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The 🇵🇭 govt VNR talks about “People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace & Partnerships.” But grassroots truths say otherwise: ❗ No SOGIESC Bill 💸 $8/day min wage vs $21 living wage 🏭 Fossil fuel & mining expansion 🤝 PPPs over people Filipino people > profit #vnr #HumanRights

Our Executive Director @IsoobaMoses used the #HLPF2025 platform to spotlight the power of civil society in shaping global development. From calling for equitable financing to urging global institutions to honor their 0.7% ODA commitments, his message was clear: Africa’s voice…

🏳️‍🌈 De São Paulo a Santiago, a sociedade civil está a construir o poder LGBTQ+. A Abong formou +20 líderes trans e não binários @Movilh relançou o Autocarro da Diversidade contra o discurso de ódio forus-international.org/pt/extra/hub/a… #LGBTQIAPrideIsBeautiful #Pride2025

As Finland presents its #vnr at #HLPF2025, civil society raises urgent questions on climate justice, ODA cuts & shrinking civic space. 📹 Watch the video to see what civil society asked the Finnish government: #Finland #VNR #LeaveNoOneBehind #ClimateJustice @FingoFi @nnngo

“From Silos to Solidarity” at #HLPF2025 called for policy coherence across climate, gender & health. With speakers like @GuyRyder (UN), @BärbelKofler, Susan Brown (@UNDP ) & grassroots leaders from @vecinasfem , @CYHNtweets & more. Forus members @FingoFi & @nnngo participated

🌍Our news bites from the #HLPF2025 Civil Society Weekend Workshop. forus-international.org/en/?modal_page… @NGOMajorGroup @Action4SD @whiteband @CIVICUSalliance @nnngo @FingoFi @ngoforum @alliance_asia @MZRAWAZ

🌍 Civil Society Weekend Workshop at #HLPF2025 LIVE ! Hosted by @NGOMajorGroup , @gcapglobal, @CIVICUSalliance & @Action4SD , with several Forus members present! 💬 Dialogue on: ✔️ UN access during crisis ✔️ Civil society & #VNRs ✔️ Road to #COP30 & #SocialSummit & MORE!

🌍 Read our daily news bites from #HLPF2025. Forus launched its new reports calling for urgent action to localise & democratise the #SDGs. 🛠️ Reform VNRs. Rethink aid. Unlock local power. 📖 Read more: forus-international.org/custom-page-de…

📢 LIVE now at #HLPF2025! Side event on CSO engagement in VNRs for #SDG16 & #SDG17 🎙️ With Forus members: @nnngo , @alliance_asia , PDA, @Infid and @ngo_janic ! Let’s build inclusive, just & transparent systems. #Forus #VNR #Governance #CivilSociety #UN

Amid global challenges, civil society is fighting back — and winning. 💪 From court wins in Panama 🇵🇦 to reforms in Zambia 🇿🇲, Timor-Leste 🇹🇱, Malaysia 🇲🇾 & Kenya 🇰🇪 — real progress is being made to protect civic space. 📰 Read more via #EUSEE eusee.hivos.org/civil-society-…

#HLPF2025 Hear from Hideki Wakabayashi from @ngo_janic and Director of Think Lobby about what is needed to end child labour and ensure that no one is left behind. @ilo

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀? This and more questions will be raised later today at the global launch of @Forus_Int new report for #HLPF2025 At the Launch, Discover 15+ real-life success stories from 5 regions, showing how communities…

As delegates gather in New York for #HLPF2025, we see this moment as a test: are world leaders serious about rescuing the Sustainable Development Goals, or content to let Agenda 2030 drift quietly into irrelevance? ✍️@Forus_Int experts ipsnews.net/2025/07/hlpf-2…

#Forus + partners @TAPNetwork2030 @CIVICUSalliance @FordFoundation @AccountLab @QuakerUNOffice are co-hosting: “SDGs & Civic Space Under Threat” – a dynamic dialogue on defending civil society & building resilience. 🔍 Speakers share strategies to counter hostile narratives!

🔥 Hot off the press! 🔥 Our new report is here. Notre nouveau rapport est là. Nuestro nuevo informe está aquí. "Unlocking the Power of Localisation & Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Rescue the SDGs" Dive in now 👉forus-international.org/en/pdf-detail/…

Happening now at #HLPF2025 - Launching "Unlocking the Power of Localisation & Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Rescue the SDGs" 🌍 📖 15+ case studies 🌎 5 regions 🤝 Locally driven solutions 🌀Reimagining SDG implementation — from the ground up. 🔗 forus-international.org/en/extra/hub/r…

🌍 Read our daily Forus wrap-up at #HLPF2025! At #HLPF2025, Forus & members like @ngoforum & @ngo_janic are calling for flexible, community-led financing & action. Civil society isn’t peripheral—we are essential. 💪 forus-international.org/en/custom-page…

#HLPF2025 - We are getting ready to launch our new report on localisation and multi-stakeholder partnerships at the HLPF! Developed with over 15 Forus members, discover the Executive Summary: forus-international.org/en/extra/hub/r… The report is available in EN, FR and ES. @NGOMajorGroup