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2 April
2018 World Autism Awareness Day observance "Empowering Women and Girls with Autism"
In November 2017, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution drawing attention to the particular challenges that women and girls with disabilities face in the context of the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The resolution expresses concern that women and girls with disabilities, are subject to multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, which limit their enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. 
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EU´s aid programmes
Over €31 million in humanitarian aid from Europe for Latin America and the Caribbean
During an official visit to Colombia to visit EU aid projects and meet with government officials, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianides has announced today €31 million for humanitarian aid and disaster preparedness for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Ngwazi Zazikazi (female champion/hero)
UNESCO music video against gender stereotypes wins Communications Award
Ngwazi Zazikazi (female champion/hero), a music video produced by UNESCO as part of the European Union (EU) funded STEP (Skills and Technical Education Programme) project in Malawi, has won the European Union Development Cooperation (DEVCO) EUROPEAID Communication Award. This prize is given to the best communication activity of an EU-funded project.
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Gender Portal
OECD launches Toolkit to help governments advance on gender equality goals
The OECD has launched an initiative for International Women´s Day to help governments, parliaments and judiciaries to design gender-sensitive public policies and services and accelerate their efforts to enable equal access for women in public decision making.
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European Students´ Union (ESU)
ESU opens small-grants program supporting refugees´ inclusion
The European Students´ Union (ESU) is opening the second edition of the small grants programme ´Together, Moving Forward´, empowering positive refugee-host interactions across Europe. ESU will fund student and refugee-led initiatives at local, national and/or international level. Projects can be funded for any sum up to 10,000 EUR (12,000 EUR for international activities). The deadline for the 1st stage of applications is 15th of April 2018.
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UNAIDS
Zero Discrimination Day (1 March)
On Zero Discrimination Day, UNAIDS is highlighting the right of everyone to be free from discrimination. No one should ever be discriminated against because of their age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, language, health (including HIV) status, geographical location, economic status or migrant status, or for any other reason. Unfortunately, however, discrimination continues to undermine efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world.
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 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Lithuania, Bulgaria and Latvia top EU countries with more female scientists
An EU study has revealed which member states have the highest proportion of female scientists and engineers. Three countries have more female than male scientists and engineers – Lithuania (58%), Bulgaria (54%) and Latvia (52%).
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 European Commission report
Nearly 16,000 victims of Human trafficking in the EU
EU countries reported 15,846 victims of human trafficking between 2013 and 2014, 76% of which were women and girls, according to a European Commission report. However, the actual number of victims could be far higher than the ones reported.
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25th anniversary of the declaration
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
17 October
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration by the General Assembly, in its resolution 47/196 of 22 December 1992, of 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
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Eliminating hunger
World Food Day, 16 October 2017
FAO celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October to commemorate the founding of the Organization in 1945. Events are organized in over 150 countries across the world, making it one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. These events promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all.
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 Down by 20% compared with the fourth quarter of 2016
Eurostat: 165 000 first time asylum seekers in the first quarter of 2017
During the first quarter of 2017, 165 000 first time asylum seekers applied for international protection in the Member States of the European Union (EU), down by 20% compared with the fourth quarter of 2016 (when 207 000 first time applicants were registered).
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 12 June
World Day Against Child Labour
The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Each year on 12 June, the World Day brings together governments, employers and workers organizations, civil society, as well as millions of people from around the world to highlight the plight of child labourers and what can be done to help them
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European Solidarity Corps
Commission proposes more than €340 million to enable 100 000 placements by 2020
The European Commission has put the European Solidarity Corps on a firm footing by proposing a budget for the next three years and a dedicated legal base.
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 Gender equality
Sanctions against Polish MEP who offended women during a plenary debate
Sanctions of unprecedented severity were announced by EP President Antonio Tajani on Tuesday, against Polish MEP Janusz Korwin-Mikke for his unacceptable remarks against women during a plenary debate on the "Gender pay gap" on 1 March.
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United Nations peacekeepers killed in Mali
Mali: UN strongly condemns ambush that leaves five ´blue helmets´ killed
Five United Nations peacekeepers were killed an attack in central Mali Sunday, with another ´blue helmet´ seriously injured, according to preliminary information reported by the country´s UN mission, which deplored the "heinous act of terrorism" as all the more shocking because it occurred on the day set aside for the global community to honour UN peacekeepers.
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Austria election
Far-right candidate concedes in Austrian presidential race
Independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen has narrowly beaten far-right candidate Norbert Hofer to become Austria´s next president in a tightly fought contest decided by mail-in votes.
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Venezuela crisis
Maduro´s state of emergency constitutional: Disagreements between Parliament and Supreme Court
The Venezuelan Supreme Court has ruled that a decree issued by President Nicolas Maduro last week declaring a state of emergency is constitutional. The opposition-controlled parliament rejected the decree on Tuesday but the Supreme Court, which rarely rules against the government, said the decree was justifiable.
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US- New terror list
US adds ISIS in Yemen, Libya, Saudi to its list of designated terrorist organizations
The State Department officially declared ISIS affiliates from Libya, Saudi Arabia and Yemen to its list of designated terrorist organizations on Thursday.
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US- missile shield base in Romania
US activates missile defence station in Romania despite warnings from Russia
The United States switched on an $800 million missile shield in Romania on Thursday that it sees as vital to defend itself and Europe from so-called rogue states but the Kremlin says is aimed at blunting its own nuclear arsenal.
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Migrant crisis
EU plans financial penalties for refusing asylum seekers
The European Commission has proposed reforms to EU asylum rules that would see stiff financial penalties imposed on countries refusing to take their share of asylum seekers.
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Network security in German
Computer virus infiltrated German nuclear plant
Computer viruses have infected PCs used at a German nuclear power plant. The viruses were found on the fuel rod modeling system and on 18 USB sticks used as removable data stores on office computers.
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Belize-Guatemala border tensions
Belize accuses Guatemala of ´amassing´ troops in border areas
The tiny Central American country of Belize has accused larger neighbour Guatemala of "amassing" troops along the two countries´ border after a shooting incident apparently involving Belizean soldiers, in which a Guatemalan teenager died.
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EU Fundamental Rights
Missing refugee children debated in the European Parliament Civil Liberties Committee
The European Civil Liberties Committee debated on Thursday about the fate of 10,000 refugee children who have gone missing in Europe. Representatives of the Europol law enforcement agency, the EU Fundamental Rights Agency and the NGO Missing Children Europe briefed MEPs on the numbers and reasons why the children are believed to have gone missing.
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Italy is to receive the most aid
Europe approves 2.4 billion euros funding for migration crisis
The European Commission approved 2.4 billion euros of aid over six years for countries including Greece and Italy that have struggled to cope with a surge in numbers of immigrants. Italy is to receive the most aid - nearly 560 million euros, while Greece will receive 473 million.
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Selfless feminist activists acting for the good of society
Five Chinese Feminists released six weeks after their detention in Beijing
The five Chinese feminist activists were detained on March 6, on suspicion of "picking quarrels and stirring up trouble" a catch-all charge often used to target critics of the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
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