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International Women’s Day: How E-commerce Company is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

As the world celebrates the 2020 International Women’s Day on March 8, there will be enormous conversations around women empowerment, and gender equality. Aligned with the United Nations Women’s multigenerational campaign, this year’s International Women’s Day is themed” I am

8th March: International Women’s Day

It is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights. It is the International Women’s Day (IWD). It is celebrated on the 8th of March every year. Background of the International Women’s Day After the Socialist Party of America

1st March: International Zero Discrimination Day

Discrimination continues to undermine efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world and causes pain and suffering for many. Discrimination has many forms, from racial or religious discrimination to discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation or age, and to

Today Is International Mother Language Day

Languages are undoubtedly the most powerful tool for communication among humans globally. Whether English, French, German, Nigerian languages (Igbo, Hausa, or even Yoruba), the need to preserve language is extremely important as it is a very significant symbol in any

Today Is World Day Of Social Justice

Having a world where there is an equal playing round for all, mindless of gender, background, race, status or even financial capacity is not a bad idea. It is a pity that presently we see cases of rape globally with

World Radio Day

The day, 13 February is a date proclaimed by UNESCO to celebrate radio broadcast, improve international cooperation among radio broadcasters and encourage decision-makers to create and provide access to information through radio, including community radios. It’s an occasion to draw

6th February, 2020: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

As we mark this unique day, let’s start by these facts. Did You Know that: In 2020 alone, there are 4.1 million girls around the world are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation. According to UNFPA, the cost of

Today Is World Cancer Day

Statistics show that cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, this is evident in the World Health Organization’s data which shows that an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018 were caused by cancer. About 1 in 6 deaths

Today Is International Day Of Education

The role of education in the growth and development of any nation cannot be underestimated. Education which commonly entails the acquisition of knowledge through teaching and learning, has come to be accepted all over the globe. Any nation that wants

Happy New Year!

The New Year often comes with mixed feelings; sometimes we’re excited because it’s a brand new year, and other times we feel disillusioned because the plans we had set in place the previous year did not pan out. 2020 holds

Human Rights Day

“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home — so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. […] Unless these rights have meaning there, they have

International Anti-Corruption Day

“Corruption begets more corruption, and fosters a corrosive culture of impunity. The United Nations Convention against Corruption is among our primary tools for advancing the fight. Sustainable Development Goal 16 and its targets also offer a template for action.”  —

International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women

The adverse psychological, sexual and reproductive health consequences of Violence Against Women Girl (VAWG) affect women at all stages of their life. For example, early-set educational disadvantages not only represent the primary obstacle to universal schooling and the right to

Happy World Television Day 2019

The television was one of the most prominent inventions of the 20th Century. Invented in the 1920s, the television did not become mainstream until after the Second World War when black-and-while television broadcasting became commonplace in the United States and

World Philosophy Day

Philosophy is the study of the nature of reality and existence, of what is possible to know, and of right and wrong behaviour. It is derived from the Greek word ‘phílosophía’, meaning ‘the love of wisdom.’ It is one of

International Men’s Day 2019

International Men’s Day is an annual event celebrated on 19th November and is founded on six pillars*: To promote positive male role models To celebrate men’s positive contribution to society, the family and the environment To focus on men’s health

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