International Mother Language Day 2018

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Feb
On International Mother Language Day 2018, celebrated every year on 21 February, UNESCO reiterates its commitment to linguistic diversity and invites its Member States to celebrate the day in as many languages as possible as a reminder that linguistic diversity and multilingualism are essential for sustainable development.
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Mohna Ansari, Human Rights Commissioner speaks of PWDs' conditions at UN

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Submitted by Sana Shrestha 21Feb
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The Hon. Member of the National Human Rights Commission, Ms. Mohna Ansari delivered the view of the Commission at 19th Session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in Geneve on the 19th of Feb. She mentioned, among other things, that "very few PWDs know their rights and the facilities provided by the government.
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Opening Remarks by Mr. Naindra Prasad Upadhaya, Secretary, Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare and Head of Nepali Delegation

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Submitted by Sana Shrestha 21Feb
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The 19th Session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to Consider Nepal's Initial Report.
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The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Feb
The World Movement for Democracy is seeking emerging democratic leaders from around the world who are committed to building their leadership skills. Deadline 14th of March
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Civil Society Scholar Awards by Open Society Foundations

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Feb
The Civil Society Scholar Awards (CSSA) support international academic mobility to enable doctoral students and university faculty to access resources that enrich socially-engaged research and critical scholarship in their home country or region. Deadline is 31st March, 2018.

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AUSTRALIA AID CONFERENCE IN CANBERRA

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Feb
Last week the Australia Aid Conference organized by the Asia Foundation in partnership with n partnership with the Development Policy Centre at the Australian National University (ANU) took place.
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EVERY CHILD ALIVE: SIGN UP UNICEF PETITION NOW

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Feb
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Child Protection
Take Action NOW: 7,000 newborn babies are dying every year. hat means that, as you read this, a new mother is grieving the loss of her child. As is another. And another.The scale of these losses is unthinkable. It’s preventable. And YOU can do something about it.

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5th Sankalp Africa Summit 2018

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Feb
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Social Entrepreneurship
Join Intellecap and our partners at the 5th edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit 2018 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, will aim at connecting entrepreneurs with investors, corporates and policy makers to facilitate their growth strategies for the region.
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Impoverished communities hit hardest

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Submitted by Sana Shrestha 19Feb
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Cold wave conditions that have swept the plains for the past three weeks continue to affect normal life in Siraha. The impoverished people have been hit the hardest.
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PARTNERSHIPS FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION: THE BRITISH COUNCIL WAY

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Feb
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
This piece, originally published on Perspectives of the Himalayan Times on the 18th of Feb, tells the story of simple but effective partnerships between British Council and a group of persons with disabilities, a collaboration driven by a commitment towards social inclusion and a very big example that partnerships and collaborations are not just about money.

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