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Beware the Stone Age: Musings from COP28

by Sheila Doucet, AAWE Paris

 

It was Day 10 of the 12-day conference. Days filled with morning caucus meetings focusing on the latest developments on critical flashpoints, information, panels, press conferences, discussions, extraordinary rencontres. We had a couple of minutes before heading to the People’s Plenary. The on-site location we happened upon was attractive and decorated with sleek posters...

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Ideas for Charitable Giving that Centers Human Rights

by Mary Manning, Heidelberg IWC and VP Global Issues

 

human rights charitable donationsAt the end of the year, many of us are looking for ways to show support for organizations whose values reflect our own and who work tirelessly for the causes that are closest to our hearts. While there are many charities out there doing this important work, we chose to...

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The Spanish Flu, HIV/AIDS, SARS, Ebola, Zika, MERS, COVID-19…What is Next?

by Tharien van Eck, AWC Antwerp and Health Team Co-Chair

 

December 27 is the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. We are still recovering from the very significant impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, but must acknowledge that the next pandemic is a highly likely event, and perhaps not that far in the future. It is not a question of...

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The Environment in War and Armed Conflict

by Marelie Manders, Heidelberg IWC and Human Rights Team Co-Chair

 

On November 6, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict was observed and has been observed as a special day designated by the United Nations since 2001. 

HR environment and warArmed conflicts have always affected the natural environment. Over time parties to armed conflicts...

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Intermittent Fasting: A few important facts 

by Tharien van Eck, AWC Antwerp and Health Team Co-Chair

 

The aim of this short article is to create more awareness of intermittent fasting, the value of it and how to approach it. It is always important to seek the input of your personal physician when trying to lose weight, especially to ensure that you do not have any...

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The Marriage of SDG13 and SDG4: Climate-Smart Education Systems

by Mary Adams, AWC The Hague and Carol-Lyn McKelvey, FAUSA/AIWC Cologne

 

On April 13, 2023, the Center for Universal Education and the Global Partnership for Education co-hosted an event at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. to discuss the nexus between climate change and education.

The climate crisis is a children’s education crisis. Extreme weather events destroy or damage...

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2023 Charitable Giving and Gifts for the Holidays, Particularly Perfect for Your Favorite Educator

Curated by the Education Team

 

sparkler 400x400Searching for a unique way to express your love or appreciation for someone special this holiday season? Look no further than the list below, which highlights charities and books that focus on equal access to literacy and education in a variety of contexts around the world. From our homes to yours, the Education Team...

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