leadership - convened this year with the Government of Brazil during the G20 - to accelerate the implementation of the Global Strategy on Sustainable Consumption and Production and SDG12. 12-13 SEPT 2024

The risks and inefficacies of AI systems in military targeting support

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September 4, 2024, Accountability / Analysis / Artificial intelligence in military decision-making / Conduct of Hostilities / IHL / New Technologies / Special Themes 12 mins read Jimena Sofía Viveros Álvarez Lawyer; Member of UNSG High-Level Advisory Body on AI; Commissioner for GC-REAIM; OECD AI Expert

Stimson Center: What Remains of the Myanmar Economy After the Coup

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Join us for a discussion with Vicky Bowman on Myanmar’s economy after the coup and ongoing issues with sourcing goods from the country, and the challenges facing Myanmar’s federal economic future.

Peoplepowered (Re)learning Democracy book launches this Friday

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Join us for the launch of two insightful books on innovative approaches to activating citizenship through participation and deliberation. Hear from the authors of Educating for Democracy: The Case for School Participatory Budgeting (multiple authors) and Activated Citizenship: The Transformative Power of Citizens' Assemblies (Marjan Ehsassi).

Protecting the Frontline: Good practices for Recognising and Supporting Environmental Human Rights Defenders

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Across the world, environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs) have been catalysing actions to safeguard a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Their work has been crucial to the protection and respect of their human rights, the rights of their communities, and, ultimately, of all people. Their work also plays a major role in protecting the planet’s flora, fauna, and ecosystems.

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