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Third UN Private Sector Forum - Engage Now!
In the lead up to the Third UN Private Sector Forum, to be held amid the UN Millennium Development Goals Summit (22 September 2010, New York), businesses are encouraged to engage in UN programmes that address global development challenges. Several scalable programmes have been identified by the UN,... More
Hunger statistic
25,000 people (adults and children) die every day from hunger and related causes. More
WFP HIV/AIDS statistic
Every minute, a child under 15 dies of an AIDS-related illness. Every minute, another child becomes HIV-positive. More
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
The United Nations is committed to advancing the work of New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) as their Primary Objectives are closely aligned with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The NEPAD offices were established in July 2001 with the formal adoption of The NEPAD Strategic... More
Education statistic
Whereas over a third of children in rich countries complete university, in much of sub-Saharan Africa, a smaller share completes primary education – and just 5% attend university level. More
Samuel A. DiPiazza, Jr., PwC's global CEO
The schools provided through combination of PwC’s global network and the UNHCR will give the children of Darfur the chance to improve their lives. More
Child soldier statistic
Some 250,000 children globally are being recruited to fight in armed conflicts in violation of international law. More
Mr. Juan Somavia, Director-General of the International Labour Organization
“.....the chance to prolong one's working life is a promising alternative for society and deserves to be an option for older people who wish to do so.
Older people now have good reasons for wanting to remain in active employment beyond the retirement age. Furthermore, society needs their...
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Amy Christen, Vice President, Cisco Corporate Affairs
Training in information technology and networking skills provides a much-needed path to economic success and independence for individuals in many developing nations. More
PWC & UNHCR corporate partnership programme
Pricewaterhouse Coopers donates $4 million to educate Darfur's refugees. More