Asia-Pacific governments commit to collaborate on innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide and drive sustainability

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Ministers and heads of digital technology agencies today endorsed the Astana Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion and Transformation in Asia and the Pacific at the close of a high-level conference organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Government of Kazakhstan.

Game On! Using Sports Culture for Narrative Change

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Sports and sports fans are an integral part of American culture. There’s a camaraderie that transcends political, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic barriers. Sports can improve social connections, combat fear and isolation, and offer a sense of belonging.

OECD: Education at a Glance 2024

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Education at a Glance is the definitive guide to the state of education around the world.

High-level consultations on the journey from COP 15 (Montreal) to COP 16 (Cali)

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In a joint press conference held in the office of the Secretariat of the CBD, the Ministers outlined their perspectives on how “peace with nature”—the theme that Colombia crafted for COP 16— can be achieved and called on the Parties to the Convention to accelerate the implementation of the KMGBF.

Apple tax ruling: EU tax havens’ love affair with multinationals exposed

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Published: 10th September 2024 Today, the European Court of Justice ruled that Ireland illegally provided state aid to Apple through a tax deal which upholds the European Commission’s 2016 decision. As a result, Apple must now pay back €13 billion in unpaid taxes

IGF 2024 Support for Global South Journalists

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The Internet Governance Forum (IGF)’s first-ever support to journalists from the Global South is an initiative to promote insightful, balanced, and impactful journalism on digital governance and its dynamics, as they are discussed at the IGF.

Global Forum on the Environment and Climate Change - 17-18 September 2024

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The Global Forum, jointly organised by the OECD and the IEA, aims to promote dialogue, and enhance understanding among a wide range of countries on key issues relevant to the international climate change negotiations and implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Türkiye: Protect journalist Murat Ağırel amid escalating death threats

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The International Press Institute (IPI) and undersigned press freedom and freedom of expression groups strongly condemn the ongoing and intensifying threats against prominent Turkish journalist Murat Ağırel. We are deeply alarmed by the persistent pattern of intimidation, surveillance, and death threats targeting Ağırel, which represent a severe assault on press freedom and the safety of journalis

Human Rights are our mainstay against unbridled power

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Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights At 57th session of the Human Rights Council.

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