Congratulations to the Strategic Foresight for Social Justice Leaders November 2024 Cohort! We hope you will apply what you have learned in 2025 to improve your work and be more innovative, proactive, and impactful. #UnitedEdge #JusticeBasedApproach #Justice #Foresight #Futures

Indigenous rights are being sidelined as most major banks fail to align with U.N. human rights principles, particularly the critical Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) standards. #IndigenousRights #HumanRights #EnvironmentalJustice #BankingEthics #CorporateResponsibility

It had been a pivotal year for LGBTQ+ rights worldwide, both positively and negatively. While some countries, such as Estonia, have taken steps in the right direction by legalizing same-sex marriage, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and even the US, have seen a decline in LGBTQ+ equality.

Happy New Year, everyone! May this year be full of love, peace, and justice. How will you work for fairness this year? #UnitedEdge #JusticeBasedApproach #Peace #Love #Justice #2025 #NewYear #Fairness

Go big this year! Here are 12 just things To Do for yourself, humanity, and the planet in 2025. What else will you do for fairness and justice this year? #NewYear #Resolutions #SelfCare #SelfLove #Humanity #Planet #Environment #ToDo #2025

Read this hopeful article by Agnes Kalibata who sees Africa standing at a pivotal moment in 2025 to embrace sustainable agriculture and secure its food systems. bit.ly/3WaPXLp #SustainableAgriculture #Africa2025 #ClimateResilience #FoodSecurity #FutureOfFarming

Repression against climate and environmental activists is on the rise all over the world. Protecting our planet must include protecting those who courageously advocate for it. bit.ly/4g3ug7n #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalActivism #Protest #ClimateCrisis #HumanRights

According to the Washington-based Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran, Iran's execution rate increased dramatically in 2024, with at least 930 death sentences carried out. Read the full story here bit.ly/3PsuJ80. #HumanRights #Women #GenderApartheid

In the first week of 2025, at least 74 children have reportedly been killed in the Gaza Strip due to ongoing violence. These tragic losses highlight the urgent need for a ceasefire and immediate humanitarian aid to protect vulnerable children. bit.ly/3DQEwST #ChildRights

Escalating debt, conflicts, and worsening marginalization of vulnerable groups such as women and girls are set to intensify humanitarian needs. According to The New Humanitarian, aid organizations have pared down their ambitions due to a lack of funding. bit.ly/406ZTa5

Justice is the foundation for a better world! Every action counts, whether you're campaigning for community fairness, addressing systemic inequities, or working for future generations. Book your spot in our Justice Based Approach Foundation Course. unitededge.net/jba-foundation

Malala Yousafzai condemns the Taliban's oppressive policies in Afghanistan, calling their actions as 'gender apartheid' that systematically excludes women and girls from public life. bit.ly/4akOGYe #MalalaYousafzai #Women #Girls #WomensRights #GenderApartheid

Climate 'whiplash' events—rapid shifts between extreme droughts and floods—have increased by 31% to 66% globally since the mid-20th century due to global heating. This intensification poses significant challenges to communities and ecosystems worldwide. bit.ly/4hftZiu

Chinese women are making significant strides toward gender equality, with increased public attention on safeguarding women's rights and interests. However, the advent of social media is double-edged sword for women's rights and gender equality movements. bit.ly/4hmiDtb

Everyday activism is about turning our values into action, making compassion, justice, and integrity part of our daily choices. Learn more about everyday activism and the Justice Based Approach in our Foundation Course. Book your slot here: unitededge.net/jba-foundation

Yuteita Valeria Hoyos Ramos, an Indigenous Mixtec woman from Mexico, leads the Red Nacional de Abogadas Indígenas, advocating for the rights of girls, women, and Indigenous communities. Inspired by her family's experiences with racism and discrimination. bit.ly/42ia7Hl

UN Secretary-General AntónioGuterres has likened the world's dependence on fossil fuels to a "Frankenstein's monster," highlighting the urgent need for decisive climate action. Read the full story at The Guardian: bit.ly/4h3oTGs #ClimateCrisis #ClimateJustice

European reactions to the American mess

The United Nations reports that an estimated 3.2 million children under the age of five are expected to face acute malnutrition this year in war-torn Sudan. This crisis underscores the urgent need for humanitarian aid and peaceful conflict resolution. bit.ly/40LXnrn

Systemic problems can't be fixed with band-aid solutions—we need deep, structural change. The alternatives to broken systems are already taking shape, but they’re called "radical" simply because they disrupt the status quo. Learn more about JBA here: unitededge.net/jba-foundation