Newsletter No. 107

A Call to Protect the High Seas Forever

In this interview, marine conservation expert Professor Callum Roberts calls for a total ban on extractive activities in the high seas. He explains the urgent environmental threats and why permanent protection is crucial.

UN Renews Mandate of Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

The UN Human Rights Council reminds all States once again of their obligation to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of LGBT and gender-diverse persons.

EMPATHEATRY – Empowering Youth Through Inclusive Theatre

Inclusive theatre guidelines to empower youth from diverse backgrounds, fostering emotional intelligence and personal growth.

Solidarity with refugees: building inclusion from civil society

On the occasion of World Refugee Day on the 20th of June, UNHCR highlights the importance of solidarity as a driving force for change. We interviewed Paula Barrachina, Head of Communications & Spokesperson of UNHCR Spain. 

Estefanía Ciro: “In Colombia, the violences that we don’t understand or don’t want to explain, we attribute them to the narco”

On the occasion of the International Day of the Fight against the Improper Use and Illicit Trafficking of Drugs, we speak with one of the leading drug experts in Colombia. 

Diana Rahmouni: “We want to promote unrecognized voices in the panorama beyond the simple anecdote”

The founders of Jaŋde Editorial explain their cooperative project, which aims, more than selling, to be a speaker for the least heard groups. 

Time to protect all the high seas from all forms of resource extraction - forever

Callum Roberts is Professor of Marine Conservation at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter and Chief Scientist of the Convex Seascape Survey.

International volunteer camps, a commitment in motion

Conscious, transformative and community-based volunteering.

Local and international initiatives for comprehensive specialized care in addictions

The Fundació Salut i Comunitat (FSC) is an organization based in Catalonia that develops actions at a state level and has been actively participating in international initiatives and projects for years.