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Synchronoss Achieves EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Certification

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (“Synchronoss”) (NASDAQ: SNCR), a global leader and innovator in personal cloud platforms for telecoms, today announced that it has achieved certification under the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The DPF is a transatlantic data transfer mechanism that enables U.S.–based organizations to receive and process personal data from the European Union in compliance with European privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The framework provides robust safeguards, enforcement mechanisms, and redress options to ensure personal data remains protected when transferred outside the EU.

The DPF certification reinforces Synchronoss’s longstanding commitment to international privacy standards and strengthens its position as a trusted partner to Tier 1 telecom operators around the world.

“Privacy and data protection are foundational to our mission as a white label cloud provider,” said Jeff Miller, President and CEO of Synchronoss. “Achieving DPF certification builds on our global compliance framework and reinforces our promise to deliver secure, scalable, and consumer friendly cloud solutions that meet the highest standards of trust.”

“Our DPF certification reflects more than regulatory alignment, it demonstrates our steadfast dedication to responsible data governance,” added Mark Denihan, Chief Privacy Officer at Synchronoss. “For our European partners, the Data Privacy Framework provides assurance that cross–border transfers of personal data are conducted with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability, values that are a hallmark of Synchronoss’s global commitment to trusted data practices.”

A Foundation of Trust

The EU–U.S. DPF establishes legally enforceable safeguards for the transfer of personal data of EU individuals to certified U.S. organizations. This is particularly vital in the European landscape, where digital sovereignty and ethical data stewardship are paramount. Synchronoss’s successful certification affirms its ability to manage both HR and non–HR data responsibly in cross–border contexts, supporting the data privacy expectations of global partners.

With the addition of the DPF certification, Synchronoss further strengthens its comprehensive compliance framework. This achievement adds to Synchronoss’s established suite of global credentials, including SOC 2 Type II for data security and integrity, ISO 27001 for information security management, and independent privacy validation through TRUST/e. Collectively, these certifications reflect a proactive and sustained investment in data protection and a robust global privacy infrastructure.

To view Synchronoss’s DPF certification, visit the U.S. Department of Commerce registry:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov

For more information about Synchronoss and its global privacy and compliance commitments, visit: www.synchronoss.com/cloud–security/

About Synchronoss
Synchronoss Technologies (Nasdaq: SNCR), a global leader in personal Cloud solutions, empowers service providers to establish secure and meaningful connections with their subscribers. Our SaaS Cloud platform simplifies onboarding processes and fosters subscriber engagement using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and other advanced features, resulting in enhanced revenue streams, reduced expenses, and faster time–to–market. Millions of subscribers trust Synchronoss to safeguard their most cherished memories and important digital content. Explore how our Cloud–focused solutions redefine the way you connect with your digital world at www.synchronoss.com.

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OPKO Health and Entera Bio Abstract for First-in-Class Dual GLP-1/Glucagon Tablet Candidate for Patients with Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Selected for Presentation at the ENDO 2025 Annual Meeting

MIAMI and JERUSALEM, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OPKO Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPK) and Entera Bio Ltd. (NASDAQ: ENTX) (“Entera”) today announced that new pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic in vivo data for investigational oral OPK–88006 tablet treatment has been selected for presentation at the ENDO 2025 annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, taking place July 12–15, 2025 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Oral OPK–88006 is being developed pursuant to a collaboration and license agreement between OPKO and Entera whereby the companies are advancing a proprietary novel dual agonist GLP–1/glucagon peptide as a once–daily tablet treatment and as a weekly subcutaneous injection for patients with obesity, metabolic and fibrotic disorders. The oral program combines OPKO’s proprietary long–acting oxyntomodulin analog (OPK–88006) and Entera’s proprietary N–Tab™ technology.

“Oral peptides remain rare in metabolic therapy, and having both tablet and injectable formats with our partner OPKO should allow us to tailor induction and maintenance regimens to each patient to optimize outcomes,” said Miranda Toledano, Chief Executive Officer of Entera. “Our once–daily tablet may be simpler to titrate and offer tolerability benefits. Our joint program prioritizes durable, sustainable weight loss to help prevent or mitigate comorbidities such as severe fatty liver, sleep apnea, and other metabolic disorders.”

OPKO and Entera expect to file an Investigational New Drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration later this year for both oral OPK–88006 tablet and a weekly injectable variant of the same molecule, which OPKO intends to develop independently. Phase 1 clinical studies are being planned.

Abstract Title: First–in–Class Oral Dual GLP–1/Glucagon Agonist for Patients with Obesity and Metabolic Disorders: In Vivo Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Results
Presentation Number:  SUN–680
Session Date/Time: Sunday, July 13, 2025, 12:00 – 01:30 PM Pacific time

