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15 June 2017 | Ageing
Virtually all countries are expected to see substantial growth in the number of older persons between 2015 and 2030, and that growth will be faster in developing regions. Because the numbers of older persons are growing, the amount of elder abuse…
15 June 2017 | Disabilities
As the largest and most diverse international disability meeting in the world kicks off at the United Nations in New York, leading experts in the field are calling for greater recognition of a range of human rights and fundamental freedoms for…
15 June 2017 | Youth
Digital disruptions are untapping the power of technology and unleashing economic value across countries and sectors. They are creating employment opportunities that increasingly rely on the digital skills available, the labour intensiveness of…
13 June 2017 | Disabilities
At the 10th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, taking place from 13-15 June, UN Women will amplify the voices of women with disabilities and highlight the importance of their…
08 June 2017 | Families
As more than 90 countries prepare to mark Father's Day later this month, prominent figures in sports and entertainment have joined 'Super Dads,' a campaign launched today by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) that celebrates a father's…
07 June 2017 | Families
This year’s observance of the International Day of Families focused on the role of families and family-orientated policies in promoting education and overall well-being. The day highlighted the role of families in early childhood education and…
07 June 2017 | Indigenous Peoples
Ms. Mariam Wallet Aboubakrine is a medical doctor from Tombouctou in Mali. She holds a degree from University of Tizi-Ouzou (Algeria) with several researches in ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and general . She also holds a…
07 June 2017 | Youth
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Around the world, in economies at all stages of development, profound changes in the nature of work are underway. Recognizing the pressing need to begin marshalling global expertise to make the future of work the one we…
07 June 2017 | Youth
On 7-8 June, Europe’s leading forum on international cooperation and development will launch its eleventh edition, which will include 21 high level panels, 55 lab debates, 32 project/report labs, 16 brainstorming sessions, 76 “Global Village” stands…
06 June 2017 | Ageing
A comprehensive new report, released today by AARP, examines the preparedness levels of 12 nations -- Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States -- for the profound…
06 June 2017 | Families
UN Information Centre (UNIC) Beirut joined hands with local radio station “Voice of Lebanon” to mark the International Day of Families. Speakers from local NGOs came on to the station’s morning show to talk about partnering with the UN, supporting…
05 June 2017 | Ageing
In advanced economies, people living in cities are growing older at a faster rate than people living in rural areas. In the book, Ageing in Cities, by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and development (OECD), studies revealed that in 2011…