The First-Ever International Day of Yoga

By admin on June 19, 2015

June 21, 2015 marks the first International Day of Yoga. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the idea for this …

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A Mother’s Pride

By Rachel Henderson on June 19, 2015

Established in 1958 for Rwandan refugees, Nakivale Refugee Settlement has been in operation thanks to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) …

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Why the Girls Count Act Matters

By Guest Blogger on June 18, 2015

A few months ago at a college interview panel, a human rights professor asked me, “What do you think is …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts (Part 3)

By Jenni Lee on June 18, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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New Leaders on Climate Change

By Justine Sullivan on June 18, 2015

Pope Francis is a man of many firsts: The first pope from Latin America – or for that matter, from …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts (Part 2)

By admin on June 17, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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A Look at the State of the World’s Fathers

By Daniela Ligiero on June 16, 2015

This week, as much of the world celebrates Father’s Day, I am reminded of the important role my own father …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts

By Jenni Lee on June 16, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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An Inside Look at Mobile Health for Mothers in India

By Rachel Sorensen on June 10, 2015

MAMA (the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action) uses mobile phones to deliver relevant health information directly to new and expectant …

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5 Facts for Healthy and Happy Oceans

By Justine Sullivan on June 8, 2015

Happy World Oceans Day! Before joining the UN Foundation, I worked with the ocean nonprofit Oceana, so June 8 holds …

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