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The High Level Political Forum: A Reason to be Optimistic
What is the United Nations’ High Level Political Forum (HLPF)? As I was preparing to apply for the Global Voices HLPF Fellowship, I was wond
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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The Role of Scientific Inclusivity in Addressing Climate Change
“What is COP?” That has been the question I have found myself being asked time and time again in this recent chapter of my life. The source
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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Negotiating health and climate change at COP28
Sri Devarajan, 2023 COP Fellow ‘Why is a Master of Public Health student going to COP28?’ is a question many, including myself, have...
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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Reflections on the Global AI for Good Summit
Going to Geneva earlier this year felt like going to the centre of the world. I’ve never experienced being surrounded by such a diverse grou
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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Surprise learnings from the UN and why more PhD students should engage in policy
My first day at the UN was full of small unexpected learnings. The first occurred quickly, when the President of the Economic and Social Cou
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Small Voices on the Big Stage: A Personal Journey Through India and the Y20
Written by: Daniel Gao, 2023 Y20 Fellow As the entourage of white vans parted the crowded city streets, I found myself transfixed by the...
Jul 6, 20243 min read
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Australia bidding to co-host COP31 in 2026
Written by Alex Blackborough, 2023 COP Fellow The Australian Government is entering a bid to co-host COP31 in 2026 with the Pacific....
May 19, 20242 min read
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Unveiling Greenwashing: CSW 2024 Insights on Women's and Indigenous Land Rights
Written by Meg Yates, 2023 CSW Fellow Attending the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York was a deeply impactful...
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Empowering Women in Occupied Territories: A Call for Action in Palestine
Written by Majida Kassem, CSW2023 Fellow As I sit down to reflect on my experience at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), I am...
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Emily Letch-Avenell - Seizing Opportunities for Growth
Written by Emily Letch-Avenell, 2023 COP Fellow My journey with Global Voices to the National Conference in Canberra was nothing short of...
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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AI Potential in Africa: Reflections from the 2023 IMF & WB Annual Meetings
Written by Julian Garratt, 2023 IMF/WB Fellow Leading into the 2023 World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings...
Mar 25, 20244 min read
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Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Reflections from the Commission on the Status of Women
Written by Jennifer Menzie, 2023 CSW Fellow The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is not merely a conference; it is a convergence...
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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COP28: A Reflection on Networking and Impact
Written by Callum Noone, 2023 COP Fellow In December 2023, I had an incomplete vision of what to expect before attending COP28. While...
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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COP28: Indigenous Voices Swallowed By a Sea of Fossil Fuel Lobbyists
Written by: Connor (Djindjabad) Wright, Larrakia man. In the heart of December 2023, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) convened,...
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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