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11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication
Every year, on the 17th of October, people around the world gather together to mark the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and the World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty. This post on Storify was contributed by Donald…
11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication
Porini is a civil society organisation that has, over the last ten years, assisted different indigenous communities in Kenya in the areas of community ecological governance, food and seed sovereignty and earth jurisprudence. Our current flagship…
11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication, | Women, | Youth
Introduction
Innovative approaches are necessary to increase the leadership of young women with vulnerable backgrounds, to eradicate poverty and prevent forced trafficking.
Our research revealed that a large number of young women age 17-22 are not…
11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication, | Women, | Youth
Introduction
Innovative approaches are necessary to increase the leadership of young women with vulnerable backgrounds, to eradicate poverty and prevent forced trafficking.
Our research revealed that a large number of young women age 17-22 are not…
11 October 2016 | Poverty Eradication, | Women, | Youth
Introduction
Innovative approaches are necessary to increase the leadership of young women with vulnerable backgrounds, to eradicate poverty and prevent forced trafficking.
Our research revealed that a large number of young women age 17-22 are not…
10 October 2016 | Disabilities, | Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
“Why must I be in bondage – doesn’t everybody deserve to be free?” she asked with tears in her eyes. Laura (name changed) has been living in physical bondage “for years” but was allowed by her caregivers to attend a mental health camp run by the…
10 October 2016 | Disabilities, | Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
“Why must I be in bondage – doesn’t everybody deserve to be free?” she asked with tears in her eyes. Laura (name changed) has been living in physical bondage “for years” but was allowed by her caregivers to attend a mental health camp run by the…
10 October 2016 | Disabilities, | Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
“Why must I be in bondage – doesn’t everybody deserve to be free?” she asked with tears in her eyes. Laura (name changed) has been living in physical bondage “for years” but was allowed by her caregivers to attend a mental health camp run by the…
07 October 2016 | Ageing
The role of older persons in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is fundamental but often overlooked, according to Martin García Moritán, Ambassador of Argentina to the UN. The social exclusion of older persons is exacerbated by…
05 October 2016 | Social Inclusion
Inclusion and shared prosperity are central tenants of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Inclusion ensures that no one is left behind as States and civil societies work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But there is…
28 September 2016 | Ageing, | Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
Our goal at AARP is to help people 50-plus and their families confront their challenges and embrace their opportunities to the fullest extent possible.
The ability to lead longer, healthier lives is one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments. In…
28 September 2016 | Ageing, | Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
Our goal at AARP is to help people 50-plus and their families confront their challenges and embrace their opportunities to the fullest extent possible.
The ability to lead longer, healthier lives is one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments. In…