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09 July 2014 | Women, | Youth
UN Women is issuing a global call for nominations to enlist two new members as youth representatives on its Global Civil Society Advisory Group (GCSAG).
“(Youth) answers, vision and actions will determine the future of our communities, our nations…
09 July 2014 | Poverty Eradication
Over the past 15 years, GDP growth in Africa has been higher than in the rest of the developing world. Despite the tremendous economic growth, poverty reduction in Africa was less impressive, with nearly half of the population still living on less…
02 July 2014 | Families
The International Day of Families in 2014 marks the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family (IYF) established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994. The IYF offers an opportunity to refocus on the role of families in…
01 July 2014 | Youth
ITU’s Young Innovators Competition has launched the second challenge of 2014 series, soliciting innovations using open source technologies for disaster management and offering winners the chance to win up to USD 10,000 and the opportunity to…
26 June 2014 | Poverty Eradication
The Human Rights Council this morning adopted nine texts in which it extended the mandates of the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, the Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity, the Special Rapporteur on…
25 June 2014 | Disabilities
The Human Rights Council this morning held its annual thematic discussion on technical cooperation, focusing on technical cooperation and capacity-building in advancing the rights of persons with disabilities through legal and institutional…
20 June 2014 | Disabilities
As the post-2015 development planning is the center of attention in the international development world, it is important to work toward a better future for all and address the gaps in the proposed targets and the situation on the ground, especially…
20 June 2014 | Disabilities
On 23 September 2013, the General Assembly convened the first ever High Level Meeting on "the Realization of the MDGs and other internationally agreed development goals for persons with disabilities." During the opening segment, Member States…
19 June 2014 | Youth
At a time when the international community is struggling to generate more jobs, especially for young people, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged Governments to invest more in youth employment initiatives and promote decent work…
18 June 2014 | Youth
Under the slogan “Mental Health Matters”, International Youth Day (IYD) on 12 August will be celebrated this year with a focus on youth and mental health. In the lead-up to the day, people from across the globe are encouraged to help raise…
17 June 2014 | Disabilities
On 13 June 2014, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs( DESA) hosted a DESA Forum Round table Discussion on Financial Inclusion for Inclusive and Sustainable Development: A Disability Perspective, in collaboration with the Government of…
17 June 2014 | Disabilities
The UN Permanent Mission of Argentina organized the concert "León Gieco + Mundo Alas at the United Nations" in the framework of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of the People with Disabilities. This is the first time…