About Entera Bio

Entera is a clinical stage company focused on developing oral peptide and protein replacement therapies for significant unmet medical needs where an oral tablet form holds the potential to transform the standard of care. The Company leverages on a disruptive and proprietary technology platform (N–Tab™) and its pipeline of first–in–class oral peptide programs targeting PTH(1–34), GLP–1 and GLP–2. The Company’s most advanced product candidate, EB613 (oral PTH(1–34)), is being developed as the first oral, osteoanabolic (bone building) once–daily tablet treatment for post–menopausal women with low BMD and high–risk osteoporosis. A placebo controlled, dose ranging Phase 2 study of EB613 tablets (n=161) met primary (PD/bone turnover biomarker) and secondary endpoints (BMD). Entera is preparing to initiate a Phase 3 registrational study for EB613 pursuant to the FDA’s qualification of a quantitative BMD endpoint. The EB612 program is being developed as the first oral PTH(1–34) tablet peptide replacement therapy for hypoparathyroidism. Entera is also developing the first oral oxyntomodulin, a dual targeted GLP1/glucagon peptide, in tablet form for the treatment of obesity; and the first oral GLP–2 peptide tablet as an injection–free alternative for patients suffering from rare malabsorption conditions such as short bowel syndrome in collaboration with OPKO Health. For more information on Entera Bio, visit www.enterabio.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

About OPKO Health

OPKO Health is a multinational biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company that seeks to establish industry–leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets by leveraging its discovery, development and commercialization expertise, and its novel and proprietary technologies. For more information, visit www.opko.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Various statements in this presentation are “forward–looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements (other than statements of historical facts) in this presentation regarding our prospects, plans, financial position, business strategy and expected financial and operational results may constitute forward–looking statements. Words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “expect,” “estimate,” “design,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “likely,” “should,” “will,” and “would,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions or words, identify forward–looking statements. Forward–looking statements are based upon current expectations that involve risks, changes in circumstances, assumptions and uncertainties. Forward–looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and may not be accurate indications of when such performance or results will be achieved.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in Entera’s and OPKO’s forward–looking statements include, among others: results of our clinical trials; unexpected changes in our ongoing and planned preclinical development and clinical trials, the timing of and our ability to make regulatory filings and obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for our product candidates; the anticipated benefits of both the daily tablet and an injectable form; Entera’s and OPKO’s expectations regarding licensing, business transactions, including OPKO’s development efforts should Entera opt–out, and strategic collaborations; and other factors that are described in the “Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward–Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of each of Entera’s and OPKO’s most recent Annual Reports on Form 10–K filed with the SEC, as well as the companies’ respective subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10–Q and Current Reports on Form 8–K. There can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by Entera and OPKO will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Entera or OPKO, as applicable. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the outcomes stated or implied in such forward–looking statements and estimates will be achieved. Entera and OPKO caution investors not to rely on the forward–looking statements made in this press release. The information in this press release is provided only as of the date of this press release, and neither Entera nor OPKO undertakes any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward–looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.


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Poland’s Democratic Deadlock

Credit: Kacper Pempel/Reuters via Gallo Images

By Inés M. Pousadela
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Jun 25 2025 – Poland’s embattled Prime Minister Donald Tusk emerged bruised but still standing after his government survived a parliamentary vote of confidence on 11 June. He’d called the vote, which he won by 243 to 210, just days after the presidential candidate of his Civic Platform (PO) party suffered an unexpected defeat.

Karol Nawrocki, an independent nationalist conservative backed by the former ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS) defeated liberal pro-European Union (EU) Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski in a nail-biting presidential runoff. The result offers a broader test of Poland’s democratic resilience that could have implications across the EU.

The electoral blow

Nawrocki’s path to victory was anything but predictable. The 42-year-old former president of Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance had never held elected office before emerging as PiS’s chosen candidate. Yet his populist message resonated with frustrated voters.

Economic grievances provided fertile ground for nationalist appeals. Despite Poland’s relatively low unemployment, youth unemployment of over 10 per cent is an understandable source of anxiety for younger voters. Increasingly, they’re reacting by rejecting mainstream political offerings.

This helped cause the fragmented results of the 18 May first round. Trzaskowski won only 31.36 per cent of the vote and Nawrocki took 29.54 per cent. The combined vote share of right-wing candidates – Nawrocki and far-right politicians Grzegorz Braun and Sławomir Mentzen – exceeded polling expectations. Braun and Mentzen took over 21 per cent between them, thanks to the support of many young voters.

The 1 June runoff saw Nawrocki win 50.89 per cent to Trzaskowski’s 49.11 per cent, a margin of under two percentage points. Nawrocki took 64 per cent of the rural vote while Trzaskowski commanded 67 per cent in urban centres – an established geographic divide that reflects an enduring ideological division between a conservative, nationalist Poland and its liberal, cosmopolitan counterpart.

Election interference

Disinformation is helping fuel polarisation. The election campaign unfolded against a backdrop of foreign interference concerns that echoed troubling developments across the region – particularly in Romania, where the Supreme Court cancelled the 2024 presidential election due to evidence of Russian interference.

Just days before the first round, Poland’s Research and Academic Computer Network discovered evidence of potentially foreign-funded Facebook ads targeting all major candidates. According to an investigation by fact-checking organisation Demagog, TikTok was flooded with disinformation, particularly but not exclusively against Trzaskowski. The platform’s algorithm displayed far-right content twice as often as centrist or left-wing content to new users, with pro-Nawrocki videos appearing four times more frequently than pro-Trzaskowski content. Over 1,200 fake accounts systematically attacked Trzaskowski, while another 1,200 promoted Nawrocki.

The influence operation extended beyond individual character assassination to sowing distrust in the democratic process and sharing broader far-right narratives. Fake accounts systematically promoted anti-Ukrainian sentiment and anti-immigration conspiracy theories.

