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1 October 2015 - 1 October 2015
Worldwide
International Day of Older Persons
Older persons are playing an increasingly significant role in society as they grow in number and as healthcare improves in some parts of the world. However, as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated in 2014, “Discrimination and social exclusion persists” for older persons and “we must overcome this bias in order to ensure a socially and economically active, secure and healthy ageing population."
19 August 2015 - 19 August 2015
Worldwide
World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the spirit that inspires humanitarian work around the world.
4 August 2015 - 4 August 2015
Johannesburg, South Africa
ESA HIV Prevention Revitalization meeting
The ESA region has made measurable progress in reducing HIV. New HIV infections among adults declined significantly in several countries in the region between 2005 and 2013. Overall, the estimated number of new HIV infections in ESA declined by 32% between 2005 and 2013. A 2013 review of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS (HLM) Target 1 on prevention of sexual transmission revealed some successes, but overall insufficient progress in the region. Half of new HIV infections worldwide still occur in ESA region.
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