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The ILO has estimated that some 165 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are involved in child labour. Many of these children work long hours, often in dangerous conditions. More
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Johnson & Johnson Commits to New Private Sector Partnership in support of the H4+ and Coordinated UN Response
Johnson & Johnson announced a collaboration with UN Health 4+ agencies and the World Bank that aims at helping to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Tanzania and Ethiopia. Inspired by this unique approach to maternal and child health they have become the first corporate partner with Health... More
Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
UNFPA and Intel have partnered to strengthen the skills of midwives and community health workers through technology and training materials. The aspects of this partnership, including the role of under the Intel 1Mx15 Health initiative and the Intel skoool™ Healthcare Education Platform are... More
Change for Good programme helps world's poorest children
The Change for Good programme, a project by which major airlines collect and donate leftover foreign currency from passengers returning home, has raised over $USD 70 million for programmes benefitting children. The alliance is designed to collect unused currency from passengers and convert spare... More
UNDP, Western Union Join Forces to Channel Remittances for Development
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Western Union Foundation announced a US$500,000 initiative to assist Filipino and Moroccan migrants living and working abroad to contribute to sustainable local development in their home countries. More
Public private partnership for the urban environment (PPPUE) develops innovative local initiatives
Through the public private partnership for the urban environment (PPPUE), UNDP is tackling some of the most urgent environmental problems in developing countries by creating partnerships between the public and private sector companies. More
Businesses promote sustainability in construction sector
SBCI is a global partnership between UNEP and worldwide leading companies, to promote and support sustainable solutions in the building and construction sector. More
UNCTAD enhancing the participation of women entrepreneurs in LDCs
UNCTAD conducts forum, which brought together experts from governments, non-governmental organizations and academia, as well representatives of women's and business associations and women entrepreneurs, examined the impact of recent multilateral trade agreements, women's relative inability to... More
UNESCO and Microsoft recognise classroom innovators for creative use of technology in education
UNESCO and Microsoft have joined forces to recognise and reward innovative teachers from Europe, the Middle East and Africa at the Innovative Teachers Forum 2007, which will take place at UNESCO Headquarters and the Louvre Museum in Paris on 29-30 March. During the event, held under the auspices of... More
Global Compact Initiative launched in Ukraine by the Coca-Cola Company, European Business Association, Federation of Employers of Ukraine and many others
In response to growing interest in corporate social responsibility in Ukraine, the United Nations in Ukraine has launched the Global Compact Initiative which involves over 34 Ukrainian and international businesses, associations and civil society organizations. More
Business Call to Action launched, coaliton of businesses, IBLF, UNDP and GC aiming for MDGs
Business Call to Action aims to accelerate progress towards the MDGs by encouraging companies to adapt their business models and core business expertise to help improve the lives of people through innovation, investment and the creation of decent jobs while realizing commercial success. More