Donald Trump also gave Nawrocki an unprecedented level of support: he received him at the White House just before the election and sent his Homeland Security Secretary to campaign for him in Poland as she attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). This year, CPAC, a US conservative platform, held two international events, in Hungary and Poland. The Polish one, timed to coincide with the runoff, offered a clear indication of how the nationalist far right has become internationalised.

Institutional paralysis

The viability of Tusk’s ideologically diverse coalition and his own political future have been called into question by the result. With critics in the Civic Coalition blaming the election defeat on the government’s communication failures and Tusk’s personal unpopularity, the confidence vote became a key test.

But even though Tusk has survived the confidence vote, it will be a tall order to implement the reforms needed to restore the democratic institutions that came under strain during the PiS administration. In eight years in power, PiS dismantled judicial independence, made public media its propaganda mouthpiece and undermined women’s rights by introducing one of Europe’s harshest anti-abortion laws. The new government’s attempts to reckon with this legacy had already been hampered by outgoing President Andrzej Duda, who used his veto power to block key reforms. Nawrocki will continue that, leaving Tusk unable to realise his promises to Polish voters and the EU.

The European Commission had counted on Tusk completing promised judicial reforms as it unlocked billions in pandemic recovery funds frozen over rule-of-law concerns during PiS rule. With progress now unlikely, the Commission faces the difficult decision of whether to maintain its funding even if the government’s unable to deliver promised changes.

Beyond the EU, Nawrocki’s foreign policy positions threaten to complicate Poland’s previously staunch backing of Ukraine. Although supportive of continued aid, Nawrocki has pledged to block any prospects of Ukraine joining NATO and prioritise Polish interests over refugee support.

High stakes

The razor-thin margin of victory in the presidential election, combined with record turnout of 72.8 per cent, tells a complex story of a divided society. While high participation suggests robust civic engagement, the deep polarisation reflected in the results reveals faultlines that extend far beyond conventional political disagreements.

The outcome offers further evidence that, when economic grievances aren’t addressed, institutional trust is allowed to erode and information environments are left vulnerable to manipulation, opportunistic politicians will exploit social divisions and anti-establishment anger.

For Poland, the coming years will test whether democratic institutions can withstand the pressures of sustained political deadlock. Poland faces potential institutional paralysis that could further erode public trust in democratic governance. Poland’s institutions will need to try to demonstrate their continuing effectiveness, and civil society and independent media will need to maintain their credibility, to help protect and nurture democratic values.

Inés M. Pousadela is CIVICUS Senior Research Specialist, co-director and writer for CIVICUS Lens and co-author of the State of Civil Society Report.

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Bitget und Saturnia Design veranstalten den Bitget Elite Day in Budapest und erforschen die Zukunft von Blockchain und nutzerzentrierter Innovation

BUDAPEST, Ungarn, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, die führende Kryptowährungsbörse und Web3–Firma, geht eine Partnerschaft mit Saturnia Design, einem renommierten Produktdesignstudio, ein, um den Bitget Elite Day auszurichten – eine hochkarätige Veranstaltung, die wichtige Stimmen aus dem europäischen Blockchain– und Kryptoraum zusammenbringt. Die Veranstaltung findet am 27. Juni 2025 an einem der berühmtesten historischen Wahrzeichen Budapests statt – der Fischerbastei.

Vor dem Hintergrund eines sich rasant entwickelnden Marktes wird die Veranstaltung einer gewagten und aktuellen Frage nachgehen: „Wird es Krypto in 10 Jahren noch geben – und kann Blockchain ohne überleben?“ Die Veranstaltung zielt darauf ab, einen hochrangigen Dialog über die Zukunft der Blockchain–Technologie jenseits der Kurstabellen anzuregen – und zu untersuchen, wie Regulierung, Innovation und Produktdesign das nächste Kapitel der Web3–Bewegung gestalten können.

An der von Mike Vitez, Mitbegründer von Saturnia Design, moderierten Podiumsdiskussion werden angesehene Persönlichkeiten aus dem europäischen Blockchain–Bereich teilnehmen, darunter Politikexperten, Existenzgründer, Technologen und die Führungskräfte von Bitget selbst. Dieses vielfältige Angebot spiegelt die wachsende Entwicklung des Blockchain–Ökosystems in Europa wider.Das Gespräch wird sich auf den langfristigen Wert der Blockchain konzentrieren, wie sie sich über die Spekulation hinaus entwickeln kann und was Builder tun müssen, um eine dauerhafte Akzeptanz sicherzustellen.

„Die Nutzererfahrung ist das Herzstück einer sinnvollen Akzeptanz“, so Vugar Usi Zade, COO von Bitget. „Bitget ist darauf ausgelegt zu skalieren, aber wir sind genauso darum bemüht, verstanden zu werden. Da Kryptowährungen ein immer größeres Publikum erreichen, werden Klarheit und Nutzerfreundlichkeit immer wichtiger. Der Bitget Elite Day ist unsere Art, zu dieser Entwicklung beizutragen und die Stimmen und Köpfe, die das Web3 in Europa gestalten, zusammenzubringen”, fügte er hinzu.

Die Zusammenarbeit von Bitget mit Saturnia Design spiegelt diese gemeinsame Verpflichtung zu menschenzentrierter Innovation wider. Saturnia ist dafür bekannt, komplexe Blockchain–Produkte in intuitive, leicht zugängliche Schnittstellen zu überführen. Das Unternehmen hat bereits über 50 Projekte weltweit unterstützt und ist tief in Ungarns schnell wachsendem Web3–Ökosystem verwurzelt.

