HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS Many organizations around the world dedicate their efforts to protecting human rights and ending human rights abuses. Major human rights organizations maintain extensive websites documenting violations and calling for remedial action, both at a governmental and grass-roots level. Public support and condemnation of abuses is important to their success, as human rights organizations are most effective when their calls for reform are backed by strong … [Read more...]
What is a ‘Human Rights Organization’?
December 7, 2013 by Team Celebration
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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...]
Corruption Perceptions Index 2013: Time for Action
December 3, 2013 by Team Celebration
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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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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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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Heather Payne – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 22, 2013 by Team Celebration
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this young woman leader, one that has risen above extraordinary circumstance, serious health challenges. A woman that took action and today devotes her life to bettering the lives of others through education; with a special passionate about technology education, entrepreneurship, women in tech. WOMAN of ACTION™ Heather Payne Hi! My name's … [Read more...]
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International Day for Tolerance 2013
October 31, 2013 by Team Celebration
International Day for Tolerance takes place on November 16, 2013. The International Day for Tolerance is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. In 1996, the UN General Assembly (by resolution 51/95) invited UN Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November, with activities directed towards both educational establishments and the wider public. This action followed on the United Nations Year for … [Read more...]
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Justice for “Liz” – tell Kenya to prosecute 16-year-old’s rapists!
October 31, 2013 by Team Celebration
Please sign and share to demand justice for “Liz” who was raped by 16-year old! Liz is a poor young 16 year old teen who was walking home from her granddad’s funeral. She was ambushed by a group of six young men who took turns to brutally rape her and then toss her unconscious body down a deep toilet sewerage pit. Liz was able to pick at least three of the abusers out of a line up. Of course the boys were punished – they had to mow a lawn at the police station and then let go!!! Is … [Read more...]
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Teen Rape: 1 in 10 US youth admits to sexual violence
October 16, 2013 by Team Celebration
TEENS - STOP THE VIOLENCE! Nine percent of young adults and teens report committing some sort of sexual violence, including kissing or touching someone who didn't want them to. NEW YORK - Almost one in 10 U.S. teens and young adults admits to having coerced or forced someone into sexual behavior, according to a new study. Nine percent of youths reported committing some sort of sexual violence, researchers found. That included kissing or touching someone while knowing the … [Read more...]
Usha Vishwakarma – WOMAN of ACTION™
October 12, 2013 by Team Celebration
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this young powerhouse, a woman leader that has taken one of our world's deepest challenges for women, and decided to Take Action. RAPE is one of our history's most confounding act of violence that our planet has seen, misunderstood and struggles to erase. This woman has taken into her heart a mission to STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN through education. Yes, self defense is her passion, and now devotes her life to the training of … [Read more...]
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7 Oct (1st Monday in October) celebrates World Habitat Day
September 28, 2013 by Team Celebration
World Habitat Day The United Nations’ (UN) World Habitat Day is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October to reflect on the state of human settlements and people’s right to sufficient shelter. It also aims to remind people that they are responsible for the habitat of future next generations. With the human population of the world growing at ever increasing rates and space at a premium, the United Nations created Habitat Day to promote awareness of the importance of ensuring that … [Read more...]
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MDGs and Post 2015 Development Agenda – Sept 25
September 23, 2013 by Team Celebration
Building the future of the MDGs Ahead of the High-level event on Millennium Development Goals and post-2015 Development Agenda, on 25 September, it’s time to look back to 13 years of actions and efforts, during which UN DESA’s work has been central. To better understand the issues to be discussed this month, let’s watch our interview of Ms Shamshad Akhtar, Assistant Secretary-General of DESA. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development … [Read more...]
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Knowledge Gateway for Women’s Economic Empowerment
September 22, 2013 by Team Celebration
We are pleased to announce that the Knowledge Gateway for Women's Economic Empowerment will be officially launched Monday 23 September 2013 at 11 am -12.30 pm EDT, at a high-level event co-hosted by UN Women and Canada during the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The platform will provide an opportunity to create an open and collaborative environment for you to lead and engage in online conversations that are aimed at making a positive change in women's economic … [Read more...]
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Celebrating International day of Democracy – Sept 15
September 15, 2013 by Team Celebration
In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution 62/7 declaring 15th September as International Day of Democracy. The resolution’s preamble defines democracy as ”a universal value based on the freely-expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems, and their full participation in all aspects of life.” The resolution further recognizes that “while democracies share common features, there is no single model of … [Read more...]
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