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New UN manual gives more say to indigenous peoples in development projects that affect them

The United Nations agricultural agency today unveiled a new manual that seeks to ensure that indigenous peoples, custodians of more than 80 per cent of global biodiversity, are able to freely give or deny their consent in development interventions...

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Georgia elections competitive and well-administered, although allegations and incidents of violence impacted campaign, international observers say

The 8 October parliamentary elections in Georgia were competitive, well-administered and fundamental freedoms were generally respected. The otherwise calm and open campaign atmosphere was, however, impacted by allegations of unlawful campaigning and...

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UN refugee chief highlights key role for peacemakers

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi praised the “political courage” of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos who won the Nobel Peace Prize on 7 October, and welcomed the recommendation of António Guterres to his new role as the “top...

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An agreement to partner on a new joint initiative to support first time entrepreneurs, and in particular young people and women, was signed on Oct. 9 in Washington DC by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the World Bank Group (WBG). Roman Escolano, Vi

MEPs formally endorsed the United Nations global climate agreement agreed during last December’s COP21 Conference in Paris during this week's plenary session, clearing the way for its ratification and implementation. They also endorsed a ban on...

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