Telenor failed to respect human rights in Myanmar sale

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Dec
The Norwegian National Contact Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct has found that Norwegian telecoms company Telenor breached international standards on human rights and responsible business conduct.
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UNEP’s 2025 Champions of the Earth award recognizes five climate trailblazers

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Dec
Nairobi, 10 December 2025 – As the world moves to slow climate change and create a more sustainable future, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today named five climate forerunners as its 2025 Champions of the Earth.
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High Commissioner Türk to EU-NGO Forum: We need strong leadership to tackle discrimination head-on

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
Global trends and emerging challenges in combatting discrimination 09 December 2025
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Youth Leadership Now! Marking the 30th Anniversary of the WPAY at UNGA High-level Week

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
As the United Nations gathers for High-Level Week and commemorates the Thirtieth Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY+30), the International Disability Alliance is proud to spotlight the work of youth with disabilities championing the rights and meaningful inclusion of young people in the disability space and beyond.
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Critics slam 'vulgar' FIFA Peace Prize for Trump

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
FIFA has been accused of sportswashing and disregard for human rights after awarding inaugural peace prize to US President Donald Trump.
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Applauding volunteering for sustainable development at the United Nations General Assembly

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
The global launch of IVY 2026 at the UN General Assembly with Madam President of the UNGA, UNV Executive Coordinator, and the co-conveners: the Representatives from Germany and Kazakhstan. UNV, 5 December 2025.
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Climate Change Performance Index 2026

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Dec
Climate ranking shows progress, but the US and other Petrostates are resisting change
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Joint Civil Society Statement on the Council’s Position on the Return Regulation Proposal

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Dec
"We, the undersigned civil society organisations across Europe, express deepest concern regarding the direction that discussions on the proposal for a Return Regulation are currently taking in the Council of the European Union."
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Burkina Faso: Plans to reinstate death penalty must be stopped

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Dec
On 04 December the Burkina Faso’s government has decided to reintroduce the death penalty seven years after it was abolished for ordinary crimes as part of a reform of the Penal Code
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AI has an environmental problem. Here’s what the world can do about that.

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Dec
When the United Nations Environment Assembly convenes in December, a key topic up for discussion will be the mounting environmental impact of artificial intelligence. Ahead of those talks, here’s a look back a story first published on 21 September 2024.
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