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- 1International NGOs conference tackles climate, women's rights, social rights●Climate risks, violence against women, social rights on the agenda of the international NGOs conference
An international NGOs conference is taking place with climate risks, violence against women and social rights on its agenda. The gathering brings together civil society organisations to discuss pressing global challenges, from the impact of climate change to protecting women from violence and defending social rights. The Council of Europe's conference of international non-governmental organisations is hosting the discussions.
- 2Environmental NGOs increasingly funded by activist billionaires, critic warns●Viewpoint: Activist environmental NGOs are turning from public funding to activist billionaires to support their campaigns. It won’t end well.
A commentary argues that environmental NGOs are shifting their funding base away from public grants and toward wealthy activist billionaires to finance their campaigns. The author contends this dependence on a small set of rich donors risks undermining the groups' legitimacy and accountability, warning that the arrangement will ultimately damage both the organisations and the environmental causes they champion.