Officially held on 1 October each year, the International Day of Older Persons was designated by the UN General Assembly on 14 December 1990 (Resolution 45/106). It was observed for the first time on l October 1991. Its aim is to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly such as senescence and elder abuse. It is also a day to appreciate the contributions that older people make to society similar to Grandparents Day in the USA and Canada as…
On 8 March 2011 Academy Award-winning actress and advocate Geena Davis was one of the main speakers during a special event in New York organized by the United Nations Office for Partnerships and the Business Civic Leadership Center Forum : “Investing in Women and Entrepreneurship : Solutions to Addressing the MDG-3”. The event emphasized the benefit of partnerships between the United Nations Organization, governments, the private sector and civil society, and highlights key examples of what can be accomplished through working…
Lobbying Activities Favouring the Russian Federation by Gabriel Dupont …
Interview d’Osman El Hajjé Vice-Président de l’Association Internationale IUS…
