The UN: Compromise or Compromised?

The UN: Compromise or Compromised?

by | Aug 17, 2022

Louie Lyons reflects on the UN security council veto, examining it’s restrictive impact on the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria and the potential for change.

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Earth Overshoot Day and Our Right to a Healthy Environment

Earth Overshoot Day and Our Right to a Healthy Environment

by | Aug 5, 2022

Criomhthann writes about Earth Overshoot Day and the recognition of the human right to a healthy environment by the UN General Assembly. Criomhthann also shares some groups who post about progress made in climate justice and opportunities to learn more and meet people interested in these topics in Ireland.

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16 Aug

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Join us over on Instagram Live @stand.ie at 4pm where we'll be chatting all things #TheReclaimProject with @SterlingMolly as part of our Activists and Innovators Series!

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29 Jul

Have you listened to our new podcast yet? This month, we released an audio read of STAND News intern Penelope's article Ruled Over While Tilling the Soil.

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27 Jul

On the 18th of July, Dublin recorded its highest temperature at 33.3Cº.☀️🔥🏜

Niffy Olamiju reports on recent heat waves caused by the climate crisis and how they impact the struggle for climate justice.

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