International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 13 October

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Oct
This year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is all about governance. You can measure good disaster risk governance in lives saved, reduced numbers of disaster-affected people and reduced economic losses. COVID-19 and the climate emergency are telling us that we need clear vision, plans and competent, empowered institutions acting on scientific evidence for the public good.
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"We must move on from neoliberalism in the post-COVID era" World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Oct
COVID-19 has shaken the world in ways not seen since the world wars, affecting all aspects of human life. For the sustainable development of the planet, it's vital our recovery prioritizes new, greener ways to do business. The 'Great Reset' offers an opportunity to re-evaluate sacred cows of the pre-pandemic system but also defend long-held values.
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CITI BANK EDUCATION CHALLENGE

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Oct
Worldwide, it is estimated that 250 million children are failing to acquire basic literacy skills. The Citi e for education initiative is working to change that.
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At UN high-level meeting, world leaders reignite the vision of the Beijing Platform for Action, the most transformative agenda for advancing gender equality

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Oct
Leaders make concrete commitments to accelerate the realization of gender equality as COVID-19 threatens to take a toll on gains made in the last few decades.
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International Day of the Girl 2020:"My voice, our equal future."

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Oct
Twenty-five years ago, some 30,000 women and men from nearly 200 countries arrived in Beijing, China, for the Fourth World Conference on Women, determined to recognize women's rights as human rights. The conference culminated in the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: the most comprehensive policy agenda for gender equality.
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Mental Health Day

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Oct
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide
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Social Protection: A Right for All, or a Privilege for a Few? (15TH OCTOBER)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Oct
This Regional Conversation, held in partnership with the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, aims to discuss the need for broadening social protection, drawing from the perspectives of a wide range of stakeholders, such as Ministers from member States, nominated government representatives for the 6th session of the Committee on Social Development, academia and civil society.
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Imaginable Futures and UNICEF Launches New Podcast: Learning to Overcome

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Oct
Imaginable Futures, a venture of The Omidyar Group, and UNICEF today launched a three-part podcast series, Learning to Overcome, that feature discussions with educators, innovators and entrepreneurs on strategies for ensuring equitable access to quality remote learning and supporting students’ well-being through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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EU climate law: MEPs want to increase 2030 emissions reduction target to 60%

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Oct
All member states of the EUmust become climate neutral by 2050, says Parliament in a vote on the EU climate law, calling for ambitious 2030 and 2040 emissions reduction targets.
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Aava Murto's speech on Girls Takeover day, 7 October

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Oct
In the Takeover Summit organized in Finland where young women and girls "take over" the power to celebrate UN’s International Day of the Girl, young activist Aava Murto was for one day the Prime Minister.
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