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World Humanitarian Day 2015
Posted on 08/19/2015, 17:27
Today, 19 August 2015, is World Humanitarian Day which draws attention to the 100 million people affected by natural disasters, conflict, hunger and disease who are struggling to survive in today’s emergencies and reminds the international community that ‘each one of us can make a difference’ and ‘create a more humane world.’ It is also a day to recognise those who face danger and adversity in order to help others, and to celebrate the spirit that inspires humanitarian work around the globe.
International Youth Day
Posted on 08/11/2015, 16:14
12 August 2015 is International Youth Day and this year’s theme is ‘Youth Civic Engagement’. The engagement and participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable development, yet often the opportunities for youth to engage politically, economically and socially are low or non-existent.
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
Posted on 08/03/2015, 10:15
30 July 2015 marked the United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons.