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What is albinism? Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited difference present at birth. In almost all types of albinism, both parents must carry the gene for it to be passed on, even if they do not have albinism themselves. The condition is found in both sexes regardless of ethnicity and in all countries of...
14 June is World Blood Donor Day Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. A blood service that gives patients access to...
Addressing Elder Abuse Between 2019 and 2030, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 38%, from 1 billion to 1.4 billion, globally outnumbering youth, and this increase will be the greatest and the most rapid in the developing world, and recognizing that greater attention needs to be paid...
Background The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is a universally-recognized observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and celebrated every year on 16 June. The Day recognizes the contribution of over 200 million migrants to improve the lives of their 800 million family members back home, and to create a future of hope for their children. Half of...
Her land. Her rights. Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustainable development, especially in developing countries, but increasingly so in developed nations too. In fact, forecasts estimate that by 2050 droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population. The number and duration of droughts has increased by 29 percent since 2000, as compared...
World ESG Summit Dubai Overview The World ESG Summit Dubai is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated return for a ground-breaking two days in 2024! Mark your calendars for August 20-21 as Dusit Thani, Dubai, once again becomes the centre stage for crucial conversations about the future of business. Building on the momentum of successful editions in Dubai, Malaysia,...
Dive into sustainable growth, ethical AI, and innovative financial strategies! Discover how AI for All is revolutionizing Responsible Investments at the DSIG half-day Conference. Don’t miss out on learning how your business can benefit from enhanced decision-making, streamlined operations, and ethical investment opportunities. Start your transformation now and lead the charge in sustainable business practices!...
The PDIE (Purpose Driven Innovation Ecosystem) Group known as the No1 Earthshot Prize nominator, and Venionaire Capital, a leading global investment company based in Vienna, Austria, are proud to announce "The Future of Climate Summit VOL II", a prominent event that will bring together distinguished solution providers, family offices, investors, and global leaders to address the pressing challenges of our...
A Climate Week NYC overview Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 600 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds,...
The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is pleased to invite you to join the Certified Sustainability ESG Practitioner Program, Leadership Edition 2024. This program, featuring live Zoom sessions on September 26-27 and October 1, 2024, is designed for C-suite executives, Sustainability Directors, and Corporate Responsibility Professionals from leading sectors. This is the leading program...
COP29, the 29th UN Climate Change Conference, is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This pivotal event will convene global leaders, policymakers, industry innovators, and environmental activists to address pressing climate challenges and advance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Key themes include climate finance, energy transition, and...
Seismic shifts in the business landscape are forcing CEOs to reimagine how they position their companies to grow. From the disruptive impact of AI and climate change, to the new realities of regulatory shifts and geopolitical risk, the roadmap for success is in flux. This November, Fortune will bring together CEOs of the world’s largest...
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