Open letter calling on world leaders to show long-view leadership on existential threats

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 12Feb
The Elders, Future of Life Institute and a diverse range of co-signatories call on decision-makers to urgently address the ongoing impact and escalating risks of the climate crisis, pandemics, nuclear weapons, and ungoverned AI.
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Oxfam International urges Spain to lead the global fight against inequality in the run-up to the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Feb
Oxfam International and Oxfam Intermón met with Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, to address the global challenge that the extreme concentration of wealth poses to our democracies, international cooperation and multilateralism.
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UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Edmondo Bahati Monja in Democratic Republic of Congo

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Feb
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has condemned the killing of journalist Edmondo Bahati Monja in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on 27 September 2024.
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Sustainable fashion to take centre stage on Zero-Waste Day

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Feb
The third International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will be observed on 30 March 2025.
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Artificial Intelligence Action Summit

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Feb
On 10 and 11 February 2025, France will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, gathering at the Grand Palais, Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organizations, CEOs of small and large companies, representatives of academia, non-governmental organizations, artists and members of civil society.
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Female genital mutilation is violence against women and girls

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Feb
UN Women statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February 2025.
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The UNHCR surrogate state and the governance of the Syrian refugee influx to Lebanon (2011-2021)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Feb
In this Migration seminar, PhD researcher Rima Rassi discusses the role of UNHCR as a substitute for local governments in a context refugee influxes. Tuesday 11 Feb 2025, 12:00 - 13:00
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ICC condemns the issuance of US Executive Order seeking to impose sanctions on the Court

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Feb
The ICC condemns the issuance by the US of an Executive Order seeking to impose sanctions on its officials and harm its independent and impartial judicial work.
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Conserving biodiversity in Liberia

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Feb
Sixteen UN Volunteers with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) support Liberia’s LEH GO GREEN project.
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AI Action Summit (PROJECT SYNDACATE)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Feb
Watch Project Syndicate’s live broadcast before a studio audience, featuring discussions on competition and investment, innovation and the future of work, and sustainability – all moderated by presenter Jo Coburn.
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