Need an overview of how plastic pollution is affecting marine ecosystems and human health? Try our Issues Brief: bit.ly/49nvuqw #PlasticPollution

We’re hiring a Women, Peace & Security Research Fellow to support research and policy analysis. Projects include overseeing a global survey of women peacebuilders, monitoring progress by UN Member States, and supporting a series of white papers. Apply now! giwps.georgetown.edu/join-our-team

[Call for Applications] The CentreForHumanRights invites African civil society organisations members to apply for a capacity-building workshop on engagement with AfricanCommissionHPR, African Court. 💻Apply online before 6 September 2024 chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/38…

We’re thrilled to share Terralingua’s 2023 Annual Report, a testament to our collective efforts to conserve the vital connections between #language, #culture, and #nature. Download the 2023 Annual Report at bit.ly/terralinguarep… Front Cover Photo: Rudo Kemper

We are hiring a “Consultant/Expert – Initial Scoping Study: Clearing-House Mechanism under the BBNJ Agreement”. Application deadline: 10 Sept 2024. ‌For more details and to apply visit: careers.un.org/jobSearchDescr…

Don't forget to register for our webinar on #indigenouslanguages taking place on Sept 26th at 1 pm ET! The event is open to all! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#Thailand: Court decision on Tak Bai protest lawsuit a crucial first step towards justice amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

Are you passionate about stopping violence against women and girls in Africa? Join our crucial consultative meeting for the African Union Convention on #EVAWG. 🗓 Date: 5th September 2024 🕛Time: 12:00 PM EAT (09:00 AM GMT) 🔗Register Now: bit.ly/CEVAWG #AUCEVAWG

UN Committee on #EnforcedDisappearances welcomes Bangladesh’s accession to the #CED, joining the global efforts to prevent & eradicate this heinous crime. The Convention now has 76 States parties. ohchr.org/en/human-right…

Have your say! UN expert Mama Fatima Singhateh wants your inputs. Send your contribution for the follow-up to her country visits to Montenegro 🇲🇪, Mauritius 🇲🇺 and Philippines 🇵🇭 in 2021 and 2022. Deadline: 31 October 2024 ohchr.org/en/calls-for-i…

📢Mark your calendars! Join the #HRC57 side event "Currently and formerly incarcerated people and contemporary forms of slavery: causes, connections, and countermeasures" to hear from Special Rapporteur UN Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokata Details & registration: ohchr.org/en/events/even…

#Iran: UN experts express alarm over a surge in executions during the month of August 2024 and urge the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately stop the execution of people facing the death penalty. #EndDeathPenalty ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

From Bangkok to New York: 🇳🇴Norway’s main priorities for the 79th UN General Assembly #UNGA79 “Promote a global agreement on combating plastic pollution and marine litter, & work to advance implementation of the BBNJ Agreement.” #PlasticsTreaty regjeringen.no/en/topics/fore…

We think the metrics are wrong - check out our report on #SDG4 and #education: actwithus.org/report-sdg-4-a…

Water must be managed as a common good and made accessible to all: UN expert Pedro Arrojo Agudo, UN Special Rapporteur highlights the need for #HumanRights-based approach to water management that guarantees non-discrimination, equal participation, transparency & accountability. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Iran: Two years ago #MahsaAmini was tortured to death by Iran’s morality police, sparking the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement—the largest women-led uprising in Iran's history. Since then, Iran has intensified its repression, imprisoning over 100 journalists, including 46 women,

Are you ready to level up your climate advocacy game?📢 FEMNET's 3rd African Feminist Academy for #ClimateJustice is open for applications until October 7th, 2024. 📚 Unpack matters climate change from a feminist perspective🔎. ➡️bit.ly/3MUvqWh #AfricanFeministStories

On Sept. 30, Pulitzer Center's AI Spotlight Series designer Gabriel Geiger will share how #AI works & how to get started on reporting on its impacts. This workshop is geared towards journalists in Africa, Europe & Latin America time zones Register 👉 buff.ly/4gjqKHi

We need to protect all life in our #oceans! #worlddolphinsday #FaroeIslands #Denmark More info here: seashepherdglobal.org/latest-news/to…