World News Update Social Media Slant 4 Good - 17 November 2015 The latest from #SMSlant4G‏

Social Media Slant 4 Good Using social media to raise awareness of important issues!  New daily edition at 9 a.m. Published by Cendrine Marrouat 17 November 2015 Read paper → World Business Environment Politics Technology  Health #cop21 #lgbt EU: Steps to Address Refugee Crisis Shared by Human Rights Watch www­.hrw­.org - The 16-page report, “Europe’s Refugee Crisis: An Agenda for Action,” analyzes the failings of the EU governments’ response to the crisis and sets out recommendations to improve Europe’s response ac... United Nations News Centre Shared by United Nations www­.un­.org - "Welcome, Dag Hammarskjöld, to the most impossible job on this earth.” With these encouraging words, Trygvie Lie, the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, greeted his successor, Dag Hamma... UNICEF reps in Latin America and the Caribbean answer questions at the first #UNICEFLACathon - UNICEF Connect Shared by UNICEF blogs­.unicef­.org - Latin America and the Caribbean is the most unequal region in the world. Factors like being born in one country or another, in a rural or urban setting, as a girl or a boy or with a certain ethnic ... Facing an uncertain future — Photography and social change Shared by UNICEF medium­.com - Unprecedented numbers of refugees, primarily from the Syrian Arab Republic, Afghanistan and Iraq, are seeking safety in Europe. They face long and arduous journeys, and their needs are increasing. ... After Paris Attacks, Refugees should not be turned into scapegoats Shared by United Nations www­.unhcr­.org - This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Melissa Fleming – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing, on 17 November 2015, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. U... VIDEOS Shared by Oxfam International Shared by Oxfam International Shared by Democracy Now! More Videos → WORLD Human Rights Watch Daily Brief, 17 November 2015 Shared by Human Rights Watch Burma Elections 2015 Shared by Human Rights Watch 9 laws that are totally sexist Shared by ONE Hearing: Women and Technology: Increasing Opportunity and Driving International Development Shared by ONE Harvesting olives, transforming lives in the West Bank Shared by Oxfam International Oxfam in child protection call over refugee families Shared by Oxfam International More World → BUSINESS Why Doesn’t the Trans-Pacific Partnership Mention Climate Change? Shared by GOOD 2020 contraception target for women and girls may be missed, report warns Shared by ONE Where are educated workers at greatest risk of being unemployed ? Shared by United Nations The Power of a Woman Shared by ONE Kiva - Loans that change lives. Shared by Kiva Making progress on business and human rights Shared by United Nations More Business → ENVIRONMENT Water and Sanitation - United Nations Sustainable Development Shared by UN Women Coal is a dinosaur technology, says Oxfam, as World Coal Association meets Shared by Oxfam International Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and climate change Shared by United Nations G20 sets the stage for bold new deal for refugees – but offers little impetus toward a deal on climate change Shared by Oxfam International Report from Antalya: Will action follow G20 promises? Shared by Oxfam International Oxfam slams fossil fuel subsidies, tells rich nations to help poor Shared by Oxfam International More Environment → POLITICS ONE Africa Award – finalists announced! Shared by ONE Same-Sex Marriage is Now Legal in Ireland Shared by NOH8 Campaign At the United Nations, a push for true gender equality Shared by UN Women Congress to hold first-ever forum on violence against transgender people Shared by Trans Equality Manager of Business and Development Operations - Breakthrough U.S. Shared by Breakthrough U.S. The Hardship And Discrimination Plaguing The Transgender Community In the Nation’s Capital Shared by Trans Equality More Politics → TECHNOLOGY Russian Lawmaker Suggests Banning Telegram Messenger ‘Because It’s Used by ISIS’ · Global Voices Shared by Global Voices Russian Lawmaker Suggests Banning Telegram Messenger ‘Because It’s Used by ISIS’ Shared by Global Voices Apple to Power 100% of Singapore Operations With Solar Energy Shared by EcoWatch Cyberbullying Shared by Ms. Nott, OCT 11 Ways to Use Platforms Like Medium to Build Brand Awareness Shared by Albert Muguia Let's Talk #BiggerIssues Shared by Jamie-lyn Mcbride More Technology → HEALTH UNICEF: Major spike in number of refugee and migrant children on the move in Europe | Press centre Shared by UNICEF Women of Africa: Ivorian baby food pioneer fighting malnutrition - BBC News Shared by Room to Read ShareTheMeal Shared by United Nations Health - United Nations Sustainable Development Shared by United Nations Help MOVEmber make a difference Shared by Courtenay Dunn Empower holds Breast Cancer Awareness Day Shared by Dubai Informer More Health → #COP21 How COP21 Will Unleash Massive Global Renewable Energy Growth Shared by EcoWatch EcoWatch is on JustCoz! Shared by EcoWatch More #cop21 → #LGBT Western Pa. school districts develop policies for transgender students Shared by Trans Equality This Gay Refugee Sold A Kidney To Escape Iran Shared by Pride Winnipeg Girls and young women gain ground in male-dominated fields Shared by UN Women More #lgbt → World • Business • Environment • Politics  • Technology • Health • #cop21 • #lgbt Read paper →

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