Since nuclear weapons testing began on 16 July 1945, nearly 2,000 have taken place. In the early days of nuclear

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Equal pay for work of equal value International Equal Pay Day, celebrated for the first time this 18 September, represents

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2020 Theme: Shaping Peace Together Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September.

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Achieving global nuclear disarmament is one of the oldest goals of the United Nations. It was the subject of the

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Rebuilding tourism in a safe, equitable, climate-friendly way Tourism has been among the hardest hit of all sectors by the

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Saving lives, Building Trust, Bringing Hope The International Day for Universal Access to Information 2020 focuses on to the right

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The challenge of reducing food loss and waste during COVID-19 This year we celebrate the first ever observance of the

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The role of language professionals International Translation Day is meant as an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of

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