Indonesia: violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts against Indigenous woman human rights defender Dewi Anakoda (joint communication)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 12Dec
The following is based on a communication sent by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and other UN experts to the Governments of Indonesia, France and China, as well as companies Weda Bay Nickel, ANTAM, Eramet, Tsingshan Holding Group, PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. and Zhenshi Holding Group Co., Ltd., on 19 August 2025.
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DemocracyNext: Scaling sortition, deliberation & rotation

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Dec
Four takeaways from 2025 and an exciting update about what’s next in Phase 2.0 of DemocracyNext!
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EU: Coalition of 11 largely US-based multinationals has allegedly worked to dilute CSDDD, according to leaked documents obtained by SOMO

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Dec
Leaked documents reveal how a secretive alliance of eleven large multinational enterprises has worked to tear down the EU’s flagship human rights and climate law, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
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Telenor failed to respect human rights in Myanmar sale

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Dec
The Norwegian National Contact Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct has found that Norwegian telecoms company Telenor breached international standards on human rights and responsible business conduct.
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UNEP’s 2025 Champions of the Earth award recognizes five climate trailblazers

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Dec
Nairobi, 10 December 2025 – As the world moves to slow climate change and create a more sustainable future, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today named five climate forerunners as its 2025 Champions of the Earth.
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High Commissioner Türk to EU-NGO Forum: We need strong leadership to tackle discrimination head-on

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
Global trends and emerging challenges in combatting discrimination 09 December 2025
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Youth Leadership Now! Marking the 30th Anniversary of the WPAY at UNGA High-level Week

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
As the United Nations gathers for High-Level Week and commemorates the Thirtieth Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY+30), the International Disability Alliance is proud to spotlight the work of youth with disabilities championing the rights and meaningful inclusion of young people in the disability space and beyond.
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Critics slam 'vulgar' FIFA Peace Prize for Trump

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
FIFA has been accused of sportswashing and disregard for human rights after awarding inaugural peace prize to US President Donald Trump.
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Applauding volunteering for sustainable development at the United Nations General Assembly

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
The global launch of IVY 2026 at the UN General Assembly with Madam President of the UNGA, UNV Executive Coordinator, and the co-conveners: the Representatives from Germany and Kazakhstan. UNV, 5 December 2025.
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Climate Change Performance Index 2026

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
Climate ranking shows progress, but the US and other Petrostates are resisting change
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