Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on International Migrants Day, observed on 18 December:
Equality News Update: ReliefWeb: Human Rights Day 2019
Young people represent the majority of the population in most developing countries, where they are often directly exposed to the effects of climate change, conflict, exclusion or economic instability. And in many parts of the world, it is still difficult for youth to be heard -- and to influence decision-making processes.
Equality News Update: UN News: A staggering one-in-three women, experience physical, sexual abuse
Violence against women and girls is among the most widespread, and devastating human rights violations in the world, but much it is often unreported due to impunity, shame and gender inequality, the UN highlighted ahead of Monday’s World Day to stamp out abuse of women and girls.
World Refugee Day 2019 #StepWithRefugees
World Refugee Day takes place annually on the 20th June. The theme for 2019 is #StepWithRefugees
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – #FightRacism 21 March 2019
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination takes place annually on 21 March, the theme for 2019 is #FightRacism.
Equality News Update: The Courier: World Down Syndrome Day: Tayside’s Sing It Sign It Makaton Choir raise awareness in heart-warming music video
Families from across Tayside have come together to record an uplifting music video for World Down Syndrome Day.
International Women’s Day – #BalanceforBetter 08 March 2019
International Women's Day takes place annually on 08 March, the theme for 2019 is #BalanceforBetter.
LGBT History Month – February 2019
LGBT History Month takes place all throughout February, every year.
Equality News Update: Aberdeen Evening Express: Scottish Government ranked 72nd in list of most LGBT inclusive employers
The Scottish Government has been included in a list of the 100 most LGBT inclusive employers in the UK.
Equality News Update: Central Fife Times: Cowdenbeath MSP talks of a hero of the Holocaust
COWDENBEATH MSP Annabelle Ewing told the Scottish Parliament on Thursday that the mass killing of of the Holocaust must never be forgotten so that such callous and horrendous acts never happen again.
International Migrants Day – #WithDignity 18 December 2018
Every year, International Migrants Day is celebrated on 18 December.
Human Rights Day (#StandUp4HumanRights) – 10 Dec 2018
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an annual observance that was created in 1992 by the United Nations.
Equality News Update: UNESCO: World Science Day for Peace and Development
An internationally celebrated day to highlight the importance of science in and for society and that science, peace and development are interlinked
Equality News Update: Devdiscourse: May 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
UNESCO today is celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development. The campaign #Unite4Heritage is a movement for the celebration and safeguarding of cultural heritage and diversity worldwide.
Equality News Update: The Stewardship Report: May 16: International Day of Living Together in Peace
Following the devastation of the Second World War, the United Nations was established to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.