Melanoma i/ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/ (from Greek μέλας — melas, "dark") is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce the dark pigment, melanin, which is responsible for the color of skin. They predominantly occur in skin, but are also found in other parts of the body, including the bowel, oral cavity and the eye (see uveal melanoma). Melanoma can originate in any part of the body that contains melanocytes. Melanoma is less common than other skin cancers. However, it is … [Read more...]
Melanoma – Watch for the Signs of Malignancy
September 28, 2012 by Team Celebration
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UNFPA: Ms. Purnima Mane – Importance of Women Migrants’ Remittances
February 18, 2011 by admin
Highlighting Importance of Women Migrants' Remittances Statement by Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), at Expert Meeting on Maximizing the Development Impact of Remittances, in Geneva Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset, I wish to thank Mr. Supachai Panichpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, for the invitation to participate in this important and timely expert meeting. It is indeed an honour for me to be part of this distinguished panel. I bring greetings to … [Read more...]
Filed Under: EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, OCEANIA, WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES, WORLD ISSUES Tagged With: Attitudes, autonomy, different ideas, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, educate children, Europe, Filipino migration to Italy, freedom, Gender Equality, Global Migration Group Fact Sheet, knowledge, migrating husbands, Mr. Supachai Panichpakdi, Ms. Purnima Mane, Northern America, Oceania, provide health care, self-esteem, skills, State of World Population, status, support older persons, UNCTAD, UNDP, UNFPA, United Nations Population Division, Women and International Migration, women’s empowerment
UNFPA: Ms. Purnima Mane – Importance of Women Migrants' Remittances
February 18, 2011 by admin
Highlighting Importance of Women Migrants' Remittances Statement by Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), at Expert Meeting on Maximizing the Development Impact of Remittances, in Geneva Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset, I wish to thank Mr. Supachai Panichpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, for the invitation to participate in this important and timely expert meeting. It is indeed an honour for me to be part of this distinguished panel. I bring greetings to … [Read more...]
Filed Under: EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, OCEANIA, WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES, WORLD ISSUES Tagged With: Attitudes, autonomy, different ideas, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, educate children, Europe, Filipino migration to Italy, freedom, Gender Equality, Global Migration Group Fact Sheet, knowledge, migrating husbands, Mr. Supachai Panichpakdi, Ms. Purnima Mane, Northern America, Oceania, provide health care, self-esteem, skills, State of World Population, status, support older persons, UNCTAD, UNDP, UNFPA, United Nations Population Division, Women and International Migration, women’s empowerment
