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2023
December
November
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CGD Mindfulness Seminar - Dr Will Leggett, University of Birmingham
-Mindfulness as Political Object and Democratic Opportunity
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CGD Mindfulness Seminar - Professor Willem Kuyken, University of Oxford
-Mindfulness (-based Cognitive Therapy) for Life Ancient Wisdom meets Modern Psychology in the Contemporary World
2022
October
2017
March
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Fair Trade Fortnight Seminar 2
-Rosario Alurralde and Hannes Sundkvist present their work 'Fairtrade as a way of life: Challenges in both sides of the supply chain'.
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Lecture: Creating a Tobacco Free Generation: How far have we come and where to next?
-Sheila Duffy will be giving a talk as part of the course Health Systems and Policy Research on the 6th of March 2017 in KCG7 Old Aberdeen.
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Fair Trade Fortnight Seminar 1
-Dr Nigel Dower presents 'What makes Fair Trade fair?' -Open to the community
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CGD Seminar Series: Global Health Law in a World in Turmoil
-Prof Brigit Toebes will be presenting her work related to access to medicine and health care costs in high income countries.
February
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Measuring progress: What is a fact?
-On Thursday 23rd February, Dr Lucia D'Ambruoso will also present as part of International Development week. Luca will give a talk entitled: Measuring progress: What is a fact?
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Sustainable Development Goals: Inclusive Development for All?
-Pamela Abbott to give Presentation for Friends of Medecins sans Frontieres. Forester Hill Campus
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Financing the Sustainable Development Goals: A Partnership for Development?
-Prof. Pamela Abbott will be leading the discussion as part of International Development Week
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Sustainable Development Goals: Inclusive Development for All?
-Pamela Abbott to give Presentation for Friends of Medecins sans Frontieres- King's College Campus
January
2015
December
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International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
The United Nations (UN) annually observes the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5. The day, which is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), gives volunteers a chance to work together on projects and campaigns promoting their contributions to economic and social development at local,...
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International Day for People with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities make up an estimated 15 per cent of the population of the world. Almost one-fifth of the estimated global total of persons living with disabilities, or between 110-190 million, encounter significant difficulties. Furthermore, a quarter of the global population is directly affected by disability, as care-givers or...
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World Aids Day
World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and...
November
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Every year, 25 November and the ensuing 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence which follow (ending on 10 December, Human Rights Day) are commemorated around the world, providing individuals and groups a chance to mobilize and call attention to the urgent need to end violence against women and girls....
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Universal Children's Day
Children's Day is recognized on various days in many places around the world, to honour children globally. It was first proclaimed by the World Conference for the Well-being of Children in 1925 and then established universally in 1954 to protect an 'appropriate' day.
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World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is a UN recognized event, observed annually on 19 November. This international day of action aims to break the taboo around toilets and draw attention to the global sanitation challenge.
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International Day for Tolerance
Tolerance does not mean indifference or a grudging acceptance of others. It is a way of life based on mutual understanding and respect for others, and on the belief that global diversity is to be embraced, not feared." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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Is Sustainable Development Possible? Economic, Social and Environmental Frictions.
-The conference gives students a unique opportunity to debate their work in a public forum, receive feedback from academic scholars, meet students from a range of international universities and network with potential employers.
October
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United Nations Day
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
"If we are to realize the future we want for all, we must hear and heed the voices of the marginalized... Together we can build a sustainable world of prosperity and peace, justice and equity- a life of dignity for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Message for The International Day for...
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World Food Day
World Food Day, as declared by the UN General Assembly, aims to heighten public awareness of world food problems and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
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International Day of the Girl Child
Since 2012, the United Nations marks 11 October as the 'International Day of the Girl Child'. The day promotes girls' human rights, highlights gender inequalities that remain between girls and boys and addresses the various forms of discrimination and abuse suffered by girls around the world.
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World Habitat Day
The United Nations' (UN) World Habitat Day is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October to reflect on the state of human settlements and people's right to sufficient shelter. It also aims to remind people that they are responsible for the habitat of future next generations.
September
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The International Day of Peace
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
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International Day of Democracy
In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy - with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy - and invited all member states and organizations to commemorate the day in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising...
