Today we celebrate the International Migrants Day! Migrants face numerous dangers, including exploitation, abuse, and life-threatening conditions during their journeys. Many encounter barriers to accessing essential services like healthcare and education, and they are often subjected to harmful narratives and stereotypes1. The 2024 Secretary-General report on the Global Compact for Migration highlights these challenges and calls for urgent action to improve migration governance. We encourage you to read the report here https://buff.ly/3Dk7jz2 and watch the following video! https://buff.ly/3DbhTrR #migration #inclusion #migrants #internationalmigrantsday
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📅Today, 12th August, the world celebrates the #InternationalYouthDay! 🌐🌿 Today, we celebrate International Youth Day 2024, recognizing the vital role young people play in shaping a better, more sustainable world and planet. This day highlights the contributions and potential of youth across all sectors. 🖱️ The theme selected by the UN to be promoted for this year’s IYD is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”. 📲 The aim of this theme, according to the UN, is to highlight “the key connection between digitalization and accelerating the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the crucial contributions of young people in this transformative process”. 💻📡 As digitalisation is fast speeding up in most of the world, let’s keep in mind that it is primarily the youth who are leading the way in digital adoption and innovation! At Green Horizon, we are committed to investing in the dynamic force of our youth in the digital realm, subscribing to UN’s conviction that, “by celebrating the digital contributions of youth, we can inspire further innovation and collaboration towards achieving sustainable development.” 🌿 Let's continue to support and empower young innovators as they drive us toward a more sustainable and inclusive future! 🚀🌍 💡 Find out more about this year’s UN theme at https://buff.ly/2WUK3zs 🔗 Link to UN’s concept note for International Youth Day 2024: https://buff.ly/3Sui4U3 🌐 GH Website: https://buff.ly/48SfPjv 🌱 #YouthDay #DigitalInclusion #SustainableDevelopment #YouthPower #DigitalInnovation #GlobalGoals #JourneyToASustainableFuture #GreenHorizon
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🔥 EXTREME HEAT ALERT! ⚠️ (Part 2) In his recent speech on July 25, 2024, UN Secretary-General António Guterres cried that humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic” and he highlighted the urgent need for action against this fossil fuel-driven crisis. To this end, he urged countries of the world to adopt several proposals aimed at reducing heat deaths, starting with help to cool and care for the most vulnerable people the poor, elderly, young and sick. He emphasized four critical areas for international cooperation: 🟢 Caring for the vulnerable 🤝 🟢 Protecting workers 🛠️ 🟢 Boosting resilience using data and science 📊🔬 🟢 Limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C by phasing out fossil fuels 🌿 The UN also called for better heat wave warnings, expanding passive cooling, improved urban design, stronger protections for outside workers, as well as greater efforts to tackle human-caused climate change that's worsening weather extremes. 💡Read more: - https://buff.ly/4fqn7P3 - https://buff.ly/4fmJViN 🌐 GH Website: https://buff.ly/48SfPjv 🌱 #RecordHeat #ExtremeHeat #Summer2024 #EuropeHeatwave2024 #GlobalWarming #ClimateAction #HeatWave #UNCallToAction #JourneyToASustainableFuture #GreenHorizon
'Extreme heat epidemic' hitting humanity, UN warns – DW – 07/25/2024
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🔥EXTREME HEAT ALERT! ⚠️ (Part 1) These extreme heatwaves, sweeping across Europe and the world, are posing severe risks to billions, especially the most vulnerable. As we’re undergoing what might be the hottest summer on the planet since records began, extreme heat in summer 2024 has already taken the lives of millions in Europe and globally, with bleak estimates for more deaths to come due to extreme heat in the remaining summer period. In this context, extreme heat has been labelled as “the silent killer”, and, according to the UN “Call to Action on extreme heat” document released in late July 2024, heat is becoming more deadly even than cyclones! ➡️The paper can be accessed at https://buff.ly/4dh7V4X 🌐 GH Website: https://buff.ly/48SfPjv 🌱 #RecordHeat #ExtremeHeat #Summer2024 #EuropeHeatwave2024 #GlobalWarming #ClimateAction #HeatWave #UNCallToAction #JourneyToASustainableFuture #GreenHorizon
Extreme Heat | United Nations
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🌍 July 30th marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. 📅 👤 Human trafficking is a serious crime, as well as a grave violation of human rights, involving the exploitation of people through force, fraud, or coercion. It affects millions worldwide, stripping individuals, especially vulnerable women and children, of their freedom and dignity. This year marks the 10th UN observance of this crucial international day. On this #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking, we align with the UN's theme for 2024 "Leave No Child Behind," emphasizing the importance of protecting children from human trafficking, who are especially at risk. According to the UN, “children represent a significant proportion of trafficking victims worldwide, with girls being disproportionately affected”. 🧒 This year’s theme also connects to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly: 🎯 Goal 5: Gender Equality - Ending gender-based violence and exploitation. 🎯 Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - Eradicating forced labour and promoting safe, inclusive work environments. 🎯 Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions - Strengthening efforts to end abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. By addressing human trafficking, we are not only protecting children but also advancing these crucial goals. Together, we can build a world where every vulnerable person, especially children, is safe, free, and is given the chance to thrive. 💡 Find out more about this observance and this year’s theme at https://buff.ly/3k6TCYt 🌐 GH Website: https://buff.ly/48SfPjv #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons #EndHumanTrafficking #ProtectChildren #LeaveNoChildBehind #SDGs #HumanRights #GlobalGoals #JourneyToASustainableFuture #GreenHorizon
