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09
Jun
2017

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Sri Lanka: What is the current reality?

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09
Jun
2017

Human Rights impacts of corporate activities in Mexico

The Project on Organizing, Development, Education, and Research (PODER) is pleased to invite you to join us in a side-event during the 35th session of the UN Human Rights Council on June 9th in Geneva.

Together with other organizations, human rights defenders and...

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08
Jun
2017

Business responsibility to respect human rights: Challenges and opportunities six years after the adoption of UNGPs. A dialogue to move forward

After the adoption of the United Nations Guiding Principles on business and human rights (UNGP) in 2011, standards on business responsibility to respect human rights and human rights due diligence have taken a prominent place in the global debate on business accountability. Many companies claim...

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08
Jun
2017

Challenges and opportunities six years after the UNGPs adoption: promoting dialogue to move forward

The corporate responsibility to respect. Side-event to the session of the Human Rights Council.

 

 

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08
Jun
2017

2nd International Gathering of Social Movements On Water

We are excited to invite water warriors to Michigan to share and strategy on the state of the movement for water rights in our communities. The 2nd International Gathering brings together people directly impacted by water struggles and social movement water...

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08
Jun
2017

Transforming tourism – Sustainable future for coastal fishing communities in the era of tourism development

Transforming Tourism – Sustainable Future for Coastal Fishing Communities in the era of Tourism Development

Venue: German Mission to the UN (no ground pass necessary, but registration to antje.monshausen@brot-fuer-die-welt.de)...

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07
Jun
2017

The “water protectors” from the Sioux tribe of Standing Rock

 On the occasion of the 35th session of the Human Rights Council, CETIM has the pleasure to invite you to a side-event on :  

The “water protectors” from the Sioux tribe of Standing...

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27
May
2017

The Maghreb Forum for Social and Climate Justice

The forum is held to prepare for the Climate Summit number 22 that will be held in Marrakesh in December 2017. Experts, NGos, and social Movements promoting and defending the environment from Tunisia, the Maghreb region and Europe will be participating. The aim of the meeting is to raise...

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17
May
2017

Book Launch "Always with Us? What Jesus Really Said about the Poor"

The Kairos Center announces the publication of Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis' new book, ...

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15
May
2017

Collective rights : perspectives from peasants and other people working in rural areas

The adoption of a UN Declaration on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas is the historic and long-standing demand of organizations representing peasants and other people working in rural areas, such as small scale farmers,...

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28
Apr
2017

Peace Building and Well-being Processes to Contribute to the Eradication of Violence Against Indigenous Women

Opening Remarks:
FIMI representative 
SPEAKERS
  • Ms.NewOo Bangladesh Indigenous Women's Network {BIWN).  Topic: Progress in the wake of
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27
Apr
2017

Book Launch and Panel Discussion: Strategic Litigation for Indigenous Peoples’ Land Rights

Professor Jérémie Gilbert of the University of East London will present a new study on the impacts of strategic litigation on indigenous peoples’ land rights. The empirical study draws on scores of original interviews with community members, litigators and activists...

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