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UN spotlights health benefits of yoga, ancient practice that can ease stress of our modern ‘laptop’ lives

Recognizing the universal appeal of yoga, the United Nations marked the 2017 edition of the International Day of Yoga, which aims to integrate the benefits of healthy lives and wellbeing – essential aspects of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

2018-04-22T11:52:01-04:0022 Jun 2017|Goal 3: Good Health, News|

Millions could escape poverty by finishing secondary education, says UN cultural agency

While a new United Nations study shows that the global poverty rate could be more than halved if all adults completed secondary school, data show high out-of-school rates in many countries, making it likely that education completion levels will remain well below that target for generations.

2018-04-22T11:52:02-04:0022 Jun 2017|Goal 4: Quality Education, News|
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