Climate Justice
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climate justice

UN Report to HRC60 Calls for Centering Climate Justice in Development Policies

The United Nations Human Rights Council received an important thematic report from the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development at its 60th session. The paper was titled “Climate Justice,...
education

Padova Insegna, 23 September 2025, San Gaetano Cultural Centre

On 23 September 2025, the third edition of Padova Insegna will take place at the San Gaetano Cultural Centre: an opportunity for teachers to meet and engage with the city’s...
Parco Comunale inclusivo “L’albero del Tesoro”
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inclusion

Inauguration of the inclusive Municipal Park “L’albero Del Tesoro”, 20 September 2025

After a long wait of nine years, on 20 September the inauguration will take place of Padua’s first inclusive municipal park, l’Albero del Tesoro, located in Via Siena, in the...
Global Disability Summit, Berlin, 2-3 april 2025
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people with disability

The Berlin Global Disability Summit, 2-3 April 2025: Two Days of Debates on Global Inclusion

The Global Disability Summit (GDS) is a unique global platform dedicated to improving the lives of persons with disabilities, particularly in the Global South. Established in 2017, it brings together...
Gender pay gap
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inequality

What Is the Gender Pay Gap and Why Understanding This Phenomenon Is Key to Combating It

When discussing gender gaps, we refer to any disparity between men and women in terms of participation levels, access, remuneration, rights, benefits, and other related factors. These differences in opportunities,...
Environment, people, nature
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human dignity

Rethinking Human Nature: Between Cooperation, Trust, and Social Justice

In the essay "Humankind: A Hopeful History" (2020), Rutger Bregman advances a counter-current thesis to the dominant view of human nature, challenging the cultural and scientific paradigms that have supported...
Nature, woods, environment
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sustainability

Corporate Environmental Disclosure: When “We Love Nature” Overlooks Land Consumption and the Resulting Ecological and Social Damage

Large supermarket chains are frequently the protagonists of “green” marketing campaigns, portraying themselves as leaders in combating climate change and biodiversity loss. Energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable packaging are...
Citizens participate in an initiative for the Basso Isonzo Urban Agricultural Park, Padova
agriculture

Sowing Possibilities: Educational and Social Farms for Change, Well-being, Empowerment, and Social Justice

In an increasingly urbanised world, where direct contact with nature has become a privilege enjoyed by few, multifunctional farms that combine educational services with social activities, both service-oriented and inclusive...
Digital Accessibility
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accessibility

The European Accessibility Act: What Changes for Digital Accessibility

The success of the web has significantly facilitated access to a wide range of information and services, reducing both the time and effort required to obtain them, as it eliminates...
The Pradiziolo woodland, now recognised as the 39th biotope of Friuli Venezia Giulia
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environment

The Giant Noctules

Sometimes, choosing to stray from a familiar path and take a new one can lead to unexpected discoveries. This is precisely what happened to nature photographer Anne Mäenurm while capturing...
When Career Guidance Becomes Marketing: Risks and Alternatives for Supporting Young People
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youth

When Career Guidance Becomes Marketing: Risks and Alternatives for Supporting Young People

The article published by the local newspaper Il Mattino di Padova, describing the pilot project “Scopri il talento per l’orientamento” (Discover Your Talent for Career Guidance), under the title “A...
Taming Attempts between Cats, the Little Prince’s Friendships and Law No. 219/2017. Reflections on Professional Relationships of Care and Trust
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health

Taming Attempts between Cats, the Little Prince’s Friendships and Law No. 219/2017. Reflections on Professional Relationships of Care and Trust

A friend sent me a video on WhatsApp. A frightened, restless kitten is seen in a protected shelter defending itself by attacking another cat. This other cat makes various attempts...