Human Development Index (HDI) Update

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Sep
Norway, Switzerland and Australia are the top 3 nations in the latest Human Development Index
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Wide inequalities in people’s well-being cast a shadow on sustained human development progress

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Sep
The UNDP has published the statistical update of the Human Development Indeces. 2018 Statistical update is being released to ensure consistency in reporting on key human development indices and statistics. It includes an analysis of the state of human development—snapshots of current conditions as well as long-term trends in human development indicators.
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GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Sep
It was held in September 12-14, 2018 San Francisco, CA. Bold New Commitments Announced by Thousands of States, Regions, Cities, Businesses, Investors and NGOs NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS URGED TO STEP UP CLIMATE ACTION BY 2020 AT END OF LANDMARK SUMMIT
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Nepal: Barriers to Inclusive Education ( HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Sep
Children with disabilities in Nepal face serious obstacles to quality, inclusive education, Human Rights Watch said today. Despite progress in law and policy, the government segregates most children with disabilities into separate classrooms. It has yet to train teachers to provide inclusive education, in which children with and without disabilities learn together.
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International Democracy Day 2018: Democracy under Strain: Solutions for a Changing World

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Sep
"Democracy is showing greater strain than at any time in decades. That is why this International Day should make us look for ways to invigorate democracy and seek answers for the systemic challenges it faces." — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres
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Bridging the Skills Gap between Aspiring Youths and Market Landscape in India BY Pranav Kumar Choudhary ( from AVPN)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Sep
Youths in India are facing employment and career mobility challenges due to lack of relevant skill-sets and market constraints. Reddy’s Foundation’s 2-year initiative, GROW, aims to bridge the skilling gap with a multi-pronged model that equips all stakeholders, from students to employers to parents. GROW shares 5 key learnings on what it takes to scale their solutions
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Everyone’s Business: 2018 Sexual Harassment Survey

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Sep
The Australia Human Rights Commission published a survey about gender discrimination and abuses in Australia. The numbers are quite staggering with 71% of Australians have been sexually harassed at some point in their lifetimes, with more than four in five (85%) of Australian women and more than half (56%) of Australian men over the age of 15 experiencing the behavior (The Guardian).
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remembering south african hero Stephen Biko ( The Sunday Times)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Sep
Stephen Bantu Biko died in police custody 41 years ago on September 12 1977. He remains one of our country's most iconic struggle heroes and his life and ideas continue to inspire generations.
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USA Ambassador Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on UN Peacekeeping Reform

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Sep
The USA wants to reform the UN Peacekeeping mission, ensuring that civilians who have been abused or attacked by UN Peacekeeping soldiers will be punished
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Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum 12-13 September 2018 ( Singapore)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Sep
SIGEF 2018 is the leading international forum for impact solutions, CSR, and philanthropy, in resonance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
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