Ex-U.K. PM May launching global commission on modern slavery

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377 views Oct 5, 2023 In a Canadian exclusive interview, former U.K. prime minister Theresa May says she is trying to shine a spotlight on the issue of modern slavery with the launch of a new global commission.

WWF report: Only 10 Member States’ wind energy ambitions compatible with Paris Agreement

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Ahead of the Commission’s wind energy package, WWF’s new report “Blowing in the Wind” presents an in-depth analysis of the state of play on wind energy in the EU.

IDS: WASH and Climate Justice in South Asia

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10 October 2023 13:00–15:00 ICCAD South Asia Regional Hub - Online. Access to water and decent sanitation service is a human right. However, its realisation has always been fraught with challenges which are likely to be magnified as structural injustices intersect with the impacts of the climate crisis.

Client Earth: Gathering of Partners – Green Legal Clinics Consortium

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ClientEarth was in the Philippines for a gathering of Green Legal Clinics (GLCs) at the end of August. This three-day hybrid event brought together 15 legal clinics under the helm of Philippine Earth Justice Center, with eight law deans, three judges, legal aid clinic directors, and law students participating.

Unpacking the CSDDD: responsibility, climate and justice - 11th October 2023

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As trilogue negotiations on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) gain momentum, numerous critical issues remain under discussion. The clock is ticking for the EU to bolster corporate accountability.

CITIZEN LAB

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The Citizen Lab is an interdisciplinary laboratory based at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, focusing on research, development, and high-level strategic policy and legal engagement at the intersection of information and communication technologies, human rights, and global security.

UNESCO IN NEPAL: UNESCO Supports Local Governments to Implement MIL-Informed, Gender-Responsive, and Inclusive Local Education Plan

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Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Education Planners representing all seven provinces plus Kathmandu Metropolitan City are participating in a consultative workshop, jointly organized by UNESCO Nepal and the Center for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD) from 4-6 October.

DESTINATION ZERO:Building community for a fossil free future.

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Tackling the climate crisis requires us to face the challenge of energy transition head-on, wielding bold and creative strategies that put people at their centre. Destination Zero partners with networks and other non-profits seeking to expand their work on climate justice, with a particular focus on accelerating the global transition away from fossil fuel dependence.

Government and business unite in Bali to combat human trafficking and modern slavery in the digital space

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Government and business leaders met at the Bali Process Government and Business Forum (GABF) Tech Forum 2023 in Bali to explore technology-driven solutions against human trafficking and modern slavery.

Audrey Azoulay calls for greater global investment for girls’ and women’s education

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Thursday, in Beijing, Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, co-chaired with Professor Peng Liyuan, UNESCO Special Envoy, the award ceremony of the 2023 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. On this occasion, she called for a “stepping up of global investment for girls and women's access to education”.

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