7 billion people - 7 Billion Actions 7 billion people - 7 Billion Actions 14 September 2011 The 7 Billion Actions campaign is intended to act as a rallying point for collective action to improve life for present and future generations. By the end of this year there will be 7 billion people on the planet. To mark this global milestone, which represents both significant opportunities and challenges, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and its partners have launched an innovative campaign. Called 7 Billion Actions, the platform is designed to promote a healthy and sustainable world. According to UNFPA Executive Director Dr Babatunde Osotimehin the campaign aims to realize untapped potential, “It is about embracing the dignity and human rights of every individual. We need to create conditions for each one of us to live on a healthy planet, so we can all reach our full potential. UNFPA Executive Director Dr Babatunde Osotimehin There are a number of thematic areas that the 7 Billion Actions will address.
Open Data Sites Data.gov is the federal government’s open data site, and aims to make government more open and accountable. Opening government data increases citizen participation in government, creates opportunities for economic development, and informs decision making in both the private and public sectors. Data.gov implements the Executive Order on making government data open and machine readable as well as the federal Open Data Policy. Open Source Data.gov was built with open source software, CKAN, and WordPress. Open Data in the United States Numerous states, cities and counties have launched open data sites. By collaborating with these non-federal data sources, Data.gov is able to include this data in the catalog. U.S. International Countries International Regions Download the full list of open data sites: [CSV] | [EXCEL] List Views: [U.S. Map representation of Open Data Sites
Welcome to endfistula.unfpa.org News The 'cursed' women living in shame BBC News report from Uganda by Tulip Mazumdar Progress for women and girls is progress for all Statement on International Women's Day, 8 March 2014, by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Campaign Updates All Photos Photolibrary FedStats Slavery Footprint - Results Dear , As a supporter of your business, I wanted to let you know I've recently become aware of an issue that affects us both: modern-day slavery. There are over 27 million people enslaved today, many of whom make the things we use and buy. I'd like to know how much your company has investigated and mitigated the potential exposure to forced labor in your supply management systems. Do you have a robust code of conduct that is current with recent forced labor data and prevention recommendations? I'm certain we share the same values of freedom and I know it’s challenging to address this complex issue. My request is simple. Sincerely, [Your name will be here] Made In A Free World believes that changing the world takes everyone.
Home Join / About the YPCDN | yp-CDN ~Sir George Alleyne, Director Emeritus, PAHO and leading voice on NCDs Our mission is to build a cohesive, diverse and young global community who will drive policy, research, and social change for a healthy and equitable future. Our mission is accomplished through action targeting the social injustice levied by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). We are achieving this by harnessing the talents and energies of the next generation of health leaders to collaborate with established stakeholders in the field. The movement – part social, part technical – will be rooted in the evidence, experience, and insights generated by members from across the globe. Today, YP-CDN has more than a thousand members spanning more than 80 countries, with local groups meeting in almost 30 cities. A member animates the value of YP-CDN: ~Seun Adebiyi, a Winter Olympic hopeful from Nigeria A recent survey identified the following dimensions our members value; Community & connectedness Research & policy collaboration
Drishtee - Sustainable Communities Lybba | Home How Are Women Who Are Making Less Than $2 a Day Using Mobile Tech? Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on Mar 09, 2012 March 8th is International Women's Day and to mark the occasion, the GSMA mWomen Programme has released a study called " Striving and Surviving – Exploring the Lives of Women at the Base of the Pyramid ." Drawn from 2,500 interviews with women (aged 16-64 in both rural and urban areas) living on less that $2 a day in Egypt, India, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda, the report looks at how mobile technology influences the way women approach health, economic development, and family relationships, and what mobile operators can do to reach more low-income women. The report is divided into three parts; part one looks at the social, cultural, and economic factors that women at the base of the economic pyramid face in their daily lives, part two looks at the role of mobile technology in their lives, and part three looks at how technology can be used to further reach low-income women. 80% reported being connected to friends and family
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