“I Felt Like a Second Class Customer”

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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.

Adjusting to a New Life

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I've lived in Durham, North Carolina for a little over four months. This is a story as to how I'm adjusting.

INTERVIEW WITH H.E.Elisabeth von Capeller, Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal ( PART 1)

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In this exclusive interview for ENGAGE, carried out in partnership with reputed media firm Middleway Films, the Ambassador reviews the work done by the Swiss Development Cooperation/Embassy of Switzerland  in the last few years and explains the upcoming Swiss Cooperation Strategy 2018-2011 for Nepal.The Part II will be posted next Thursday, 12th of July.

 

Official Bio of H.E.Ambassador Elisabeth von Capeller

THE LEGATUM PROSPERITY INDEX™ 2017 Creating the Pathways from Poverty to Prosperity

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What true prosperity is, and how it can be realised, are fundamental questions that must be answered by every country. This year the global findings reveal good news – prosperity is rising. But there are major challenges facing many countries and regions.What true prosperity is, and how it can be realised, are fundamental questions that must be answered by every country.

Remarks by President Martti Ahtisaari at the Kultaranta Talks 2018: “Power and Strength or a Shared Order?”

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The speech was delivered in Kultaranta, 17 June 2018 by Former Finnish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Martti Ahtisaari in occasion of the annual Kultaranta convened by the Finnish President Niinistö.

Cambodia's Dirty Dozen A Long History of Rights Abuses by Hun Sen's Generals (HRW)

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– Cambodia’s increasingly dictatorial, one-party rule is underpinned by generals in the security forces who are responsible for serious and systematic human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today in a new report.

The Rule of Law and Human Rights - Fundamentals for the 2030 Agenda and Sustaining Peace

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The high-level meeting on ‘Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights for Sustaining Peace and Fostering Development,’ organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) brought together Member States, governments, UN agencies, civil society, relevant experts, and actors to enable collaboration and outline priorities for improving the rule of law in crisis-affected contexts.

What Is the 100RC Network?

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100 Resilient Cities—Pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation (100RC) is dedicated to helping cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century. According to the network, "Resilience is about surviving and thriving, regardless of the challenge"

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