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IDAHOT 2017

Consultation with advocates from around the world identifies “Families” as a focus issues for IDAHOT 2017

This focus includes both

- The role of families in the well-being of their LGBTIQ members

- The respect of the rights of LGBTIQ families (rainbow families)

For more on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, visit: http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/idahot-2017-will-focus-on-families/

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Youth, Peace and Security - Asia-Pacific Consultation

 

Across Asia and the Pacific violent conflict and extremism continue to pose serious challenges to sustainable development and security. Since 1992, civil conflicts have affected at least half the countries in the region. Many nations are seeing more human rights abuses and shrinking civic spaces, leading to social discontent and fuelling narratives of violent extremism.

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International Day of the Midwife

May 5 is the internationally recognised day for highlighting the work of midwives.

The International Confederation of Midwives established the idea of the 'International Day of the Midwife' following suggestions and discussion among midwives' associations in the late 1980s, then launched the initiative formally in 1992.

The theme for IDM 2017 is "Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life!".

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