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United Nations Day on South-South Cooperation
South-South cooperation, as an important element of international cooperation for development, offers viable opportunities for developing countries and countries with economies in transition in their individual and collective pursuit of sustained economic growth and sustainable development.
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International Literacy Day
Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for lifelong learning. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. For individuals, families, and societies alike, it is an instrument of empowerment to improve the health of one, the income of one, and...
August
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World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is a day dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. It marks the day on which the then Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello and 21 of his colleagues were killed in the...
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International Youth Day
"(Young people) are making important contributions to our work to eradicate poverty, contain the spread of disease, combat climate change and achieve the Millennium Development Goals. I call on Member States to increase their investments in young people so they can do even more." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
July
June
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Future Connections conference
-The Future Connections conference will take place 25-26 June 2015
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World Refugee Day
The United Nations' (UN) World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 each year. This event honours the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict and violence.
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" to promote public awareness of the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa. Ever since, country Parties...
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World Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year on 5 June to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
May
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The Future of Sustainable Development in sub-Saharan Africa
-The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) finish at the end of 2015. So what is the future of sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa? The event will give examples of success and the challenges faced in achieving the MDGs.
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International Day of UN Peacekeepers
The "International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers", May 29, is a day to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication, and courage and to honour the memory of those who...
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
April
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World Malaria Day 2015 - Invest in the future: defeat malaria
On April 25th people across the globe take part in a wide range of activities to mark World Malaria Day. For half the world every day is malaria day - a day to keep up the fight against this killer disease. This website is a communication and advocacy platform for...
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World Health Day 2015 - Food Safety
World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected that highlights a priority area of public health. The Day provides an opportunity for individuals in every community to get involved in activities...
March
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World Tuberculosis Day
World TB Day, falling on March 24th each year, is designed to build public awareness that tuberculosis today remains an epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of nearly one-and-a-half million people each year, mostly in developing countries. It commemorates the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch...
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The EAUC's Annual Conference - Challenging Connections
-Run by the EAUC and hosted at University of Leeds on 23 - 25 March 2015, Challenging Connections inspires and challenges tertiary education to look again at our connections, our partnerships and the voices we are hearing and those we are not.
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World Water Day 2015 - 'Water and Sustainable Development'
International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
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Restorative Justice: Lessons from Rwanda in Healing and Building Peace
-Carl Wilkens, the only American who remained in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide, will give a talk on healing and building peace. His presentation will include original photographs and video clips.
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Human rights conference: Female Genital Mutilation
-Aberdeen University Lawyers Without Borders in conjunction with ELSA Aberdeen are hosting a Human Rights conference on Thursday 12th March 2015 Cultural Practices vs. Human Rights: How can International Law curb Female Genital Mutilation as an entrenched cultural practice?
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International Women's Day 2015 Theme: MAKE IT HAPPEN
Women's equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal. International Women's Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action.
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Berlin Economic Forum 2015: Creative Economies, Sustainable Tourism & Foreign Investments
-Organised by the Institute for Culture Diplomacy, part of the Cross Continental Cooperation Summit 2014-2015: "Unlocking Potential: Uniting the World's Leading Powers" (International Conferences; Berlin; February-March 2015)
February
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International Development Week 2015 - ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY THEME
-The Centre for Sustainable International Development brings the final event of International Development Week at the University of Aberdeen, covering the topic of energy in the energy capital of the UK.
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International Development Week 2015 - HEALTH THEME
-In conjunction with International Development Week, Medsin Aberdeen and Centre For Sustainable International Development proudly present the Global Health and Development Night.
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International Development Week 2015 - CAREERS DAY
-As part of the CSID International Development Week on campus, the Alumni Relations team, Careers Service and AUSA are delighted to host a new Back on Campus event in 2015.
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International Development Week 2015 - STUDENT SOCIAL EVENT
-This networking event is part of CSID Volunteers organised International Development Week 2015. It is organised by students for students to find and share ideas and experiences of development.
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International Development Week 2015
-Welcome to the Aberdeen University International Development Week, where all those who want to start a career, or are interested in international development can get all the information. So come along and take part in one of the biggest events on campus this year!
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International Development Week 2015 - EDUCATION THEME
-This event is part of CSID Volunteers organised International Development week and the focus will be on sustainable aspects of education.
