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Human Rights and Drug Policy Across the United Nations: Commemorating International Human Rights Day
worldwide/virtualDrugs and drug policy do not exist in a vacuum, and communities are impacted in diverse ways that stretch across the silos of the UN system. The annual drugs omnibus resolution – titled, “International cooperation to address and counter the world drug problem” reflects the UN system-wide relevance of drug-related matters. In commemoration of International Human Rights
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Human Rights and Drug Policy Across the United Nations: Commemorating International Human Rights Day
worldwide/virtualDrugs and drug policy do not exist in a vacuum, and communities are impacted in diverse ways that stretch across the silos of the UN system. The annual drugs omnibus resolution – titled, “International cooperation to address and counter the world drug problem” reflects the UN system-wide relevance of drug-related matters. In commemoration of International Human Rights
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1st Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human Rights Conference
worldwide/virtualJoin us for the First Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human Rights Conference, sponsored by the Fannie Lou Hamer branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF US)! Saturday, December 11th, 10AM -2PM Pacific, 1PM – 5PM Eastern WILPF US awarded a mini grant of $1,500 to the Fannie Lou Hamer branch for this
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1st Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human Rights Conference
worldwide/virtualJoin us for the First Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human Rights Conference, sponsored by the Fannie Lou Hamer branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF US)! Saturday, December 11th, 10AM -2PM Pacific, 1PM – 5PM Eastern WILPF US awarded a mini grant of $1,500 to the Fannie Lou Hamer branch for this
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Two years after the death of George Floyd: Antiracism, #BLM and the United Nations
worldwide/virtualAs people continue to challenge the systemic racism that has devalued the lives of Black and Brown people globally, many are asking the question: why do some of these tragic events spark a stronger call for change than others? Floyd’s murder also revived the concept of antiracism. The webinar will explore, in practice, what it
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Two years after the death of George Floyd: Antiracism, #BLM and the United Nations
worldwide/virtualAs people continue to challenge the systemic racism that has devalued the lives of Black and Brown people globally, many are asking the question: why do some of these tragic events spark a stronger call for change than others? Floyd’s murder also revived the concept of antiracism. The webinar will explore, in practice, what it
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Common security, nuclear risks and the OSCE in the wake of the Ukraine conflict
worldwide/virtualRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yqRRAyjZR8KLbjkYmMi7Xw The Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting significantly on the European security framework. The European Union has facilitated a sweeping package of economic sanctions against Russia, unlike anything undertaken by the EU in any previous conflict. The invasion has elevated the risks of nuclear war, and stimulated Sweden and Finland to abandon
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Common security, nuclear risks and the OSCE in the wake of the Ukraine conflict
worldwide/virtualRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yqRRAyjZR8KLbjkYmMi7Xw The Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting significantly on the European security framework. The European Union has facilitated a sweeping package of economic sanctions against Russia, unlike anything undertaken by the EU in any previous conflict. The invasion has elevated the risks of nuclear war, and stimulated Sweden and Finland to abandon
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Creating an Enabling, Gender-Responsive Work Environment for the Future: The Role of ILO Convention 190 in Addressing Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
worldwide/virtualAbout: To achieve a job-rich recovery and just transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy, the UN Secretary-General is calling for a Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection that would create at least 400 million jobs and extend social protection to 4 billion women, men, and children
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Creating an Enabling, Gender-Responsive Work Environment for the Future: The Role of ILO Convention 190 in Addressing Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
worldwide/virtualAbout: To achieve a job-rich recovery and just transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy, the UN Secretary-General is calling for a Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection that would create at least 400 million jobs and extend social protection to 4 billion women, men, and children
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