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30 July: World Day against Trafficking in Persons
At any given time, an estimated 2.5 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery. Men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers both in their own countries and abroad. Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination for victims. Slavery, in both…
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26 June: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
This resolution recommended further action with regard to the report and conclusions of the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The end of the first century of drug control (it all started in Shanghai in 1909) coincided with the closing of the UNGASS decade (launched in 1998 by a General Assembly Special…
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The United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. International Yoga Day aims to raise…
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2015 Theme: NO To Child Labour – YES To Quality Education
The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Each year on 12 June, the World Day brings together governments, employers and workers organisations, civil society, as well as millions of…
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YUVA in Nepal: International Sustainability School 2015 & Nepal Relief Fund
Upon the approval of His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Mauritius and the Office of the Commissioner of Police, YUVA had started collecting donation around the Island as from 14 May 2015. After being selected as Mauritian Ambassador to the International Sustainability School 2015, the President of YUVA, Krishna Athal will be travelling to Nepal on…
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Speech of President Krishna Athal at Launching Ceremony of YUVA District Port Louis
Lord Mayor, Jenito Seedoo Chairman of MACOSS, Girish Bucktowarsing Representative of Canadian Consulate, Timon YUVA District Port Louis President, Joyvani Rose YUVANs, distinguished guests, ladies & gentlemen Good afternoon! Today we embark in a journey that will soon become an exemplary platform for the people of the Port Louis District to experience volunteerism, social work and…
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YUVA Celebrates Mother’s Day with 5000 Mothers
Mother’s Day is a modern celebration honouring one’s own mother, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world. This year Mauritius celebrates Mother’s Day on Sunday, 31 May 2015. YUVA has come up with an idea of celebrating this…
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Ensemble Pour Le Nepal: Rendez-vous au Jardin de la Compagnie
ENSEMBLE POUR LE NEPAL. Nepal a besoin plus que des prières. Rejoins YUVA pour une collecte de fonds, demain samedi 16 mai à 14hr au Jardin de la Compagnie.
