Review of Human Rights in Nigeria
All of the issues raised in ERI’s joint submission (drafted in partnership with Vivat International, the Daughters of Charity and the Dominicans for Justice and Peace) were the subject of…
Visit of England Schools Group to Geneva
We feel incredibly privileged to have been given the chance to gain an insight into how the UN and its reviews work, and are ready to advocate for global human…
Towards a Renewed Commitment to Education
In the 30 years since its adoption, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) has considerably inspired governments and other actors to set legal policies and investments to…
Kiribati: Joint statement 35th UPR session of HRC
KIRIBATI Human Rights Council 35th Session (20-31 January 2020) 3rd Cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Republic of Kiribati Joint Stakeholders’ Submission on: The Human Rights Situation in Kiribati Jointly submitted…
Pope Francis Calls for Immediate Action to Address Climate Crisis
In an address to leaders taking part in a recent conference on “Energy Transition and Care for Our Common Home,” sponsored by the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development,…
Pope Francis Denounces Resurgent Nationalism
In a recent speech to diplomats in Rome, Pope Francis defended “modern multilateral diplomacy” and international institutions against “the resurgence of nationalistic tendencies. While not identifying particular countries, Pope Francis…
International Mother Earth Day – April 22nd
Since 1970, the 22nd April has been designated as World Earth Day, “a movement which gave voice to an emerging consciousness, channelling human energy toward environmental issues.” This years Earth…
Vatican Calls for Climate Change Commitment
From commencement of his Pontificate, Pope Francis stressed protection of the environment as against man’s greedy exploitation of it to the detriment of others. At the UN Climate Summit, Cardinal…
Understanding the UN – the International Labour Organisation
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) was founded in 1919, to pursue a vision based on the premise that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on…
Decade of Sustainable Energy for All (2014 – 2024)
In June, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared the decade 2014‑2024 as the Decade of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL). The initiative, seeks to make universal access to renewable…