Cancel the Debt for Climate Justice

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National debts have been growing in recent years, and 54 countries are now in crisis. The crushing weight of those debts mean that many countries can’t rebuild when hit by disasters such as floods and hurricanes, have little room to adapt or transition to a greener economy and are being forced to go into more debt to pay for the crisis.

International Wheelchair Day, 1st March, 2024

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International Wheelchair Day is always 1st March and is an annual day of events and activities which take place around the World when wheelchair users celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has on their lives.

FOREST 500: Major companies and financial institutions are persistently ignoring their role in driving deforestation

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Global Canopy’s 10th annual Forest 500 report reveals, despite some pockets of progress, voluntary private sector action has failed to generate meaningful progress on commodity-driven deforestation.

Freedom in the World 2024 The Mounting Damage of Flawed Elections and Armed Conflict

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Flawed elections and armed conflict contributed to the 18th year of democratic decline. But by drawing strength from diversity, protecting dissent, and building international coalitions to support their own norms and values, democratic forces can still reverse the long decline in global freedom.

CLIMATE ACTION 100+ REACTION TO RECENT DEPARTURES

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Climate Action 100+ can confirm that JP Morgan Asset Management, State Street Global Advisors, and PIMCO have decided to withdraw from the initiative. BlackRock (“BlackRock, Inc.”) has also transferred its participation in Climate Action 100+ to BlackRock International.

Achieving SDG Target 8.7: Research to action on child labor and forced labor

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28 FEB 2024 IN PERSON (WASHINGTON, D.C.) AND ONLINE This event showcased the latest research on child labor and forced labor, building on invaluable experiences from the ILO's MAP 16 and Research-to-Action projects that leverage knowledge to accelerate progress in the elimination of child labor and forced labor.

SDG 16 + PATHFINDERS: Strengthening the Rule of Law and Access to Justice for Healthy Democracies

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19TH MARCH 2024: Organized by the OECD and Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies as part of the 3rd Summit for Democracy in Korea, this virtual event aims to highlight innovative strategies and collaborative efforts in strengthening the people-centered rule of law and enhancing access to justice globally, with a view to strengthening democratic resilience.

ALLIANCE 8.7: Regional Freedom from Slavery Forums 2024

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11 MAR 2024 MIAMI, FLORIDA. The Regional Freedom from Slavery Forums have been launched - see here. This series of 7 regional forums will explore promising regional approaches for eradicating modern slavery in local communities and the regions.

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