An agenda for shared humanity
With the advent of the Syrian civil war and the unfolding migrants tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea basin, the world is witnessing a significant rise in the number of humanitarian crises.
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Tolerance in Bangladesh
Here is a common perception in Bangladesh that religious communities generally live together in peaceful coexistence and have done so since the beginning of time.
8y ago
The Road to 2030: Development Challenges in Bangladesh
LAUNCHED in 1967,“Operation Smallpox Zero” was a unified, global effort to accelerate the eradication of smallpox within a decade.
8y ago
COP21: What's next for Bangladesh?
As global leaders reached an agreement at the conclusion of COP21, international cooperation for addressing climate change has
8y ago
A life of dignity for all
This day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The date is a reminder of the common standard for a dignified life for all peoples in all nations.
8y ago
SDGs belong to everyone
A key area Bangladesh can already begin working on is preparing an institutional arrangement that reflects the integrated approach necessary to implement the SDGs.
8y ago
Civil society as the key to development
A strong civil society is simultaneously a precondition and outcome of a functioning and stable democracy. The United Nations recognises that development and democracy function best when civil society is permitted to flourish unhindered.
8y ago
A Time for Global Citizenship
Bangladesh is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world, and has not only experienced several catastrophes in its young history, but is persistently hit by seasonal disasters.
8y ago
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