DEFINING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
Annually on December 18, the United Nations commemorates Arabic Language Day. To learn about why we mark this observance, and how to participate in 2020’s events, check un.org/ar/events/arabiclanguageday/index.shtml.
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Education, Learning, and Literacy, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN.
Every year on January 24, the United Nations commemorates International Day of Education. To stay apprised of this year’s events and how to participate, check out https://www.un.org/en/observances/education-day.
View UNESCO’s video explaining the 10 targets of SDG #4: Quality Education for All here:
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Education, Learning, and Literacy, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.
Every year on January 4, the United Nations commemorates World Braille Day. To learn more and stay apprised of this year’s events, visit https://www.un.org/en/observances/braille-day. To learn more about the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the importance of eradicating ableism, click here.
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Education, Learning, and Literacy, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights, please email the co-chairs at bknotts@uua.org and/or bobbinassar@gmail.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of the Child, please email the co-chair at marjones@nyc.rr.com.