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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2025: #HerVoiceMatters in the Global Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Human Fraternity 2025: Promoting Unity, Peace, and Tolerance

Observed annually on February 4, the International Day of Human Fraternity celebrates the importance of cultural and religious tolerance and promotes a global commitment to unity and peace. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2020 through Resolution 75/200, this day invites people and communities worldwide to support mutual respect and understanding across cultures and religions.

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International Day of Education 2025: Learning for Lasting Peace

Observed annually on January 24, the International Day of Education celebrates the essential role of education in promoting peace, sustainable development, and global unity. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, this day highlights the transformative power of education to shape resilient societies, create opportunities, and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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World Wetlands Day 2025: Protecting Vital Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future

Climate change has adverse consequences on reproduction.

World Braille Day 2025: Celebrating Accessibility and Inclusion for the Visually Impaired

Observed annually on January 4, World Braille Day raises awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication and as a tool for achieving the human rights of blind and visually impaired individuals. Celebrated since 2019, the day honors the legacy of Louis Braille, who invented the tactile reading and writing system in the 19th century, and highlights the ongoing efforts to promote accessible formats in education, health, and employment.

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Elsevier's new report, Biodiversity Research in 2024: a global perspective with a focus on Latin America, is an update on the global state of biodiversity research, which was published in May 2023, but this time with an additional focus on Latin America. 

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SDGs have been added on Scopus' author profile pages, appearing under the rebranded “Impact” section.

International Human Solidarity Day 2024: Celebrating Unity and Collective Action for a Better World

Observed annually on December 20, International Human Solidarity Day emphasizes the importance of solidarity in addressing global challenges like poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005, the day calls on governments, organizations, and individuals to work together to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote human and social development across all nations.

In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Catherine Neish, Associate Professor, Western University. In this episode, they discuss how women still face lower participation in many STEM fields and unequal opportunities in funding and senior positions. They also discuss initiatives to address this gender bias and what changes are needed to attract more women in science.

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