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    Mar 1

    During the , have been vital 4 overcoming isolation, supporting & memorializing victims Without adequate FUNDING 4 culture, it will be IMPOSSIBLE to fulfill these roles is the heart of our response to KeyMsg3 rpt

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    Jul 1

    Pourquoi il est important de financer les Fonds Féministes ?

    LIVE at : "Funding and supporting feminist movements" moderated by . , ED : 'We need to put feminist voices at the center of our change. Invest in Women's funds! Gender equality anywhere depends on feminist movements everywhere!'
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    Jul 1

    Next week please join us for the Fifth Annual Lecture of the Centre, - Preventing Cultural Catastrophe in the : A Approach presented by and chaired by .

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    Jun 30

    Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the Visionary Network has launched a memorial beautification initiative to clean and restore community 9/11 memorials. Learn more about the initiative and the Visionary Network:

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    Jun 27

    I am very concerned about the serious and deteriorating humanitarian situation in Libya. An estimated 1.3 million people need assistance, an increase of 400,000 since last year. I urge countries to support our Humanitarian Response Plan to help the most vulnerable.

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  6. Jun 23

    Today is the 25th anniversary of the murders of Leila Kheddar & businessman Mohamed Redha Kheddar by the Armed Islamic Group, Daesh of the 90s I honor their memories & their family's work to support of thru Djazairouna

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    Jun 22

    Human rights are for everyone and not contingent on marital status. For many widows, losing their husband also means losing rights, income, and possibly their children. On International , let’s commit to providing widows with access to legal & social protections.

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  8. Jun 22

    This is a profoundly important & issue for peoples, all Australians & the entire world; I'm grateful the World Committee is recommending action

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    The UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s draft report says the should be listed as ‘in danger’. This is UNESCO’s most urgent status. The news brings shame on the Federal Govt, which is watching on as the Reef declines further - rather than fighting to protect it.
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  9. Jun 21

    Dear Cultural Rights Defenders, I am delighted the prestigious is hosting this discussion of at its annual lecture on 8 July. Please join us on zoom & show your support for always remembering the C in ESC rights (economic, social & CULTURAL rights)

    We are delighted that will deliver the Fifth Annual Lecture of the on 8 July 2021. Her talk will be on Preventing Cultural Catastrophe in the Pandemic: A Cultural Rights Approach. All welcome
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    Jun 20

    On , I remember my dad Mahfoud Bennoune, the bravest person I ever met Here is an open letter he wrote to a terrorist spokesperson denouncing from inside 1995

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    Jun 19

    COVID19 surge claims the brightest minds at Indian universities. 50 professors and non-teaching staff at Aligarh Muslim University, one of India's top universities, have died from COVID. At Delhi University 35 teachers have died.

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    Jun 15

    “Those who destroy often get much more attention than those who protect and reconstruct heritage, and we must work to change that” Intersessional seminar on

    Thanks 2all who took part in an excellent inter-sessional mtg on as a issue & identified tools to advance the work, incl by supporting defenders on the frontlines Does everyone have their "to do" list ready? The work must continue
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  13. Jun 15

    Thanks 2all who took part in an excellent inter-sessional mtg on as a issue & identified tools to advance the work, incl by supporting defenders on the frontlines Does everyone have their "to do" list ready? The work must continue

    Prof asks member states, participants, everyone to put down 1-2 things which each and every one of us can think of as . Inspiring closing remarks, incl underscoring importance to involve - intersessional
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    Jun 15

    Bennoune asks “are we doing enough” when it comes to rights defenders working on protection, pointedly closing with the message that “we must not wait until we are mourning their deaths”.

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  15. Jun 10

    An important opportunity to discuss the mainstreaming of a approach to & the work of defenders everywhere to defend rights of everyone to access &enjoy Pls attend

    The Intersessional Workshop on Rights and the Protection of will take place on 14 and 15 June 2021. Registrations to participate:
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    Jun 8

    HELEN NEZ, a Najavo rancher and retired nurse, died of COVID in Arizona on June 8, 2020. She's remembered for her deep commitment to keeping Navajo culture alive.

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    Jun 7

    The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has decided to draft a new General Comment, no. 26, on children’s rights and the environment with a special focus on climate change. It will consult widely, especially with children, before adopting the GC.

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    Jun 5

    Love this video! J'adore cette vidéo! Me encanta este video!

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    We are calling on world leaders to sign the and commit to real, concrete that will protect the rights and future of children and young people. Join us ➡️
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    Jun 3

    Today’s anniversary of the Tienanmen Square crackdown merits concern. Grieving mothers of students killed or incarcerated-who face official silence & haven’t been allowed to mourn their loss–deserve to learn the truth. Today we honor them with remembrance.

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    Jun 4

    Inclusiveness, participation, transparency, and equity are integral elements of a rights-based approach to climate action. Virtual events must respect these fundamental human rights

    🚨⚠️Growing concerns at ongoing🇺🇳UN Climate Talks that modalities of virtual negotiations constitute huge step back for the right of civil society and to participate effective in climate related decision making! more details in thread...
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    Jun 4

    It's time for the to formally recognise that living in a clean, healthy & sustainable environment is a human right. Billions of lives would improve if such a right were adopted, respected, protected & fulfilled – UN experts. 👉

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