„Die Zukunft der Kryptowährung hängt vom Vertrauen ab, und Vertrauen beginnt mit Klarheit“, erklärt Mike Vitez, Mitbegründer von Saturnia Design. „Indem wir diese Veranstaltung gemeinsam mit Bitget ausrichten, wollen wir Raum für durchdachte, ehrliche Diskussionen schaffen und dazu beitragen, eine Branche zu formen, in der Produktdesign eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Schaffung und Erhaltung von Werten spielt“, ergänzt Vitez.

Der Bitget Elite Day unterstreicht die allgemeine Strategie von Bitget, seine Präsenz in ganz Europa auszubauen, und zwar nicht nur durch Wachstum, sondern durch Investitionen in Dialog, Gemeinschaft und Produktqualität. Die Veranstaltung wird ein Meilenstein für die Zusammenführung von Produktdenken, politischen Erkenntnissen und Nutzererfahrungen in einem Raum sein, in dem die Zukunft der Blockchain zu ihren eigenen Bedingungen diskutiert werden kann. Sie ist eine seltene Gelegenheit, sich mit Europas führenden Krypto–Experten in einer eleganten Dachterrassenumgebung auszutauschen – wo scharfe Einsichten, anregende Gespräche und kostenlose Getränke zusammenkommen, um die Zukunft des Web3 zu gestalten.

Über Bitget

Bitget wurde 2018 gegründet und ist die weltweit führende Kryptowährungsbörse und Web3–Firma. Mit über 120 Millionen Nutzern in mehr als 150 Ländern und Regionen hat sich die Bitget–Börse zum Ziel gesetzt, den Nutzern mit ihrer bahnbrechenden Copy–Trading–Funktion und anderen Handelslösungen zu helfen, intelligenter zu traden, und bietet gleichzeitig Echtzeit–Zugang zu Bitcoin–Kursen, Ethereum–Kursen und anderen Kryptowährungspreisen. Die ehemals unter dem Namen BitKeep bekannte Bitget Wallet ist eine erstklassige Multichain–Krypto–Wallet, die eine Reihe umfassender Web3–Lösungen und –Funktionen, darunter Wallet–Funktionen, Token Swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp–Browser und mehr, bietet.
Bitget steht an vorderster Front, wenn es darum geht, die Akzeptanz von Kryptowährungen durch strategische Partnerschaften voranzutreiben, wie z. B. als offizieller Krypto–Partner der weltbesten Fußball–Liga LALIGA für den OST–, SEA– und LATAM–Markt sowie als globaler Partner der türkischen Nationalsportler Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Weltmeister im Ringen), Samet Gümüş (Goldmedaillengewinner im Boxen) und İlkin Aydın (Volleyball–Nationalmannschaft), um die globale Gemeinschaft zu inspirieren, Teil der Zukunft der Kryptowährung zu werden.

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Über Saturnia Design

Saturnia Design ist ein unabhängiges Designstudio, das eng mit Web3–Teams zusammenarbeitet, um klare, funktionale und durchdachte digitale Produkte zu entwickeln. Das von Reka Szijj und Mike Vitez gegründete Studio hat mehr als 50 Produkte auf drei Kontinenten entwickelt und sich dabei stets auf solide Grundlagen, reale Benutzeranforderungen und enge Zusammenarbeit konzentriert. In einem Umfeld, das oft von Schnelligkeit und Lärm geprägt ist, bietet Saturnia Struktur und Klarheit und hilft Gründern, komplexe Ideen in Schnittstellen zu übersetzen, die sich einfach anfühlen, selbst wenn sie einfach und natürlich sind. Ihre Arbeit umfasst Validierung in der Frühphase, UX/UI–Design und iterative Produktverfeinerung in den Bereichen DeFi, Krypto–Tools und Infrastruktur – zur Unterstützung der Teams, die die kommenden Produkte entwickeln.

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Bitget et Saturnia Design organisent le Bitget Elite Day à Budapest : une exploration de l’avenir de la blockchain et de l’innovation centrée sur l’utilisateur

BUDAPEST, Hongrie, 25 juin 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, la première bourse de cryptomonnaies et société Web3, s’associe au studio de design de produits Saturnia Design pour organiser le Bitget Elite Day, un événement d’envergure qui réunira des figures majeures de l’écosystème blockchain et crypto européen. Cet événement se tiendra le 27 juin 2025 dans l’un des lieux historiques les plus emblématiques de Budapest : le Fisherman’s Bastion.

Dans un contexte de marché en pleine mutation, l’événement posera une question audacieuse et d’actualité : « La crypto existera–t–elle encore dans dix ans – et la blockchain peut–elle survivre sans elle ? » L’objectif est de susciter une conversation sur l’avenir de la blockchain au–delà des simples fluctuations de prix, en examinant comment la régulation, l’innovation et le design produit peuvent façonner la prochaine étape du mouvement Web3.

Le panel, animé par Mike Vitez, cofondateur de Saturnia Design, accueillera des personnalités reconnues de la blockchain européenne, parmi lesquelles des experts en politique, des fondateurs, des technologues et des dirigeants de Bitget. Cette diversité reflète la maturité croissante de l’écosystème blockchain en Europe.Les discussions porteront sur la valeur durable de la blockchain, ses perspectives d’évolution au–delà de la spéculation, et les actions nécessaires des bâtisseurs pour garantir une adoption pérenne.

