Economists, activists and millionaires register landmark ‘European Citizens’ Initiative’ calling for a European wealth tax on the richest 1%

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Published: 8th June 2023 A group of economists, activists, politicians and millionaires from seven countries across Europe today registered a ‘European Citizens’ Initiative’ (ECI) calling on the European Union (EU) to adopt a permanent annual wealth tax on Europe’s biggest fortunes to raise revenue to reduce poverty and inequality both at home and in poorer countries...

OECD Ministerial Council Statement and Outcomes

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08/06/2023 - Ministers have issued a joint statement at the conclusion of this week’s Council meeting at Ministerial level. Under the Chairmanship of the United Kingdom, with Costa Rica and New Zealand as Vice-Chairs, Members met for discussions around the theme “Securing a Resilient Future: Shared Values and Global Partnerships.”

ActionAid on the New Global Financing Pact in Paris 20 June 2023

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"Branding loans as climate finance risks making vulnerable countries’ problems even worse, warns ActionAid"

The Sustainable Development Report 2023: REGISTER FOR ONLINE PARTICIPATION

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This year's Sustainable Development Report (SDR) will be released alongside the Paris Summit on a New Global Financing Pact, today, June 21, 1:30 - 6 pm CEST.

DW Freedom of Speech Award 2023 goes to Oscar Martinez

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The journalist from El Salvador becomes the ninth DW Freedom of Speech Award laureate for his work promoting press freedom in Central America.

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023

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The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparison across four broad areas: research, stewardship, outreach and teaching.

IDS: New online short course: Mixed methods on poverty and inequality

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Undertaking mixed methods research and evaluations on complex issues can be challenging. So we’re pleased to announce that the IDS-hosted Chronic Poverty Advisory Network (CPAN) is offering a specialist professional course on mixed methods research and evaluations on poverty and inequality.

DW GLOBAL MEDIA FORUM 2023

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The DW Global Media Forum offers a unique interdisciplinary platform for media professionals as well as decision-makers from politics, civil society, culture, education, business, and science from all over the world to get together and to learn from each other as part of an intercultural exchange since 2008

Welcome to the World Refugee Day 2023 live blog

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The theme of this year's event is "Hope away from home", highlighting the need to give refugees the opportunity to study, work and live healthy lives wherever they find safety. Inclusion is the best way to help refugees restart their lives, contribute to their new communities and prepare them for a successful return home when conditions allow.

TODAY IS World Refugee Day

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World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.

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