The Global Search for Education: How Well Do You Know the United Nations?
Sep14

The Global Search for Education: How Well Do You Know the United Nations?

“We not only neglect to teach the UN in its proper context – the ancient ideas about the need to treat others as ourselves ­ the ‘golden rule’ – found in every major civilization – but fail to connect these ideas with the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that was embodied within the UN’s legal structure.” —  Laurence Peters The Secretary-General of the United...

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The Global Search for Education: Water
Mar21

The Global Search for Education: Water

 “Healthier children are more effective learners, and girls who spend less time fetching water have more time for school.” — Susan Durston   Image UNI75614:  © UNICEF/NYHQ2009-2062/Estey  “We have reached an important target, but we cannot stop here.  Our next step must be to target the most difficult to reach, the poorest and the most disadvantaged people across the world.  The United Nations General...

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