Remarks by President Martti Ahtisaari at the Kultaranta Talks 2018: “Power and Strength or a Shared Order?”

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The speech was delivered in Kultaranta, 17 June 2018 by Former Finnish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Martti Ahtisaari in occasion of the annual Kultaranta convened by the Finnish President Niinistö.

Cambodia's Dirty Dozen A Long History of Rights Abuses by Hun Sen's Generals (HRW)

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– Cambodia’s increasingly dictatorial, one-party rule is underpinned by generals in the security forces who are responsible for serious and systematic human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today in a new report.

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

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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.

What Is the 100RC Network?

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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"

A Broken Social Elevator? How to Promote Social Mobility

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A report from OECD shows the way on how to promote social mobility, a key to ensure more fair, prosperous societies for all.

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 26 June

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"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

Climate, Peace and Security: The Time for Action

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Six points of actions were decided in a High-level event hosted by High Representative Federica Mogherini mobilises partners from around the world

UNICEF joins the Unstereotype Alliance to confront harmful gender-based stereotypes around the world

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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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