Tag: social justice
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From declarations of climate emergencies to climate action: narratives and strategies of wartime and citizen mobilisations for rapid and just transitions
Governments across the world have declared a climate emergency. In this long read, Dr Noel Healy of Salem State University and Professor John Barry explore how these declarations and citizen mobilisations can open up opportunities for a ‘just transition’ beyond carbon.
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The Grenfell Tower inquiry: lessons from Hillsborough
Now that the enormity of the Grenfell Tower tragedy is apparent, what lessons can be learnt when it comes to the public inquiry asks Professor Phil Scraton.
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The Spring Festival of Conflict Transformation Gets Underway
The Spring Festival of Conflict Transformation at Queen’s University kicks off 5 May so check out the Festival Programme to see the broad mix of talks, conversations, film, exhibitions and discussions that will provoke, stimulate and engage.
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The Istanbul Convention: A crucial development in combating domestic violence
The Istanbul Convention is a crucial development in combating domestic violence. Dr Ronagh McQuigg argues that Council of Europe members states must demonstrate a commitment and ratify it.