TODAY, 15th April:Strategies for Renewing Democracy Globally with Mainstreaming Participation

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Join People Powered and global partners for a webinar about how governments and civil society are mainstreaming public participation to reshape governance and create lasting democratic impact. Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

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S. Korea: Death of Nepali worker by suicide following "sustained abuse" at pig farm that resembled "a prison" sparks outcry & calls for reform

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In February 2025, it was reported that a 28-year-old Nepali worker died by suicide after experiencing human rights violations on a pig farm in Yeongam County.

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Hong Kong: Drop national security charges for social media posts

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ARTICLE 19 condemns Hong Kong’s targeting of pro-democracy activist Chow Kim-ho, and the recent court decision to hand down a prison sentence in retaliation for his online expression.

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Asia-Pacific Business Forum opens with bold commitments to private sector-led sustainability action

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The Asia-Pacific Business Forum (APBF) 2025 opened today in Kuala Lumpur with a strong call for the private sector to lead the region’s transition towards a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future.

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4500 people join GDS 2025: Call for investing in OPD driven inclusion

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Over 4500 participants, including representatives of organizations of persons with disabilities from across the world have gathered together for the Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin.

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Open Gov Week 2025

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Meet the moment. Raise ambition. Rise to the challenge by OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP.

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The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force

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29/01/25 Levies can raise valuable revenue for governments from undertaxed sectors. 16 options for levies on sectors including private jet fuel and cryptocurrency. ‘Solidarity levies’ can generate revenues to finance climate and development action from heavily polluting sectors.

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HRC58: The UN Human Rights Council ends a six-week intense session in perilous times for multilateralism

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On Friday last week, the 58th session of the main UN human rights body, the Human Rights Council (HRC), came to an end after six weeks of intense work, from 24 February to 4 April 2025.

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OECD urges strengthened co-operation to sustain trillion-dollar ocean economy

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While the ocean economy doubled in real terms, from USD 1.3 trillion in 1995 to USD 2.6 trillion in 2020, co-ordinated policy action is essential to safeguard its long-term prosperity and sustainability, a new OECD report finds.

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PepsiCo, Inc., FIJI Water, and Danone Face “False and Deceptive Marketing” Lawsuits in D.C.

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On April 7, 2025, Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC), a project of Earth Island Institute, filed a complaint in the District of Columbia (D.C.) Superior Court against PepsiCo, Inc. (PepsiCo), makers of Aquafina bottled water, for alleged “false and deceptive marketing” in violation of the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA).

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Trends in maternal mortality 2000 to 2023: estimates by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group and UNDESA/Population Division

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Every day in 2023, over 700 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth - meaning that approximately one woman is dying every two minutes.

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Global: Recorded executions hit their highest figure since 2015

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8 April 2025: Global executions hit their highest figure since 2015, as over 1,500 people were executed across 15 countries in 2024, said Amnesty International today as it released its annual report on the global use of the death penalty.

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The AI Futures Project

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The AI Futures Project is a small research group forecasting the future of AI, funded by charitable donations and grants

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World must act with urgency to save Palestinians in Gaza

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Statement by heads of OCHA, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP and WHO 07 April 2025

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Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2024

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Dr Mathew George, Katarina Djokic, Zain Hussain , Pieter D. Wezeman and Siemon T. Wezeman March 2025 Stockholm SIPRI

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Scientists call for urgent action as plastic-linked chemicals threaten human health

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Plastics and the chemicals used to make them are infiltrating our bodies and environment in ways that damage health, worsen inequality, and evade government oversight, according to scientists and advocates at a recent panel.

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New Publication Examines the Effects of Private Military and Security Companies

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Our latest research brief, The 1%: Doing Business With Proxy Military Companies, authored by Associate Researcher Robin van der Lugt, examines how these entities — termed 'proxy military companies' — have reshaped warfare, international law, and global stability. Unlike conventional PMSCs, these groups are not independent security contractors operating in competitive markets.

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UNV Offer of Support for Myanmar Earthquake Crisis

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Following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025, a coordinated effort involving local volunteers, affected communities, civil society organisations, and both local and international humanitarian workers has been initiated to assist millions of individuals impacted by the disaster.

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IDSDP2025: Submissions from the sport for peace community

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For the 2025 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), sportanddev issued a call for input. Sport for development organisations from around the world responded to three questions. Read the summaries below for insight into the work being done using sport to promote positive social outcomes.

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NDC 3.0 in Action: NDC Partnership Member Country Submissions

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Most countries that have submitted an NDC to date are members of the NDC Partnership

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TODAY, 15th April:Strategies for Renewing Democracy Globally with Mainstreaming Participation

S. Korea: Death of Nepali worker by suicide following "sustained abuse" at pig farm that resembled "a prison" sparks outcry & calls for reform

Hong Kong: Drop national security charges for social media posts

Asia-Pacific Business Forum opens with bold commitments to private sector-led sustainability action

4500 people join GDS 2025: Call for investing in OPD driven inclusion

Open Gov Week 2025

The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force

HRC58: The UN Human Rights Council ends a six-week intense session in perilous times for multilateralism

OECD urges strengthened co-operation to sustain trillion-dollar ocean economy

PepsiCo, Inc., FIJI Water, and Danone Face “False and Deceptive Marketing” Lawsuits in D.C.

Trends in maternal mortality 2000 to 2023: estimates by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group and UNDESA/Population Division

Global: Recorded executions hit their highest figure since 2015

The AI Futures Project

World must act with urgency to save Palestinians in Gaza

Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2024

Scientists call for urgent action as plastic-linked chemicals threaten human health

New Publication Examines the Effects of Private Military and Security Companies

UNV Offer of Support for Myanmar Earthquake Crisis

IDSDP2025: Submissions from the sport for peace community

NDC 3.0 in Action: NDC Partnership Member Country Submissions

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