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World Day of Social Justice
-For the United Nations, the pursuit of social justice for all is at the core of our global mission to promote development and human dignity. The adoption by the International Labour Organization of the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization is just one recent example of the UN...
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The Power of Film & the Arts to Build Peace
-Organised by the Institute for Culture Diplomacy, part of the Cross Continental Cooperation Summit 2014-2015: "Unlocking Potential: Uniting the World's Leading Powers" (International Conferences; Berlin; February-March 2015)
2014
December
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Human Rights Day
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted between January 1947 and December 1948. It aimed to form a basis for human rights all over the world and represented a significant change of direction from events during World War II and the continuing colonialism that was rife in the world...
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International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
The United Nations (UN) annually observes the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5. The day, which is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), gives volunteers a chance to work together on projects and campaigns promoting their contributions to economic and social development at local,...
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International Day for People with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities make up an estimated 15 per cent of the population of the world. Almost one-fifth of the estimated global total of persons living with disabilities, or between 110-190 million, encounter significant difficulties. Furthermore, a quarter of the global population is directly affected by disability, as care-givers or...
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World Aids Day
World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and...
November
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Scotland National Community Energy Conference 2014
-The conference will focus on retaining and adding local value through community ownership of our own energy, the conference will be bringing together all the strands of the community energy and local energy economy agenda, from finance to regulation, and from planning to technologies.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Every year, 25 November and the ensuing 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence which follow (ending on 10 December, Human Rights Day) are commemorated around the world, providing individuals and groups a chance to mobilize and call attention to the urgent need to end violence against women and girls....
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Universal Children's Day
By resolution 836(IX) of 14 December 1954, the General Assembly recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children.
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CSID Seminar Series: Partnerships and Participation in Sustainable International Development
-Our conclusive seminar of the International Development discusses global partnerships in International Development
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World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is a UN recognized event, observed annually on 19 November. This international day of action aims to break the taboo around toilets and draw attention to the global sanitation challenge.
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International Day for Tolerance
Tolerance does not mean indifference or a grudging acceptance of others. It is a way of life based on mutual understanding and respect for others, and on the belief that global diversity is to be embraced, not feared." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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CSID Seminar Series: The role of environmental conflicts in perpetuating violent conflict
-The role of environmental conflicts in initiating and perpetuating violent conflicts
October
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Sustainable Ethical Procurement- One World Week
-Panel Discussion of ways in which insitutions can tackle issues surrounding procurement methods ensuring that sustainability and ethics can be at the heart of our buying habits. Is there a way in which we can ensure our goods and services can be sourced in an ethical and sustainable way? To do...
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CSID Seminar Series: Climate Compatible Development and Sustainable Energy for All.
-Climate Compatible Development and Sustainable Energy for All. How might this work within the Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capacities of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change?
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United Nations Day
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
"If we are to realize the future we want for all, we must hear and heed the voices of the marginalized... Together we can build a sustainable world of prosperity and peace, justice and equity- a life of dignity for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Message for The International Day for the Eradication...
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World Food Day
World Food Day, as declared by the UN General Assembly, aims to heighten public awareness of world food problems and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
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CSID Seminar Series International aid from the Recipient View: Experience from sub-Saharan Africa
-Dr Michael Tribe of Strathclyde University brings to us our second seminar this time focusing on the dynamics of AID development policies in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania.
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Grappling with new global finance : experiences from Chile
-Globalized finance poses major challenges for emerging economies. The GEG Annual Lecture provides a chance to hear from a leading policy maker in Latin America. Governor Vergara will share his experiences and insights on the most pressing opportunities and challenges facing emerging economies, particularly in Latin America. How can Latin...
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International Day of the Girl Child
Since 2012, the United Nations marks 11 October as the 'International Day of the Girl Child'. The day promotes girls' human rights, highlights gender inequalities that remain between girls and boys and addresses the various forms of discrimination and abuse suffered by girls around the world.
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World Habitat Day
The United Nations' (UN) World Habitat Day is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October to reflect on the state of human settlements and people's right to sufficient shelter. It also aims to remind people that they are responsible for the habitat of future next generations.
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CSID Seminar Series: Why the end of Poverty requires the end of Violence
-Andy Bevan of the UK International Justice Mission speaks on Human Rights and gender-based violence for the Centre for Sustainable International Development's first Seminar Session of 2014. This seminar is open to all.
