Archives Tag: UN

International

April 19, 2022

  The International Day of the Girl Child celebrated annually on October 11th, is a United Nations initiative aimed at highlighting the needs and challenges that girls face globally while promoting their empowerment and human rights. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of investing in girls’ education, health, and well-being, as well as … Continue reading International Day of the Girl Child: Empowering Girls for a Brighter Future

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TECH Women

April 19, 2022

  On this year’s International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8th, 2023, the United Nations and UN Women are coming together to celebrate the theme of DigitALL, which highlights the role of innovation and technology in promoting gender equality. Read more about Tech Despite the growing prevalence of technology in our lives, the representation … Continue reading 2023 IWD: UN Asks for More Women in Digital Tech

By nnaemeka-emmanuel

International

April 19, 2022

  According to the United Nations (2021), nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In conflict-ridden areas and periods, the number increases to 2 in 3 women. The number has increased since the pandemic. Read more about International Days Violence against women is very prominent in Nigeria. As a matter of … Continue reading CN Partners With AWIG To Commemorate The International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women

By nnaemeka-emmanuel

Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  An internship programme is currently available at UNFPA Headquarters in New York. The inclusive UNFPA Internship Programme offers outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNFPA operations. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of UNFPA work. Read more about Opportunities Applicants should have expressed interest … Continue reading Apply For The UNFPA Internship Programme

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Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

  It is an indisputable fact that Nigeria as a geographical entity houses and produces to the world most of the world’s best minds. Contrary to our current reality of profligate and inept personalities holding leadership positions in the country, Nigerians, home and abroad, have always been recognised for their ingenuity and astute leadership qualities. … Continue reading Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations

By chidozie-ahaneku

International

April 19, 2022

  In 2015, 736 million people lived below the international poverty line of surviving on less than $1.90 per day. Three years later (2018), nearly 8% of workers in the globe and their families lived below the US $1.90 daily for each person in the family. Majority of the people from these figures reside in … Continue reading International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty

By ugo-chinedu

International

April 19, 2022

  Globally, 1 in 4 girls that are between 15-19 years of age is neither employed, receiving education or training. This figure can only be compared to 1 in 10 boys of the same age. Projections suggest that by 2021, about 435 million women and girls will be surviving on less than $1.90 daily, while … Continue reading International Day Of The Girl Child

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EDUCATION International

April 19, 2022

  The World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. Since its first celebration on October 5, 1994, the World Teachers’ Day has continued to celebrate the contributions of educators throughout the globe. The Recommendation which served as the motivation … Continue reading World Teachers’ Day 2020

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Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

  Do you know that every day, in every part of the world, people are exploited by human traffickers for profit? Poor and vulnerable people are constantly at the risk of being exploited by these traffickers.  Women and girls constitute over 70% of victims of human trafficking, while children make up nearly one-third of victims. … Continue reading July 30: World Day Against Trafficking In Persons

By ugo-chinedu

International

April 19, 2022

In a time that has seen most of the schools and educational institutions around the world closed, and human beings forced to stay indoors because of the corona virus outbreak, the world can leverage on the power and opportunity presented by books to combat the boredom associated with isolation, reinforce and strengthen ties, become creative … Continue reading World Book and Copyright Day 2020

By ugo-chinedu

TECH

April 19, 2022

Identifying one of the numerous problems that we face in our day-to-day interaction is easy but building structures around solutions that address those problems is not a walk in the park. According to an article by Investopedia, 45% of startups fail during the first five years of starting due to several factors including business plan … Continue reading Nigerian mDoc Makes Startup Selection For Google For Startups Accelerator On UN SDG

By aanu-olajide

International

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

International

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

International

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

By ugo-chinedu

International

April 19, 2022

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 the most important fields of human thought as it aspires to get at the very … Continue reading World Philosophy Day

By jeremiah