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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…