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World Aids Day is December 1st - Wilton Park plan a finance for HIV and Aids conference next February
25 November 2010
The 2010 UNAIDS reveals that AIDS-related deaths are decreasing. There are fewer newly infected people with HIV. Next February a Wilton Park conference will explore ways of mobilising more funding for treatment, and maximising the money raised.
Wilton Park fulfils vital role supporting effective UN Development agencies
25 November 2010
Acclaimed BBC World Service programme on the environment and development issues ‘One Planet’, sent presenter Richard Hollingham along to visit Wilton Park for their 50 million listeners, this episode airs November 25th.
In support of 'International elimination of violence against women day', November 25th
22 November 2010
Activists and the UN have used November 25 to oppose violence against women since 1981. The scale and nature of rape, domestic and other violence is often hidden. The date also commemorates the brutal deaths in 1960 of the Dominican Mirabel sisters.
UN Africa Industrialisation Day is 20th November. Our work on Africa
17 November 2010
Over 30 of the world's 48 least developed countries are in Africa. 2010 is an important year for Africa and development work with the review of Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s)
UK Minister, Henry Bellingham, to Open Future of UN Development Conference
16 November 2010
The United Nations Charter came into force on October 24, 1945 and this date is celebrated around the world as UN Day to recognise its achievements and goals. Wilton Park continues to contribute to international thinking about their role.
‘China dialogues’ launch underway with engaged participation on harmonious society
11 November 2010
Speakers included Professor Shi Weimin from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Professor FuJun from the School of Government ,Peking University and Professor Wang Changjiang from the Central Party School of the Communist Party.
Upcoming: Future of the UN Development System (FUNDS)
10 November 2010
The Future of the UN Development System (FUNDS) will explore scenarios and look at the Millennium Development Goals and Beyond. Attend the conference; be part of the process!
Lord Howell delivers keynote speech at the Wilton Park Japan conference
10 November 2010
Lord Howell, Minister of State at the FCO, has a longstanding interest in Japan. His recent conference speech affirmed the strength of our bilateral relations and looked forward to further progress and cooperation in the future.
UNICEF - Universal Children’s Day November 20
8 November 2010
Universal Children's Day takes place each year to promote the welfare of the world's children. ‘The neglected agenda: protecting children without adequate parental care’ is a 2009 Report from participants at Wilton Park.
Launch of ‘China Dialogues’ Examine China's Debate on how to Achieve ‘Harmonious Society’
4 November 2010
Post credit-crunch themes include ‘how to build social cohesion while respecting the rights of the individual’ and ‘achieving balance between central, national and regional administration’ plus ‘approaches to achieve sustainable development’.