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International Day For Women And Girls In Science 2020
April 19, 2022
We are first humans before we are anything else. Our nationality, race, culture, gender, social status, economic standpoint, age etc. are not the first definition of us. Until we see each individual in terms of their humanity rather than the different social construct used to define each other, we may not be able to make … Continue reading International Day For Women And Girls In Science 2020
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6th February, 2020: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
April 19, 2022
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 preventing female genital mutilation is $95 per girl today.30 countries where female genital mutilation is prevalent … Continue reading 6th February, 2020: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
By jeremiah
Today Is International Day Of Education
April 19, 2022
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 a bright future must educate its people. Little wonder advanced and developed countries of the … Continue reading Today Is International Day Of Education
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International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women
April 19, 2022
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 education for girls. Down the line, they are also to be blamed for restricting access … Continue reading International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women
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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
April 19, 2022
The role of journalists in information dissemination globally cannot be over-emphasized. Whether in war-torn countries like Syria, disease-ridden zones or even in diplomatic meetings or international conferences, journalists put in a lot of work into ensuring that we are abreast of happenings in the globe. At times, they put their lives in great danger to … Continue reading International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
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International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty
April 19, 2022
It is no hidden fact that poverty is a great threat to the national growth and development of countries across the globe. One might not be out of place to express shock at the fact that in a world characterized by technological advancement, and unprecedented economic growth, people still live in extreme poverty. Needless to … Continue reading International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty
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International Day of the Girl Child
April 19, 2022
International days are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems and to celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. One … Continue reading International Day of the Girl Child
By jeremiah
Today Is International Day Of Sign Languages
April 19, 2022
Communication is a very important tool for exchanging messages in different situations. The role of communication in the socio-economic and political growth and development of any nation cannot be underestimated. Unfortunately, individuals that are deaf find it extremely difficult to exchange messages or converse with people especially owing to the fact that most people do … Continue reading Today Is International Day Of Sign Languages
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Today Is International Day Of Peace
April 19, 2022
Global peace and security are very essential to the socio-economic and political growth of any nation of the world. Sadly, world peace has been threatened by violence, wars, international conflicts, threat to climate change, outbreak of diseases and numerous other factors. Governments and world leaders inclusive, cannot fold hands and watch the world become unsafe. … Continue reading Today Is International Day Of Peace
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Today Is International Day Of Democracy
April 19, 2022
Democracy, which entails active participation for all class of citizens in government, whether man or woman, rich or poor, has come to be accepted globally as the best system of government especially owing to the fact that it encourages freedom. However, it is unfortunate that despite the acceptance of democracy, numerous governments fail to live … Continue reading Today Is International Day Of Democracy
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Today Is The International Day Of The Victims Of Enforced Disappearances
April 19, 2022
Enforced disappearance is a tool used by the government of some countries, especially places ruled by dictators, to create fear in citizens that either challenge its activities or are considered threat to the government. Terror groups also make use of enforced disappearance to create fear within countries they operate in. The insecurity associated with this … Continue reading Today Is The International Day Of The Victims Of Enforced Disappearances
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The International Day of Cooperatives 2019
April 19, 2022
The International Day of Cooperatives is an observance set aside by the United Nations to recognize cooperatives and their contributions to their local economies. It’s marked every year on the first Saturday of July. It had its beginnings with the passing of a resolution by the UN General Assembly in 1982, which dedicated the day … Continue reading The International Day of Cooperatives 2019
International Day Against Drug Abuse And Trafficking
April 19, 2022
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987. On 26 June 1987, two important texts (Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Outline of Future Activities in Drug Abuse Control & … Continue reading International Day Against Drug Abuse And Trafficking
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International Day of UN Peacekeepers
April 19, 2022
The General Assembly, in its resolution 57/129, designated 29 May as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This is the date when in 1948 the first UN peacekeeping mission named the “United Nations Truce Supervision Organization”, or UNTSO, began operations in Palestine. Since then, the day has been set aside to two purposes: Pay … Continue reading International Day of UN Peacekeepers
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International Day For Sports Development & Peace
April 19, 2022
6th April marks the International Day For Sports Development & Peace annually.
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