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New York, Oct 6 (JEN): Marking the first World Teacher’s Day after the adoption of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, senior United Nations officials appealed to the international community to value, support, and empower teachers, “for it is they who will educate a new generation of children who, in turn, will carry forward all our goals to build a better world for all.” more
UN officials propose setting up new fund for education in emergencies

New York, Oct 3 (JEN): Two senior United Nations officials on Friday proposed the establishment of a humanitarian fund for education in emergencies that would offer millions of the worldâ ...

On World Maritime Day, UN highlights importance of maritime education and training

New York, Sept 25 (JEN) Marking the observance of World Maritime Day, top UN officials highlighted the importance of the international shipping industry, as well as the necessity of maintain ...

Centers for Disease Control awards multi-million dollar funding to Manipal University

Bangalore, Sept 8 (JEN) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a cooperative agreement grant to Manipal University to support hospital-based surveillance of Ac ...

Literacy for all must stand at the heart of development agenda: UNESCO chief

New York, Sep 9 (JEN): Urging governments and partners to join forces for universal literacy as a key component of “the future we want,” the United Nations is emphasizing that li ...

Top tennis player Novak Djokovic takes centre court for children as new UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

New York, Aug 27 (JEN) Novak Djokovic, the world’s top ranked tennis player, was on Wednesday appointed Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), afte ...

Middle East: Funding crisis may force UN agency to delay start of school year

New York, Jul 27 (JEN): Facing its most severe financial crisis ever, the United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestine refugees throughout the Middle East has on Sunday convened an ...

Globsyn Skills undertakes CSR initiatives

Kolkata, July 19 (JEN) Taking up a CSR initiative, Globsyn Skills, which is a joint venture of the Globsyn Group in equity partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation, is tra ...

At academic event, UN officials spotlight data and technology as key to sustainability

New York, July 9 (JEN): The importance of quality data and cutting edge information communication technologies (ICTs) is increasingly critical to the shaping of the future sustainable devel ...

Education 'essential to vision of a life of dignity for all,' says Ban at Norway summit

New York, July 8 (JEN) The Oslo Summit on Education for Development is a chance to reaffirm the human right to education, an opportunity to mobilize political commitment, and “our mome ...