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Climate in Court: the UN resolution that could bring climate justice for all

Climate in Court: the UN resolution that could bring climate justice for all

BIRD STORY AGENCY THE UN General Assembly on Wednesday, March 29, upheld a unanimous agreement to invite the International Court of Justice to issue an advisory opinion on climate justice. The resolution asks the ICJ to clarify the "obligations of states under international law to ensure the protection of the climate system." Among other issues, the court will advise on the legal consequences nations face for not protecting Earth's climate. The move could have huge implications for collective efforts to fight climate change, according to climate campaigners. "This is a major step towards holding countries accountable for their actions," said…
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Why global leaders must listen to the girl child

Why global leaders must listen to the girl child

JULIA LALLA-MAHARAJH “The girl child of today is the woman of tomorrow.” So states the Beijing Declaration, agreed in 1995 at what was hailed as an extraordinary step forward for gender equality.  On 1st October 2020, world leaders will gather at a high-level meeting during the UN General Assembly to commemorate the day the landmark declaration was signed, and show leadership on the roadmap is set out. A girl born on this day a quarter of a century ago, would today be a young woman, celebrating her 25th birthday.  If she lived in one of the 90+ countries where woman…
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