The window of opportunity for ending this pandemic and preventing the next is closing rapidly

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The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) - the international body responsible for assessing the state of the world’s preparedness for pandemics and other health emergencies - issues a stark warning today to global leaders in its 2021 Report.

Global Disability Summit 2022 (GDS 2022) private sector roundtable on Thursday)

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Part of upcoming Global Disability Summit, to be held on 16 and 17 February 2022, this roundatable will focus on the role of private sector. This rThursday 17 February from 1PM to 2PM Central European Time. Special thanks to Simon Brown for sharing this information on Linkedin.

Where are the numbers on Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies? ( UNDP OSLO GOVERNANCE CENTER)

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This blog was written by Aparna Basnyat, SDG 16 Research and Policy Advisor, UNDP Oslo Governance Centre Enrico Bisogno, Chief, Chief, Data Development and Dissemination Section, UNODC Grace Sanico Steffan, Coordinator of Human Rights Data and Indicators Unit, Methodology, Education and Training Section, OHCHR

The Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and other resources

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FORUM-ASIA recognises the need to address the ongoing trends of violations against human rights defenders (HRDs) in Asia, and their key role in ensuring that everyone’s human rights are protected and fulfilled.

WORLD URBAN CAMPAIGN A Global Catalyst for Change with UN HABITAT

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The World Urban Campaign (WUC) is an advocacy and partnership platform to raise awareness about positive urban change in order to achieve green, productive, safe, healthy, inclusive, and well planned cities. Its goal is to place the Urban Agenda at the highest level in development policies. It is coordinated by UN-Habitat and driven by a large number of committed partners from around the world.

EXPLOITATION AT THE DUBAI EXPO

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A new report by EQUIDEM shows a pattern of exploitation and forced labor in the organization and running of the WORLD EXPO currently going on in Dubai.

EU Taxonomy: Commission presents Complementary Climate Delegated Act to accelerate decarbonisation

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The European Commission has today presented a Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act on climate change mitigation and adaptation covering certain gas and nuclear activities. The College of Commissioners reached a political agreement on the text, which will be formally adopted once translations are available in all EU languages.

OCEANS WARMER AND WARMER (THE GUARDIAN)

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"Formerly rare high temperatures now covering half of seas and devastating wildlife, study shows" reports The Guardian.

Rio Tinto independent review identifies culture of sexual harrassment and assault, racism, and bullying

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Rio Tinto published an 85-page report released by On 1 February 2022 that pointed to a culture of sexual assault and harrasment, and extensive bullying of staff. Rio Tinto has accepted the 26 recommendations the report has made.

Driving culture change in UN-ESCAP

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Attempts at enhancing the effectiveness and performances of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) are under way.

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