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25 February Feb 2016 0922 25 February 2016 Jailed Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Antonio Ledezma & Leopoldo Lopez Win 2016 Courage Award
An international coalition of 25 non-governmental human rights groups bestowed the prestigious Geneva Summit Courage Award this year on Caracas mayor Antonio Ledezma and opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, as two representatives of all Venezuela's 78 currently detained political prisoners.
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24 February Feb 2016 1520 24 February 2016 Tax treaties contribute to fuelling inequality in the world's poorest countries
Inequality is one of the buzzwords of 2016, and tax treaties are contributing to global inequality. By using this little-known mechanism, richer countries and multinationals rob poor and developing countries of valuable tax revenue that could otherwise go towards funding healthcare and education, especially for women and children.
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24 February Feb 2016 1016 24 February 2016 It takes a Duo, a migrant and an elderly person, to find a job
The association Duo For a Job connects refugees with professionals over fifty who will support the new comers in their search for work. A relationship that and in the end, say the volunteers, you no longer know who supported whom.
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22 February Feb 2016 1012 22 February 2016 Action Tank, France leads the way
Companies like Veolia and Renault have joined the cause of the non profit association Action Tank, created by Danone. The aim: foster social business
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18 February Feb 2016 1123 18 February 2016 Social dialogue in a time of new challenges and changes
The study “Conditions and Criteria for Social Dialogue in Europe – the Workers’ Perspective” aims at outlining the development and the current status of the Social Dialogue in Europe and at characterizing the framework which is required to guarantee its success in the Europe of today.
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17 February Feb 2016 0940 17 February 2016 Front Line Defenders annual report 2016: "Stop the killings"
International foundation for the protection of human rights defenders, Front Line Defenders, have published their annual report for 2016. The report provides a birds eye view of the situation for human rights defenders (HRDs) worldwide, and calls on the EU to denounce the persecution and killings of HRDs.
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17 February Feb 2016 0926 17 February 2016 10 human rights cases to watch in 2016
We are only two months in, and already 2016 has seen a number of violations against human rights defenders (HRDs). Here is a list of the top 10 cases to watch this year.
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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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11 February Feb 2016 1516 11 February 2016 How NGOs use tech to communicate with their supporters and donors ?
The data gleaned from the online survey 2016 Global NGO Online Technology Report, provides valuable insight into the global NGO sector and its use of online technology.
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10 February Feb 2016 1243 10 February 2016 Community transport could save public services £1.1 billion
The findings of a new report by ECT Charity, one of the leaders of community transport in Great Britain
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10 February Feb 2016 0912 10 February 2016 UNGA President: Peacebuilding needs to include more women and children
Ahead of the UN High-Level Thematic Debate on Peace and Security scheduled for 10-11 May 2016, the European Peace Liason Office (EPLO) held an international peace-building meeting in Brussels for civil society and the EU.
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8 February Feb 2016 1634 08 February 2016 Ai Weiwei and Andy Warhol, artists for freedom
For the first time in history the works of Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei are presented together in a major new exhibition, at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, which explores similarities, intersections and differences between the two artists, as well as their influence on contemporary culture.
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2 February Feb 2016 1428 02 February 2016 Religious leaders offer concrete proposals against violent extremism
The Harmony call made by the Community of Sant’Egidio was answered by leaders and politicians searching for common ground on current challenges that are facing our societies: terrorism, arrival of migrants in Europe, coexistence and youth education.
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29 January Jan 2016 1154 29 January 2016 Interfaith Harmony Breakfast: Religious and political leaders discuss terrorism and migration
It will take place Monday, February 1st in Brussels.Forty representatives of the Christian churches, the Sunni and Shiite Islam, Judaism and other religions will engage in a dialogue with the Belgian Minister of Justice Koen Geens and Vice-President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans.
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28 January Jan 2016 1433 28 January 2016 #OscarsSoWhite: diversity is still a problem in Film industry
In the last 2 years all 20 Academy Award acting nominees have been white. But the lack of diversity is not an issue that affects only the film industry. The absence of women and minorities can lead to stereotype people of different races, age, gender, national origin and social backgrounds
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27 January Jan 2016 1543 27 January 2016 The art of remembrance
71 years after the Second World War 100 artworks created by concentration camps prisoners go on show in Berlin, helping us to keep the memory alive
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27 January Jan 2016 1126 27 January 2016 Corruption: a scourge on global progress
The effects of corruption are manifold. From undermining development, democracy and the environment, as well as fuelling inequality by putting money into the hands of the rich and distorting decision-making processes, corruption is a scourge on global progress. Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Report 2015 indicates that there is still a long way to go in the global fight against corruption, but there are some glimmers of hope.
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22 January Jan 2016 1649 22 January 2016 Aviva launches Community Fund in Italy to support non profit organisations
Community Fund supports projects of Italian non profit organisations operating at local level. Aviva, one of the European leaders in the insurance sector, has launched the initiative.
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22 January Jan 2016 1215 22 January 2016 Social dialogue, the road ahead will be an uphill battle
The Employment and Social Developments in Europe 2015 report (ESDE) outlines the challenges that social partners are facing in promoting a sustainable and inclusive recovery in Europe in time of crisis.