Statement by the Secretary-General on the Rio de Janeiro G20 Ministerial Declaration on International Tax Cooperation

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"For the first time in its history G20 Members have agreed a comprehensive stand-alone Tax Declaration, reflecting the transformational achievements of international tax cooperation to date, the importance of that cooperation and its commitment to continue to carry it forward. "

Simon Stiell from Wuhan: "Cooperation is our only viable solution to this global climate crisis."

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The following is a transcript of remarks delivered by UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell at the 8th Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA) in Wuhan, China, on 22 July 2024.

Free Vietnam’s Political Prisoners!

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In Vietnam, more than 160 political prisoners are currently locked up simply for exercising their basic rights. Rights bloggers and activists face police harassment, intimidation, surveillance, and interrogation on a daily basis.

Ada Hegerberg leads unfair football match at the Norway Cup to call for equal vaccine access for all

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Oslo/Geneva, 30 July 2024 –Today, Ada Hegerberg and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance gathered young people from around the world at the coveted Friendship Match during the Norway Cup to illustrate how unequal access to vaccines worldwide gives children an unfair start in life.

Olympics: Abuse in Indian Wrestling Exposes Need for Global Hotline

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New Report Reveals Need for Reforms Ahead of India’s Bid for 2036 Olympics. Content Warning/Advisory: This statement mentions sexual assault, rape, and the alleged abuser’s name

Mashco Piro "attack illegal loggers" in Peru

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Reports have emerged from Peru about an apparent violent clash between the Mashco Piro people whose images Survival released last month, and illegal loggers operating inside their territory.

MIT School of Science launches Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy

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New center taps Institute-wide expertise to improve understanding of, and responses to, sustainability challenges. School of Science Publication Date:August 5, 2024

The citizen's panel on AI issues its report

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andomly select 60 citizens from all four corners of Belgium. Give them an exciting topic to explore. Add a few local players. Season with participation experts. Bake for three weekends at the Egmont Palace conference centre. And you'll end up with the rich and ambitious views of citizens on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union.

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