Archives Tag: United Nations
United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria Hosts SDG Finance Conversations In Lagos
April 19, 2022
On the 31st of January 1999, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the then UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan proposed a Global Compact between the United Nations and the private sector: “I propose that you, the business leaders… and we, the United Nations, initiate a global compact of shared values and principles, which will … Continue reading United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria Hosts SDG Finance Conversations In Lagos
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
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World Teachers’ Day 2019
April 19, 2022
Formal education is undoubtedly very essential tool for nation building across the globe. The system which involves transfer of knowledge from a teacher to students through verbal lectures or teachings has seen the world flourish greatly as education empowers citizens with knowledge on how to tackle the various issues confronting the globe. However, the educational … Continue reading World Teachers’ Day 2019
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World Tourism Day
April 19, 2022
In 1970, the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) chose September 27th as the World Tourism Day. On this day, the organization has celebrated tourism since 1980. The need for countries to host the event as partners began in 1997 at the 12th General Assembly Session in Turkey. Last year, Hungary hosted the World Tourism Day, … Continue reading World Tourism Day
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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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International Literacy Day
April 19, 2022
Education without a doubt is the key to the growth and development of any nation on earth. Unfortunately, the globe is still confronted with challenges related to poor literacy level. For instance, in 2016, about 775 million adults lacked the common basic minimum literacy skills worldwide. This figure is discouraging; it means that about 1 … Continue reading International Literacy Day
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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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Today Is World Humanitarian Day!
April 19, 2022
In a world constantly confronted with threats to global security, few individuals standout selfless and make unimaginable sacrifices to make the world a better place with their role as humanitarian and aid workers under the auspices of international organizations such as the United Nations, governmental, and non-governmental organizations. Some of these aid workers put aside … Continue reading Today Is World Humanitarian Day!
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Today Is International Youth Day!
April 19, 2022
The vitality of educating youth globally cannot be underestimated. Youth are the engine room to the growth and development of any nation and play a vital role in socio-economic and political affairs. Unfortunately, many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have a large percentage of their young population uneducated. Several West and Central African countries have their … Continue reading Today Is International Youth Day!
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World Day Against Trafficking
April 19, 2022
Every year, millions of children, women and men fall into the hands of traffickers, lured by fake promises and deceit. Human trafficking has become a global multi-billion-dollar enterprise, affecting nearly every country in the world. Today, there are millions of people whose liberty, dignity and essential human rights have been stolen. They are coerced into … Continue reading World Day Against Trafficking
By jeremiah
World Population Day
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 World Population Day
By jeremiah
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
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day 2019
April 19, 2022
In 2017, the United Nations circled out June 27 as the day to celebrate micro, small, and medium scale businesses for their contribution to global economic growth. But the day isn’t just another ghostly observance, unknown to the vast majority of the world’s population. It’s a reminder that ‘small time ventures’ are just as crucial … Continue reading Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day 2019
