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NGOs Criticize EU Relationship with Azerbaijan
September 19, 2017
As part of increasing scrutiny by activist organizations on corporate relationships with authoritarian regimes and their impacts on the business and human rights agenda, an alliance of nongovernmental groups called the CEE Bankwatch Network has criticized the EU's economic relationships with Azerbaijan in light of allegations of corruption and rights violations in the country.
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ISO Standard Aims to Increase Fuel Efficiency in Ships
September 19, 2017
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced a new standard for the performance of hulls and propellers on ships in order to increase fuel efficiency and thus mitigate the environmental impact of the shipping industry.
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UN Official Calls for Faster SDG Implementation
September 19, 2017
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for countries to begin "picking up the pace" on achieving the UN's comprehensive wishlist of social and economic targets contained in the organization's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ahead of the 2030 deadline.
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UN Official Criticizes Hungary on Immigration Policy
September 19, 2017
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has criticized the government of Hungary for its attempts to limit migration into the country, arguing that measures like razor wire “convey an impression of rejection" for would-be migrants.
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UNESCO Promotes "Sustainability" Education in Africa
September 18, 2017
Representatives of governments and international organizations at a July UNESCO event in Nairobi agreed to establish a "community of practice/online platform" aimed at advancing the UN's agendas on "Education for Sustainable Development" and "Global Citizenship Education" in East Africa through sharing of best practices in "sustainability" and peace education.
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