3 May acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. Just as importantly, World Press Freedom Day is a day of support for media which are targets for the …
The trajectory of every person’s life is influenced to a large degree by their early childhood. The first years of life are critical to children’s physical, psychological, cognitive and social development, and their experiences during these formative years have a direct effect – both positive and negative – on the adolescents and adults they will …
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Access to healthcare is essential for everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status orgeographic location. In underdeveloped countries, however, many individuals lack access toeven the most basic healthcare services. This lack of access can have far-reachingconsequences, including decreased quality of life, decreased productivity, and increasedmortality rates.One of the primary benefits of access to healthcare is improved …
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This simple statement encapsulates the profound importance of investing in the well-being, education, and development of children. Children are not only the future of our society, but they are also the present. Investing in children means investing in our collective future, our communities, and our planet. The importance of investing in children is clear. Children …
In many parts of the world, girls face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining goodhygiene. These challenges can have far-reaching consequences, including increased risk ofinfection, decreased quality of life, and reduced educational opportunities. Educating girlsabout hygiene is essential to breaking down these barriers and empowering them to livehealthy and fulfilling lives. One of the …
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Food insecurity is a major issue in Nigeria, with many families struggling to access nutritiousfood on a regular basis. Food banks can play a vital role in alleviating hunger and improvingfood security in the country, providing an essential safety net for those in need.One of the primary benefits of food banks is that they can …
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Ten years since the first International Day of the Girl, we take a moment to consider how the world has changed for girls over that decade. While the lives of girls have undoubtedly improved in many respects, they still face unprecedented challenges to their education, their physical and mental wellness, and the protections needed for …
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Madhamal (left) was spared an early marriage, but her sister, Vennila (right) was not so lucky. Madhamal, from a village in Tamil Nadu, India, had always dreamed of becoming a teacher. But that dream was shattered – at least temporarily – when her father attempted to force her to marry. Child marriage in India is …
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2022 was incredibly difficult for people around the world. We were confronted by a series of major crises, including a continuing pandemic, a major war in Europe, an energy crisis, rising inflation and food insecurity. These events hit children particularly hard, compounding the already severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of children had to …
Did you know? When the Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by world leaders in 2015 as a “shared blueprint for the peace and prosperity of people and the planet,” we did not anticipate that a viral pandemic and a looming climate catastrophe would upend our world and threaten progress towards these goals. These events have …
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