#WithRefugees campaign stands for families that flee their homes
The petition was launched in 2016 and for the World Refugee Day 2017 it has already reached more than 1.5 million pledges.
A better understanding on refugees and other related concepts
Commonly, misunderstandings start when it comes to defining what a refugee is. Taking into account the definitions made by the UN Refugee Agency, here we try to clarify the different concepts.
The European Parliament discusses a proposal to force transnational corporations to disclose the country where they pay tax
Organisations defending fiscal transparency regret the amendment introduced by conservative groups, who reject disclosing this information when it is “commercially sensitive”.
A comic chronicle about the life of refugees in the Middle East
Sarah Glidden tells her experience from post-war Iraq until civil revolution in Syria through vignettes.
What are the socio-environmental conflicts in the world?
Environmental Justice Atlas (EJAtlas) is a map created by researchers from UAB’s Institute of Environmental Science and Technology with 2,100 cases of environmental conflicts in different parts of the world.
Intergenerational sustainability and justice
The European project Same World aims at getting youths aged 13 to 25 to denounce environmental injustice and to demand intergenerational justice, a concept stemming from environmental sustainability.
Blood donations in emergency situations, new WHO campaign
During the World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organization will highlight blood donors’ dedication to help those who have suffered any natural disaster, accident, or armed conflict.
Is the digital gap growing or shrinking?
Over 50% of the world population uses the Internet. 2016 is the year this incredible hallmark was reached. But what happens with the other half?
281 human rights defenders killed in 2016
Amnesty International releases a report within the framework of its new campaign “Brave” calling for the elimination of repressive laws and to ensure the safety of people fighting injustice.
Mental Health Europe launches animated video to raise awareness on persons with disabilities
MHE present a new video on Article 27 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on the right to work.
UN points out Sudan forces to have committed capital crimes
Two UN agencies report that 2 million children have been displaced by South Sudan conflict.
Shazam loses its memory to support a campaign for Alzheimer’s Research UK
The app allowing recognition of almost any song based on a small sample and the British association want to raise awareness of the disease among the younger generation.