On May 30, United Rising had the privilege of attending the Careers Fair of the 2024 Employer Network Event (ENE) as a participating organization. The ENE is a job fair that brings together different firms… Read More »Employment Network Event (ENE) 2024
Two days at the EU Parliament –Participation in European Youth Week 2024 Last week, Yasmine, our Founder and Director, was invited to Brussels for two days to participate in the events European Youth Week and LevelUp! organized… Read More »EU Parliament – EuropeanYouth Week 2024
United Rising’s Expedition to Hiroshima, Japan: Highlights from NERPs Conference 2024 From March 5th to 9th, United Rising seized a remarkable opportunity to take part in the Network for Education and Research on Peace and… Read More »Highlights from NERPs Conference 2024
Author: Sujin Jun Despite global adoption, progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Indigenous Knowledge (IK) offers an alternative perspective rooted in centuries of direct experience and harmony with nature. This article delves into… Read More »Reconceptualizing Sustainable Development Through the lens of Indigenous Knowledge
Author: Yasmine Rugarli A growing body of research has begun to shed light on the intertwined nexus between gender, environmental damage and armed conflicts. Environmental destruction and disputes over natural resources can be both proximate… Read More »Intersecting Realities: Exploring Gender, Environment, and Conflict Nexus in IHL
Written by Yasmine Rugarli The impact of man-made disasters on forests is now, more than ever undeniable. In 2022, the equivalent of 11 primary tropical forest football pitches was lost every minute. The EU is… Read More »Navigating Inequities: EU Deforestation-Free Regulation Impact – A Spotlight on Ivory Coast
Written by Lucila Abian, Daria Ioana Catrina “Ecocide” refers to the extensive destruction, damage, or loss of ecosystems caused by human activities. This concept gains increasing recognition as we confront more and more the impact… Read More »PFAS Challenge & Ecocide – A Concern for Environmental and Human Health
Interview with Alexander Johannes Heil As part of UR’s intersectionality campaign, we’ve embarked on a journey to gather stories from individuals with different cultural and professional backgrounds – shedding light on different perspectives to advocate… Read More »An Alternative Nature – Exploring Art, Society and Environment
By Yasmine Hoogendijk Education plays a pivotal role in shaping the attitudes and perspectives of young individuals in the face of contemporary societal challenges. Within the realm of environmental issues, climate education emerges as a… Read More »Climate Education Efforts in the EU
An Interview with Dr. Artemis Malliaropoulou As part of the UR Intersectionality Campaign, we embarked on an in-depth exploration of Arbitration as a potential legal instrument in resolving disputes related to climate change. Our objective… Read More »Arbitration and Climate Change