The United Nations Public Service Awards is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide. Through an annual competition, the UN Public Service Awards promotes the role, professionalism and visibility of public service. The Gender Unit, Department of Labour Punjab, wins … [Read more...]
Celebrating Punjab, wins prestigious UN Public Service Award
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Jamaica is Taking Action to stop Human Trafficking!
Jamaica reiterates its fight against human trafficking The Government of Jamaica accords the highest level of political commitment to the fight against human trafficking and unequivocally denounces the scourge of Trafficking in Persons. Ms. Crystall Powell-Britton told the High-level meeting on the Appraisal of the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons that Jamaica reaffirms its determination to prevent and combat trafficking in persons, protect and assist victims, … [Read more...]
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Barbados Trafficking in persons – a heinous crime: Take Action!
Given its transnational nature, combating the scourge of human trafficking required utmost international cooperation and coordination, several speakers said in the General Assembly during its high-level meeting on the appraisal of the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. Delegates said that strengthening national legal and institutional frameworks called for the universal ratification and implementation of international instruments, including the United Nations Convention … [Read more...]
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The Hangzhou Declaration: Heralding the next era of culture
Calling for a new approach toward sustainable development, the "Hangzhou Declaration" advocates for placing culture at the heart of public policy. The Declaration urges governments, civil society and the private sector to harness the power of culture in addressing the world’s most pressing developmental challenges, such as environmental sustainability, poverty, and social inclusion. "Culture is precisely what enables sustainability – as a source of strength, of values and social cohesion, … [Read more...]
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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, May 17
The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is held on 17 May every year. On 17 May 1990, the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases. Following the international movement to commemorate the date every year as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, a number of organizations in the UN have been marking 17 May with special events and awareness-raising campaigns. “My grades fell dramatically. I … [Read more...]
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Harnessing the Tornados with Jean Houston (Earlybird ends Mon)
A Weekend Training Unlike Any Other! Next month I will be teaching a weekend program that will influence every aspect of your life. Who hasn’t been rocked by either internal or external challenges? I am absolutely amazed at the intensities that people are now undergoing in all areas of their lives. For months now, I have been carefully crafting a weekend program, Harnessing the Tornadoes of Change in Your Life, which offers some very practical alternatives to how we perceive, appreciate, … [Read more...]
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CWF: Celebrating the launch of SHE Magazine!
Welcome to the premier issue of SHE — the Canadian Women’s Foundation magazine! SHE is full of inspiring stories about how your gift to the Canadian Women’s Foundation helps women and girls in Canada to move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence. Women and girls have come a long way but still experience shockingly high rates of violence and poverty. And as you probably know, over the last 10 years many of the organizations that used to speak out for women and … [Read more...]
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The Riddle: new Anti-homophobia message from UN Human Rights
May 16, 2013 by Team Celebration
VIDEO: 76 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex relationships and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere continue to suffer violent attacks and discriminatory treatment. In this simple, high-impact video from the UN Human Rights office, individuals from diverse backgrounds pose questions directly to the viewer designed to expose the nature of human rights violations suffered by LGBT people around the world. The video includes cameo appearances by UN … [Read more...]
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White House Council on Women & Girls, May 2013
White House Council on Women & Girls White House Women’s Update: An Investment in Our Nation’s Future Friends, Last week, President Obama spoke about the ways the Affordable Care Act is positively impacting the health and lives of women and their families. You can read more about the President’s commitment to health care for women in his 2013 proclamation for National Women’s Health Week. Over the weekend, First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the Commencement … [Read more...]
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Lakshmi Puri is Taking Action to end Human Trafficking
Lakshmi Puri underlines urgent need to take more courageous and decisive action against human trafficking Ambassador Monteiro Lima, Your Royal Highness Princess Mahidol, Ambassador Lundborg, Ms. Baderschneider, Delegates, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, "Good afternoon. I am pleased to be here today and I thank the organizers for bringing us together for this important meeting. Human trafficking is one of the most vicious and shocking forms of violence and exploitation—a web … [Read more...]
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