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United Nations Development Programme releases Gender Social Norms Index
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the Gender Social Norms Index. It measures the social beliefs that obstruct Gender Equality. Key Findings of the Report The report consists of data collected from more than 75 countries covering 80% of world population. According to the report, half of the world population believe that men ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action 1995 • Gender equality • MMR • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) • world conference of women
India marks the beginning of “Super Year of Biodiversity” with CMS COP 13
The year 2020 has been nick named as “Super Year” by global advocacy groups including the United Nations. This has been done to highlight 21 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and their targets. India marks the “Super Year of Biodiversity” with the Conservation of Migratory Species Conference of Parties 13. The year includes UN summit in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Biodiversity • Conservation of Migratory Species • COP25 • Gender equality • IUCN • SDG • Super Year 2020 • UNCBD • UNCCD • world conference of women
October 11: International Day of Girl Child
Every year, October 11 is commemorated as International Day of Girl Child by the United Nations. The day is important as it raises awareness of issues faced by girls internationally. The major problems faced by girls includes forced child marriage, legal rights, medical rights, education, nutrition. Theme: Girl force – Unscripted and unstoppable Background The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: International day of Girl Child • UN • United Nations • Women Empowerment • world conference of women