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Yesterday Was International Human Rights Day Recognizing That Access to Healthcare is a Fundamental Human Right

Yesterday, Tuesday December 10, 2019, The United Nations (UN), celebrated International Human Rights Day. The theme for this year was “Tremendous Activism,” paying tribute to the role that young people’s activism plays in promoting human rights across the globe. In a statement to mark the event, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres illuminated the need …

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Today is International Youth Day 2019 “Transforming Education”

The theme for the 2019 International Youth Day is “Transforming Education.” According to the United Nations’ (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres, “Today, we celebrate the young people, youth-led organizations, Governments and others who are working to transform education and uplift young people everywhere.” The UN General Assembly first designated August 12 to be International Youth …

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Today is World Friendship Day! Why Maintaining Close Friendships Can Lead to Better Health

Have you hugged a friend today? Well even if they are not in close physical proximity for a hug, make sure you reach out in some way, because today is World Friendship Day! It is also called International Day of Friendship as recognized by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on July 30, 2011. This …

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On the 30th World Population Day: The World Refocuses on Reproductive Health & Gender Equality as Essential to Sustainable Development

The United Nations (UN) has been recognizing World Population Day on the 11th of July since 1989 to spotlight the urgency and importance of population issues. This year’s special focus is on the unfinished business from the landmark,1994 International Conference on Population and Development, “where 179 governments recognized reproductive health and gender equality as essential …

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