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24 May May 2016 1106 24 May 2016 Aiesec and Cittalia partner for refugees
AIESEC and Cittalia have launched a cooperation to promote the integration of refugees and asylum seekers in Italy
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19 April Apr 2016 1545 19 April 2016 Human rights? Any of our business
The Rana Plaza factory complex collapsed in April 2013, killing more than 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh. The tragedy brought attention and pressure to the longstanding debate about the responsibility of companies in protecting human rights and led people to demand more corporate disclosure.
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14 April Apr 2016 0934 14 April 2016 Coexistence, Europe needs a new impulse
Join and give visibility to the initiatives organized by the committee of 'Together in Peace" meant to transcend our differences so we can say NO to terror and YES to building a culture of peaceful coexistence and cooperation.
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13 April Apr 2016 1018 13 April 2016 How gambling contributes to inequality
Numerous studies tell us that the largest numbers of gamblers come from the poorest segments of the population, who see it as a way of getting out of poverty. This fact contributes to increasing inequalities.
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16 March Mar 2016 1033 16 March 2016 10 myths on migration
With the EU-Turkey migration deal set to go ahead in the next few days in Brussels, CONCORD Europe has released a report outlining the top 10 most commonly believed myths on migration and development.
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2 March Mar 2016 0947 02 March 2016 Is ethics a good business?
After the scandal of the VW cheating pollution emissions tests in the US, there are plenty of people and organisations that are calling for more ethical business practices. A new Report shows that the global business ethics landscape seems to be moving in a positive direction, but there is still much to do to earn public trust.
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26 February Feb 2016 1340 26 February 2016 Putting the social and environmental in business
The Social Enterprise World Forum 2016 will be taking place in Hong Kong this September 2016. By bringing together social enterprises from all over the world, the forum aims to support and enhance those engaging in business that puts communities and the environment at the centre of their mission.
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26 January Jan 2016 1133 26 January 2016 Smart Cities? Not for women
For women, walking on city streets is often a fraught process: from the ripple of apprehension when someone physically stronger approaches, to the general avoidance of walking alone in the dark, and the constant need to stay alert and watchful. These are familiar experiences for women globally, and with increased urbanisation, violence against women in our cities is becoming endemic.
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12 January Jan 2016 1120 12 January 2016 Which economic policies are needed in order to ensure competitive and fair societies?
Coin and The Magdas hotel, two best practices implemented by Caritas, show that new paradigms and new approaches can really make a difference
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23 December Dec 2015 1125 23 December 2015 Feminism 2016: from hashtags to concrete policies
The killing of a number of women’s rights activists worldwide in 2015 has shown us that there is still a long way to go in the fight for justice and equality for women worldwide