« L’expérience utilisateur est au cœur d’une adoption significative », a déclaré Vugar Usi Zade, directeur de l’exploitation de Bitget. « Bitget est une plateforme conçue pour évoluer à grande échelle, mais aussi pour être comprise. À mesure que la crypto s’adresse à un public plus large, la clarté et la simplicité d’utilisation deviennent essentielles. Le Bitget Elite Day est notre contribution à cette évolution : rassembler les esprits qui façonnent le Web3 en Europe », a–t–il ajouté.

La collaboration entre Bitget et Saturnia Design illustre leur engagement commun en faveur d’une innovation centrée sur l’humain. Saturnia est reconnue pour sa capacité à transformer des produits blockchain complexes en interfaces intuitives et accessibles. Le studio a accompagné plus de 50 projets à travers le monde et est profondément ancré dans l’écosystème Web3 en plein essor en Hongrie.

« L’avenir de la crypto repose sur la confiance, et la confiance commence par la clarté », a souligné Mike Vitez, cofondateur de Saturnia Design. « En coorganisant cet événement avec Bitget, nous souhaitons créer un espace de discussion sincère et réfléchie, et contribuer à bâtir une industrie où le design produit joue un rôle central dans la création et la pérennisation de la valeur », a–t–il poursuivi.

Le Bitget Elite Day s’inscrit dans la stratégie globale de Bitget visant à renforcer sa présence en Europe, non seulement par la croissance, mais aussi par l’investissement dans le dialogue, la communauté et la qualité des produits. Cet événement s’annonce comme un moment historique pour aborder le futur de la blockchain, réunissant réflexion produit, analyse réglementaire et expérience utilisateur dans un cadre exceptionnel. Cette opportunité rare d’échanger avec les principaux experts crypto européens dans une ambiance raffinée sur les toits de Budapest, mêlera idées de pointe, conversations approfondies et rafraîchissements pour façonner l’avenir du Web3.

À propos de Bitget

Établie en 2018, Bitget est la première Bourse de cryptomonnaies et société Web3 au monde. Au service de plus de 120 millions d’utilisateurs répartis dans plus de 150 pays et régions, la bourse Bitget s’engage à aider les utilisateurs à trader plus intelligemment grâce à sa fonctionnalité révolutionnaire de copy trading et ses autres solutions de trading, tout en fournissant un accès en temps réel aux cours du Bitcoin, de l’Ethereum et d’autres cryptomonnaies. Anciennement connu sous le nom de BitKeep, Bitget Wallet est un portefeuille cryptographique multichaînes de classe mondiale qui propose une gamme complète de solutions et de fonctionnalités Web3 et notamment des fonctionnalités de portefeuille, d’échange de jetons, une place de marché NFT ou un navigateur DApp.
Bitget est le fer de lance de l’adoption des cryptomonnaies grâce à des partenariats stratégiques, comme en témoigne son rôle de Partenaire crypto officiel de la meilleure ligue de football au monde, LALIGA, sur les marchés de l’EST, de l’ASEAN et de l’Amérique latine, ainsi qu’en tant que partenaire mondial des athlètes olympiques turcs Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (champion du monde de lutte), Samet Gümüş (médaille d’or de boxe) et İlkin Aydın (équipe nationale de volley–ball). Bitget a pour vocation d’inciter la population mondiale à adopter les cryptomonnaies, symboles d’avenir.

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À propos de Saturnia Design

Saturnia Design est un studio de design indépendant qui collabore étroitement avec des équipes Web3 pour créer des produits numériques clairs, fonctionnels et réfléchis. Fondé par Reka Szijj et Mike Vitez, le studio a contribué à la conception de plus de 50 produits sur trois continents, en plaçant toujours l’accent sur des bases solides, les besoins réels des utilisateurs et une collaboration étroite. Dans un secteur souvent dominé par la rapidité et l'agitation, Saturnia apporte structure et clarté, aidant les fondateurs à traduire des idées complexes en interfaces simples et intuitives. Leurs activités couvrent la validation préliminaire, le design UX/UI et l’amélioration continue des produits, notamment dans les domaines de la DeFi, des outils crypto et des infrastructures, en accompagnant les équipes qui construisent les solutions de demain.

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Bitget e Saturnia Design sediarão o Bitget Elite Day em Budapeste, explorando o futuro do blockchain e da inovação centrada no usuário

BUDAPESTE, Hungria, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Bitget, principal corretora de criptomoedas e empresa Web3, está em parceria com a Saturnia Design, um prestigiado estúdio de design de produtos, para sediar o Bitget Elite Day, um evento de alto impacto que reúne as principais vozes do setor de blockchain e criptomoedas da Europa. O evento ocorrerá em um dos marcos históricos mais emblemáticos de Budapeste: o Bastião dos Pescadores, em 27 de junho de 2025.

Com o cenário de um mercado em rápida evolução, o evento explorará uma questão ousada e oportuna: “As criptomoedas ainda existirão em 10 anos — e o blockchain poderá sobreviver sem elas?” O evento tem como objetivo estimular um diálogo de alto nível sobre o futuro da tecnologia blockchain além dos gráficos de preços, examinando de que maneiras a regulamentação, a inovação e o design de produtos podem moldar o próximo capítulo do movimento Web3.

