Justice at the heart of Faith
More than a human rights violation against an individual Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread
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Global Solidarity to Eradicate Poverty Charity, like the notions of volunteerism and philanthropy, provides real social bonding and contributes to
A two-fold problem Health impact: tiny, invisible particles of pollution penetrate deep into our lungs, bloodstream and bodies. These pollutants
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Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond International Literacy Day 2020 focuses on “Literacy teaching and learning in
Education under attack Around the world, attacks on children continue unabated, as warring parties flout one of the most basic
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The best example of solidarity among countries South-South cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity among peoples and countries of the
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COVID-19: A Spotlight on Democracy The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has resulted in major social, political and legal challenges globally. As
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the
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No one should be harmed in health care. Yet thousands of patients across the world suffer avoidable harm, or are
Equal pay for work of equal value International Equal Pay Day, celebrated for the first time this 18 September, represents
2020 Theme: Shaping Peace Together Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September.
Achieving global nuclear disarmament is one of the oldest goals of the United Nations. It was the subject of the
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