Pegasus: Human rights-compliant laws needed to regulate spyware

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jul
The UN human rights chief on Monday said the apparent widespread use of Pegasus spy software to illegally undermine the rights of those under surveillance, including journalists and politicians, was “extremely alarming” and confirmed “some of the worst fears” surrounding the potential misuse of such technology.
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Inclusion is patriotism of the highest order (Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jul
The piece was published on the Washington Post and Walker makes the case on why America needs to focus and invest on inclusion. This message, amid the controversies surrounding CRT, critical race theory, is really relevant.
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Fewer women than men will regain employment during the COVID-19 recovery says ILO

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jul
A new policy brief shows that the disproportionate job and income losses suffered by women during the pandemic will persist in the near future.
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Better housing for better lives (OECD)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jul
Decent, affordable housing is essential for people's well-being and for a sustainable and inclusive economy. But securing such housing has long been difficult, particularly for those with low or unstable incomes, as well as young people.
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1st Draft of The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Jul
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat on 12 July 2021 released the first official draft of a new Global Biodiversity Framework to guide actions worldwide through 2030 to preserve and protect nature and its essential services to people.
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The Global Alliance for a Green New Deal (Reported by the Guardian)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Jul
MPs from all over the world are coming together to push for a Global Green Deal.
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Equator Prize 2021 honors trailblazing Indigenous and local solutions for people and planet (UNDP)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
New York - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners announce the winners of the 12th Equator Prize, recognizing local and Indigenous communities from around the world. The winning organizations showcase local, innovative, nature-based solutions for tackling biodiversity loss and climate change, and achieving their local development goals even during a pandemic.
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Uganda: Agribusiness companies embroiled in alleged illegal detentions, evictions, and rights abuses; incl. co. response (BUSINESS HUMAN RIGHTS)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
"Three multinational companies - Great Seasons SMC, Kiryandongo Sugar Ltd and Agilis Partners Ltd - are accused of exposing local communities to unlawful evictions, violence and other rights abuses.
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UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival Narratives of childhood from around the world

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
"To take stock of the dynamic forces shaping childhood and promote deep reflection on the experiences of children in different contexts, we are proud to announce the second UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival (UIFF) will be held 21 – 24 October 2021"
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EU founding values: Commission starts legal action against Hungary and Poland for violations of fundamental rights of LGBTIQ people

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
“Europe will never allow parts of our society to be stigmatised: be it because of whom they love, because of their age, their ethnicity, their political opinions, or their religious beliefs.” President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament,
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