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1 October 2017 - 1 October 2017
Global
International Day of Older Persons
The theme of the International Day of Older Persons 2017 is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”
This year’s day is about enabling and expanding the contributions of older people in their families, communities and societies at large. It focuses on the pathways that support full and effective participation in old age, in accordance with old persons’ basic rights, needs and preferences.
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26 September 2017 - 27 September 2017
Bangkok, Thailand
CSR Asia Summit 2017
In September 2017, 450 senior business executives, and thought leaders from the public sector and civil society will meet in Bangkok.
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12 August 2017 - 12 August 2017
Global
International Youth Day 2017
On 17 December 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day.
Since the adoption of Security Council Resolution S/RES/2250 (2015) in 2015, there is growing recognition that as agents of change, young people’s inclusion in the peace and security agenda and in society more broadly, is key to building and sustaining peace.
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