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European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2026: President von der Leyen

Source: European Commission (video statements)

On 3 March 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participates in the 2026 European Employment and Social Rights Forum.

This Forum will address the EU’s response to the challenges many people face today, including the rising cost of living, job insecurity, and changes in the labour market. Opinion leaders, policymakers, businesses, academics and civil society will come together to explore bold ideas to support Europe’s greatest strength: its people.

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Women’s leadership, impact & a few quick questions | South Africa | Goals Lounge | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Nelson Muffuh, United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa, joined us in the Goals Lounge for Women Rise for All: Country Perspectives and for a few quick-fire questions we’ve always wanted to ask.

🎬 Watch the full conversation on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1cstz74k6

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UK Digital ID: Mike Tapp MP and Darren Jones MP questioned by the Home Affairs Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

The Home Affairs Committee hears evidence from MPs as part of its inquiry into harnessing the potential of new digital forms of identification.

Witnesses:

Mike Tapp MP – Minister for Migration and Citizenship at Home Office
Rt Hon Darren Jones MP – Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster at Cabinet Office
Dan Hobbs – Director General, Migration and Borders Group at Home Office

https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26377/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKm6MNjmmAU

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UK Reading for pleasure – Education Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

The Education Committee hears evidence from witnesses on the decline in the number of children reading for pleasure.

Witnesses:

Jonathan Douglas – Chief Executive at The National Literacy Trust
Annie Crombie – Co-Chief Executive at Booktrust
Mrs Debbie Hicks – Creative Director at The Reading Agency

Luke Taylor – Senior Researcher at Centre for Social Justice (CSJ)
Ellen Broomé – Chief Executive at British Dyslexia Association
Ms Anjali Patel – Lead Advisory Teacher at The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE)
Onyinye Iwu – children’s author, illustrator and art teacher at (None)

https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26681

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA3DXlBeUK0

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Women’s leadership, impact & a few quick questions | Jordan | Goals Lounge | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Sheri Ritsema-Anderson, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jordan, joined us in the Goals Lounge for Women Rise for All: Country Perspectives and for a few quick-fire questions we’ve always wanted to ask.

🎬 Watch the full conversation on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1cstz74k6

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7yDKH-6ZSXI

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Turning Climate Stories into Global Action – SDG Media Zone | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Join actor and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and YouTuber and UNDP India Youth Climate Champion Prajakta Koli as they explore how celebrities and influencers are using their platforms to transform climate stories into global action. The session will spotlight filming of UNDP climate programs in India for season two of Nikolaj’s Bloomberg TV series "An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet," premiering in October. Prajakta will share how she uses digital influence to inspire action.

Speakers:
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Prajakta Koli, UNDP India Youth Climate Champion

Moderator:
Alyssa Hardy, Style Director, Teen Vogue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCujWFQ8K1E