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Thematic Areas
| Poverty Eradication
“Whether it sings of love or suffering, whether it sings of dreams or memories — beneath its words, the human voice sings always about longing for dignity.”
This was how, in 1987, ATD Fourth World founder Joseph Wresinski invited singers to take…
| Ageing
On the International Day of Older Persons (1 October), the United Nations is urging the world to tap into the often overlooked contributions of older persons, and calling for integrated care to improve well being and ensure they have the opportunity…
| Ageing
From the moment we are born, we all begin ageing. This is the start of a complex and varied lifecourse. Each of us live through different events, we make choices, we face the consequences of policies and systems, and intersecting forms of…
| Youth
In many corners of the world, youth are becoming increasingly vulnerable to violent extremism. In some cases children or young people become radicalised and commit violent acts. In other places, a violent environment profoundly affects the lives of…
| Poverty Eradication
Global leaders gathering at United Nations Headquarters in New York this week for the annual round of top-level diplomatic talks known as the General Debate will shine a spotlight on the needs of the world’s people, with discussions on…
| Youth
Youth are amongst the most affected by the pressing matters of our world, such as climate change, sustainable development or conflict prevention, the subject of this article. They must be engaged in these issues because the future belongs to them.…
| Ageing
The Asia-Pacific Intergovernmental Meeting on the Third Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing will be held from 12 to 14 September 2017 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.
The Meeting is being…
| Poverty Eradication
The 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, opens on 12 September under the presidency of Miroslav Lajčák of Slovakia, and the theme “Focusing on people: striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet”.
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| Ageing
Our world is rapidly ageing. By 2050, our planet will be home to twice as many people over 60, than there are today. At the same time, the population aged 80 or more will triple in size, according to UN DESA’s 2017 Revision of the World Population…
| Disabilities
Promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and including them in society, as managers, employees, suppliers and consumers is a triple win: a win for persons with disabilities, a win for business, and a win for the society in general.
Many…
| Indigenous Peoples
The signing of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), in 2007, was a landmark achievement in the survival and protection of indigenous communities worldwide. On this year’s International Day of Indigenous…
| Ageing, | Youth
Youth and older persons are more vulnerable to social exclusion than others. Many young people live in unfavourable socio-economic environments, where they are unable to find a job and are at risk of being excluded in the labour force. Later in life…