Archives Tag: United Nations
World Food Day: 10 Nigerian Snacks For You To Try
April 19, 2022
Today is World Food Day. It is one of the most celebrated events in the UN calendar. As we celebrate food today, we are also reminded of the fact that even though it is a basic human need, a lot of people still suffer hunger. We, therefore, need to take action not only to … Continue reading World Food Day: 10 Nigerian Snacks For You To Try
Did You Know? World Tourism Day 2021
April 19, 2022
World tourism day is celebrated on the 27th of September every year since 1980 even though the date was chosen in 1970. Even during the Lockdown, we still observed this day. Read more about Travel and Tourism Last year, the observance was celebrated in multiple cities. This year, the celebration will be hosted by … Continue reading Did You Know? World Tourism Day 2021
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Win Up To $100,000 In The UN World Food Program Accelerator 2021
April 19, 2022
The United Nation’s World Food Program is inviting people with innovative ideas around food security to apply to its accelerator program. The organisation is in search of startups and companies that have developed disruptive solutions to the problems of global hunger and persisting food insecurity across the world. Read more about Opportunities Entities eligible … Continue reading Win Up To $100,000 In The UN World Food Program Accelerator 2021
Nigeria Will Host UN World Tourism Organisation Regional Conference In 2022
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has disclosed that the country will host the 2022 edition of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional Conference. Read more about Travel and Tourism The minister who is currently in Sal Island, Cape Verde, alongside other African ministers for culture and tourism, for the … Continue reading Nigeria Will Host UN World Tourism Organisation Regional Conference In 2022
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The United Nations Academic Impact/MCN Millennium Fellowship 2022: Apply Now
April 19, 2022
The United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) are inviting students across the world to apply to join the Millennium Fellowship. Read more about Opportunities The Millennium Fellowship is a leadership development program that takes place on selected campuses. It enables members of the fellowship to convene, learn, plan and execute … Continue reading The United Nations Academic Impact/MCN Millennium Fellowship 2022: Apply Now
International Day Of Zero Tolerance For Female Genital Mutilation
April 19, 2022
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the practice of removing a part or all of a female’s reproductive organ for cultural and non-medical purposes. There are three ways people carry Female Genital Mutilation out Clitoridectomy, Sunna and Infibulation. Clitoridectomy is the partial or total removal of the clitoris. Sunna is the removal of the full Clitoris … Continue reading International Day Of Zero Tolerance For Female Genital Mutilation
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International Day Of Education
April 19, 2022
Aside from being a human right, education is a public good and responsibility. Sadly, 258 million children and youth around the globe still lack access to education, 617 million children and adolescents can neither read nor do basic math. The situation in sub-Saharan Africa is disturbing as less than 40% of girls in the … Continue reading International Day Of Education
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December 3: International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
April 19, 2022
Globally, one billion people or 15% of the entire global population are confronted with some form of disability. Prevalent in countries that are still developing, an estimated one-fifth or between 110 million and 190 million people of the world’s population suffer significant disabilities. People with disabilities are vulnerable to adverse economic and social life … Continue reading December 3: International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
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Yemi Alade Becomes UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
April 19, 2022
Top Nigerian songstress, Yemi Alade has as of Wednesday become a United Nations Development Programme goodwill ambassador. The announcement was made via the UNDP official website and was followed by an acknowledgement from the music star herself and a welcome address by UNDP Administrator, Achim Steiner. Read more about Entertainment According to the UNDP … Continue reading Yemi Alade Becomes UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
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International Day Of Peace
April 19, 2022
Annually, the International Day of Peace is usually observed on September 21. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981, the General Assembly, two decades later (2001) would unanimously agree to observe September 21 as a period of non-violence and cease-fire among countries of the globe. All nations of the world are invited … Continue reading International Day Of Peace
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September 15: International Day Of Democracy
April 19, 2022
Globally, the International Day of Democracy is a unique platform for the review of the state of democracy in all parts of the world. Without a doubt, democracy which entails freedom within the confines of the law is only attainable and enjoyable in every part of the world with the maximum participation and full … Continue reading September 15: International Day Of Democracy
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International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies
April 19, 2022
Air pollution poses great threat to human health and it’s attributed to be one of the greatest environmental health risk to man. However, it is also an avoidable causes of death and diseases in the world. In 2016, activities relating to indoor and outdoor air pollution, accounted for an estimated 6.5 million premature deaths throughout the … Continue reading International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies
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September 5: International Day of Charity
April 19, 2022
Just like volunteerism and philanthropy, charity creates a genuine platform for socialization and inclusiveness in societies around the globe. In times of humanitarian crises, charity works have the capacity to alleviating the pains and sufferings of people and make available quality healthcare, housing, education, and child protection amongst others. Further, the advancement of science, … Continue reading September 5: International Day of Charity
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July 30: World Day Against Trafficking In Persons
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
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Micro, Small, And Medium-Sized Enterprises Day 2020
April 19, 2022
Every year, the world marks June 27 as its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Day. It was introduced by the United Nations In 2017 when it resolved to recognize MSMEs for powering the global economy. Small businesses are important. They employ up to 70% of the global workforce and contribute half its GDP. Nine out … Continue reading Micro, Small, And Medium-Sized Enterprises Day 2020
