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‘Faces of Inequality in Asia 2026’ Calls for Universal Social Protection as a Human Right Thursday February 26th, 2026
The report, ‘Faces of Inequality in Asia 2026 – A Case for Universal Social Protection Floors,’ released by the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), presents case studies from…
Read moreGCAP and 565 organisations urge UN Member States: “Defend Multilateralism, Democracy and Human Rights. Pay Up Now! Monday February 23rd, 2026
The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) and 565 organisations signed a joint statement calling on the United Nations’ Member States to urgently fulfil their financial obligations and prevent…
Read moreGCAP Annual Report 2024 Now Published Friday February 13th, 2026
The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) has officially published its Annual Report 2024, highlighting a year of global advocacy, movement building and collective action for justice, equality, and…
Read moreJoin GCAP side event at CSocD64 on Implementing the Doha Political Declaration on Social Protection – 6 February 2026 Friday February 6th, 2026
The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), together with key government, UN, trade union and civil society partners, is co-organising a side event at the 64th session of the…
Read moreRupture in the international cooperation – 2026 a challenging year Monday February 2nd, 2026
Newsletter 30 January 2026 Dear Colleagues, After wishing all a peaceful 2026 on New Year’s Day, the US Government started the year with its military attack on Venezuela (see GCAP…
Read moreGCAP strongly condemns US attack on Venezuela Monday January 5th, 2026
The Global Call to Against Poverty (GCAP) strongly condemns the attack on 3 January 2026 by the United States of America against Venezuela. This military action constitutes a serious violation…
Read moreThank you for your solidarity in 2025 Wednesday December 24th, 2025
Dear Colleagues, 2025 has been a deeply turbulent year. The Trump 2 government has massively weakened the already fragile international cooperation – including the UN and SDGs – while promoting…
Read moreDoha’s Silencing of Civil Society: A Wake-Up Call — Is Anyone Listening? Friday December 19th, 2025
By Zia ur Rehman The Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 (WSSD2) in Doha was disappointing, as it did not deliver the expected Copenhagen+30 outcomes. A World in Crisis…
Read moreReview of World Social Summit, 4-6 November 2025 Friday December 19th, 2025
Social development in the Shadows – Time for a Social Justice COP? Newsletter 16 December 2025 Dear colleagues, In 1995 in Copenhagen, the World Social Summit attended by 117…
Read moreCOP30 Wrap-Up Friday November 21st, 2025
Newsletter 21 November 2025 Dear colleagues, In the next hours, COP30 is expected to reach critical agreements. The Brazilian Presidency has shown strong ambition — pushing for a concrete…
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