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UN ask Taliban to end gender-based violence in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Since the summer of 2021, women in Afghanistan have had many of their most fundamental rights restricted or rescinded in a country that has one of the highest rates of violence against women globally. Afghan women have also experienced a marked deterioration in access to coordinated, compreh
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World Philosophy Day 2022: History, significance and theme
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The third Thursday of every November is celebrated as World Philosophy Day. It falls on November 17 this year. In 2005, it was designated an International Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It wasn't always that, though. November 21, 2002,
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Hyderabad: Youngistaan Foundation holds session with young girl innovators
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Youngistaan Foundation in collaboration with Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), T-Hub, and Y-Hub organised an interactive discussion with Young Girl innovators, Social Entrepreneurs, and Global Girl Changemakers, as per officials.
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Indian Consulate General celebrates 6th International Day of Diplomats in
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The idea of celebrating an International Day of Diplomats was conceived by Ambassador Abhay Kumar, who first hosted it in Brasilia in October 2017. The celebration aims to raise awareness about the vital role diplomats play, as daily peacemakers, in disbursing development aid, among others.
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Merck Foundation marks an International Day of the Girl Child and support
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks an 'International Day of the Girl Child' through their 'Educating Linda' program, which supports girl education (#yesforGirl Education)
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International Day of the Girl Child 2022: History, theme and significance
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 11 (ANI): The International Day of the Girl Child, also referred to as the Day of Girls, is celebrated on October 11 to bring attention to the value and potential that girls hold for our society's future. The tenth anniversary of IGD is in 2022.
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Commemorating 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl in Guj
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Gujarat [India], October 11 (ANI/ATK): In these last 10 years, there has been increased attention on issues that matter to girls amongst governments, policymakers and the general public, and more opportunities for girls to have their voices heard.
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Plan India's Young Girl Changemakers takeover influential leadership posit
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Committed to strengthening the girls' rights and gender equality space over the past decade, Plan India's Girl Changemakers stepped into leadership roles across Diplomatic Missions, Corporates, and Government bodies on the International
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Meet Ishmeet - the girl who couldn't hear 'No' - in KFC's latest film 'Ksh
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI/PRNewswire): All her life, someone or the other has been holding Ishmeet's hand, protecting her, and showing her the way. Until the day she proclaims that she cannot hear the word 'no'. What happens then. Watch Ishmeet and follow her journey in KFC's late
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India gets unusual praise from Saudi Arabia's World Muslim League
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): India has received unusual praise from Saudi Arabia's World Muslim League for its policy of non-violence and tolerance towards all.
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Gandhi's values can defeat challenges across cultures, borders: UN Residen
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Amid the Ukraine war, United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in India, Shombi Sharp said that challenges can be defeated by embodying Mahatma Gandhi's principles across cultures and borders for a peaceful future.
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Mapusa Police division celebrates International Day for Older Persons at B
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Goa [India], October 1 (ANI): On the occasion of the International Day for Older Persons, staff members of the Mapusa Police division spent quality time with inmates of the Bom Jesus Home for the aged.
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