by Daniel Clark | Dec 29, 2020
International Day of Education is to acknowledge the role of education for peace and development, and as a human right and a public good and responsibility. The 2021 theme is Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation through international...
by Daniel Clark | Dec 28, 2020
In 1950, five years after the United Nations was founded, the world’s population was around 2.6 billion people. By 2020 it had reached 7.8 billion (with at least 55% living in urban areas) and by 2050 there will be 9.7 billion. Take a look at this Dashboard for...
by Daniel Clark | Dec 28, 2020
World Refugee Day is to acknowledge the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution, to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognise their resilience in rebuilding their lives....
by Daniel Clark | Dec 28, 2020
World Environment Day was established in 1974 to lift awareness and action on the environment, addressing issues such as marine pollution, excessive land clearing, global warming, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. Celebrated in more than 143 countries, the...
