Stanford PACS China Social Innovation Summit 2021

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SSIR China Social Innovation Summit 2021 will be held virtually on November 17-18, 2021 Beijing Time (November 16-17 Eastern & Pacific Time). The Summit will explore the topic “New Connectivity Creating New Momentum,” along with the subtopics of Stakeholder-Driven Economy, Technology for Human Benefits, New Power, and Social Design.

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Statement by IDA and IDDC as COP 26 takes place

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This statement is being issued by the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) as COP 26 – the United Nations Climate Change Conference is taking place.

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United Nations Development Programme’s Business Call to Action teams up with Yunus Social Business to help reach the Sustainable Development Goals.

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BERLIN, Germany - 14 October 2022 - Business Call to Action (BCtA) and Yunus Social Business (YSB) today announced their collaboration to create new opportunities for inclusive and social businesses in low- and middle-income markets. BCtA and YSB will bring together their expertise and networks to increase progress towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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WATER SHORTAGES RAISE CONCERNS OF CHOLERA RE-EMERGING IN HAITI THREE MONTHS AFTER EARTHQUAKE

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Water shortages in Haiti are increasing the risk to children’s health three months after a massive earthquake, with concerns that cholera could re-emerge in the Caribbean nation that was on track to eliminate the deadly disease, Save the Children warned.

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International Day for Tolerance 16 November

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In 1996, the UN General Assembly (by resolution 51/95) invited UN Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November. This action followed up on the United Nations Year for Tolerance, 1995, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 at the initiative of UNESCO, as outlined in the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance and Follow-up Plan of Action for the Year.

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John Kerry launches First Movers Coalition at COP26 (WEF)

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The First Movers Coalition has been launched at COP26. The partnership between US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and the World Economic Forum will accelerate demand for zero-carbon technology. Here's a summary of key talking points from the coalition's launch.

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Global Volunteering Leadership Summit, December 3 - December 5 2021

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The International Association for Volunteer Effort is pleased to announce the United Arab Emirates as the host country of the 26th IAVE World Volunteer Conference. After a rigorous selection process, the Emirates Foundation in Abu Dhabi has been chosen as the host organization for this premier global event.

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