This blog has been prepared by 17-year-old Matthew. Matthew undertook a week-long work experience placement with The Jo Cox Foundation in October 2020 through our Speakers for Schools work experience partnership.
We have signed on to a joint letter with over 550 signatories calling for support for women's equal participation in peace and security. The open letter was prepared by the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security (NGOWG) calling on governments to prioritize women’s meaningful participation in all aspects of peace and security, prior to the annual Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) on 29 October 2020.
Jo’s commitment to celebrating diversity, and her belief in the power of more cohesive neighbourhoods, drives our objective to continue building stronger communities.
Today marks The Jo Cox Foundation’s 4th anniversary. Over the next week, we will be celebrating the many ways in which Jo’s values, passions, and spirit live on in the world today.
Read our joint open letter of concern on crimes against humanity and genocide against Uyghurs in China, urging governments to implement commitments on atrocity and genocide prevention through bilateral and multilateral diplomacy efforts. It is our collective responsibility to protect populations from mass atrocities. The UK Government must act urgently to produce a comprehensive atrocity prevention strategy to ensure it moves beyond words and towards concrete actions.
As the UK Government looks to introduce new laws to make the UK the safest place to be online, The Jo Cox Foundation has joined the Centenary Action Group in urging the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, to ring-fence at least 10% of the new digital services tax to help achieve this.
Atrocity crimes represent humanity at its worst, preventing them requires global leadership at its best. Read our Joint Submission to the Integrated Review of International Policy from the UK Atrocity Prevention Working Group. This is a calling to which the UK should aspire.
Jo Cox was a passionate campaigner, activist and humanitarian - she was driven by her belief that a fairer, kinder and more tolerant world was possible. At The Jo Cox Foundation, we act at all times on Jo’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us. We seek to bring people together and emphasise our shared humanity.
In light of the recent abhorrent instances of antisemitism on Twitter and Instagram, we have compiled a list of organisations, resources and actions you can take to support the Jewish community and stand in solidarity against antisemitism. Please note that this is a non-exhaustive list of resources and we will continue to update it as appropriate.
We are delighted to spotlight a few of our most recent Jo Cox Foundation supporters: local band Clapham Watch, friend of the Foundation Tom Weller, and workout group Team Hench. A massive thank you to everyone who continues to champion Jo’s ‘more in common’ message in their own unique ways!
If you are interested in becoming a supporter while also engaging in physical activity, pledge to cycle for the 2020 Jo Cox Way. Join others around the world as they work to create and strengthen community through cycling in Jo’s honour.
This week is the 25th anniversary of the mass Bosnian genocide in Srebrenica, 1995; the worst atrocity on EU soil since the Holocaust. But most people are unaware of what happened, this week serves to remember the innocent people lost and crucially raise awareness.
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