World Refugee Day

"On World Refugee Day, I call on the international community to intensify efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts, and to help achieve peace and security so that families can be reunited and refugees can return home."Secretary-General Ban Ki-moonUnfortunately, a day doesn’t go by when we don’t encounter the brutality of individuals and families fleeing their … Continue reading World Refugee Day →

World Health Day — April 7

Did you know that 40% of adults aged 25 and over had raised blood pressure in 2008? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally. Sometimes characterized as a "silent killer" because it does not always produce symptoms and goes undiagnosed, high blood pressure is the … Continue reading World Health Day — April 7 →

Human Rights Day

The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being..." ---World Health Organization Constitution This day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the UN in 1948, which is considered to be the most translated document in the world. Celebrating human rights … Continue reading Human Rights Day →