International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023

Approximately 15 per cent of the world's population live with some form of disability and 80 per cent live in developing countries. This Special collection aims to highlight this important issue and hopefully provide measures towards an inclusive and supported environment for all irrespective of disability. All book chapters and journal articles are free to download and share.
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Whose perspective counts? A critical look at definitions of terms used for natural and near-natural forests

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One Earth, Volume 6, 17 November 2023
This research emphasizes the importance of recognizing diverse perspectives and values in defining and conserving forests, highlighting the dominance of Western institutions in shaping global discourses on forest conservation. The study underscores the need to incorporate Indigenous and local perspectives in defining forest terms to address recognition and procedural inequities, aligning with the objectives of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples to promote cultural diversity and inclusivity in conservation practices.
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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 2026

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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 2026: A World United for Peace and Disarmament

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Sep 2026
26

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Access to justice; Accountability, Global

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2026

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International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2026

Uniting for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future

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Apr 2026
24

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Access to justice; Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development, Global

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2026

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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2026

Advocating for a Safe and Free Press

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Nov 2026
2

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Access to justice, Global

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2026

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International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2026

Honoring Memories, Fostering Resilience

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Mar 2026
25

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Modern slavery; Access to justice; Social Justice, Global

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United Nations Global Compact

SDG Stocktake

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Front cover of SDG Stocktake report
The United Nations Global Compact-Accenture Global Private Sector Stock take report report offers an appraisal of private sector contributions to the SDGs so far and outlines a clear pathway for private sector action over the next seven years.
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Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people: a paediatric health crisis

Elsevier,

The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, Volume 7, October 2023
The increased exposure to violence and sexual crimes among Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people results from longstanding historical trauma and anti-Indigenous racism. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) movement emerged as a result of the need for governments and organisations in the USA and Canada to act against acute violence towards Indigenous people
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Gender equality and women's empowerment, North America

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United Nations Global Compact

Sustainable Development Goals Playbook for Small-Medium Enterprises

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Front cover image of UNGC SDG Playbook for SMEs
The UN Global Compact Network UK, in partnership with Irwin Mitchell, has developed the SDG Playbook for SMEs: a step-by-step guide to help smaller companies unlock the competitive advantages associated with embracing the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Europe; Global

A survey of multimodal information fusion for smart healthcare: Mapping the journey from data to wisdom

Elsevier,

Information Fusion, 2023, 102040

This paper reviews the integration of diverse medical data types to enhance personalized healthcare, proposing a unified framework that aligns with the DIKW hierarchy and supports advances across predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory medicine. It aims to guide researchers and practitioners in harnessing multimodal fusion to transform patient care.

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Data & Analytics; Health and wellbeing, Global

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