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Gender and Corruption

December 8, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

Is corruption different for men and women? For decades, gender sensitivity has been part of project design in a range of international development and assistance programmes, including anti-corruption efforts. The concept simply acknowledges that different policies and programmes have differing impacts on men and on women. But has enough been done to make programme design practices gender-sensitive? And do we need women-specific anti-corruption projects? The UN Development Programme … [Read more...]

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Human Rights Day celebrated since 1950 – DEC 10

December 7, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

The UN General Assembly proclaimed 10 December as Human Rights Day in 1950, to bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations. "As we continue to strive towards a world that acknowledges the rights of all human beings, the Vienna Declaration and Plan of Action, adopted at the World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna in 1993, still sets the agenda for much of our work. The … [Read more...]

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Voices of Our Future 2013 Program is coming to an end!‏

December 7, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

The 2013 Voices of Our Future Program has come to a close, but our journey together to empower and lift one another's voices continues. Over the past six months, 31 courageous grassroots women have made the journey of a lifetime to become empowered leaders and loudspeakers for their communities. They have been emboldened by the powerful connections they have made with one another and with our amazing Editorial and Vision Mentors. The commitment and dedication that we have witnessed is a … [Read more...]

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Corruption Perceptions Index 2013: Time for Action

December 3, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

Corruption continues to have a devastating impact on societies and individuals around the world, with more than two-thirds of countries surveyed scoring less than 50 out of 100 in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The index, the leading global indicator of public sector corruption, scores countries on a scale from 0 (perceived to be highly corrupt) to 100 (perceived to be very clean). The results of the 2013 index serve as a warning that more must be done to enable people to live … [Read more...]

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DESA, ‘ever changing world preparing beyond 2015′

December 2, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

“We need sustainable statistics to support sustainable development” For almost as long as the UN has existed, development data has been collected, generating a crucial asset for the international community. Behind this important effort is UN DESA’s Statistics Division, led by Stefan Schweinfest. In DESA News, he shares what it takes to measure an ever changing world and to prepare for development beyond 2015. “Statistics is one of those quiet areas where the … [Read more...]

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Millennium Development Goals, for people of all ‘abilities’

December 2, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

Opening the door for people of all abilities The global community took a giant step forward during the High-level Meeting on Disability and Development in September to break down barriers for the more than 1 billion persons living with some form of disability. With a historic outcome document adopted, this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, aims to kick-off an action-filled course towards an inclusive society, embracing all human beings. 'About 15 … [Read more...]

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‘One Life – One Heart’, International Volunteer Day (Dec 5)

November 30, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

International Volunteer Day (IVD)- (December 5) is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer organizations and individual volunteers to make visible their contributions - at local, national and international levels - to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The International Volunteer Day is marked by many non-governmental organizations, including Red Cross, scouts and others. It is also marked and … [Read more...]

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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2 December 2013

November 26, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

Did you know there are 27 million slaves in the world today? The United Nations (UN) are committed to fighting slavery and using International Day for the Abolition of Slavery to raise awareness on the subject. Living in a modern society, it's disturbing to think that slavery is still happening in other parts of our world. So what are the reasons to abolish slavery? No one should be treated unfairly to suit the advantages of others but slavery and capitalism go hand in hand. Forced … [Read more...]

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Orange Day, 25th: ‘Safe Public Spaces for Women and Girls’

November 25, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

November 25 2013 ‘Safe Public Spaces for Women and Girls’ In July, last year the Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign proclaimed every 25th of the month as Orange Day. Initiated and led by the UNiTE campaign Global Youth Network, worldwide activities implemented on this day by UN country offices and civil society organizations strive to highlight issues relevant to preventing and ending violence against women and girls, not only once a year, on 25 November … [Read more...]

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‘A silent majority of men disapproves of violence’, Radwan Chowdhury

November 25, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

“What are Ordinary Men Willing to Do to End Violence Against Women & Girls?” Most men do not use violence against women, and most believe such violence to be unacceptable. A silent majority of men disapproves of violence, but does little to prevent it. Of most concern, significant numbers of men excuse or justify violence against women. The silence, and encouragement, of male bystanders allows men’s violence against women to continue. Violence against women and girls is a … [Read more...]