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Beyond the Cuts: How the Defunding Affects Feminist and Civil Society Organizations

The rise of the far-right movement and recent shifts in global politics have led to significant cuts in foreign development assistance. What are the impacts on feminist and civil society organizations?

China and Brazil cooperation process at G20

Socio-environmental Justice

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Flood of disinformation – Southern Brazil climate emergency aggravated by fake news

Brazil came to a standstill to watch in astonishment yet another example of a climate emergency: the damage caused by the rains in Rio Grande do Sul. Beyond the social and environmental catastrophe, the tragedy has also highlighted another very devastating phenomenon of our times: disinformation.

By Manoela Vianna

Human Rights

Brazil: Politicians and ex-police director arrested over murder of Marielle Franco

Interview

The murder of Marielle Franco reveals the interdependencies between the Brazilian political system and organized crime. In the Interview with sociologist Daniel Hirata we find out more about the militias in Rio de Janeiro and their links to the government.

Same-sex marriage under attack in Brazil

Analysis

In Brazil, the conservatives in Congress attack the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Thiago Amparo explains why same-sex marriage, which has been possible since 2011, is a thorn in their side and how this lines up with other attempts to challenge former decisions of the Supreme Court.

By Thiago Amparo

Democracy

Brazil: Chronicles of a frustrated coup

Commentary

Questions remain in Brazil after former President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters stormed the federal government's buildings on January 8.

By Marcelo Montenegro and Marilene de Paula

The sustainability of AI beyond regulation: a revival of national strategies?

Commentary

Governments worldwide have been adopting national AI strategies to guide the design of policies for enhancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. Through these strategies, many countries have expressed AI’s potential for helping combat environmental degradation, but almost none have reflected on the role of strategies in reducing AI’s own environmental impacts. This article discusses this trend and reflects on how public policies could help make AI development and deployment less impactful.

Gender

Global Feminist Pitch 2024: Call For Application

Call for Application

The Global Feminist Pitch is back to support aspiring, feminist documentary filmmakers from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and (South) Eastern Europe. Apply now!

Digital Rights

CrowdStrike and Microsoft: What can we learn about what no one is willing to question?

By Joyce Souza Maldonado

AI for All? Pathways to a more inclusive Artificial Intelligence

Concerns about the risks and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) have grown rapidly, almost as fast as the technology itself has developed and spread across various applications. A recurring assertion is that AI systems reinforce gender inequalities and perpetuate prejudice.

By Leonardo Montel

International Politics

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A Statement sans Solutions: India’s G20 Presidency and Its Outcome

The 18th G20 Leaders’ Summit, under India’s Presidency, achieved a surprising consensus with the New Delhi Declaration despite global tensions. India’s "omni-alignment" diplomacy played a crucial role in this diplomatic success. The key question remains: how well do the G20’s decisions address the urgent issues facing people and the planet?

By Praskanva Sinharay and Joe Athialy

"AI Summit: Bridging Boundaries", evento oficial do T20 em São Luís - Maranhão.

Think Tanks side event discusses Artificial Intelligence in the context of the G20

The 'AI Summit: Bridging Boundaries' event took place in São Luís do Maranhão on June 10.

By Leonardo Montel

Publications

Soil Atlas 2024

Atlas

The Soil Atlas 2024 not only highlights the consequences of the global loss of fertile soil, but also shows the potential of sustainable and fair land use for climate protection and biodiversity.

US Elections and European Cohesion: Scenarios for Green Transitions and Transatlantic Climate Action

Policy Paper

The choice at the US ballot box will be a stark one for climate policies. This paper explores how the EU and its member states could adjust their climate policies, depending on the outcome of the US election.

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Joint Declaration of the T20/C20 Convergence Dialogue

The document unites the efforts of the C20 Working Groups 1, 5, and 7, and the T20 Task Forces 2, 3, and 5. The declaration focuses on three main themes: economy, climate change, and digitalization.

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