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[Automatic translation follows] The OIP, an association that campaigns for respect for the rights of prisoners and for a reduced use of imprisonment. The French section of the International Prison Observatory is a non-governmental organization that works for respect for human rights in prisons and a reduced use of imprisonment. Defense of the rights of prisoners

The official #EUGreenCapital and #EUGreenLeaf Awards. Our aim is to improve Europe's urban environment. The European Green Capital and European Green Leaf awards are a European Commission initiative to recognise a city's commitment to a better urban environment. Cities with populations over 100,000 inhabitants are eligible to apply for the European Green Capital Award while the European Green Leaf is open to cities of between 20,000 and 100,000 inhabitants. Winners demonstrate well-established records of high environmental standards and a commitment to setting ambitious goals for future environmental progress, underpinned by the practical application of sustainable development. The schemes have a …

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