Amnesty International’s Write for Rights

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jan
Every year, Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign brings together people from around the world to fight injustice and support people whose human rights are under threat.
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C40 and the Grundfos Foundation expand partnership to help cities achieve water resilience

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jan
C40 Cities, the global network of nearly 100 cities committed to urgent and equitable climate action, is pleased to announce that the Grundfos Foundation has renewed its support for the Water Safe Cities programme with a commitment of US$ 3.64 million over the next three years.
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IDSN delegation highlights caste related violations in global supply chains at the UN BHR Forum

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jan
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.
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SDG 16 PLUS (PATHFINDERS): Beyond the Battlefields: Practical Strategies to Halving Global Violence in Our Homes, Streets, and Communities

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jan
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...
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ILO working paper exposes significant ‘disability wage gap’

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jan
Higher unemployment rates, lower earnings and a tendency towards self-employment characterize the world-of-work experience of many people with disabilities.
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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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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jan
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.
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JP Morgan quits sectoral climate coalition

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jan
"JPMorgan becomes latest U.S. lender to quit Net-Zero Banking Alliance", 08 January 2024
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EFRJ: 3rd Winter Academy 2025

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jan
The third edition of the EFRJ's Winter Academy takes place between 3 - 7 February 2025 in Leuven (Belgium) offering two practice-oriented courses.
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International Idea: Stockholm Series #4 with Luisa Neubauer – video and manuscript

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Jan
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.
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The spirit of volunteering through learning across Asia-Pacific

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Jan
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.
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