OP-ED By PRITHVI MAN SHRESTHA The Kathmandu Post "Nepal jumps nine places to 122nd spot"

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Submitted by Sana Shrestha 23Feb
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Feb 23, 2018-Nepal improved its global corruption index in 2017, jumping to 122nd spot from 131, but it continues to trail behind many South Asian countries in the rankings led by 26th-ranked Bhutan, according to Corruption Perception Index-2017.
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World leaders abandon human rights:Amnesty International Annual Report 2017/18

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Submitted by Sana Shrestha 23Feb
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Amnesty International Annual Report 2017/18
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Volunteerism laws and policies since 2001

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Feb
A research report for UNV submitted by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL), to inform the 2011 State of the World's Volunteerism Report.
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World Development Report 2018: LEARNING to Realize Education’s Promise

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Feb
The 2018 WDR published by the World Bank explores four main themes: 1) education’s promise; 2) the need to shine a light on learning; 3) how to make schools work for learners; and 4) how to make systems work for learning.
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Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Feb
"A language is far more than a means of communication; it is the very condition of our humanity. Our values, our beliefs and our identity are embedded within it"
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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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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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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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