Hala Rharrit is the first American diplomat to publicly resign over U.S. policy in Gaza.

In an exclusive televised interview, she explains to Democracy Now! why she could no longer work 'within the system' after her expertise was 'silenced' and 'sidelined.'

Join us at the Caux Democracy Forum (15 - 19 July) and explore together the unique role we all have in revitalising democracy!
You can register here: iofc.ch/caux-democracy…
Initiatives of Change International #demoracy #transparency #integrity #goodleadership Club Diplomatique de Genève Geneva Office for Human Rights #cauxfoundation

'We must stop treating these issues as isolated challenges+establish a systemic response based on kinship with nature that recognizes Earth as our lifeboat in the cosmic sea of space.' academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/arti…. Resonates with #LaudatoSi , #AlMizan and core landcare values

Under the UN flag, let us urgently elevate our efforts and strive to alleviate human misery and restore human potential.

The university protests are right here, and they are easy to visit, cover, and photograph. But for God's sake, they are not what this is about. There are three things that matter right now: a hostage deal, more aid, and a big No! to a Rafah invasion. Life first. Life always.

RECOFTC leadership Training on Gender Equality in the Forestry-Climate Change Nexus -applications due 15 May. English is needed-eligiblity: LDCs. In West Africa, this seems to include: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone
and Guinea-Bissau. Good luck! recoftc.org/projects/WAVES…

Ensuring the availability of free & trusted information in the age of AI is an international peace & security issue.

Left unchecked, AI systems & open-source platforms could arm every individual with a metaphorical “nuclear button” accessible to anyone with Wi-Fi & a device.

Do you have a story of planetary health and personal choice? Feeling pressurized by the growth of humanity crowding out our natural world? Read Bamidele Bisola Rebecca's story in our project, @GirlPlanetEarth and share your own. GirlPlanet East Africa, Population Balance, Population Matters, Christopher Tucker 🪺

When you've lived and worked in 'developing' countries most of your life and return to the supposed bastion of development & democracy, mired in entitlement/entropy, it's refreshing to read Andrew Fanning: 'There is nothing 'developed' about this - all countries must transform.'

95% of the SDGs are human rights obligations.

Let that sink in.

Ponder Vici's reminder. It's a stark one.

It's finally dawning on ppl that #overshoot is driven largely by c.83m net new people on Earth each year, all naturally wanting decent lives.
Prioritize addressing Population Growth and Women's Rights at the 57th Commission on Population & Development - populationmedia.org/the-latest/pri…

BREAKING:

“The United States has issued a non-assurance in relation to the First Amendment, and a standard assurance in relation to the death penalty. It makes no undertaking to withdraw the prosecution's previous assertion that Julian has no First Amendment rights because he…

Prof Phoebe Barnard @phoebebarnard.bsky.social 'Our covenant...a sacred call to action. It invites us all to embark on a transformative journey—to repair the divisions among us and to become steadfast guardians of our planet.'
UNITY EARTH #MovementOfMovements OneWorld.earth sacredcovenant.earth

'Our covenant...a sacred call to action. It invites us all to embark on a transformative journey—to repair the divisions among us and to become steadfast guardians of our planet.'
#MovementOfMovements OneWorld.earth
sacredcovenant.earth UNITY EARTH Earth Charter International

There's a steep slope ahead: fundamental change needed on climate, ecological, economic, political, psychological, spiritual, cultural levels. A wave of change needs strong solidarity and restraint from bickering:
Why We Need a Movement of Movements Now oneworld.earth/posts/54766941…

Democrats can’t win votes in 2024 just by scaring people away from the other guy; we’ll win votes if we provide people a genuine opportunity to materially improve their lives.

Freedom and dignity for all. Not just for my people or for yours. For all.