Air pollution is a major public health problem because of its negative impact on health. To facilitate easy understanding, some key facts and statistics about the impact of air pollution on human health, extracted from relevant reports, are compiled at the following:GeneralAir pollution is a significant risk factor for several pollution-related diseases, including … [Read more...] about Key Facts and Statistics about the Impact of Air Pollution
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World Development Information Day 2021 (October 24)
(Credit: Photo by Ariel da Silva Parreira from Freeimages)Date: Saturday, 24 October 2020; 48th Anniversary.Sponsor: United Nations General AssemblyObjective:Annually, World Development Information Day is celebratedto draw the attention of the world to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them, and to improve the … [Read more...] about World Development Information Day 2021 (October 24)
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 2020 (December 5)
Short name: International Volunteer Day Date: Saturday, 5th December 2020; 35th Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations Background: Each year, hundreds of millions of people volunteer their time and skills to help improve the lives of others and make the world a better place. When they volunteer, they also gain a greater sense of belonging to the communities. Objective: This … [Read more...] about International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 2020 (December 5)
World Humanitarian Day 2021 (August 19)
Date: Thursday, 19th August 2021; Thirteen Anniversary.Sponsor: United NationsBackground: Globally, over 130 million people are currently in crisis either through war or natural disasters and need humanitarian aid. Each year, millions of humanitarian aid workers dedicate to provide life-saving assistance to suffering people all over the world. Numerous people work every day … [Read more...] about World Humanitarian Day 2021 (August 19)
World Population Day 2021 (July 11)
Date: Sunday, 11 July 2021, 32nd Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations Objective: World Population Day was established to draw attention of public towards the urgency and importance of global population issues, and promote people's awareness on the health, development, and environmental impacts of rapid population growth. Population issues include but are not limited to … [Read more...] about World Population Day 2021 (July 11)