Imaginable Futures and UNICEF Launches New Podcast: Learning to Overcome

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Oct
Imaginable Futures, a venture of The Omidyar Group, and UNICEF today launched a three-part podcast series, Learning to Overcome, that feature discussions with educators, innovators and entrepreneurs on strategies for ensuring equitable access to quality remote learning and supporting students’ well-being through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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EU climate law: MEPs want to increase 2030 emissions reduction target to 60%

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Oct
All member states of the EUmust become climate neutral by 2050, says Parliament in a vote on the EU climate law, calling for ambitious 2030 and 2040 emissions reduction targets.
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Aava Murto's speech on Girls Takeover day, 7 October

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Oct
In the Takeover Summit organized in Finland where young women and girls "take over" the power to celebrate UN’s International Day of the Girl, young activist Aava Murto was for one day the Prime Minister.
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Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin will let 16-year-old Aava Murto take her place for the day

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Oct
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin participated in the Girls Takeover event organised by Plan International on 7 October. For one day, the Prime Minister’s seat will be occupied by 16-year-old Aava Murto. In the Girls Takeover, which is part of the celebration of the UN’s International Day of the Girl, girls around the world step into the shoes of leaders in different sectors of society.
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European Commission to issue EU SURE bonds of up to €100 billion as social bonds (Press Release)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Oct
European Commission announces that it will issue its forthcoming EU SURE bonds of up to €100 billion as social bonds. To that end, the Commission has adopted an independently evaluated Social Bond Framework. This Framework is meant to provide investors in these bonds with confidence that the funds mobilised will serve a truly social objective.
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Ending violence against children while addressing the global climate crisis

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Oct
The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and World Vision International partnered on the research paper “Ending violence against children while addressing the global climate crisis”, aimed at increasing awareness and attention to addressing these two issues together
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Building Forward Report: Creating a more equitable, gender-just, inclusive and sustainable world (CARE REPORT)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Oct
The report recommends that all actors must prioritise gender equity throughout their strategies for economic and financial recovery, climate policies and humanitarian response. This means including women and girls in decision-making at all levels, shifting focus towards policies and measures that prioritise women and girls and strengthen gender equity, and engaging in organisational culture change
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Volunteering and the Digital World – Extending the Power of Volunteering through New Technologies (7th october)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Oct
As technology evolves it is being harnessed to give greater access to volunteer involvement and enhance how volunteers carry out their roles. Going to the computer or phone to find out how to connect to volunteering opportunities is the norm, virtual volunteering is a growing trend
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MacArthur Fellows 2020

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Oct
The prestigious Fellowships for 2020 have been announced.
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The World Bank Annual Virtual Meeting: The Pandemic Response, Building a Resilient and Inclusive Recovery (5TH OF OCTOBER, 2020)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 05Oct
The event will be introduced by Germany’s Bundesbank President Dr. Jens Weidmann and include a conversation between President Malpass and Professor Nils Stieglitz, President and Managing Director of Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.
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