UNEP: Actress Dia Mirza’s term as Goodwill Ambassador extended

On May 7, 2020, the United Nations Environment Programme extended the term of actress Dia Mirza as the Goodwill ambassador of India till 2022. The actress is also United Nations Sustainability Development Goal Advocate. About Goodwill Ambassadors A Goodwill Ambassador in general is a person who supports global issue or specific cause. The United Nations ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Ambassador • Fao • Goodwill ambassador • UNAIDS • UNDP • UNEP • UNESCO • UNHCR • UNICEF • United Nations

Zero Discrimination Day observed all over the world

On March 1, 2020, Zero Discrimination Day was observed globally. The day was observed to challenge discrimination and inequality faced by women and girls. It aims to protect rights of women and promote their empowerment and gender equality. This year the day was observed under the theme Theme: Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls Highlights ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: AIDS • HIV • Sexual Harassment • UNAIDS • United Nations • Women Empowerment • Zero Discrimination Day

India participates at United Nations AIDS Programme at World Economic Forum

On January 21, 2020, India participated at the United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) programme at the World Economic Forum (WEF). The theme of the programme was Theme: Access for all: Leveraging Innovations, Investments and Partnerships for Health Highlights The health needs, technologies and solutions to bridge economic inequalities in the health sector were discussed. India was ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: AIDS • HIV • HIV and AIDS • NACO • UNAIDS • World Economic Forum

UNAIDS observes Zero Discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day is annually celebrated by the UN and other international organisations on March 1st. Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated to promote and celebrate everyone’s right, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, ethnicity, skin colour, etc. Zero Discrimination Day aims to raise the voice for the right to live life with dignity, despite one’s choices, beliefs, profession, education, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Topics: AIDS • AIDS Healthcare Foundation • Discrimination • HIV • UNAIDS • United Nations • Zero Discrimination Day