EU Parliament calls for a new ambitious EU Disability Strategy (Press Release)

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As the current EU Disability Strategy comes to an end, Parliament is calling on the European Commission for an ambitious post-2020 strategy. Discover its priorities.

EU Parliament condemns all forms of racism, hate and violence and calls for action ( PRESS RELEASE)

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Black Lives Matter, says the EP, denouncing white supremacy MEPs strongly condemn “appalling” death of George Floyd and support peaceful protests Racial discrimination and harassment remain commonplace throughout the EU End racial profiling in criminal law and ensure that police brutality is punished

Peace Prize of the German Book Trade: The Awardee 2020 is Amartya Sen (PRESS RELEASE)

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The Board of Trustees has chosen the Indian economist and philosopher Amartya Sen as the Peace Prize Winner of the Year 2020. The award ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Frankfurt's Paulskirche and will be broadcast live on television.

"The Purpose-Driven University" by Debbie Haski-Leventhal

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In the Purpose-Driven University: Transforming Lives and Creating Impact through Academic Social Responsibility, Prof. Haski-Leventhal, , is exploring how universities can be a force for good. In a Linkedin post, Prof.Haski-Leventhal writes "I am full of hope that this book will help higher education become more of a force for good in our world, shifting away from being the best for the world."

ASHOKA' S RESPONSES TO THE PANDEMIC ( PRESS RELEASE)

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Many Fellows responded months ago and are working to make sure all people are as supported as possible right now, and that the new ways of organizing will sustain a changemaker world – more inclusive, more resilient, everyone steps up for the common good. Read more than 200 responses by Ashoka Fellows from countries around the world.

UN forum calls for greater investments in statistics to ensure no one, nowhere is left behind post COVID-19 (PRESS RELEASE)

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Increasing investments in official statistics as well as empowering users will be a crucial factor to support post-pandemic socio-economic recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, underscored delegates at the close of a United Nations meeting today.

Webinar: The future of sport and development (Date: 23 June 2020, 14:00-15:30 (GMT+2)

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The International Platform on Sport and Development (sportanddev) is launching a webinar following a call for articles on the future of sport and development.

Interview with Dr. Kay Bauman

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Kay is someone who I met while living in Tucson and working for Iskashitaa Refugee Network.  Kay is a doctor and a true humanitarian.  She has worked with AIDS patients, with refugees and continues to support social justice causes.  Kay is a real model for me as I age.  Enjoy this wonderufl interview with Kay

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHUrUnxCg2g

Interview with Jim McRitchie

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I met Jim in mid-1979 as we were both heading off from California to graduate school at Boston College.  We were studying workplace democracy.  Jim was a bit older than me but we lived together along with Jim Gallese, in a roach infested apartment in Cleveland Circle.  Jim McRitchie taught me to make stir-fry something which has led to a healthy diet.  Jim continues in his "retirement" to do good in the world and is very entertaining in telling me about his life.  Enjoy

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFqMBNxxV6c

Gender, Climate and Security: Sustaining inclusive peace on the frontlines of climate change

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The report, a joint publication of UN Women, UNEP, UNDP and DPPA (Department of Peace Building and Political Affairs), assesses entry points for integrated action across existing global agendas and suggests concrete recommendations for how policymakers, development practitioners and donors can advance three inter-related goals: peace and security, climate action and gender equality.(June,9th,2020)

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