September
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African Film Series: Half A Yellow Sun
-Half of a Yellow Sun is a 2013 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Biyi Bandele and based on the novel of the same name by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The film is a love story that follows two sisters who are caught up in the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil...
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African Film Series: Cry Freedom
-Cry Freedom is a 1987 British drama film directed by Richard Attenborough, set in the late 1970s, during the apartheid era of South Africa.
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The International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace, observed each year on 21 September, is a global call for ceasefire and non-violence.
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International Day of Democracy
"On this International Day of Democracy, I call on leaders to hear, respect and respond appropriately to the voices of the people, whether expressed directly or through elected representatives." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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United Nations Day on South South Cooperation
-South-South cooperation, as an important element of international cooperation for development, offers viable opportunities for developing countries and countries with economies in transition in their individual and collective pursuit of sustained economic growth and sustainable development.
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International Literacy Day
Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for lifelong learning. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. For individuals, families, and societies alike, it is an instrument of empowerment to improve the health of one, the income of one, and...
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Women of African Origin and Descent against Female Genital Mutilation Seminar
-This seminar will give a voice to women who come from communities that practice FGM and other harmful traditional and cultural practices so that they can lead in the struggle to stop FGM.
August
July
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Commonwealth Heads of Government conference on Energy, Equity and Development - 22nd July in Glasgow
-This conference will provide an opportunity for government officials from Scotland, the fourteen African Commonwealth nations, national and international energy companies in sub-Saharan Africa, investors, financial Institutions and development partners from academia and civil society to meet and exchange ideas on how best to promote energy equity.
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Energy, Equity and Development: overcoming challenges across the Commonwealth
-This event was fully booked
Government officials from African Commonwealth nations and Scotland, senior representatives of international energy companies active in sub-Saharan Africa, academic experts, and development partners will meet tomorrow in Glasgow to exchange ideas on achieving equal access to energy for all communities.
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World Humanitarian Day
2013 Theme: The World Needs More.. World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. The day was designated by the General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq.
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World Population Day
-2013 Theme: Focus is on Adolescent Pregnancy As the world population edged to 7 billion people in 2011 (up from 2.5 billion in 1950), it has had profound implications for development. A world of 7 billion is both a challenge and an opportunity with implications on sustainability, urbanization, access to health...
June
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14th annual conference European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI)
-The theme of the conference is Responsible Development in a Polycentric World: Inequality, Citizenship and the Middle Classes and there will be an exciting range of over 60 panels and working group sessions (http://www.gc2014.org). A book exhibition will be held on the Tuesday and Wednesday, where publishers, NGOs and research...
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World Refugee Day
This years theme is "Take 1 minute to support a family forced to flee." For years, many countries and regions have been holding their own Refugee Days and even Weeks. One of the most widespread is Africa Refugee Day, which is celebrated on 20 June in several countries.
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
This year's slogan, "Don't let our future dry up" calls for everyone to take action to promote preparedness and resilience to water scarcity, desertification and drought. The slogan embodies the message that we are all responsible for water and land conservation and sustainable use, and that there are solutions to...
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Scotlands Contribution to the EU Post 2015 Development Agenda
-This event was fully booked
Presentations followed by a roundtable discussion on the contribution of Scotland to the EU Post-2015 Development Agenda.
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All Women Cabinet - Scotland's Future
-This event was fully booked
A speech by the Deputy First Minister will be followed by a Question and Answer session.
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World Environment Day
The theme for this year's World Environment Day celebrations is Think.Eat.Save. Think.Eat.Save is an anti-food waste and food loss campaign that encourages you to reduce your foodprint. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), every year 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted. This is equivalent to the...
May
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International Day of UN Peacekeepers
This year's theme for the international day of UN peacekeepers is "UN PEACEKEEPING: ADAPTING TO NEW CHALLENGES." United Nations peacekeeping has adapted its policies, revised its structures and developed new practices and training to better perform its life-saving work.
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This years theme is "Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion"
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Being a midwide in Malawi and the Community midwife programme
-Four Commonwealth students are visiting Aberdeen to exchange their experiences of being a midwife in Malawi and also of the Community Midwife Assistant Programme.
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HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICT
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