TODAY, 15th April:Strategies for Renewing Democracy Globally with Mainstreaming Participation

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Apr
Join People Powered and global partners for a webinar about how governments and civil society are mainstreaming public participation to reshape governance and create lasting democratic impact. Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
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S. Korea: Death of Nepali worker by suicide following "sustained abuse" at pig farm that resembled "a prison" sparks outcry & calls for reform

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Apr
In February 2025, it was reported that a 28-year-old Nepali worker died by suicide after experiencing human rights violations on a pig farm in Yeongam County.
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Hong Kong: Drop national security charges for social media posts

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ARTICLE 19 condemns Hong Kong’s targeting of pro-democracy activist Chow Kim-ho, and the recent court decision to hand down a prison sentence in retaliation for his online expression.
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Asia-Pacific Business Forum opens with bold commitments to private sector-led sustainability action

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Apr
The Asia-Pacific Business Forum (APBF) 2025 opened today in Kuala Lumpur with a strong call for the private sector to lead the region’s transition towards a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future.
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4500 people join GDS 2025: Call for investing in OPD driven inclusion

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Apr
Over 4500 participants, including representatives of organizations of persons with disabilities from across the world have gathered together for the Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin.
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Open Gov Week 2025

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Apr
Meet the moment. Raise ambition. Rise to the challenge by OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP.
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The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Apr
29/01/25 Levies can raise valuable revenue for governments from undertaxed sectors. 16 options for levies on sectors including private jet fuel and cryptocurrency. ‘Solidarity levies’ can generate revenues to finance climate and development action from heavily polluting sectors.
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HRC58: The UN Human Rights Council ends a six-week intense session in perilous times for multilateralism

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Apr
On Friday last week, the 58th session of the main UN human rights body, the Human Rights Council (HRC), came to an end after six weeks of intense work, from 24 February to 4 April 2025.
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OECD urges strengthened co-operation to sustain trillion-dollar ocean economy

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Apr
While the ocean economy doubled in real terms, from USD 1.3 trillion in 1995 to USD 2.6 trillion in 2020, co-ordinated policy action is essential to safeguard its long-term prosperity and sustainability, a new OECD report finds.
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PepsiCo, Inc., FIJI Water, and Danone Face “False and Deceptive Marketing” Lawsuits in D.C.

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Apr
On April 7, 2025, Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC), a project of Earth Island Institute, filed a complaint in the District of Columbia (D.C.) Superior Court against PepsiCo, Inc. (PepsiCo), makers of Aquafina bottled water, for alleged “false and deceptive marketing” in violation of the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA).
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