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Thematic Areas
| Indigenous Peoples
Over the past two decades, international efforts have been made to improve the rights of indigenous peoples, to bring awareness to their issues, including their engagement in developing policy and programmes in order to improve their livelihoods.…
| Social Inclusion, | Women
The United Nations’ 193 member states agreed the 2030 sustainable development agenda, which is a major breakthrough for the world of work. This agenda contains 17 sustainable development goals and 169 indicators and will be formally adopted at a…
| Social Inclusion, | Women
The United Nations’ 193 member states agreed the 2030 sustainable development agenda, which is a major breakthrough for the world of work. This agenda contains 17 sustainable development goals and 169 indicators and will be formally adopted at a…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion, | Youth
UNICEF and partners launched “Back to Learning” campaign in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to increase school attendance and participation. This campaign aims to help children and adolescents who have never been to school and those who have…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion, | Youth
UNICEF and partners launched “Back to Learning” campaign in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to increase school attendance and participation. This campaign aims to help children and adolescents who have never been to school and those who have…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion, | Youth
UNICEF and partners launched “Back to Learning” campaign in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to increase school attendance and participation. This campaign aims to help children and adolescents who have never been to school and those who have…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
On 26 August, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) released a statement that they are now delivering rice, beans, cooking oil, and salt to over 400,000 people that were affected by the flooding in Myanmar. Over 1.7 million people in…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
On 26 August, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) released a statement that they are now delivering rice, beans, cooking oil, and salt to over 400,000 people that were affected by the flooding in Myanmar. Over 1.7 million people in…
| Ageing
Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population over 60 years will nearly double from 12% to 22%.
By 2020, the number of people aged 60 years and older will outnumber children younger than 5 years.
In 2050, 80% of older people will…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion, | Youth
Over 500 young women and men from all over the world will be coming together on the 26-28 October 2015 for the 9th UNESCO Youth Forum – Young Global Citizens for a Sustainable Planet.
The Forum is a vital opportunity for young people to ensure…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion, | Youth
Over 500 young women and men from all over the world will be coming together on the 26-28 October 2015 for the 9th UNESCO Youth Forum – Young Global Citizens for a Sustainable Planet.
The Forum is a vital opportunity for young people to ensure…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion, | Youth
Over 500 young women and men from all over the world will be coming together on the 26-28 October 2015 for the 9th UNESCO Youth Forum – Young Global Citizens for a Sustainable Planet.
The Forum is a vital opportunity for young people to ensure…