Global
01 October 2016
Older persons are playing an increasingly significant role in society as they grow in number and as healthcare improves. However, as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated in…
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13 September 2016
Established in 1945 under the Charter of the United Nations, the General Assembly occupies a central position as the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of…
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19 August 2016
World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the spirit that inspires…
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11 July 2016
In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to…
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23 May 2016
In our rapidly changing world, we must continually seek better ways to meet the needs of millions of people affected by conflicts and disasters. The first-ever World…
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23 May 2016
An estimated 2 million women and girls are living with obstetric fistula, a hole or tear between the birth canal and the rectum or bladder that results in chronic…
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15 May 2016
The International Day of Families, marked annually on 15 May, acknowledges the importance of families. The day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues…
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14 May 2016
Closed for applications. This symposium will bring together young midwife leaders from around the world to explore ways to strengthen and improve sexual and…
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13 May 2016
The Women Deliver Conference, which will be held in Copenhagen from 16–19 May 2016, will be the largest gathering on girls’ and women’s health, rights and…
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