GPE: Bridging divides: The role of inclusive technology for learners with disabilities

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Global Partnership for Education: While technology has the potential to bridge disparities for students with disabilities, accessibility and utility challenges can exacerbate inequalities. Here are some tools and resources to help development actors in designing, implementing and monitoring disability-inclusive technology solutions.

GLOBAL WITNESS: European banks and investors, including Allianz, Deutsche Bank, and Intesa Sanpaolo, investing over €700m in companies tied to brutal violence against civilians in South Sudan

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European banks and investors have invested €700m and provided over €4 billion worth of loans to two oil companies operating in South Sudan linked to military aggression against civilians The oil companies’ joint ventures are the main source of revenue for the South Sudanese military, which has a well-documented track record of targeting civilians and sexual violence since conflict broke out.

EU: European Parliament and Council agree on Critical Raw Materials Act

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Negotiators for EU governments and the European Parliament reached a deal on Monday (13 November) on targets for domestic supply of critical minerals such as lithium and nickel to reduce its reliance on third countries, principally China. [...]

2nd Voice of Global South Summit

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India hosted the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit on 17 November 2023, in virtual format.

UNICEF: Children in Gaza need life-saving support

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Children and families need humanitarian assistance and protection now.

Today is World Children’s Day

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World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

SPORT AND DEVELOPMENT: Benefits, challenges and lessons learnt from a participatory action research study

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The article delves into a four-year Participatory Action Research (PAR) study on a UK sports program for underprivileged children, spotlighting its benefits, COVID-related challenges, and lessons learned, advocating for PAR in Sport for Development's research-based practices. By Claire Jenkin, University of Hertfordshire.

IOM Calls for Innovative Solutions to Labour Migration Pathways at the Web Summit 2023

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Lisbon – Together with over 70,000 technology professionals, policymakers and change makers across the globe, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its Displaced Talent for Europe (DT4E) project, participated at this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, one of the biggest technology conferences in the industry.

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