Archives Tag: International Day
5th June: World Environment Day
April 19, 2022
One of the primary responsibilities given to man in the beginning, according to the Bible book of Genesis, was to care for the environment. As humans evolved and multiplied, the strain of our presence was felt by the earth. That was why in 1972, the United Nations held its first international conference on environmental issues … Continue reading 5th June: World Environment Day
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International Day For The Elimination of Racial Discrimination
April 19, 2022
The world is a beautiful place, filled with different people with different faces, and different names. There are numerous races on this earth, Europeans, Africans, Asians, Hispanic, Jewish, and a lot more. Mindless of the racial group or ethnic affiliation you belong to on earth, there is one true emotion that should always remind us … Continue reading International Day For The Elimination of Racial Discrimination
By ugo-chinedu
Connect Nigeria Celebrates International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
The 8th of March of every year has been observed as International Women’s Day since 1977, when it was declared by the United Nations. However, Nigeria’s number one online information portal, Connect Nigeria, celebrated this year’s International Women’s Day on the 9th of March, 2020. Read more about other International Days Women should be celebrated … Continue reading Connect Nigeria Celebrates International Women’s Day
The Significance Of An International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
In the midst of indications that the world is gradually moving away from long-held beliefs about the suppression of women, it became necessary to set aside one other day during the year for women across the world. The world is increasingly aware of the effect of ruthless patriarchy as regards human existence. From the days … Continue reading The Significance Of An International Women’s Day
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International Women’s Day: How E-commerce Company is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
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 Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”. Beyond the usual clamour for more job, health, education and … Continue reading International Women’s Day: How E-commerce Company is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
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8th March: International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
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 organized a Women’s Day in New York City on February 28, 1909, German revolutionary Clara … Continue reading 8th March: International Women’s Day
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1st March: International Zero Discrimination Day
April 19, 2022
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 bullying at school or at work. The First day of March is a day to … Continue reading 1st March: International Zero Discrimination Day
By jeremiah
Today Is International Mother Language Day
April 19, 2022
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 cultural or ethnic organization or group. Despite the complexities associated with languages especially as regards … Continue reading Today Is International Mother Language Day
By ugo-chinedu
Today Is World Day Of Social Justice
April 19, 2022
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 offenders in some cases going unpunished, racism in both developed and underdeveloped countries, abuse of … Continue reading Today Is World Day Of Social Justice
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World Radio Day
April 19, 2022
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 attention to the unique value of radio, which remains the medium to reach the widest … Continue reading World Radio Day
By jeremiah
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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Today Is World Cancer Day
April 19, 2022
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 globally are caused by cancer with approximately 70% of deaths from cancer occurring in low … Continue reading Today Is World Cancer Day
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Happy New Year!
April 19, 2022
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 a lot of special events around the globe, one of them being the Connect Nigeria … Continue reading Happy New Year!
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Human Rights Day
April 19, 2022
“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 little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall … Continue reading Human Rights Day
By jeremiah
International Anti-Corruption Day
April 19, 2022
“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.” — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres The global campaign “Corruption: An impediment to the Sustainable Development Goals” … Continue reading International Anti-Corruption Day
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