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Nelson Mandela International Day (NMID)
The Nelson Mandela International Day (NMID) is celebrated every year on July 18 to pay tribute to South Africa’s former president for his values, legacy and contribution to society. The day recognizes Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity in: conflict resolution; race relations; promotion and protection of human rights; reconciliation; gender ..
Topics: Awards • Freemen of the City of London • Gender equality • Honorary Queen's Counsel • Mandela Day • Nelson Mandela • Orders, decorations, and medals • Saboteurs • South African people • Xhosa people
2019 edition of World Population Day (WPD)
The World Population Day (WPD) is observed every year on 11th of July to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. Unlike every year, this year (2019) there is no specific theme but the day aims to draw attention towards maternal health. This year, the day calls for global attention to the ..
Topics: Gender equality • Gender studies • Midwifery • Reproductive health • Reproductive rights • Sustainability • Women Deliver • World Health Organization • World Population Day
India ranked 95th in first-ever SDG Gender Index
India has been ranked 95th out of a total 129 countries in the first-ever SDG Gender Index, which measures strides made in achieving gender commitments against internationally set targets. The index has been developed by Equal Measures 2030, which is a partnership among global and regional organisations from the civil society and the development and ..
Topics: Academic disciplines • Culture • Gender • Gender equality • Gender studies • Human rights • Social inequality • Sustainable Development Goals
SDG Gender Index: India ranked 95
In first-ever SDG Gender Index which measures progress made in achieving gender commitments against internationally set targets, India was ranked 95th out of a total 129 countries. The Index is developed by Equal Measures 2030, a partnership effort of regional and global organisations. About Index Indicators: It includes 51 indicators across 14 of 17 official ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Equal Measures 2030 • Gender equality • SDG Gender Index • SDGs • Sustainable Development Goals • Women Related Issues
Indian-origin Anita Bhatia Appointed as UN-Women s Deputy Executive Director
Indian-origin Anita Bhatia has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the Deputy Executive Director of UN Women. UN Women United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. It: Supports ..
Topics: Gender equality • Sustainable Development Goals • UN Secretary-General • UN Women • Women Empowerment