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29 October 2015 | Ageing, Disabilities, Social Inclusion
The number of people suffering from dementia worldwide is increasing, according to the United Nations. An estimated 44 million people suffer from the disease, which affects brain function, often leading to disability. The UN Economic Commission for…
29 October 2015 | Cooperatives, Social Inclusion
The International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will work together to advance solutions on issues in the Mediterranean region related to food and nutrition security,…
29 October 2015 | Cooperatives, Social Inclusion
The International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will work together to advance solutions on issues in the Mediterranean region related to food and nutrition security,…
28 October 2015 | Disabilities, Social Inclusion
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015, the ILO Global Business and Disability Network will be hosting a high-level global event at the ILO’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. During this special event, the Network will launch its Business Charter on…
28 October 2015 | Disabilities, Social Inclusion
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015, the ILO Global Business and Disability Network will be hosting a high-level global event at the ILO’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. During this special event, the Network will launch its Business Charter on…
27 October 2015 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion, Women
According to The World's Women 2015 report, the lives of women and girls around the world have improved in several areas over the last 20 years but they continue to be victims of gender based discrimination and violence.
This report brings into…
27 October 2015 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion, Women
According to The World's Women 2015 report, the lives of women and girls around the world have improved in several areas over the last 20 years but they continue to be victims of gender based discrimination and violence.
This report brings into…
27 October 2015 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion, Women
According to The World's Women 2015 report, the lives of women and girls around the world have improved in several areas over the last 20 years but they continue to be victims of gender based discrimination and violence.
This report brings into…
26 October 2015 | Disabilities, Social Inclusion, Youth
On 22 September at UN Headquarters, UNICEF and The Guardian news organization, brought together roughly 200 attendees from a cross-section of international NGOs, policymakers, academics and the private sector for an event entitled: “Development…
26 October 2015 | Disabilities, Social Inclusion, Youth
On 22 September at UN Headquarters, UNICEF and The Guardian news organization, brought together roughly 200 attendees from a cross-section of international NGOs, policymakers, academics and the private sector for an event entitled: “Development…
26 October 2015 | Disabilities, Social Inclusion, Youth
On 22 September at UN Headquarters, UNICEF and The Guardian news organization, brought together roughly 200 attendees from a cross-section of international NGOs, policymakers, academics and the private sector for an event entitled: “Development…
23 October 2015 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion, Women
Recently, WHO, together with partner organizations, launched the “Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health” which, for the first time, recognizes that the world must meet adolescent girls’ unique health challenges. If we fail…