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- 1International NGOs conference tackles climate, women's rights, social rights▼Climate risks, violence against women, social rights on the agenda of the international NGOs conference
An international NGOs conference organised under the Council of Europe framework has opened with a wide-ranging agenda covering climate risks, violence against women and social rights. Delegates are expected to debate how civil society can respond to environmental threats, protect women from gender-based violence and defend social protections, making the gathering a key forum for human rights advocacy in Europe.
- 2NGOs praise Mozambique for adopting 284 UN rights recommendations▼NGOs praise Mozambican government for adopting 284 UPR recommendations
Human rights organisations have commended the Mozambican government for accepting 284 recommendations issued through the UN Universal Periodic Review, the human rights peer-review mechanism. The move is being read as a significant commitment by Maputo to improve its human rights record, though observers note that implementing such a large set of pledges will be the real test.
- 3Environmental NGOs increasingly funded by activist billionaires, critic warns●Viewpoint: Activist environmental NGOs are turning from public funding to activist billionaires to support their campaigns. It won’t end well.
A commentary argues that environmental NGOs are shifting their funding base away from public grants and toward wealthy activist billionaires to finance their campaigns. The author contends this dependence on a small set of rich donors risks undermining the groups' legitimacy and accountability, warning that the arrangement will ultimately damage both the organisations and the environmental causes they champion.
- 4Call for Proposals: Youth Environmental Justice Projects in Papua New Guinea●CFPs: Youth-Led Initiatives Advancing Environmental Justice, Responsible Business and Human Rights in Papua New Guinea
A call for proposals has been opened for youth-led initiatives in Papua New Guinea focused on environmental justice, responsible business conduct, and human rights. The programme aims to fund young people's projects addressing the impacts of business activity on communities and the environment. Organisations working with youth in the country are expected to apply for the available grants.
- 5Switzerland launches NRP 85 research programme on adolescent mental health▼National Research Programme for NRP 85 Mental Health of Adolescents (Switzerland)
Switzerland is running National Research Programme 85, dedicated to the mental health of adolescents. The programme funds research projects examining how young people's mental wellbeing can be understood, protected and supported. Calls for proposals have been circulated to research groups and NGOs, drawing attention from organisations working in youth health and prompting discussion about how findings might shape Swiss policy on adolescent care.
- 6Environmental bureau praised for complimenting an EU law●And thanks to the EEB for giving an EU Law an actual compliment! I’ve found it quite annoying when NGOs (and their Green
The European Environmental Bureau is being praised for offering rare positive words about an EU law. Commenters online say it makes a welcome change from green NGOs and their supporters criticising genuine legislative progress on the grounds that it does not solve everything immediately, urging campaigners to celebrate incremental wins rather than spread despair among their followers.
- 7Sample Grant Proposal Released on Community Nutrition and Malnutrition Prevention●A Sample Grant Proposals On“ Community-Based Nutrition and Malnutrition Prevention Activities”
A sample grant proposal focused on community-based nutrition and malnutrition prevention activities has been published as a resource for NGOs seeking funding. The document is intended to help organisations draft applications for nutrition programmes targeting malnutrition at the community level, particularly in low-resource settings.
- 8Mongo Santamaria's Watermelon Man Back on the Airwaves●Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man # JazzFM # Jazz # NowPlaying # MongoSantamaria
Mongo Santamaria's classic 'Watermelon Man' is being played on JazzFM, with listeners sharing the track under now-playing tags. The 1963 Latin jazz hit, written by Herbie Hancock's bandmate and made famous in Santamaria's percussion-driven version, remains a staple of jazz radio decades after its release.