title:Youth Celebrate Successful Youth-Driven UN Vote calling for International Court of Justice Opinion on Climate and Human Rights

Submitted by AA2082 on

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to support the Government of Vanuatu’s proposal for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States on climate change. More than 130 countries came together to co-sponsor the initiative in a show of global solidarity on climate.

title:new CIVICUS Report "People Power Under Attack"

Since 2017 the CIVICUS Monitor has assessed the state of civic freedoms globally. Country civic space ratings and data on top violations to the freedoms of association, peaceful assembly and expression are used on a regular basis by policymakers, journalists, activists, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. People Power Under Attack is the research platform's annual report which provides country ratings for 197 countries and territories, as well as analysis on the threats and trends facing civil society at the regional and global level.

title:Finland is the happiest country in the world – 6th year in a row

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The Finns have long been considered to lead one of the happiest lifestyles, resulting in Finland having been named the happiest country in the world by the United Nations World Happiness Report in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 – and 2023.

The World Happiness Report research leverages six key factors to help explain variation in self-reported levels of happiness across the world: social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption.

title:2023 E-Learning Program of the Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights

Submitted by XF2965 on

The Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights is pleased to launch its 2023 E-Learning Program on: International Criminal Law, International Cooperation in Criminal Matters, Human Rights and Criminal Justice. The course targets recent graduates in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or related fields and young professionals and practitioners within the international legal/political field, but it is open to all those who might be interested to expand their knowledge in the topics targeted.

title:More Than Making Contact

Submitted by XM1928 on

Making contacts with the unsaved is one thing. Sharing the gospel is something else. Where Craig & Debbie Borgard (Germany), many people are atheists. The Borgards wanted to elevate the monthly senior brunch conversation to a spiritual level. In October, when the opportunity arose, Debbie told about God’s goodness as she underwent multiple surgeries. They listened attentively. Then an unbeliever spoke up, talking about God, and asking questions. The door was wide open! Craig shared the gospel. Four hours later, they all agreed they needed to stop.

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