The staff at the Karibuni Wa Mama (Welcome, mothers) medical centre help heal many wounds - physical and psychological, and go even further in healing survivors. The centre is managed by the NGO Solidarit茅 feminine pour la paix et le d茅veloppement int茅gral (Female Solidarity for Peace and Integral Development) - SOFEPADI. SOFEPADI was founded 20 years ago by 24 women in Bunia, Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo to campaign for peace and to promote women鈥檚 empowerment and human rights.
Over the past decade, major progress has been made towards increasing access to education, including for persons with autism. However, the COVID-19 pandemic created major disruptions to education globally. Many students with autism have been especially hard hit and studies show that they are disproportionately affected by disruptions to routines, as well as services and support they rely on. This year鈥檚 World Autism Awareness Day addresses inclusive education, as a key element in the transformative promise of the SDGs, to . Watch the virtual event on 缅北禁地WebTV.
As racism continues to affect societies worldwide, people from all walks of life are raising their voices against discrimination. All of us can contribute to this global movement and every action - even the smallest one - counts. That is why this year鈥檚 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination seeks to highlight the importance of strengthening meaningful and safe public participation. Silence is indifference, so let鈥檚 raise our voices by speaking up against racism and celebrating our diversity as a source of strength. #FightRacism.
More than 60 per cent of the world鈥檚 employed population earn their livelihoods in the informal economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the vulnerability of informal workers, who often lack social protection or employment-related benefits and are twice as likely to be poor. On this World Day of Social Justice, the 缅北禁地seeks to highlight the transition to formal employment as a necessary condition to reduce poverty and inequalities, notably in times of crisis. The 2030 Agenda and the Secretary-General鈥檚 Our Common Agenda report, recognise the transition to formality as a priority.
When we vote, we're not just choosing a leader, a lawmaker, our local councillor or between two opposite policies. We're shaping the policies that have real impact in our lives. But, who should ensure that citizens receive accurate information? The media, political parties and electoral regulators have a role to play. Because when information is accurate, extensive and available, our elections remain free and fair, and democracy thrives. Learn more about how protects freedom of expression and the safety of journalists.
Some people use messages that violate other people's rights to dignity, equality and safety. When does free speech become criminal 'hate speech' and how do we best respond to it? Navigating that fine line isn't easy. But, in the interests of protecting human rights for all we can - and must- work together more intensively to address the problem. Learn more about how .
Braille is a tactile representation of alphanumeric symbols using six dots to represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical, and scientific symbols. It is used by blind and partially sighted people to read the same books and periodicals as those printed in a visual font. Persons with vision impairment are more likely than those without to experience higher rates of poverty and disadvantage. On World Braille Day (4 January), the United Nations recognizes Braille as essential for education, freedom of expression and opinion, access to information and social inclusion.
The concept of solidarity has defined the work of the United Nations since the birth of the Organization. The creation of the United Nations drew the peoples and nations of the world together to promote peace, human rights and social and economic development. The Organization was founded on the basic premise of unity and harmony among its members, expressed in the concept of collective security that relies on the solidarity of its members to unite 鈥渢o maintain international peace and security.鈥 On this International Human Solidarity Day let us continue celebrating our unity in diversity.
On World AIDS 2021, the World Health Organization calls on global leaders and citizens to confront inequalities and to overcome the growing disparities in access to essential HIV services.
The principles of equality and non-discrimination are at the heart of . Equality is aligned with the 2030 Agenda by addressing and finding solutions for deep-rooted forms of discrimination that have affected the most vulnerable people in societies. On Human Rights Day this year, we're calling for a new social contract with equality at its core. By addressing deep-seated discrimination with human rights, we can move towards a fairer and more inclusive world - because we're all human, and we're all equal.
The United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This imperative lies at the core of the United Nations Charter, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and is more important than ever in this era of rising and violent extremism and widening conflicts that are characterized by a fundamental disregard for human life. The International Day for Tolerance (16 November) further reminds us that tolerance is not only a moral duty, but also a political and legal requirement for individuals, groups, and States.
defines long-term care (LTC) as the support that is needed by older persons with limited ability to care for themselves due to physical or mental conditions, including chronic diseases and multimorbidity. Well-adapted and high-quality long-term care can enhance older people鈥檚 well-being, dignity and rights, while also supporting their families. It is essential that better access to adequate long-term care benefits and services is provided to meet people鈥檚 needs.
The digital divide persists between more and less connected countries, communities, and people. Enabling all the world's people to access and use digital technologies and closing digital divides remains a challenge to achieve the SDGs by 2030. This International Day of Older Persons (1 October) calls for 鈥淒igital Equity for All Ages鈥 and affirms the need for access and meaningful participation in the digital world by older persons. The Observance also highlights the need for a legally binding instrument on the rights of older persons and a human rights approach for a society for all ages.
Together, young people are standing up and fighting for a world free of poverty, racism, sexism, ableism and all forms of violence, inequality, and discrimination. For LGBTIQ+ youth, this is a fight for survival. LGBTIQ+ youth are more likely to experience family rejection, poverty, discrimination, bullying, violence, and exclusion from education. With great courage and resilience, young LGBTIQ+ people lead change and stand up for a future that is safe, respectful, empowering and celebrates the beautiful diversity of humankind. Take a stand with them through the .
Dr. Ralph Bunche, a strong ally of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was the first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize and Dr. King the second. Hear from Andrew Young, who was present then as a young activist and went on to become the first African-American Ambassador from the United States to the UN. See how racism in Washington DC prompted Dr. Bunche to turn down an offer from the US State Department and instead pursue a career at the UN. And learn how this pioneer peacemaker went from experiencing racism in his own life to blazing a trail of justice for others around the world.