The International Hockey Federation (FIH) dribbles its way to protect environment

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The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has recently joined the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) ‘Sports for Climate Action Framework'.

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Amnesty International: Japan: Fukuoka ruling on same-sex couples shows progress on LGBTI rights

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The court ruled that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage was not unconstitutional and dismissed damages sought by the three couples. However, the court also recommended that Japan’s legislature make changes to the legal system that better reflect the changing dynamics of Japanese society, with particular regard to the rights of same-sex couples.

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Asia-Pacific countries adopt 10 UN resolutions reaffirming commitments to protect the planet and its people

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Governments from across Asia and the Pacific today endorsed a UN resolution to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact. They re-committed to immediately curb greenhouse gas emissions – of which the region accounts for over half of the global emissions.

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International Albinism Awareness Day 13 June

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This year’s theme, "Inclusion is Strength," builds on last year's theme of "United in making our voice heard." Its aim is to ensure the inclusion of the voices of persons with albinism in all sectors of life. It emphasises the importance of inclusion of a diversity of groups from both within and outside the albinism community.

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UN Climate Change Unveils Plan to Showcase Leadership and Enhance Accountability

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UN Climate Change News, 5 June 2023 – As part of its increased efforts to boost the recognition and transparency of voluntary climate action initiatives and pledges, UN Climate Change has published a landmark ‘recognition and accountability framework’ for non-Party stakeholders, as well as its first implementation plan under the framework, which focuses on net-zero pledges from non-state actors.

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Volunteering Together: Blending Knowledge and Skills for Development

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Running projects without international volunteers will not help “decolonise development”, says expert after a new report is released by VSO and Northumbria University.

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STARTING TODAY: Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection: Protecting lives and livelihoods in times of crisis

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The Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection will strengthen international commitment for supporting ASP. It will take stock of ASP implementation to date and derive lessons for the future. The event will take place in Berlin from 13 to 15 June 2023. It will be presented in English, but some of its sessions will feature simultaneous interpretation into French and Spanish.

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FROM ISS: Research on local LGBTQ+ youth and refugees

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In this short interview, we speak with Associate Professor Elissaios Papyrakis about a new research project on the challenges local LGBTQ+ youth and refugees face.

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SAVE THE CHILDREN: WORLD LEADERS MUST PICK UP BILL TO PROTECT 18 MILLION CHILDREN AT RISK OF VIOLENCE, RECRUITMENT, TRAFFICKING

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OSLO, 5 June 2023 – A shortfall of nearly $650 million in child protection funding is leaving nearly 18 million vulnerable children and caregivers living in the world’s worst humanitarian crises at risk of violence, exploitation and abuse, said Save the Children.

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To bring social justice to all we must end child labour

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On World Day Against Child Labour, 12 June 2023, the ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo calls on the international community to support greater social justice and step up the fight against child labour.

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ASIA Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum: DAY 3

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SLAPP, Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence, Indigenous Sovereignty...

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Stakeholders Provide Inputs on SDG Summit Zero Draft Political Declaration (SDGs Knowledge Hub)

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The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), in collaboration with the UN SDG Action Campaign, convened a virtual informal stakeholder dialogue, during which major groups and other stakeholders offered inputs to the zero draft political declaration for the September 2023 SDG Summit.

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UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's remarks at the Oslo Conference on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict

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"Excellencies, today 400 million children across the globe are living in or fleeing conflict zones, that is about 1 in every 5 of the world’s children, more than the population of entire countries"

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AI: UNESCO mobilizes education ministers from around the world for a co-ordinated response to ChatGPT

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In response to the rapid emergence of new and powerful generative AI tools, on Thursday, UNESCO held the first global meeting of Ministers of Education to explore the immediate as well as far-reaching opportunities, challenges and risks that AI applications pose to education systems.

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Protecting Children in Armed Conflict - Our Common Future 5-6 June 2023, Oslo Norway

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Norway, together with UNICEF, the ICRC and Save the Children, and in partnership with OCHA and the Special Representative of the UNSG for Children and Armed Conflict, hosted an international conference on protecting children in armed conflict in Oslo on 5–6 June 2023.

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2023 Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment

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The ACE Dialogues provide a regular forum for Parties and other stakeholders to share their experiences, exchange ideas, good practices and lessons learned regarding the implementation of Article 6 of the Convention and Article 12 of the Paris Agreement.

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OXFAM: Rich countries’ continued failure to honor their $100 billon climate finance promise threatens negotiations and undermines climate action

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Published: 5th June 2023 Flawed accounting systems are not giving the true picture of climate finance.

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ASIA Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum: DAY 2

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Climate action, just transition, human rights due diligence to be discussed today. Online participation is free.

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States and international bodies must use the law to further protect the environment

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5 June 2023. As today marks the 50th World Environment Day, FIDH reiterates its call for the law to become an effective tool for protecting the right to a clean and healthy environment as an autonomous human right. While great strides have been made in recent months, major challenges still lie ahead.

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Transition Minerals Tracker: 2022 Analysis (Business and Human Rights Resource Centre)

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Business & Human Rights Resource Centre’s Transition Minerals Tracker is updated annually to monitor the human rights implications of mining for six key minerals for renewable energy technologies and batteries: cobalt, copper, lithium, manganese, nickel and zinc.

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The International Hockey Federation (FIH) dribbles its way to protect environment

Amnesty International: Japan: Fukuoka ruling on same-sex couples shows progress on LGBTI rights

Asia-Pacific countries adopt 10 UN resolutions reaffirming commitments to protect the planet and its people

International Albinism Awareness Day 13 June

UN Climate Change Unveils Plan to Showcase Leadership and Enhance Accountability

Volunteering Together: Blending Knowledge and Skills for Development

STARTING TODAY: Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection: Protecting lives and livelihoods in times of crisis

FROM ISS: Research on local LGBTQ+ youth and refugees

SAVE THE CHILDREN: WORLD LEADERS MUST PICK UP BILL TO PROTECT 18 MILLION CHILDREN AT RISK OF VIOLENCE, RECRUITMENT, TRAFFICKING

To bring social justice to all we must end child labour

ASIA Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum: DAY 3

Stakeholders Provide Inputs on SDG Summit Zero Draft Political Declaration (SDGs Knowledge Hub)

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's remarks at the Oslo Conference on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict

AI: UNESCO mobilizes education ministers from around the world for a co-ordinated response to ChatGPT

Protecting Children in Armed Conflict - Our Common Future 5-6 June 2023, Oslo Norway

2023 Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment

OXFAM: Rich countries’ continued failure to honor their $100 billon climate finance promise threatens negotiations and undermines climate action

ASIA Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum: DAY 2

States and international bodies must use the law to further protect the environment

Transition Minerals Tracker: 2022 Analysis (Business and Human Rights Resource Centre)

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