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InterviewDelphine Moralis 15 November Nov 2020 1650 15 November 2020 -
InterviewYukka Ahtela 11 October Oct 2020 1852 11 October 2020 “Rule of law is crucial for promoting a sustainable economy”
Interview with the rapporteur of the EESC own-initiative opinion on "The rule of law and its impact on economic growth." A fundamental EU value, “the rule of law is instrumental for the functioning of society, fundamental rights, civil society, as well as the economy." (..) “Investments crucially depend on having stable and reliably and impartially enforced common rules. Strengthening the rule of law by promoting reforms in areas such as effective justice systems and the fight against corruption would also reinforce the competitiveness and sustainability of the economy,”explains Jukka Ahtela
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InterviewAndy Hillier 20 February Feb 2020 1635 20 February 2020 Brexit and Third Sector: what will happen?
The impact that Brexit will have on the nonprofit sector is not clear, explains Andy Hillier, editor of Third Sector, leading publication of the sector in Great Britain. There could be, for example, an economic downturn in the country. However Brexit could also be an opportunity for the UK government to fund priority initiatives in the UK, such as helping the poorest regions, as the country will not have to contribute to the EU budget anymore
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InterviewFiona Shields 3 February Feb 2020 0900 03 February 2020 Why the Guardian is changing images to portray the climate crisis
To answer to the ever more dramatic world climate crisis, that science defines as a “catastrophe for humanity”, the British newspaper has decided to rethink the images, and words, that show the climate emergency. Fiona Shields, Head of Photography of the newspaper, explains the new visual communication lines on the issue
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InterviewKoen Vanmechelen 11 June Jun 2019 1424 11 June 2019 "Art is a gift to be shared with the world"
Working at the intersection of art and science, Koen Vanmechelen believes that art is a catalyst for exploring the relationship between nature and culture and promoting sustainable community development. We met him in Murano, Venice, where he launched the first Human Rights Pavilion. He spoke about LABIOMISTA, his new studio and headquarters, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta: an all-encompassing art project in Genk, Belgium, which will open to the public on the 6th of July, and which deals with diversity and communities
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InterviewAlice Albright 27 May May 2019 1055 27 May 2019 “Education for all by 2030: we need to speed up the pace”
Alice Albright, CEO of the Global Partnership for Education, has spoken to the Italian Parliament during an audition on the fourth of 17 Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Quality Education. She has given the picture of the present situation, explaining that it is necessary to pick up the pace if we want to achieve the goal of the Agenda regarding education in 10 years. Italy, she has said, could do more
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InterviewDelphine Moralis 15 November Nov 2020 1650 15 November 2020 “Philanthropy has a vital role in these challenging times”
Interview with Delphine Moralis, who has been appointed Chief Executive of the EFC- European Foundation Centre, a Brussels-based organisation made up of more than 240 of the most important international philanthropic institutions. The EFC’s first female CEO, Moralis has several years of international experience in building and leading pan-European associations and organisations. She has spoken to Vita International about the role of philanthropy and of the EFC in these crucial times
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InterviewYukka Ahtela 11 October Oct 2020 1852 11 October 2020 “Rule of law is crucial for promoting a sustainable economy”
Interview with the rapporteur of the EESC own-initiative opinion on "The rule of law and its impact on economic growth." A fundamental EU value, “the rule of law is instrumental for the functioning of society, fundamental rights, civil society, as well as the economy." (..) “Investments crucially depend on having stable and reliably and impartially enforced common rules. Strengthening the rule of law by promoting reforms in areas such as effective justice systems and the fight against corruption would also reinforce the competitiveness and sustainability of the economy,”explains Jukka Ahtela
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InterviewAndy Hillier 20 February Feb 2020 1635 20 February 2020 Brexit and Third Sector: what will happen?
The impact that Brexit will have on the nonprofit sector is not clear, explains Andy Hillier, editor of Third Sector, leading publication of the sector in Great Britain. There could be, for example, an economic downturn in the country. However Brexit could also be an opportunity for the UK government to fund priority initiatives in the UK, such as helping the poorest regions, as the country will not have to contribute to the EU budget anymore
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InterviewFiona Shields 3 February Feb 2020 0900 03 February 2020 Why the Guardian is changing images to portray the climate crisis
To answer to the ever more dramatic world climate crisis, that science defines as a “catastrophe for humanity”, the British newspaper has decided to rethink the images, and words, that show the climate emergency. Fiona Shields, Head of Photography of the newspaper, explains the new visual communication lines on the issue
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InterviewKoen Vanmechelen 11 June Jun 2019 1424 11 June 2019 "Art is a gift to be shared with the world"
Working at the intersection of art and science, Koen Vanmechelen believes that art is a catalyst for exploring the relationship between nature and culture and promoting sustainable community development. We met him in Murano, Venice, where he launched the first Human Rights Pavilion. He spoke about LABIOMISTA, his new studio and headquarters, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta: an all-encompassing art project in Genk, Belgium, which will open to the public on the 6th of July, and which deals with diversity and communities
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InterviewAlice Albright 27 May May 2019 1055 27 May 2019 “Education for all by 2030: we need to speed up the pace”
Alice Albright, CEO of the Global Partnership for Education, has spoken to the Italian Parliament during an audition on the fourth of 17 Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Quality Education. She has given the picture of the present situation, explaining that it is necessary to pick up the pace if we want to achieve the goal of the Agenda regarding education in 10 years. Italy, she has said, could do more
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InterviewVictoria Lee 10 April Apr 2019 1711 10 April 2019 Rehabilitation is not much about healthcare, it’s about human rights
According to Victoria Lee, Human Rights and Disability Team, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, “Serious human rights violations have been committed in the name of rehabilitation, and continue to be committed; separation from families and communities, forced institutionalization and the treatment with useless, invasive and painful medical procedures”. Here is why these two words are so central for a cooperation to development based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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InterviewBrigitte Hoyer Gosselink 21 January Jan 2019 1506 21 January 2019 «Google: a $ 25 mln funding to develop artificial intelligence for social good»
The Google AI Impact Challenge will fund the best non profit projects that use artificial intelligence to tackle social and environmental challenges. Winners will receive funding, support and consultancy from Google. We have met Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, the creator of the Google AI Impact Challenge and Head of Product Impact at Google.org
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InterviewExperiences 4 September Sep 2018 1652 04 September 2018 Lucian Gramescu: «This is how I make social enterprise grow in Romania»
Interview with Lucian Gramescu, Scaling Manager at Impact Hub Bucharest, the first hub for enterprises in Romania. Over the last two years the social enterprise sector has evolved a lot in Romania, with much more professionalised and quality products
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InterviewHolland 29 May May 2018 1728 29 May 2018 The nursing home offering free housing to students
Humanitas is a model Dutch retirement home, where 160 elderly people over 85 live next to 6 university students, who devote 30 hours a month of their time to senior guests in exchange for free housing. We have spoken with Peter Daniels, care worker at Humanitas
