IDSN delegation highlights caste related violations in global supply chains at the UN BHR Forum

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An IDSN delegation actively participated in the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights from 25-27 November, drawing attention to caste-based human rights violations in global supply chains, affecting Dalit workers in South Asia.

SDG 16 PLUS (PATHFINDERS): Beyond the Battlefields: Practical Strategies to Halving Global Violence in Our Homes, Streets, and Communities

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In the report, “Beyond the Battlefields: Practical Strategies to Halving Global Violence in Our Homes, Streets, and Communities,” the Halving Global Violence Task Force at NYU’s Center on International Cooperation (CIC) presents a comprehensive roadmap to cut global violence by half. This pivotal analysis culminates a three-year collaborative effort involving international policymakers...

ILO working paper exposes significant ‘disability wage gap’

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Higher unemployment rates, lower earnings and a tendency towards self-employment characterize the world-of-work experience of many people with disabilities.

BlackRock Quits Major Net Zero Alliance Ahead of Trump Inauguration As Number of Wall Street Lenders Shying Away From Sustainability Efforts Grows

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Membership in the alliance “caused confusion regarding BlackRock’s practices and subjected us to legal inquiries from various public officials,” the firm said last Thursday as it announced its departure from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.

JP Morgan quits sectoral climate coalition

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"JPMorgan becomes latest U.S. lender to quit Net-Zero Banking Alliance", 08 January 2024

EFRJ: 3rd Winter Academy 2025

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The third edition of the EFRJ's Winter Academy takes place between 3 - 7 February 2025 in Leuven (Belgium) offering two practice-oriented courses.

International Idea: Stockholm Series #4 with Luisa Neubauer – video and manuscript

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The dual imperative of defending democracy and safeguarding our planet was the topic of the fourth event in the Stockholm Series of Public Lectures on Climate Change and Democracy, which took place on 5 December 2024 at International IDEA’s Headquarters in Stockholm, with Luisa Neubauer.

The spirit of volunteering through learning across Asia-Pacific

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From the bustling streets of New Delhi to the serene islands of Fiji, UN Volunteers across the Asia-Pacific region marked International Volunteer Day 2024 through learning events called Capacity Development and Learning Facilities (CDLF). The topics of learning ranged from leadership to career growth to improving conflict management skills.

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights: Podcast: Youth tell what motivates them to mobilize for human rights

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Chikere is a human rights activist who uses poetry, music and theater to advocate for social justice. She is a member of the Youth Advisory Board, a 12-member group that provides input on the development and dissemination of learning resources on human rights knowledge, skills and advocacy.

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