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Dr. Edhi wins top UN prize for non-violence
Dr. Abdul Sattar Edhi, a Pakistan-based philanthropist, has recently won top UN award for his contributions promoting tolerance and non-violence. "Abdul Sattar Edhi of Pakistan and a Belgian human rights defender... Tango Declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared Tango as part of the world's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It said the dance "embodies and encourages diversity and cultural dialogue."Tango was originated in Buenos Aires... Saint Petersburg Heritage Status Threatened By Gazprom Skyscraper
Russian gas corporation Gazprom is planning to build a 1,322 foot (403m) high skyscraper in the middle of Saint Petersburg's historical district. The glass structure was approved in a government meeting on...
created by Annina Bergman | 6 wks ago | updated 6 wks ago
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304 views | 34 recommendations | 10 comments
Teach 5-Year-Olds About Masturbation, Says U.N.
The U.N.'s Economic, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is recommending that children as young as five receive sexual education using a curriculum that includes information about contraception, STDs, and...
created by candice.tsuei | 10 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago
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302 views | 16 recommendations | 3 comments
UNESCO declares Nicaragua Illiteracy-Free
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared oficially Nicaragua as territory free of illiteracy. The rate of illiterates in that country has fallen from 20,7% to... Philippines choir designated as UNESCO Artist for Peace
The "Madz" once again makes the country proud when they were confered as the UNESCO Artist for Peace on July 27, 2009. " The Philippine Madrigal Singers, one of the most awarded choirs in the world, made the... Veneto Italy: The Dolomites to the Adriatic
We started our trip in Treviso and stayed at “Col Delle Rane” in Caetano, S. Marco (Treviso) Italy. Cajeran was the old name of the town and it means “Hole of Frogs” There once were two small ponds in...
created by Patricia Turo | 19 wks ago | updated 17 wks ago
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308 views | 25 recommendations | 3 comments
Japan does now jail polluters.
By, Uwe Paschen. Japan is serious, when it comes to the environment. New legislation right in time for Earth day was passed and has been made law. Those laws are effective has of now with harsh Fines and even... Chengdu to host World Intangible Cultural Heritages Festival
Since 1970s, when China's reforms and opening-up policy started, the country allowed in more and more western culture, which mixed with the Chinese culture and form a multiplex cultural atmosphere in China. On... Don’t privatise universities in Sri Lanka: JVP, NFF
UPDATE 2:Another university shut down indefinitely two of its faculties today, following a clash which erupted between two groups of students. "June 15, Colombo: Two faculties of Sabaragamuwa University have been closed indefinitely following a clash erupted between two... UN declares Cornish language extinct
With only 300 fluent speakers of Cornish left the UN has declared the language officially extinct. The UN believes that their have effectively been no speakers of Cornish as a first language since 1777 and so...
created by LotusFlower | 37 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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449 views | 44 recommendations | 17 comments
Grand Pré bid as UNESCO world heritage site boosted -- Canada
The Canadian government is backing the nomination of Nova Scotia's Grand Pré as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world heritage site with funding and in-kind support totaling $211,348.50. Senator Gérald Comeau made the announcement... New Zealand's Tekapo Possibly Home to First "Starlight Reserve"
The small town of Tekapo, New Zealand is lighting up the nighttime sky - naturally. The community of just over 800 people is already attracting astro tourists seeking to revel in what many hope will become the... Niger Gov. claims terrorist responsible for missing U.N. envoy.
By, Uwe Paschen. Niger President Mamadou Tandja said yesterday that Terrorist are responsible for the U.N. envoys disappearance, as Reuters reports. This comes after the U.N. and Canada’s Government did mention... 160 mln Africans can't read and write:UNESCO
Africa is a continent in constant trouble, just imagine any problem, you will find acute and perfect example of that in Africa.latest report of UNESCO says that there are 160 million illiterates in this...
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