ASEAN affirms commitment to disaster risk reduction, prevention

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jul
A recent conference held in Mongolia refocus the ASEAN, the South East Asian nations bloc on disaster prevention and management.
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PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE: Supporting democracy and fostering renewal in times of change

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jul
Here the resolution adopted by the Progressive Alliance, a network of social democratic parties from around the world that recently met in Kathmandu between the 29 and 30 June, 2018.
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Missed Opportunities: The High Cost of Not Educating Girls ( FROM THE WORLD BANK)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jul
The report says that limited educational opportunities for girls and barriers to completing 12 years of education cost countries between $15 trillion and $30 trillion dollars in lost lifetime productivity and earnings. The report finds out that primary education is not enough. Across many indicators, benefits from primary education only are limited.
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INTERVIEW WITH H.E.Elisabeth von Capeller, Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal ( PART 2)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 12Jul

In this exclusive interview for ENGAGE, whose first part was published on July 5th carried out in partnership with reputed media firm Middleway Films, the Ambassador speaks about social inclusion and the role tha sports can play to create the basis for a more inclusive society.

 

Official Bio of H.E.Ambassador Elisabeth von Capeller

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SAIEVAC Secretariat to remain in Kathmandu

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Jul
The South Asian Initiative to end Violence against Children, a SAARC Apex Body will remain in Kathmandu, after renewing the MoU with the Government of Nepal.
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How UNV helped ECOWAS set up its Volunteer Programme ( from UNV)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Jul
This is the story of how the United Nation Volunteers, UNV, helped established a regional volunteering program in western Africa.
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Because of Her, We Can! - NAIDOC Week 2018

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Jul
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.
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The Future of Asia and Pacific Cities 2019 Report: Thematic consultation on Smart Cities in Asia and the Pacific

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Jul
ESCAP, The UN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIA AND PACIFIF and Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) are partnering to develop a chapter on the Future of Smart Urban Data and Technologies, which will focus on how cities in the region can create sustainable communities and contribute to achieving the SDGs.
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ISTR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, AMSTERDAM, 10-13 JULY, 2018

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09Jul
Founded in 1992, the International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) is a major international association promoting research and education in the fields of civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector. The conference is one of the biggest events related to the study of not for profit sector.
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“I Felt Like a Second Class Customer”

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Submitted by Samridhi Rana Thapa 08Jul
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SOCIETY AT LARGE
Current physical infrastructures in the capital city of Nepal, pose as barriers for people who use mobility devices discouraging social participation, independence and dignity putting them in vulnerable situations. It is a matter of public safety concern for senior citizens, cyclists, wheelchair users, people with a vision disability, baby strollers and joggers.

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