‘Nothing about us without us’: Afghan disability rights activists share opportunities and challenges

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16May
The third Afghanistan Legal Research Network symposium of 2023, hosted by the Max Planck Foundation, discussed the challenges faced by people with disabilities currently in Afghanistan and highlighted the intersectional challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities and by those in rural areas. Recommendations to advocate for these rights to be upheld were considered.
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Register Now - Free Responsible Business Asia Pass (23rd of May, 2023)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
In just over 7 days, Reuters Events: Responsible Business Asia [May 23, Online & Global Broadcast] goes live to over 3000 sustainability execs from Asia Pacific. This is the event where sustainability leaders translate commitments into ambitious action and impact, making sustainability the business imperative for a brighter future.
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The State of Educational Leadership: International Roundtable (ONLINE), 22 May 2023

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
This event is presented by the Critical Education Leadership and Policy Research Group (Manchester Institute of Education, The University of Manchester).
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Gender bonds: A promising solution to accelerate SDG5

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
A year ago, UN Women and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) joined forces to promote sustainable financing for gender equality.
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Interview: Volunteers build back in communities in Nepal

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 12May
Mr Toily Kurbanov (left), Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, talks to AP1 Television’s Sama Thapa during an interview. He is joined by Dichhen Tamang (centre), a national UN Youth Volunteer Public Health Officer with UNDP.
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ADB Announces IF-CAP, New Program to Accelerate Billions in Climate Change Financing

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 12May
INCHEON, REPUBLIC OF KOREA (2 May 2023) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP), a landmark program which could significantly ramp up support for the region in the battle against climate change.
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Article 19: EU: European Commission must guard against exploitative abuses

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 12May
In our recent joint submission to a call for evidence, ARTICLE 19 and partner organisations urge the European Commission to adopt a balanced approach to enforcement of competition law involving both effects and object-based analysis of conduct to expand the existing framework for assessment to better reflect the wide range of potential objectives for competition policy.
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APHR Co-Chair Charles Santiago on the ASEAN Chairman's statement on Myanmar at the 42nd ASEAN Summit

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 12May
APHR Co-Chairperson Charles Santiago, responding to ASEAN Chairman’s Statement on the crisis in Myanmar following the recent ASEAN Summit:
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ActionAid calls World Bank appointment ‘concerning’ as it urges new President to recognise the scale of the global debt crisis

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11May
Niranjali Amerasinghe, Executive Director of ActionAid USA, comments on the appointment of Ajay Banga as the next President of the World Bank
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IDS EVENT: Extinction or Regeneration: Transforming food systems for human, animal and planetary health

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11May
From 11 May 2023 0:00 until 12 May 2023 0:00. Compassion in World Farming is hosting a two-day international conference to share solutions on global food system transformation with partners including the Institute of Development Studies, IPES-Food, Birdlife International and others.
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