The provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene (also referred to as WASH) for all people is one of the most pressing issues in our world, and it is closely intertwined with other problems, such as social injustice and climate change. Globally, 4.2 billion people lack access to safe sanitation – …
The governing form known as democracy translates literally as ‘the rule of the people.’ It has existed in its earliest form for over 2,500 years. In Western countries, it is now generally uncontroversial that democracy is the most advanced and best form of government – this is traditionally celebrated on …
Children are lucky: Every year, there are several occasions around the world when they are honored with their own day. Traditionally, International Children’s Day is celebrated in the states of the former Soviet Union on 1 June. Kinder haben Glück: Weltweit gibt es jedes Jahr gleich mehrere Anlässe, an denen …
On 20 March, we celebrate the International Day of Happiness. The non-profit organization Action for Happiness suggests in the context of its campaign how to celebrate the day: “Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind.” This is undoubtedly a piece of advice we can take to heart in these challenging times …
On 10 December is Human Rights Day. This year, the United Nations has given the day the motto “Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights.” Especially now, we need to tackle the shortcomings revealed by the corona crisis to manage our shared future. Am 10. Dezember ist Tag der …
The United Nations declared September 21st “International Day of Peace.” This year the specified topic is “Shaping Peace Together,” and it is concerned with the united fight against Covid-19. To look at what Germany does to fight this battle, we draw upon the data of a special survey on the …