Safety education can contain child sexual abuse: study
January 09, 2018
Prevention of child sexual abuse is possible through personal safety education, says a report by Arpan, a leading NGO.
Sustainable Cities and communities
Description
Goal 11- Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Making cities safe and sustainable means ensuring access to safe and affordable housing, and upgrading slum settlements. It also involves investment in public transport, creating green public spaces, and improving urban planning and management in a way that is both participatory and inclusive
Fact Sheet
Low CSR presence in clean energy, says new study
January 09, 2018
A report by Samhita showcases that there is only six per cent budget for clean energy amongst overall CSR spends.
UNICEF opens its digital channels to the disadvantaged
January 08, 2018
UNICEF India has opened its digital channels to children to post their content on its website and social media.
UNESCO and Auroville mark 50 years of collaboration
January 08, 2018
Auroville is a community of people with more than 50 different nationalities united by their common aspiration for human unity.
Nearly 21 mn people have access to HIV treatment: UNAIDS
January 08, 2018
The rise in number of people accessing treatment helps keep a larger number of people living with HIV alive and well.
Women's participation rises at IITF’s Hunar Haat in Delhi
January 08, 2018
‘Hunar Haat’ provides a platform to master artisans and craftsmen to display their rich heritage and skill.
National award for the Akshaya Patra Foundation
January 02, 2018
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind confers National Award for Child Welfare 2017 on The Akshaya Patra Foundation.
Women continue to bear family planning burden in India
January 02, 2018
Patriarchal norms remain as stumbling blocks to family planning initiatives in India as the burden is still borne unequally by women.
‘Clean Himalayas’ campaign launched in Uttarakhand
January 02, 2018
The campaign will help in the removal of hazardous waste generated by tourists at different tourist spots of the Himalayas.
Teen social innovators recognised from across India
Industry and Innovation Sustainable Cities and communities Partnerships for the Goals News South Asia
January 02, 2018
Ashoka India, a networks of social entrepreneurs, has identified these teen changemakers as young leaders.
