12 August every year sees the commemoration of International Youth Day. International Youth Day 2013 will be celebrated under the theme: ‘Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward.’ Not only will we be encouraging young people across the world to celebrate the Day by focusing on the topic of youth migration but we will be using the Day as an opportunity to launch the 2013 World Youth Report! Why Youth & Migration? Youth are recognized as one of the most mobile social groups … [Read more...]
Sister Giant Conference Call August 20th
August 9, 2013 by
Dear Sister Giants and Friends, There are a few things coming up that may be of interest to those seeking to increase their efficacy as activist and/or candidate, or to those who seek to uplift the tenor of American politics and in so doing help heal the world. I hope you will consider participating in one or more of the opportunities addressed below. In August we will talk with Gwen Olsen, activist, speaker and author of Confessions of an RX Drug Pusher. A former pharmaceutical sales … [Read more...]
2013 Theme: THE GENDER AGENDA: GAINING MOMENTUM
August 7, 2013 by
What are YOU doing this coming year for INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY? Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more. Many global corporations have … [Read more...]
Friendship Day 2013 – Celebrate Each Other on this Day!
August 4, 2013 by
International Friendship Day is a day for celebrating friendship. The day has been celebrated in several southern South American countries for many years, particularly in Paraguay, where the first World Friendship Day was proposed in 1958. Initially created by the greeting card industry, evidence from social networking sites shows a revival of interest in the holiday that may have grown with the spread of the Internet, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Malaysia. Digital communication … [Read more...]
Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA), a new standard
August 1, 2013 by
A new statistical standard to measure sustainable development The System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA), an international standard on statistics, was recently agreed among UN Member States, and is currently being implemented. The aim of this standard is to report on the interrelationships between the economy, the environment and the society through clear, concise and coherent statistics and indicators.Image: DESA Statistics Division The SEEA became a statistical standard in … [Read more...]
Women’s Participation, Rights, and Civil Society Essential
July 26, 2013 by
Women's Participation, Rights, and Civil Society Essential to Peaceful Future for Great Lakes Region and DRC The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security welcomed the UN Security Council's attention to "the full and effective participation of women in conflict resolution and peace building" in today's high-level meeting on the Great Lakes region, including the Democratic Republic of Congo. In her briefing to the Security Council, UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Mary … [Read more...]
IHP Climate Workshop – Latin America, 20-22 August 2013
July 21, 2013 by
Climate Change Impacts in Major Mountainous Regions of the World The International Hydrological Programme (IHP) is taking the lead to implement UNESCO’s contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation through an intersectoral project entitled "Climate Change Impacts in Major Mountainous Regions of the World: Multidisciplinary Network for Adaptation Strategies (Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe)". The overall objective of this project is to contribute to enhanced resilience to … [Read more...]
UGANDA: Executive Training on Leadership [July 22 – 26]
July 21, 2013 by
Uganda: Executive Training on Foundation of Government Information Leadership Monday, 22 July 2013 - 11:00am to Friday, 26 July 2013 - 7:00pm Contact: Jaco Du TOIT, Advisor for Communication & Information (Email: [email protected]; Mobile: +254 (0) 728 610 912; Fax: +254 (0)20 762 2750) Type of Event: Category 7-Seminar and Workshop Focal point: CI UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya will carry out a one week “Executive Training on Foundation of … [Read more...]
