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CEOs unite on day of first Australian SDGs Summit

CourtHeath Consulting — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:43:08 +0000

Today key stakeholders gather to progress a dialogue around the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the inaugural Australian SDGs Summit. Australian leaders and decision-makers from government, business, civil Read more

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Global risks lead to global opportunities – Part 1: Oceans

CourtHeath Consulting — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:59:40 +0000

The United Nations Global Opportunity Report 2016 highlights how we can address current risks by pursuing avenues that create benefits for societies and the environment. It’s often said that challenges Read more

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World Day Against Child Labour 2016

Eleanor Doig — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 10:42:31 +0000

World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June each year. In 2016 the theme is: “End child labour in supply chains – It’s everyone’s business!” Since globalisation, supply Read more

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Where does slavery stop and start?

Amy Clay — Thu, 19 May 2016 14:55:27 +0000

The introduction of anti-slavery legislation in the UK and USA is a move towards extending international human rights into the sphere of international trade. Modern slavery is a term used Read more

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World Press Freedom Day 2016

Eleanor Doig — Mon, 02 May 2016 15:05:25 +0000

Each year, World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on May 3. The day acknowledges the importance of press freedom, defends media independence, and pays tribute to journalists who have lost their Read more

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Recognised in the inaugural Inspire Awards ®

Pauline Bernard — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:43:03 +0000

The Inspire Awards ® honour the outstanding achievements of individuals who identify with a disability and contribute to increased recognition of equality, human rights for all Australians and to a more Read more

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Step it Up for Gender Equality

Amy Clay — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:34:54 +0000

Planet 50-50 by 2030 International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 each year. An important occasion to bring gender inequality into the spotlight to accelerate gender parity, it also offers a time to Read more

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Zero Discrimination Day – Stand Out & celebrate diversity

Eleanor Doig — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:35:33 +0000

CourtHeath’s Eleanor Doig recorded the above video in Geneva for Zero Discrimination Day 2016. Discrimination is prejudicial treatment based on factors such as gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age. Read more

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World Day of Social Justice

CourtHeath Consulting — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:09:42 +0000

CourtHeath’s Eleanor Doig recorded the above video at the United Nations in Geneva for World Day of Social Justice 2016. On February 20 every year, the World Day of Social Read more

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Procurement at the United Nations

Philippa O'Donnell — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:03:51 +0000

The United Nations spends more than $773 million on air services, worldwide, in a year. Seven-hundred-and-seventy-three million dollars! Can you imagine the issues U.N. procurement officers face in acquiring goods Read more

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