activism
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United States 25 January Jan 2017 1236 25 January 2017 President Trump: a civil society galvanizer
While the first decisions of President Trump shake the achievements’ of the environmentalist movements and threaten women’s rights, civil society sees an outburst in activism and participation
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16days 25 November Nov 2016 0814 25 November 2016 The cost of violence against women
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a global moment championed by the United Nations. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) happens in every country, not only in situations of conflict or crisis, but in contexts others call peaceful, and in both public and private spaces.
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Accountability 29 September Sep 2016 0830 29 September 2016 World Vision and ChildPact released new tool measuring government efforts to protect children
The Child Protection Index measures government efforts to protect girls and boys. It is a tool to prevent and end violence, child trafficking, child labour, discrimination and other violations of a child’s rights.
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Young activism 11 May May 2016 1549 11 May 2016 Feminist Summer School
For the upcoming generation of young men and women, feminism is a familiar concept. However, with the gender pay gap in the EU still at 16.3%, and the pension gap averaging 40%, feminist goals of equity in society still need to be achieved. The European Women’s Lobby European Feminist Summer School aims to set up a creative space for young feminist change agents, and build solidarity and empower young feminist activists.
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Human Rights 12 February Feb 2016 1547 12 February 2016 Repression 360°
Civil society is warning of increased repression worldwide. We have new forms of closed society, and oppressive regimes. The techniques of manipulation have evolved,” says George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundation
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After Paris 16 November Nov 2015 1832 16 November 2015 Apprentice Wizards
Insights by Paolo Branca, one of the most recognized European experts on Islamic Affairs: "The role of the great diplomats has vanished and farsighted statesmen are impossible to be found. The last word remains fatally in the hands of bombs, capable of destroying but unaware of any possible future".
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Hunger 13 November Nov 2015 1509 13 November 2015 The smartphone app feeding Syrian refugee children
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) launched a free app that will allow smartphone users worldwide to feed hungry children with a tap on their screens.
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Gender 1 November Nov 2015 1507 01 November 2015 “Male-dominated” governments paying lip service to landmark UN resolution on women’s role in peace processes
A landmark United Nations resolution that 15 years ago promised to bolster the rights of women in peace efforts has brought some welcome progress – but far too little to be judged a success overall, says Oxfam.
