The Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies (21-22 MAY 2024)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jun
A new democratic paradigm is gaining momentum in Central and Eastern Europe. The Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies brought together civil servants and professionals in Budapest for a 2-day training. It marked a step towards integrating democratic innovation to address the climate crisis in the region.
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Lawsuit filed against EDF for alleged failure to respect French duty of vigilance law over wind project in Mexico

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jun
Representatives of Unión Hidalgo, Mexican human rights organization ProDESC and European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) have filed a civil lawsuit against EDF under the French duty of vigilance law.
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Partnering with civil society for accountability

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Jun
This January, the Accountability Mechanism (AM) was pleased to engage in a lively discussion with 64 local, regional, and international representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), as part of the year’s first World Bank CSO monthly call. In line with its mandate established at its founding, the Inspection Panel responds to complaints from people affected by World Bank (IBRD/IDA) projec
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Development Bank Must Prevent Forced Displacement

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Jun
By Aleena Mufti Anand, Stanford University This article analyzes community-led complaints about forced displacement in development bank projects, including coercive resettlement agreements and violent removals, and suggests measures to prevent future harm.
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The Nador-Melilla Border Trap

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Jun
A counter-investigation into the racist massacre of 24 June 2022 Border Forensics, in collaboration with Irídia-Centre for the Defense of Human Rights and AMDH-Moroccan Association for Human Rights
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Invitation: Learning Webinars on Innovations in Democracy

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18Jun
The Open Government Partnership (OGP), People Powered, and the Trust, Accountability, and Inclusion Collaborative (TAI), are coming together to bring you the latest insights from the field. Our Learning Webinars on Innovations in Democracy will share lessons, best practices, and calls to action from democracy experts and practitioners around the globe.
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AI: “Media working practices must be consistent with responsible reporting” says IFJ

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18Jun
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism, work and employment was a central theme addressed at TADAM’s first seminar on artificial intelligence and media held at UCLouvain in Belgium on 12-13 June.
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Reuters Institute: Digital News Report 2024

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18Jun
This year's report reveals new findings about the consumption of online news globally. It is based on a YouGov survey of more than 95,000 people in 47 countries representing half of the world's population.
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World leaders call for urgent action to advance social justice at the Inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18Jun
The Presidents of Brazil and Nepal joined the Inaugural Forum, which was held during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference.
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Simon Stiell Closing Speech: Don't Leave the Hardest Work to the Eleventh Hour

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17Jun
The following is a transcript of UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell's closing remarks at the June UN Climate Meetings (60th Subsidiary Bodies) on 13 June 2024.
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