Launch of the Global Green Bond Partnership

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17Sep
Today, the Global Green Bond Partnership (GGBP) launched at the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS). This new partnership will support efforts of sub-national entities such as cities, states, and regions, corporations and private companies, and financial institutions to accelerate the issuance of green bonds.
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Security Council extends mandates of UN peace operations in Libya, Colombia through next September

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17Sep
By unanimous agreement on Thursday, the Security Council extended the mandates of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Organization’s Verification Mission in Colombia.
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UN SECRETARY MESSAGE ON OCCASION OF DEMOCRACY DAY (14TH SEPTEMBER)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17Sep
Democracy ‘showing greater strain’ than at any time in decades, UN chief
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TOMORROW READY: UNICEF STRATEGIC THINKING ON INNOVATION

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17Sep
UNICEF organized a special focus session on innovation for children and young people during the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board. Titled “Tomorrow Ready", the Executive Board seeks innovative and practical technology solutions for achieving UNICEF’s mission.
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Call To Global Climate Action

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Sep
Read here the declaration of the Global Climate Action Summit held in San Francisco that ended on Sept 14
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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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