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11 June 2014 | Ageing, | Poverty Eradication
The 2nd International Forum on the Rights of Older Persons, which ended today in Mexico City, determined that it is both desirable and viable to put a focus on rights in the public policies that affect this social group in Latin America and the…
11 June 2014 | Ageing, | Poverty Eradication
The 2nd International Forum on the Rights of Older Persons, which ended today in Mexico City, determined that it is both desirable and viable to put a focus on rights in the public policies that affect this social group in Latin America and the…
11 June 2014 | Disabilities, | Youth
Hundreds of activists and Government delegates gathered at United Nations Headquarters today to identify practical ways to take the rights, needs and concerns of persons with disabilities, particularly youth, into consideration as they strive to…
11 June 2014 | Youth
Vocational training programs in Nepal are providing young women between 16 and 24 with gainful employment, economic independence, and bringing trust in their ability to create their own paths for the future.Through the programs, as part of the World…
09 June 2014 | Youth
Whether it is an IT student volunteering in a rural Timor-Leste community learning center, or a health student on work experience at a Cambodian women's center, engaged learning methods can better prepare young people to be the future leaders of…
09 June 2014 | Poverty Eradication
According to the new edition of the World Bank's Little Green Data Book, released on World Environment Day 2014, a new indicator called change in wealth per capita for more than 200 countries is introduced. Given the analysis conducted by the World…
09 June 2014 | Poverty Eradication
Launching the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy for All, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today hailed modern energy services as the source of profound and life-changing opportunities – for the poorest communities and the richest investors…
06 June 2014 | Disabilities
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted by the General Assembly by its resolution 61/106 of 13 December 2006. It came into force on 3 May 2008 upon the 20th ratification. Article 40 of the Convention stipulates that “…
06 June 2014 | Disabilities
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) has long committed to advancing inclusive, equitable and sustainable development. The first DESA Forum was held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, from 19 to 20 July 2013…
06 June 2014 | Poverty Eradication
Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP) was introduced in 2005 to provide support to approximately eight million chronically food insecure people. Ever since, the programme has been promoted as a model of social protection, and has…
05 June 2014 | Poverty Eradication
Barbados, a small Caribbean island at the cutting edge of the fight against climate change, will be hosting this year's World Environment Day, leading United Nations-wide efforts to draw attention to the plight of the world's small islands…
05 June 2014 | Poverty Eradication
The lack of electricity around the world is "a massive problem" which puts people's lives at risk, according to a report launched at the UN in New York.
The Poor People’s Energy Outlook Report says 4.3 million people die each year as a result of…