Event Archive

Information about a new initiative at the University of Aberdeen to prevent mothers and babies in the developing world from dying of sepsis.

However, with some 796 million adults lacking minimum literacy skills, literacy for all remains an elusive target. UNESCO’s literacy programmes aim to create a literate world and promote literacy for all.

An interesting pannel discussion as part of the British Science Festival: Are we winning? The science of progress in global health - Wendy Graham The role of science in HIV prevention - Hilary Homans Global CREST challenges - incorporating development issues into exciting science projects - Julie Brown

Programme now available - see link below

"(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

Dr Hilary Homans presents a look at how current work is helping achieve Annie Lennox's dream of zero HIV among young people.

Only by considering the needs of all women and men, girls and boys, can we achieve the Millennium Development Goals and advance the shared values of the United Nations."Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

An academic workshop (25-26 June) followed by a PhD summer school (27-28 June). Funding is available for both workshop and PhD summer school participants

“On World Refugee Day, let us reaffirm the importance of solidarity and burden-sharing by the international community. Refugees have been deprived of their homes, but they must not be deprived of their futures.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

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 (UNCCD) in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa.