ICJ mourns the passing of Theo van Boven, a leading light in the human rights movement

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The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) mourns the loss of Professor Theo van Boven, a towering figure in the defense of human rights globally for over five decades, who died on 9 May.

Democracy is a practice and we need better ways to engage people with it, say experts

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Published on 1 May 2026 A recent event in London saw participants identify ways that democracy can be strengthened through greater citizen participation at the local, national and international level.

Global Civil Society Groups Welcome the UN Climate Accountability Resolution Vote

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NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 – Today, at the United Nations General Assembly, a strong majority of States affirmed simple but powerful truths: the climate crisis is not beyond the reach of justice, the time to act is now, and the rule of law must guide climate action.

Top CEO pay increased 20 times faster than workers’ pay in 2025

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Global real worker pay fell 12 percent while real CEO pay surged 54 percent between 2019 and 2025.

Lighthiser v. Trump Youth Urge the Ninth Circuit to Reinstate their Constitutional Climate and Right to Life Case

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On April 13, 2026, youth plaintiffs from across the country appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Lighthiser v. Trump, which challenges President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders that “unleash” fossil fuels, block renewable energy development, suppress critical climate science, and exacerbate the climate crisis.

“Nothing for us without us”: Children set standards for their meaningful participation in global events

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For the past 15 months, a group of eight children and young people (aged 12–19) from Bolivia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have worked together to address gaps in quality child participation they say has long been overlooked by the international community.

Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2026

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Building an Alliance of Democracies in a New World (dis)Order

GDC Europe Forum 2026

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Theme: Defending Democracy in the Age of AI: Protecting Electoral Integrity Across Europe Date: 19 May 2026

Climate Change Big Player at FIFA World Cup 2026

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across three host countries: the United States of America (USA), Canada, and Mexico, with matches spread over 16 cities and the final to be held in New York on the 19th of July.

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