Nelson Mandela's struggle against South African apartheid inspired millions. And his great call for justice and equality continues to resonate around the world, as new generations of young people pursue the ideals he embraced. On December 10, 2013 in Johannesburg, President Obama paid tribute to a hero and a leader -- and spoke about the path that's still ahead. President Obama delivers remarks at a national memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela. … [Read more...]
The Whitehouse, A moving tribute to a legendary figure
December 11, 2013 by Team Celebration
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INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY: 9 DEC
December 8, 2013 by Team Celebration
Corruption is a serious and global problem. It creates instability, fuels poverty and hampers development, and it must be tackled. However, significant progress has been made in recent years and there’s much to praise God for this International Anti-Corruption Day. For example three years ago, agencies including Tearfund, Christian Aid and Cafod formed a working group to focus on global corruption. They set a number of ambitious targets. Today, the group has seen the majority of its targets … [Read more...]
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Human Rights Day celebrated since 1950 – DEC 10
December 7, 2013 by Team Celebration
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...]
The Nelson Mandela Foundation is His Celebrated Legacy
December 5, 2013 by Team Celebration
Message from The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation It is with the deepest regret that we have learned of the passing of our founder, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – Madiba. The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa will shortly make further official announcements. 'We want to express our sadness at this time. No words can adequately describe this enormous loss to our nation and to the world'. We give thanks for his … [Read more...]
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December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 2, 2013 by Team Celebration
Over one billion people, or approximately 15 per cent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability! Around the world, persons with disabilities face physical, social, economic and attitudinal barriers that exclude them from participating fully and effectively as equal members of society. They are disproportionately represented among the world’s poorest, and lack equal access to basic resources, such as education, employment, healthcare and social and legal support systems, as … [Read more...]
‘One Life – One Heart’, International Volunteer Day (Dec 5)
November 30, 2013 by Team Celebration
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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Celebrating Ḥănukkāh 2013, [Nov 27 – Dec 5]
November 27, 2013 by Team Celebration
Hanukkah (/ˈhɑːnəkə/ hah-nə-kə; Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה, Tiberian: Ḥănukkāh, usually spelled חנוכה, pronounced /χanuˈka/ in Modern Hebrew; a transliteration also romanized as Chanukah, Chanukkah or [Chanuˈkah]), also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight … [Read more...]
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16 Days of Activism Campaign, Debi Nova
November 26, 2013 by Team Celebration
For the 16 Days of Activism Campaign, I am taking action with my friends at Say NO – UNiTE to end violence against women and girls. I wear orange because I want women in violent relationships to know that there’s a way out. It can happen to anyone! I was in a relationship that was violent. It took me years to speak about it. I got out, because I have a great support system in my family. A lot of people don’t have this kind of support, and I want to let them know that they are not alone. … [Read more...]
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INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY 2013 – DEC 5
November 26, 2013 by Team Celebration
Young. Global. Active. On International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2013, we not only celebrate and recognize volunteerism in all its facets – but pay special tribute to the contribution of youth volunteers in global peace and sustainable human development. For IVD 2013 we celebrate globally that young people act as the agents of change in their communities. On 5 December, 2013 join us in recognizing all volunteers' commitment and applaud hundreds of millions of people who volunteer to make the … [Read more...]
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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2 December 2013
November 26, 2013 by Team Celebration
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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TREE DRESSING DAY – Dec 7/8
November 26, 2013 by Team Celebration
Tree Dressing Day - Do you really appreciate trees? They've been around since the beginning of time and can be found all around us. Trees provide us with beauty and life: they are the subject of many causes and debates; and descriptions of their lush greenery is often raved about in fiction books. The story goes that in the Himalayas the Maharaja of Jodhpur ordered men to cut down trees that could be used to build his palace. But, a woman who might have been described as an early … [Read more...]
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Orange Day, 25th: ‘Safe Public Spaces for Women and Girls’
November 25, 2013 by Team Celebration
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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TEDWomen taking place on Dec 5, 2013
November 25, 2013 by Team Celebration
A TEDxWomen event is a TEDx event featuring the webcast of TEDWomen -- a one-day event curated by TED and Pat Mitchell. This year, TEDWomen will take place on December 5th, 2013 in San Francisco. TEDWomen 2013 will continue TED's multi-year conversation about women's work and lives, present and future. A powerful conversation was started at TEDWomen in 2010 and continued through the next two years as TEDxWomen in New York, LA and Washington, D.C. The spark: How are women and girls … [Read more...]
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‘Women: Redesigning Economies, Societies’ – JUNE 2014 (Paris)
November 25, 2013 by Team Celebration
Celebrating 24 Years of Excellence Bienvenue à Paris! … [Read more...]
Celebrating World Philosophy Day – NOV 21
November 21, 2013 by Team Celebration
IMAGE Philosophy Day at UNESCO By celebrating World Philosophy Day each year, on the third Thursday of November, UNESCO underlines the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for each individual. Philosophy Day has been celebrated by UNESCO every year since 2002, on the third Thursday of November, both at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and other cities around the world. The General Conference of UNESCO established World Philosophy Day in … [Read more...]
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