O painel, moderado por Mike Vitez, cofundador da Saturnia Design, contará com figuras respeitadas do setor blockchain europeu, incluindo especialistas em políticas, fundadores, tecnólogos e a própria liderança da Bitget. Essa formação diversificada reflete a crescente maturidade do ecossistema blockchain da Europa.A conversa se concentrará no valor de longo prazo do blockchain, como ele pode evoluir além da especulação e o que os desenvolvedores devem fazer para garantir uma adoção duradoura.

“A experiência do usuário é determinante para uma adoção significativa”, declarou Vugar Usi Zade, COO da Bitget. “A Bitget foi criada para ser escalável, mas também foi criada para ser compreendida. À medida que as criptomoedas alcançam um público maior, clareza e usabilidade se tornam essenciais. O Bitget Elite Day é a nossa maneira de contribuir para essa evolução, reunindo as vozes e mentes que definem a Web3 na Europa”, acrescentou.

A colaboração da Bitget com a Saturnia Design reflete esse compromisso compartilhado com a inovação centrada no ser humano. Conhecida por traduzir produtos complexos de blockchain em interfaces intuitivas e acessíveis, a Saturnia já deu suporte a mais de 50 projetos no mundo todo e está profundamente enraizada no ecossistema Web3 que se expande rapidamente na Hungria.

“O futuro das criptomoedas depende da confiança, e a confiança começa onde há clareza”, declarou Mike Vitez, cofundador da Saturnia Design. “Ao coorganizar este evento com a Bitget, queremos abrir espaço para discussões honestas e reflexivas, além de ajudar a moldar uma indústria onde o design de produto desempenha um papel fundamental na forma como o valor é criado e sustentado”, acrescentou Vitez.

O Bitget Elite Day reforça a estratégia mais ampla da Bitget de expandir sua presença pela Europa, não apenas por meio do crescimento, mas investindo em diálogo, na comunidade e na qualidade do produto. A expectativa é que o evento seja um momento marcante para reunir ideias sobre os produtos, insights sobre as políticas e a experiência dos usuários em uma única sala, onde o futuro do blockchain pode ser discutido em seus próprios termos. É uma rara oportunidade de interagir com as principais mentes do universo cripto atuantes na Europa em um elegante ambiente de cobertura no qual insights aguçados, conversas refinadas e bebidas de cortesia se reúnem para definir o futuro da Web3.

Sobre a Bitget

Fundada em 2018, a Bitget é a principal corretora de criptomoedas e empresa Web3 do mundo. Atendendo a mais de 120 milhões de usuários em mais de 150 países e regiões, a corretora Bitget está comprometida em ajudar os usuários a operarem de forma mais inteligente com o seu recurso pioneiro de copy trading e outras soluções de operação, enquanto oferece acesso em tempo real ao preço do Bitcoin, preço do Ethereum e aos preços de outras criptomoedas. Anteriormente conhecida como BitKeep, a Bitget Wallet é uma carteira de criptomoedas multicadeia de nível mundial que oferece uma variedade de soluções e recursos abrangentes da Web3, incluindo funcionalidade de carteira, troca de tokens, NFT Marketplace, navegador DApp e muito mais.
A Bitget está na vanguarda da adoção de criptomoedas por meio de parcerias estratégicas, como seu papel como parceira oficial de criptomoedas da principal liga de futebol do mundo, LALIGA, no mercado ORIENTE, SUDESTE ASIÁTICO e AMÉRICA LATINA, bem como parceira global dos atletas nacionais turcos Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (campeão mundial de luta livre), Samet Gümüş (medalhista de ouro no boxe) e İlkin Aydın (seleção nacional de vôlei), para inspirar a comunidade global a abraçar o futuro da criptomoeda.

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Sobre a Saturnia Design

A Saturnia Design é um estúdio de design independente que trabalha em estreita colaboração com equipes da Web3 para criar produtos digitais claros, funcionais e bem pensados. Fundado por Reka Szijj e Mike Vitez, o estúdio desenvolveu mais de 50 produtos em três continentes, sempre com foco em bases sólidas, colaboração próxima e nas necessidades reais dos usuários. Em um espaço frequentemente definido por velocidade e ruído, a Saturnia oferece estrutura e clareza, ajudando fundadores a traduzirem ideias complexas para interfaces simples, mesmo quando não parecem tão simples e naturais. O trabalho deles abrange validação inicial, design de UX/UI e refinamento iterativo de produtos em DeFi, ferramentas de criptografia e infraestrutura, dando todo suporte necessário às equipes que constroem o que vem a seguir.

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Bitget Powers India Blockchain Tour in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai

NEW DELHI, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has joined the 2025 edition of the India Blockchain Tour (IBT) as the exclusive “Powered by” partner for the Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai chapters. The collaboration brings a sharper focus to blockchain education and real–world applications across three major cities through curated networking and knowledge–sharing events in the second half of the year.

Organized by Octaloop, IBT 2025 will span eight cities and feature key voices across policy, investment, development, and product. Hyderabad (June 28), Ahmedabad (July 13), and Mumbai (August 3) will serve as the core cities supported by Bitget, with each stop designed to bring together a local mix of talent and curiosity. Interactive sessions, product showcases, and discussion forums will create an accessible entry point into blockchain technology and digital assets, particularly for students, developers, and working professionals.