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📝 Euronews Green Article: “Death toll rises as heatwaves hit Cyprus, Greece and Türkiye: Will this be Europe’s hottest summer?” 🆕 🌡️ The summer of 2024 is breaking temperature records across Europe, highlighting the critical reality of global warming. Our island, Cyprus, as well as our neighbour countries Greece and Turkey are experiencing severe heatwaves, with temperatures surpassing 40°C. Unfortunately, these conditions have already claimed lives and intensified wildfires, particularly in Turkey. 🔥 Southern Europe is witnessing heatwaves earlier and more intensely than ever before. During the first half of June 2-24, hot air from North Africa pushed temperatures in numerous cities to record highs. This alarming trend suggests that this summer could be Europe's hottest yet... As temperatures continue to rise, the impact of climate change is undeniable. This serves as a stark reminder that urgent action is necessary to address global warming and its devastating effects. Stay informed, stay safe, and join the effort to combat climate change. 🌍🌱 💡 Read more about the ongoing heatwaves sweeping across Europe at https://buff.ly/45IrzV8 🌐 GH Website: https://buff.ly/48SfPjv #RecordHeat #Summer2024 #EuropeHeatwave2024 #CyprusHeatwave2024 #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #JourneyToASustainableFuture #GreenHorizon
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As we bid farewell to June 2024, we’re witnessing an unprecedented, and even deadly heatwave sweeping across Europe and the rest of the world. 🌡️ 🔥️ Summer 2024 is shattering heat records across the globe, underscoring the urgent threat of global warming. In Phoenix, Arizona (USA), temperatures soared to an all-time high of 50°C! Meanwhile, Europe is experiencing unprecedented heatwaves: Paris reached a scorching 42°C, and Madrid hit 43°C. Even the usually mild London saw temperatures spike to 40°C, setting a new record. 🥵 These extreme conditions are a stark reminder that we must act NOW to combat climate change. Now, perhaps more than ever, we see how imperative it is to come together and join forces on climate action! There is no Planet B – let's make efforts to save our common home. 🌍 🌐 GH Website: https://buff.ly/48SfPjv #RecordHeat #Summer2024 #EuropeHeatwave #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #JourneyToASustainableFuture #GreenHorizon
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🌿👗 "It isn’t enough just looking for the quality in the products we buy, we must ensure that there is quality in the lives of the people who make them." - Orsola De Castro, founder of Fashion Revolution These words by one of the world’s greatest sustainable fashion pioneers remind us that true sustainability goes beyond the materials and design of our clothes. It's also about the people behind them, their well-being, and the conditions they work in. Let's strive for a fashion industry that values both quality products and quality lives. #SustainableFashion #EthicalProduction #FashionRevolution 🌐 GH Website: https://buff.ly/48SfPjv #SlowFashion #EthicalFashion #SustainableClothing #SustainableLiving #Sustainability #JourneyToASustainableFuture #GreenHorizon
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👗 Fast fashion may seem trendy, but its impact is far from glamorous! Here's a quick breakdown of reasons why we need to rethink our harmful shopping habits: 🌍 Environmental Impact: Massive Waste: Fast fashion produces tons of textile waste annually, contributing to overflowing landfills. Pollution: From toxic dyes to chemical-laden fabrics, fast fashion pollutes water sources and harms ecosystems. Resource Depletion: Excessive water and energy consumption in production strain precious natural resources. 👩🏭Social Impact: Exploitative Labor: Sweatshops and low wages are common in fast fashion factories, exploiting vulnerable workers. 💼 Human Rights Violations: Unsafe working conditions and lack of labor rights endanger garment workers' well-being. Cycle of Poverty: Fast fashion perpetuates a cycle of poverty in developing countries, trapping communities in economic insecurity. Let’s #ChooseSustainability and support ethical fashion practices for a healthier planet and fairer world! 🌱 🌐 GH Website: https://buff.ly/48SfPjv #SlowFashion #EthicalFashion #SustainableLiving #Sustainability #JourneyToASustainableFuture #GreenHorizon
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🌿👗 Let's talk fast fashion! What is it, what practices does it entail, and what’s its impact on our planet? Fast fashion is the rapid production and mass consumption of trendy clothing items, shoes, and other accessories, driven by constantly changing styles and low prices. Sounds convenient, right? But there’s a great downside to it... Fast fashion thrives on a "take-make-dispose" model, where garments are quickly produced, sold, and discarded by consumers. This leads to an alarming amount of waste, as nowadays fashion trends come and go faster than ever before. 🔄🗑️ However, the downside of fast fashion is not just about clothes. Fast fashion has a significant environmental footprint, ranging from the pesticides used to grow cotton to the toxic chemicals discharged during production. And let’s also not forget about the growing carbon emissions resulting from the transportation and disposal of fashion items... Beyond the environmental impact, fast fashion also has a major negative social impact. The fast fashion industry often exploits workers in low-wage countries, with poor working conditions and little job security, in clothing workshops or factories often referred to as “sweatshops”, under poor, illegal, and often dangerous conditions. So, what can we do? By choosing quality over quantity, supporting sustainable brands, and embracing a more mindful approach to fashion, we can make a difference. Let's slow down, rethink our choices, and strive for a fashion industry that's kinder to both people and the planet. 🌱🌍 🌐 GH Website: https://buff.ly/48SfPjv #FastFashion #SlowFashion #SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion #FashionWaste #Sustainability #JourneyToASustainableFuture #GreenHorizon
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