The Uneven Playing Field of Climate Information and Democratic Discourse: Insights from the First Stockholm Series Lecture

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16May
Climate disinformation and what it means for the democratic conversation was the topic of the first event in the Stockholm Series of Public Lectures on Climate Change and Democracy, which took place on 23 April 2024 at International IDEA’s Headquarters in Stockholm.
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UN forum catalyzes collective action to make feminist finance a reality for Asia and the Pacific

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16May
The second edition of the groundbreaking Feminist Finance Forum, organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), closed today in Bangkok with participants spotlighting the action needed to bridge the region’s gender finance gap.
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Nearly 2,000 children killed or injured since the escalation of war in Ukraine

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
Statement by UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe Regina De Dominicis
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Thailand: Tragic death of detained activist must be ‘wake-up call’

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
“Amnesty International expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Netiporn ‘Bung’ Sanesangkhom, who had gone on hunger strike in protest at her and others’ arbitrary detention, including for peacefully exercising their human rights.
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A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 European Elections

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
Between 6 and 9 June 2024 voters in all 27 EU member states will go to the polls to elect 720 members of the European Parliament. These will be the first European elections since Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, and conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East that have polarized Europe.
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Banking on Climate Chaos 2024: Fossil Fuel Finance Report

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
Banks financed fossil fuels by $6.9 trillion dollars since the Paris Agreement; $705 billion provided in 2023 alone; JP Morgan Chase, Mizuho, and Bank of America are worst 3 funders
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UN Development Programme launches next phase of flagship climate action initiative

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14May
UNDP’s Climate Promise 2025, in collaboration with the UN, private sector, and civil society partners, will support new round of climate pledges by developing countries - initiative will provide major boost to goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius
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From Negotiation to Action: Strengthening Governance of and Building Financing for Pandemic Preparedness and Response

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14May
This in-person seminar will convene an array of experts to discuss the governance and financing of initiatives relating to pandemic preparedness and response. In particular, the event will focus on the roles of the European Union and the United States.
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Nepal: Systemic descent-based discrimination against Dalits needs urgent action – NEW REPORT

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13May
State of Nepal falls short to protect Dalits; distrust in the police and justice system Inadequate and insufficient measures to address systemic caste-based discrimination Culture of impunity; Dalit women and girls at risk
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Cliff Prior to step down as CEO of the GSG after over four years’ service

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13May
Cliff Prior has announced that he will be standing down from the role of CEO of The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) in six months’ time after four years’ service.
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