UN Calls For Inputs
The UN Calls for Inputs initiative is a platform where the United Nations invites individuals, organizations, and stakeholders to contribute their views, information, and expertise on various global issues. These calls often focus on matters such as human rights, sustainable development, climate change, and international law, allowing participants to provide inputs that can influence UN policies, reports, and decision-making processes. It serves as a way for the UN to gather diverse perspectives and ensure inclusive, transparent engagement with the global community. As of Broken Chalk, below are our contributions to Un Calls For Inputs.
Missing children of Dutch asylum shelters
By Mayeda Tayyab In May 2024, Lost in Europe released the findings of their investigation into the disappearance of unaccompanied children in Europe. This investigation revealed that 51,433 children disappeared
Poland’s Education System: Striving for Equity and Inclusion to Fulfill the Right to Education
By Iris Karoli The modern Polish emerged in the aftermath of World War II, addressing the significant challenge of rebuilding the country’s social and economic frameworks. Since then, it has
Upcoming country visit of the Working Group on the use of mercenaries to Côte d’Ivoire.
Presented by Ariel Ozdemir and Caren Thomas The history of Côte d’Ivoire shows periods of political instability and coups. The 2002 Ivorian Civil War deepened the divisions within the country.
Country Visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Presented by Merve Tiregul Recent data spanning from March 2020 to June 2021 further highlights this disparity, indicating that black women were 14% less likely to be referred to Refuge
Follow-up to the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls’ country visits to Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Greece, Poland, Honduras, Chad, Samoa, Kuwait and Hungary
Presented by Ariel Ozdemir, Luna Plet and Olimpia Guidi The Lenca, indigenous to southwestern Honduras and northeastern El Salvador, reside in approximately 50 villages within a 100-km radius of La
2024 Thematic Report to the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
Presented by Olimpia Guidi and Sarah Kuipers Human rights organisations and NGOs play a crucial role in monitoring the impact of sanctions on human rights and providing support to affected
Examining Contemporary Forms of Slavery: Implications for Currently and Formerly Incarcerated Populations
Presented by Samantha Orozco and Ariel Ozdemir In the complex landscape of United States prison labour, there exist six primary categories of prison labour, namely maintenance work within carceral facilities,
Towards Global Justice: Advocating for a Moratorium on the Death Penalty
Presented by Sarah Kuipers, María Núnez Fontán and Ariel Ozdemir In 2020, 37 states voted against at the UNGA res 75/183 on the use of the death penalty, one of
Special Rapporteur on Right to Development – Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Presented by Merve Tiregul, Olimpia Guidi, Ruth Tesfay and Veronica Grazzi The right to development for children refers to ensuring that children have access to the necessary conditions for their
Digital Technologies in Justice Administration: Human Rights Report to the General Assembly
Presented by Daphne Rein and Maria Samantha Orozco In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of new technologies to administer justice in the Netherlands. To give
Call for Submissions: UN Report of the Rapporteur on Violence on Women and Girls in Sport
Presented by Sara Rossomonte and Olimpia Guidi Online violence, such as cyberbullying and harassment on social media, compounds these challenges, impacting mental health and well-being. viii Violence against women in
Addressing the situation of women’s rights in Cambodia
Presented by Ioana-Sorina Alexa and Olimpia Guidi Education emerges as a crucial factor in addressing this disparity. The Cambodian Women’s Leadership Institute, established in 2009, offers training programs to enhance
Addressing poverty in a post-growth era and preparing for future Development Goals
Presented by Olimpia Guidi Brazil’s departure from sole reliance on GDP is a testament to its commitment to capturing a more comprehensive understanding of societal advancement. i Brazil’s departure from
WORLD EDUCATION REPORT 2023
At Broken Chalk, we believe that education is not just a privilege, but a fundamental right for every person on this planet. That is why our team of dedicated individuals
Consequences of US economic sanctions in the Middle East
Presented by Caren Thomas and Maria Samantha Orozco This report was drafted by Broken Chalk to contribute to the call for inputs to analyze the consequences of US economic sanctions
Efforts to combat racism in the Asia Pacific region
Presented by Alexia Kapsampeli This report was drafted by Broken Chalk to contribute to the call for inputs to analyze the status of the rights situation of Africans and people
Current status on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Presented by Caren Thomas, Francisca Rosales and Samantha Orozco This report was drafted by Broken Chalk to contribute to the call for inputs to analyze the status of the rights
The impact of arms transfers on human rights
Written by Faith Galgalo and Maria Samantha Orozco This report is a Submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. For the comprehensive evaluation of the situation
Input for report on child and youth human rights defenders
Written by Caren Thomas, Ioana-Sorina Alexa and Luna Plet. This report is a Submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on on child and youth human
Report on persons with albinism and the right to education
Written by Caren Thomas and Daphné Rein. This report is a Submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on persons with albinism and the right to
Input for a report on promoting human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals through transparent, accountable and efficient public service delivery
Written by Caren Thomas, Olimpia Guidi and Sterre Merel Krijnen This report is a Submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the state of the