Down Syndrome Day
KARACHI (UN/APP): Like other parts of the globe, World Down Syndrome Day was also observed in Pakistan on Tuesday to create awareness about the disease. March 21 is observed annually…
Nowruz (New Day) marks the first day of spring
KARACHI (UNESCO): Nowruz (New Day) marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on 21st March. It is…
What is Islamophobia?
KARACHI (UN): Islamophobia is a fear, prejudice and hatred of Muslims that leads to provocation, hostility and intolerance by means of threatening, harassment, abuse, incitement and intimidation of Muslims and…
14th March, Int’l Day of Mathematics
KARACHI (UNESCO): Mathematics Day is being celebrated all over the world on Tuesday (14th of March, 2023)! As the world faces social, climatic and technological challenges, our goal remains to…
DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality
KARACHI (UN): Our lives depend on strong technological integration: attending a course, calling loved ones, making a bank transaction, or booking a medical appointment. Everything currently goes through a digital…
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Ensuring Clean Water For All
KARACHI (UN): We need action to ensure everyone has access to clean and safe water supplies. Everyone can be part of the solution: i) Take shorter showers; ii) Don't let…
Int’l Day for Disarmament
KARACHI (UN): The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness seeks to promote better awareness and understanding of disarmament issues among the public, especially young people. Since the founding of…
Engineering innovation for a more resilient world
KARACHI (UNESCO): The theme of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2023 is Engineering innovation for a more resilient world. Engineering has always had an essential role in development and…
World Hearing Day 2023
KARACHI (WHO): This day is meant to highlight the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care, as an essential component of universal health coverage. Ear and hearing…
World Wildlife Day: The incalculable value of wildlife
KARACHI (UN/APP): Billions of people, in developed and developing nations, benefit daily from the use of wild species for food, energy, materials, medicine, recreation, inspiration and many other vital contributions…
Happy Polar Bear Day!
KARACHI (UNESCO): Let's celebrate Polar Bear Day and their incredible survival skills in the toughest of environments! https://youtu.be/I7Z1H4pUfIQ From their fluffy white fur to their impressive swimming ability, there's a…
Good health and nutrition are foundations for learning
KARACHI (UNESCO): Good health and nutrition are foundations for learning and a crucial investment for more sustainable, inclusive and peaceful futures – they can improve education outcomes, empower learners to…
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A woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth every two minutes: UN
MANHATTAN: Maternal health setbacks in many parts of the world have contributed to the worrying finding that a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth around every two minutes, UN agencies…
Multilingual Edu. – a necessity to transform Edu.
KARACHI (UN): Globally 40 per cent of the population does not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand. But progress is being made in multilingual…
Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice
KARACHI (UN): On 26 November 2007, the General Assembly declared that, starting from the sixty-third session of the General Assembly, 20 February will be celebrated annually as the World Day…
Prevention of Violent Extremism
KARACHI (UN): On 12th day of February, 2023 the world is marking the first International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism. Preventing Violent Extremism requires interventions at the individual,…
Int’l Day of Women and Girls in Science
KARACHI (UN): UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained: "We can all do our part to unleash our world’s enormous untapped talent – starting with filling classrooms, laboratories, and boardrooms with…
World Pulses Day
KARACHI (UN): Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types…
Open Science Conference 2023
KARACHI (UN): Open Science is revolutionizing the way research is conducted, shared and accessed. Let's break down barriers and build a more inclusive, collaborative and impactful scientific community. Since 2019,…
UN: Pakistan highlights rising Islamophobia
MANHATTAN: Pakistan highlighted the growing phenomenon of Islamophobia and escalating hate speech against Muslims in some parts of the world at a virtual event held to mark the International Day…
Inclusion Matters: 8th Annual Carnival of KDSP
KARACHI: Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) has successfully conducted its 8th Annual Carnival in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. Through the years, the event has aimed to create a…
World Wetlands Day, 2nd Feb
KARACHI (UN): Wetlands are ecosystems where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and…
World Interfaith Harmony Week
KARACHI (United Nations): World Interfaith Harmony Week is an opportunity to promote solidarity between all people, regardless of their religion or faith. World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event…
January, cervical cancer awareness month
KARACHI (WHO): More than 300,000 women die from cervical cancer every year. Yet, the disease can be prevented through vaccinations, regular screenings and treatment. Cervical cancer develops in a woman's…
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