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17 October 2017
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed every year since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly designated this day to promote…
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Global
11 October 2017
International Day of the Girl Child
In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution adopting 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child, recognizing girls’ rights and the unique…
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Global
01 October 2017
International Day of Older Persons
Older people have always played a significant role in society, as leaders, caretakers and custodians of tradition. Yet they are also highly vulnerable, with many falling into…
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Global
25 November 2016
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The UN observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. This observance raises awareness of the continuing toll of gender-based violence. …
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Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Time: 9:30 am
09 December 2013
CARICOM, UNFPA AND GOVERNMENT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO UNITE TO TACKLE ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY IN THE CARIBBEAN
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Worldwide
19 August 2013
WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
World Humanitarian Day Message Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin Earlier this year, I met Muneera Sha’aban in Za'atari refugee…
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Georgetown Guyana
09 July 2013
DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS TO DISCUSS PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ICPD PROGRAMME OF ACTION
Government officials, civil society organizations, development experts and academics from across the Caribbean will meet in Georgetown Guyana, July 9-11 to assess the impact of…
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Kuala Lumpur
28 May 2013
WOMEN DELIVER CONFERENCE
More than 120 concurrent sessions, high-level plenaries, skills-building workshops, and ministerial and parliamentarian forums are planned to inspire and inform…
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