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Opinion Editorial: Data absence hampers poverty reduction efforts in the Caribbean – Lilia Burunciuc & Marla Dukharan

From The World Bank Lilia Burunciuc In recognition of End Poverty Day, World Bank Director for Caribbean Countries Lilia Burunciuc has partnered with Caribbean Economist Marla Dukharan to co-author the below opinion editorial Data Absence Hampers Poverty Reduction Efforts in…

International Day of Rural Women. Gender no barrier to thriving across agricultural sector. A story from Australia

CNH Industrial – Claire Miller Across New Holland’s ANZ network, rural women champion gender diversity in agriculture as New Holland commits to fostering more pathways for greater representation Three hardworking women in the New Holland network are proving that gender is…

International Day for Peace: how sport can be an enabler for sustainable development

International Olympic Committee 21 Sep 2023 – On the International Day for Peace, Auvita Rapilla, IOC Member and Chair of the Olympism365 Commission, discusses how the Olympism365 strategy can support the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute to creating safer and more peaceful communities…

The OECS Releases documentary on Fishing in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in recognition of International Day for Biological Diversity, 2023

May 23, 2023  — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) joined the United Nations and the international community in recognising International Day for Biological Diversity, 2023. This year’s theme “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity,” builds on the strides…

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – MAY 22, 2023

From Bevan Springer MAY 22, 2023 Celebrating Caribbean Biodiversity On International Day for Biological Diversity, let’s cherish the stunning ecosystems that make the Caribbean an unrivaled paradise. In the face of the climate crisis, preserving biodiversity is vital for Caribbean tourism.  For the sake…

The OECS celebrates International Day of Education

By Malika Thompson-Cenac Communications Specialist, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Tuesday, January 24, 2023 — As we observe the fifth International Day of Education under the theme “to invest in people, prioritize education”, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission…

“There is no peace without solidarity”

21 Sep 2022 – International Day of Peace – Op Ed by IOC President Thomas Bach  The theme of this year’s International Day of Peace: “End Racism. Build Peace.” carries with it particular resonance for the IOC and the Olympic Movement. The…

IOC welcomes creation of International Day of Women in Diplomacy

27 Jun 2022 – On the occasion of the first International Day of Women in Diplomacy, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reiterated its commitment to advancing gender equality in sport. To ensure that more women have access to leadership roles within the…

Why should a person start a meditation practice?

Mental Health Problem & Solutions • How to cope up with mental illness, stress, anxiety and depression? Come join us Aashvi Sharma, Editor at A3 Digitech (2022-present) Why should a person start a meditation practice? No person “should” start a meditation practice, unless…

Major focus on biodiversity

22 May was the International Day for Biological Diversity, a topic that is closely connected to the climate challenge. Josefin Blanck, strategic environmental advisor at Vattenfall, sees how the issue is getting more and more attention. Josefin Blanck, strategic environmental…