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Kathmandu
01 October 2018
FP2020 Asia Regional Focal Point Workshop
The 3rd Asia Regional Focal Point Workshop will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 1st-4th October 2018. The key objective of this year’s workshop is to strengthen a…
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Global
19 August 2018
World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the spirit that inspires…
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Global
12 August 2018
International Youth Day
In 1999, the UN General Assembly designated 12 August as International Youth Day. It is an annual celebration of the role of young women and men as essential partners in…
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Global
11 July 2018
World Population Day
In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day…
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Global
05 May 2018
International Day of the Midwife
Midwives – and people with midwifery skills – are the main caregivers for women and their newborns during pregnancy, labour, childbirth and in the post…
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Global
01 December 2017
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December every year. It aims to increase awareness of the disease, fight the stigma associated with it, improve HIV education and mobilize…
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Global
11 October 2017
International Day of the Girl Child
In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution adopting 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child, recognizing girls’ rights and the unique…
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Global
11 October 2017
International Day of the Girl Child
In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution adopting 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child, recognizing girls’ rights and the unique…
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Global
01 October 2017
International Day of Older Persons
Older people have always played a significant role in society, as leaders, caretakers and custodians of tradition. Yet they are also highly vulnerable, with many falling into…
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