Inclusive employment models and technology, to achieve sustainable and resilient recovery for Youth with Disabilities from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
This is a side event to the High Level Political Forum organized by Leonard Cheshire International. This side event will present Leonard Cheshire’s global work on inclusive employment pathways for youth with disabilities during the pandemic. The side event will discuss how to achieve sustainable and resilient recoveries for Youth with Disabilities post COVID-19.
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Introduction by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (47th session of the Human Rights Council)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
"Behind today’s systemic racism and racial violence lies the absence of formal acknowledgement of the responsibilities of States and others that engaged in or profited from enslavement, the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans, and colonialism – as well as those who continue to profit from this legacy" says Michelle Bachelet
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VNR Lab 14: Meaningful participation in times of crisis: Engagement of stakeholders for the preparation of VNRs

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
This VNR Lab on Stakeholder Engagement, focusing on "Meaningful participation in times of crisis: Engagement of stakeholders for the preparation of VNRs" will provide a space for dialogue and exchange between VNR countries and stakeholders to share challenges, good practices and lessons learned as well as report trends and exchange experiences...
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Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) 2021

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
Convening under the theme “Where Action Meets Ambition,” the 2021 edition of the Vienna Energy Forum (VEF 2021) aimed to spur action on 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals by bringing together government representatives, stakeholders, and experts to discuss key topics that advance sustainable development in the energy domain and contribute to global climate action.
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New EU guidance helps companies to combat forced labour in supply chains

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
The Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) have published today a Guidance on due diligence to help EU companies to address the risk of forced labour in their operations and supply chains, in line with international standards.
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Human Rights Council Adopts Nine Texts: Establishes Mechanism to Protect Africans and People of African Descent against Excessive Use of Force by Law Enforcement Officers, Renews Mandate on Belarus

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said: "To heal our societies and provide justice, it is crucial to establish the truth about the causes and impact of systemic racism and historical legacies, and to take concrete steps to address and #FightRacism"
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Building technological capacities can help countries escape commodity dependence (UNCTAD)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
07 July 2021 About 64% of developing economies rely on exporting primary goods, and most risk continuing down a path of commodity dependence unless they embrace technology-enabled structural transformation.
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HLPF 2021 Local and Regional Governments’ Day and Forum

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jul
Local and Regional Governments (LRG) will meet on the sidelines of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) during an LRG Day and a two-day LRG Forum (9 to 13 july 2021)
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VNR Lab 10: Investing in children: developing a child-sensitive VNR for an inclusive and sustainable recovery

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jul
This is a side event of the High Level Political Forum on the SDGs and it is focused on how to make the Voluntary National Review, the major report on the SDGs that nation have to produce, more child centered. it is organized by UNICEF and the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children
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UN report: Pandemic year marked by spike in world hunger

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jul
Africa posting biggest jump. World at critical juncture, must act now for 2030 turnaround.
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