June 2019

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  Sexual abuse of elderly likely to ‘grow dramatically’, UN expert says Category: Social Development
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  New Disability Inclusion Strategy is ‘transformative change we need’, says Guterres Category: Social Development
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  For persons with disabilities, the sky is not the limit Category: Social Development

April 2019

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  Traditional knowledge at ‘core’ of indigenous heritage, and ‘must be protected’, says UN Forum Category: Social Development
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  Traditional knowledge – an answer to the most pressing global problems? Category: Social Development
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  Strengthen inclusion, participation of people with autism to ‘achieve their full potential’ says UN chief Category: Social Development

March 2019

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  Women’s empowerment ‘essential to global progress’ Category: Social Development
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  Empowering women to achieve the global goals Category: Social Development

February 2019

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  World Youth Report: Addressing the complex challenges facing young people today Category: Social Development
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  The generation that can change the world – if we let them Category: Social Development
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  Take action for a more equal world! Category: Social Development
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  Inclusive social development – essential to achieve the global goals Category: Social Development
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  Call to revitalize ‘language of the ancestors’ for survival of future generations: Indigenous chief Category: Social Development
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  More than words: International year kicks off to protect indigenous languages Category: Social Development

January 2019

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  First-ever World Braille Day underscores importance of written language for human rights Category: Social Development

December 2018

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  First-ever UN report on disability and development, illustrates inclusion gaps Category: Social Development
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  Leaving no one behind – persons with disabilities and the SDGs Category: Social Development

November 2018

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  Help build vulnerable island states’ resilience to extreme weather, urges senior UN official Category: Social Development
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  Building climate resilience and peace, go hand in hand for Africa’s Sahel – UN forum Category: Social Development

October 2018

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  UN Chief says ending poverty ‘a question of justice’ on International Day Category: Social Development

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