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  • 04 September 2022 - 04 September 2022
  • Global

World Sexual Health Day 2022

Sexual health is an integral part of human health. It’s not just about the absence of disease; it’s a matter of holistic well-being – physical, mental, emotional – that enables a person to fulfil their potential and enjoy life. Sexual health is about caring for ourselves and each other, and celebrating our bodies’ capacities, including the capacity for pleasure. It’s about relationships built upon mutual trust and respect, and creating a place of safety from which we can express ourselves, explore and connect with others.

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  • 31 August 2022 - 31 August 2022
  • Global

International Day for People of African Descent 2022

People of African descent light the world. The second International Day for People of African Descent honours their contributions, celebrates the richness of their diverse cultures, promotes respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and reinforces commitments to end racism and all forms of racial discrimination. 

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  • 29 August 2022 - 01 September 2022
  • UN Headquarters

Executive Board of UNFPA: Second regular session 2022

The Executive Board holds its second regular session, with the UNFPA segment scheduled for 31 August. It will be the last session for 2022.

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  • 14 July 2022 - 14 July 2022
  • UN Headquarters, CR 2

Equalizing Opportunities for Women and Girls Through Innovation

This year’s High- Level Political Forum theme is “Building back better from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. In this context, the Government of Luxembourg, the Government of Finland, the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are organizing the high-level side event “Equalizing Opportunities for Women and Girls through Innovation”. The event draws attention to the need for innovative solutions to advance gender equality, build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of the Agenda 2030.

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  • 11 July 2022 - 11 July 2022
  • Global

World Population Day 2022

In 2011, the world reached a population of 7 billion. This year, the number will hit 8 billion, prompting the attendant responses. Some will marvel at the advancements in health that have extended lifespans, reduced maternal mortality and child mortality and given rise to vaccine development in record time. Others will tout technological innovations that have eased our lives and connected us more than ever. Still others will herald gains in gender equality. 

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  • 06 July 2022 - 06 July 2022
  • YouTube Live

Building back better: Advancing the 2030 Agenda by accelerating progress on SDG 5 through data and targeted investments

The 2022 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will be held around the theme “Building back better from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

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  • 20 June 2022 - 20 June 2022
  • Global

World Refugee Day

In May 2022, the world reached a sobering milestone: the number of forcibly displaced people globally surpassed 100 million, or more than 1 per cent of the world’s population and equivalent to the 14th most populous country on the planet, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. The theme of this year’s World Refugee Day is the right to seek safety, which includes safe borders, not forcing anyone back if doing so would jeopardize their life or freedom and non-discriminatory, humane treatment.

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  • 13 June 2022 - 13 June 2022
  • Virtual

United Nations Population Award Ceremony 2022

The Committee for the United Nations Population Award has selected the recipients of the 2022 United Nations Population Award, which is awarded to an individual and an institution in recognition of outstanding contributions to population, development and reproductive health.

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  • 06 June 2022 - 10 June 2022
  • UN Web TV

Executive Board of UNFPA: Annual session 2022

The Executive Board holds its annual session, with the UNFPA segment scheduled for 7 June.

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