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WAELE Africa Global Peace Prayer for Sudan and Other War-Torn Countries Time: May 27, 2023 02:00 PM Nairobi Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81531791126 Meeting ID: 81531791126

Every year on May 21st, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development urges everyone to do their part to bridge the gap between cultures. The day is often referred to as Diversity Day. #DiversityDay According to the UN, bridging this gap is essential for peace, development, and stability. When we deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity we can achieve these four goals: ●Support sustainable systems for the governance of culture. ●Achieve a balanced flow of cultural goods and services. ●Integrate culture into the frameworks of sustainable development. ●Promote human rights and fundamental freedoms. These four goals were established during the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Besides achieving these goals, embracing other cultures helps us to lead more fulfilling lives. This fulfillment happens intellectually, spiritually, and morally. How exactly do we embrace other cultures? It all begins ...

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The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting them. It has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, including national family days. In many countries, this day is an opportunity to highlight different areas of interest and importance to families. CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES Invite your family to work together on a project. Decide together what should be that project, the timeline, and details. Celebrate your family with your family trivia 1. How many generations are in our family, alive and well today? 2. Who is the longest living family member with us today? (If female, give her a rose, if male, give him a family reunion hat or koozie.) 3. Who is the newest family member here today? (Could be a baby or a new marriage.) 4. Who are the newest new...

  Healthy plants can help to end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development. Plants are life – we depend on them for 80 percent of the food we eat and 98 percent of the oxygen we breathe. But international travel and trade has been associated with the introduction and spread of plant pests. Invasive pest species are one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss and threaten the delicate web of life that sustains our planet. Pests and diseases have also been associated with rising temperatures which create new niches for pests to populate and spread. In response, the use of pesticides could increase, which harms pollinators, natural pest enemies and organisms crucial for a healthy environment. Protecting plant health is essential by promoting environmentally friendly practices such as integrated pest management. International standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPMs) in trade also help prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests across b...

International Nurses Day (IND) is observed around the world May 12 (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820). The day is set aside to honor and note the many contributions nurses make to society. Nurses care for our loved ones at some of the most challenging times of their lives. They may run short of time, but not compassion. #InternationalNursesDay In Australia, Canada, the United States, and other countries, International Nurses Day often is part of a week-long celebration, usually referred to as National Nurses Week. CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY Do you personally know a nurse? Send a letter of appreciation. Invite a nurse to make a presentation about the profession at retirement homes, school, businesses. Use #InternationalNursesDay or #VoiceToLead to share on social media. INTERNATIONAL NURSES  DAY HISTORY The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated this day since 1965. Florence Nightingale became an essential figure in nursing in the 18...

  Lupus affects people of all nationalities, races, ethnicities, genders, and ages. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). #WorldLupusDay World Lupus Day serves to call attention to the impact that lupus has on people around the world. The annual observance focuses on the need for improved patient healthcare services, increased research into the causes of and cure for lupus, earlier diagnosis, and treatment of lupus, and better epidemiological data on lupus globally. The day was created by Lupus Canada in 2004 to raise awareness of this lesser-known disease that can have severe effects on patients and their families. Lupus was named after the Latin word for "wolf" when it was used in the 13th century to describe facial lesions that looked like a wolf's bite. Lupus is a serious health condition that affects the immune system. Usually, the immune system produces antibodies that protect the b...