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Our 39th #LectureSeries video on YouTube explores the African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC):
• Purpose
• Composition
• Functions
• Mode of operation
📽️ Watch here: bit.ly/3IWHibP
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The estimated incidence of Down syndrome is between 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 live births worldwide.
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“As the world comes together to defeat COVID-19, Nowruz serves as an inspiration to recover and rebuild in a more just and durable way, in harmony and nature.”
- UNSG António Guterres
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Nowruz literally means ‘new day.’ Nowruz marks the first day of spring. Nowruz has been celebrated by over 3,000 and is currently celebrated by over 300 million people.
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Poetry is a communication tool, and one of the oldest too. As a tool of communication, it aids in transmitting the innermost values of diverse cultures & gives expression to the creative thought of the human mind.
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This day is set aside to encourage the ‘return to the oral tradition of poetry recitals, to promote the teaching of poetry.
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2025 is 60 years since the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) was adopted.
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2025 is 60 years since the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) was adopted.
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UNGA Resolution A/RES/66/281 proclaiming today as a day of happiness was done with the consciousness that ‘the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal.
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UNGA Resolution A/RES/66/281 proclaiming today as a day of happiness was done with the consciousness that ‘the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal.
#DayofHappiness #GlobalIssues #Education #Didyouknow #ilawproject
Approximately 300 million of the world's population speak the French language. In the United Nations, French is one of the six official languages.
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To attain gender equality by 2030 while celebrating the strides made, we must continue to challenge biases and stereotypes that keep women at a disadvantage.
@unwgdawg.bsky.social
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This year’s celebration is themed “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.”
#WorldWildlifeDay #WWD2025 #ForestPeoplePlanet #GlobalIssues #Education #Didyouknow #ilawproject
This year's Zero Discrimination Day theme is "We stand together." It's a powerful reminder of our collective strength in fighting discrimination of all forms.
@unaids.org
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The image represents, in 32 languages, including Albanian - pershendetje; Bulgarian - здравей; Czech - Ahoj; Dutch - HoiEdo – Kóyo; English - Hi; French - salut; Greek - γεια; Itsekiri - Bokor; Pidgin English - How far?; Xhosa – Mholweni; Yoruba - Ẹ n lẹ
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Languages are a complex phenomenon that entrenches a sense of self, identity, inclusion, education and social integration. Unfortunately, an estimated 43% of languages in the world are becoming endangered – this accounts for 6000 languages.
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“Social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and maintenance of peace and security within and among nations...”
- ¶ 1 A/RES/62/10
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This year’s theme, ‘Strengthening a Just Transition for a Sustainable Future,’ emphasizes the importance of embedding just transition principles into both global and national policy frameworks for sustainable development.
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Tourism makes up 10% of global GDP, with eco-tourism driving poverty eradication&environmental protection. Initiatives like the MOU between FAO & UNWTO promote sustainable agrotourism and rural tourism, boosting development while preserving #biodiversity.
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“..tourism is a cross-cutting industry that contributes to the three dimensions of sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals…”
- A/RES/77/269
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This year, we are paying tribute to the different ways in which radio serves as a tool for adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate disruption in our rapidly changing world.
- Audrey Azoulay, DG @unesco.org
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This year’s World Radio Day is dedicated to “Radio and Climate Change” to support radio stations in their journalistic coverage of this issue.
@unesco.org
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Violent extremism is an affront to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. It undermines peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. - UN Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism
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“Reiterating its unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, as criminal and unjustifiable…” 2025 will be the 2nd commemoration of the #PVEDay
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"Recognizing that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.”
- A/RES/70/212
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The theme for this year, ‘Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science' highlights the urgency of challenging stereotypes and elevating role models to inspire girls in STEM.
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The Arabian leopard holds immense ecological significance. Its conservation aligns with global biodiversity efforts and the UN SDGs, ensuring ecosystem resilience and species survival.
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"...the Arabian leopard [is] a flagship species for nature conservation and sustainability on the Arabian Peninsula..." - A/RES/77/295
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Pulses have been linked to having positive impacts towards achieving the SDGs - for the environment, for empowerment and for the prevention and management of chronic diseases.
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