Sustainable Development

‘Unequal care work blocks gender equality’- UN expert

Unpaid care work like cooking, caring for children and elderly leads to poverty andisolation of women if not identified, says Magdalena Sepúlveda, Special Rapporteur fo...

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CSI reports highlight carbon reduction data

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)’s Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) published its latest report showing remarkable CO2 emission reduc...

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World Bank analysis show that low income countries are lagging behind in race to end poverty

The World Bank’s analysis emphasises the difficulty of reaching the goal to end poverty by 2030, finding that while the reduction in poverty moved significantly in middl...

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India and neighbouring countries appeal to UN to ensure achievement of Sustainable Development goals.

India in a joint appeal with it’s neighbouring countries, Pakistan and Sri Lanka appealed to the United Nations to ensure that economic prosperity, social cohesion and e...

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‘No Ceiling: The Full Participation Project’

Secretary Clinton recently announced a new Clinton Foundation Program ‘No Ceiling: The Full Participation Project’. This program will measure the global progress ...

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Support for Africa's Youth led businesses can lead to unimaginable change in the continent

The continent of Africa has the chance to harness the power of its youth. The youth segment in Africa is currently the highest demographic segment in the continent. This arti...

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Women's empowerment should happen in India not only through reservation but as a matter of principle: Rahul Gandhi

Speaking at a function for a self help women’s initiative ‘Umeed’ in Badgam, J&K, Rahul Gandhi said that empowerment and participation in democratic inst...

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Clinton Starting New Project to Empower Women

Hillary Rodham Clinton announced a new initiative Friday called “No Ceilings” to empower women and children around the globe. The project could serve as the basis ...

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Young Women In Low Paid Jobs Triples In 20 Years, Warns TUC

Three times as many young women are employed in low paid, low skilled jobs than 20 years ago, according to a new report commissioned by the Trades Union Congress. The TUC&rsq...

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From Plates that Grow Food to Certified Cocoa: UN Awards Innovative Green Enterprises at Green Economy Symposium

Fully biodegradable plates implanted with organic seeds in Colombia to provide food after use, a social media website to promote car-sharing in Viet Nam,certified cocoa for sp...

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TRENDING: CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS OF FAITH AND LOVE

"A heartfelt exploration of Christmas spirit, the enduring devotion of Mother Teresa, th...

December 22 2024

THOUGHT FACTORY: WHEN INSTITUTIONS FAIL, ART SUFFERS

When cultural institutions compromise artistic integrity due to bureaucratic interferenc...

December 21 2024

BOLLYWOOD: 100 CHEERS FOR BOLLYWOOD'S IMMORTAL...AWAARA

Celebrating the cinematic legacy of a legend, Bollywood’s first Actor-Director who...

December 20 2024