Global Demand for Universal Social Security Groups Press Governments, IMF, World Bank for New Eco-Social Contract October 3, 2023 Governments and international financial institutions are being urged by 43 human rights and economic justice organizations to prioritize the creation of universal social security systems that ensure the rights and well-being […]
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The Urgent Need for Increased Government Investment in Public Health Care
Governments Should Step Up on Public Health Care Spending UN Summit an Opportunity to Commit to Equitable Financing of Right to Health As government officials gather for a high-level meeting during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss global progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) […]
Shocking Report Exposes Urgent Need for UN Ocean Treaty to Protect Ocean Health
Shocking extent of threats to ocean health revealed in new report; calls for urgent protection using historic UN Ocean Treaty The Greenpeace Report Greenpeace International has released a major new report titled “30×30: From Global Ocean Treaty to Protection at Sea,” which provides a comprehensive analysis of the threats facing […]
New Rape Statistics in Brazil Shine Spotlight on Urgent Need for Comprehensive Sexuality Education
New Rape Statistics in Brazil Highlight Importance of Sexuality Education A Troubling Reality Brazil has recently released alarming statistics regarding rape cases, with a record-high of 74,930 registered cases in 2022, according to a report by the Brazilian Public Security Forum. What is particularly concerning is that over 60 percent […]
“Exploring the Urgent Need for a Global Ban on Cluster Munitions”
Global Ban on Cluster Munitions Urgently Needs Renewed Momentum Overview Fifteen years ago, the Convention on Cluster Munitions was adopted in Dublin, Ireland. This global treaty aimed to eradicate the harm caused by cluster munitions, which indiscriminately kill and wound civilians and leave unexploded duds like landmines. However, the ban […]