“India is a key market for us. Whether it’s working with regulators or engaging directly with blockchain developers, we’re actively building here. As one of the top global exchanges, we see this tour as an opportunity to meet people on the ground and strengthen the trust that drives long–term growth,” said Jyotsna Hirdyani, Head of South Asia at Bitget.

This multi–city roadshow marks a return to on–ground activation for Bitget in India, building on the success of its 2023 “India Learns Crypto” initiative. That campaign launched with packed meetups in Delhi and Mumbai, drawing hundreds of attendees and leading to sustained community interest in educational forums. The Delhi session alone brought together over 140 participants, while the Mumbai event hosted over 300. Featuring a blend of speaker panels, partner collaborations, and open Q&A, the series gained traction as a trusted forum for blockchain learning.

India’s role in the global crypto and blockchain landscape continues to expand—marked by growing developer activity, rising user interest in self–custody and DeFi, and increasingly visible local startup innovation. The tour provides a natural format to channel this momentum into more structured learning and collaboration, while offering platforms for emerging voices and projects to gain visibility.

The choice of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai reflects a broader pattern in India’s web3 evolution. These cities are known for their concentration of technical universities, strong fintech ecosystems, and a rising number of first–time blockchain users. Engaging them through direct, city–level programming allows for a sharper local pulse—one that online campaigns often miss.

As the tour continues across India through the end of the year, Bitget’s participation aims to serve as a touchpoint for those seeking practical exposure to blockchain—beyond market cycles. With a focus on accessibility and relevance, the collaboration intends to build tangible outcomes for the people who will shape India’s next wave of digital innovation.

To join us on the tour, please visit here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real–time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non–custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi–chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform. Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

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Bitget Shines at Perú Blockchain Conference 2025

LIMA, Peru, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, and Web3 company has concluded a successful showing at the Perú Blockchain Conference 2025 as a Silver Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to advancing crypto education and adoption across Latin America.

Held from June 20 to 21 at the CIP Convention Center in San Isidro, Lima, the event brought together blockchain innovators, industry leaders, and Web3 enthusiasts from across the region. Bitget engaged with attendees through a high–traffic exhibition booth, showcasing its full suite of trading products and Web3 ecosystem offerings.

Kicking off the conference weekend, Bitget hosted a VIP Welcome gathering on June 19, engaging with key stakeholders, fintech entrepreneurs, and regional partners to strengthen relationships and explore future collaborations.

At the main conference, Bitget made significant educational contribution through two expert–led presentations. Gildardo Herrera, Bitget’s Head of LATAM and Iberia Strategy, took to the main stage to deliver a keynote exploring the evolving role of centralized exchanges in supporting crypto adoption across emerging markets. In his talk, Herrera emphasized how platforms like Bitget are building user trust, expanding access to digital assets, and offering innovative products tailored to the region’s unique financial landscape. He also highlighted Bitget’s ongoing investment in local talent and infrastructure as a strategic approach to strengthening its presence across Latin America.

Matias Part, Bitget’s LATAM/Iberia P2P Manager, also took the stage, presenting a focused educational session titled “Trading Bots: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Use Them to Improve Your Trading Performance.” His presentation demystified algorithmic trading by breaking down how trading bots operate, the types of strategies they execute, and how they can help users trade smarter by automating decisions based on market signals. Matias also shared real–world examples and practical tips for integrating trading bots into retail and institutional strategies, making the session a valuable learning opportunity for both novice and experienced traders alike. 

Bitget’s presence at Perú Blockchain Conference 2025 underpins its ongoing investment in Latin America, one of the fastest–growing regions for digital asset adoption. With a strong local team and tailored product offerings, Bitget remains focused on making crypto trading more accessible, secure, and efficient for users across the continent.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real–time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non–custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi–chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform. Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] 

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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Bitget Heads to Milan as Sponsor at ETHMilan 2025

VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, proudly joins ETHMilan 2025 as the official Viscoti Sponsor, aligned with its expansion strategy in Europe and beyond. Held on June 24 at the iconic Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia in Milan, Italy, ETHMilan brings together developers, founders, and thinkers shaping the decentralized future.

This event follows hot on the heels of Bitget’s high–profile MotoGP partnership, marking a powerful back–to–back showcase of the brand's expanding influence—on the track and on the blockchain stage. ETHMilan’s timing couldn’t be better, as it underscores Bitget’s commitment to blending mainstream visibility with meaningful industry engagement.

ETHMilan 2025 gathered more than 1,000 participants and featured over 50 speakers, including notable names like Alessandro Mazza, Marco Monaco from TAC, Stefano Rossi from PwC Italia, and Filippo Moraschi (FolksFinance). As one of Italy's largest Web3 conferences, ETHMilan has staged impactful panels on DeFi, DAOs, Ethereum scaling, and creative tech innovation.

As part of this year’s program, Bitget’s Chief Operating Officer, Vugar Usi Zade, took to the stage to discuss how centralized exchanges (CEXs), blockchain, and crypto infrastructure are redefining the global financial system. In a cycle where institutions and regulations are finally catching up with the technology, Vugar shared insights on how CEXs are adapting, shifting from transactional platforms to ecosystem enablers.

The appearance aligns with Bitget’s broader push to shape the discourse around crypto maturity, user trust, and long–term utility. “ETHMilan is more than a developer event—it’s a signal that Milan is becoming a serious node on the global Web3 map,” said Vugar. “Bitget is here not just to participate, but to help drive the conversations that move the industry forward.”

