How UN Volunteers Contribute to Sustainable Human Development
The International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate…
World Bank Offers City Climate Planner Certificate Program
The City Climate Planner (CCP) Certificate Program aims to increase the global talent base of local climate planning specialists. Through training and offering professional certificates, the CCP will help city…
UN Human Rights Office Welcomes New Colombia Peace Deal
UN High Commissioner for Human rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has welcomed the ratification by the Colombian Congress of a revised peace agreement with the Farc rebel group that aims…
LeBron James: Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
Time Inc.’s Sports Illustrated magazine announced Thursday that Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is the 2016 Sportsperson of the Year. In a year full of stirring and historic performances across…
Durex Offers Safe Sex Emoji to Mark World AIDS Day
As part of Durex’s ongoing #CondomEmoji campaign, the world’s leading sexual wellbeing brand has announced “Umbrella with Raindrops” as the preferred choice in a global poll to name the unofficial…
Trump Offers Top Job to Tom Price, Dinner to Mitt Romney
With his eyes on the lucrative position, Romney demonstrated a complete volte–face when he said the President-elect can lead the country to a better future. By Rakesh Raman Even as…