Bitget also hosted a breakfast reception at the Museum of Science & Technology, offering builders and industry leaders a space to connect over key themes like compliance, CeFi/DeFi evolution, and everything else crypto–related.

The event marks another milestone in Bitget’s expansion across Europe, where it continues to operate under increasing regulatory clarity, including licenses in Italy, Lithuania, Georgia, and several other markets. With over 120 million users globally and a daily trading volume of $20 billion, Bitget’s presence at ETHMilan reflects its commitment to driving adoption.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real–time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non–custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi–chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform. Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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Why Peacebuilding Needs a New Global Agenda

Sanam Naraghi Anderlini on UN Reform and Civilian Power

By Sania Farooqui
BENGALURU, India, Jun 25 2025 – It has been 33 years since peacebuilding was formally recognized within the United Nations system, by the then UN Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali, who defined it as a long-term structural work aimed at preventing the recurrence of violence, setting the stage for the UN’s ongoing efforts to address the root cause of conflict and not just its consequences. “Post-conflict peacebuilding is the action to identify and support structures which will tend to strengthen and solidify peace in order to avoid a relapse into conflict,” Boutros-Ghali said.

Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, Founder of International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN)

As we move forward, the current times have seen escalating conflicts, rising authoritarianism, and the erosion of multilateral norms, a time when global peace and security architecture is being tested like never before. “Peace is not the absence of war, it’s the presence of justice, it’s the presence of inclusion, and leadership,” said Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, Founder of International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) to IPS News. According to her, the global peace infrastructure, particularly the United Nations, was built at a time when wars were largely interstate and diplomacy could occur between heads of state.

“Our entire system for peace and security was designed for interstate war. Wars today are often internal, asymmetrical, and increasingly state-non-state indistinct,” Sanam says. The change has outpaced mechanisms meant to manage it.

While the UN and the other multilateral institutions are still at the center, Sanam points out their shortcomings. “When great powers violate the rules, no one can hold them back,” she states. The fragility of international standards has been made clear by the immobility of international institutions in the face of aggression by the great powers, and that has has exposed the weakness of international norms.

“If we did not have the UN, we’d need one now”, Sanam says. However, she stresses that transformation is desperately needed, not just for institutions but also for mentality.

She argues that there is a clear choice: adopt inclusive, people-centered peacebuilding that leverages the legitimacy and abilities of actors closest to the ground or stick with a top-down, formulaic approach that hasn’t worked to address current crises.

“Today’s challenges include but are not limited to rising geopolitical tensions among nuclear-armed major powers, a seemingly inevitable climate catastrophe, technological changes that have the potential to remake every aspect of life, and the increasing powers and capabilities of non-state actors to reshape sub-national, national, and international affairs,” states this research by the Atlantic council.

The 2024 Multilateralism Index Report by International Peace Institute states that it is widely acknowledged that the multilateral systems are facing a series of crisis, and that international action in response to the wars in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar, and beyond has been largely confined to humanitarian assistance rather than peacemaking.

According to the report, and the surveys it conducted, majorities of people in most countries still have favourable views of the UN, want their country to be more involved in the UN, and believe the UN has made the world a better place. Majorities also agree that the UN promotes human rights, peace, democracy, action on infectious diseases and climate action. At the same time, perceptions of the UN varied widely by region, from strong support in Northern Europe and southeast Asia to low levels of trust across much of Latin America and the Middle East.

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the former president of Liberia, spoke about “Liberia’s story” in a video message during a recent event at the UN Headquarters commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). She said that it was a story of suffering, but also of hope.

The former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner stated, “a country that was once brought to its knees by a protracted struggle now stands as a testament to what is achievable when national will is matched by international solidarity.” “Liberia’s journey to peace could not be walked alone,” she stated, highlighting the role played by the international community through the UN and its peacekeeping Mission UNMIL, the African Union, the European Union, the regional bloc ECOWAS, and other organizations.

The United Nations peacebuilding architecture – which comprises of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), and the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) marks its fourth review this year which is mandated by general Assembly resolution 75/201 and Security Council Resolution 2558. This review comes at a time of significant geopolitical divisions and escalating risks of conflict in many parts of the world, underscoring the urgent need to act on recommendations from current and past reviews.

“If I were in charge, I’d take this moment of UN reform as a real opportunity,” says Sanam. The opening line of the UN Charter, “We the people of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”, holds immense power. She argues that now is the time to put women, peace and security at the center of global peacemaking. “These agendas came from war zones. Women and youth are the most affected and also the most active in peacebuilding.” Sanam envisions peacebuilding as an ecosystem where the UN, states, international players, and local actors are all necessary, as each has a specific role to play. “Peace is a choice, but it’s a choice that takes courage, commitment, and creativity. It takes hearing from those too often ignored and believing in the ability of local actors to drive change,” Sanam says.

With more conflicts than any time in the last 30 years, and a record number of displaced persons worldwide, the stakes could not be higher. This conversation is not merely a breakdown of what is wrong – it’s a call to reimagine what peace could be, and who gets to build it.

Sania Farooqui is an independent journalist and host of The Sania Farooqui Show, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women in peacebuilding and human rights.

IPS UN Bureau

 

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Sanam Naraghi Anderlini on UN Reform and Civilian Power