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VICE PRESIDENT LAUNCHES PROGRAMME TO Issue No. 85 PROMOTE SAFETY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS July - August 2019

HIGHLIGHTS

• Mpango gives update on SDGs implementation

• Memorable Nelson Mandela Day for Students Tackling Drug Addicts

• UN House Tanzania adopts solar power

• UN highlights need to support women Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan holds up a sign calling for an end to all seaweed farmers forms of discrimination against women in marketplaces at the launch of the programme in Dodoma. 30 July 2019. Photo| Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT)

ice President calls on the elimination of violence City Council and Shinyanga VTanzanians to take a against women and girls in Municipal Council, the Vice stand against gender-based all spaces. Speaking dur- President said gender-based violence in marketplaces ing the launch of a new pro- violence continues to wreak Vice President Samia Suluhu gramme aimed at ensuring havoc across the country, Hassan has called on all citi- the safety of women and girls zens to play an active role in in marketplaces in Dodoma Continues on page 2

Word From The Government

“I am happy that the private sector is here. We expect their finances and technical capacities to be used to achieve the goals. I am happy that CSOs and NGOs have joined us to see the report they have participated to prepare is being presented to the UN. I am also happy that the UNRC, Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez has joined our delegation to represent other development partners who support us in the implementation of SDGs”.

Minister of Finance and Planning , Hon. Dr. Philip Mpango expressing his appreciation to all stakeholders for their participation in the VNR process in July, 2019 Continued from page 1

“This is an issue that touches us all, and we all have a role to play to ensure that women and girls are safe, and our communities are peaceful,”

Samia Suluhu Hassan, Vice President United Republic of Tanzania

stressed the critical role of local authorities in ensuring that women’s rights are ob- Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan (centre) launches a UN Women and government programme aimed at ensuring the safety of women and girls in served in marketplaces and marketplaces in Dodoma City Council and Shinyanga Municipal Council. The other public spaces.“Pro- programme is funded by the Government of Sweden. Photo| Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT) grammes implemented by councils need to be gen- adding that it is everyone’s conduct business in safe en- der-sensitive, data-driven, responsibility to take a stand vironments. and locally relevant. Elimi- against violence. nating violence against wom- Speaking at the event, UN en and girls in marketplaces “This is an issue that touches Women Representative, Ms. calls for actors that are clos- us all, and we all have a role Hodan Addou, said local gov- est to the local communities. to play to ensure that wom- ernment authorities were Local councils fit that descrip- en and girls are safe, and our critical in ensuring that mar- tion,” he said. communities are peaceful,” ketplaces are safe for women she said. and girls. “Through the en- Dr. Achengui further ex- forcement of council by-laws plained that the programme The new initiative is a part- and working with all stake- will support the implemen- nership between UN Wom- holders, together we can tation of the National Action en and the Association of make all marketplaces much Plan to End Violence Against Local Government Authori- safer. This pilot is therefore Women and Children which ties of Tanzania, supported critical for sharing best prac- aims to reduce incidences of by the Government of Swe- tices with other councils to violence by 50 per cent by den. It will focus on building increase impact across the 2022 and contribute to the multi-sectoral partnerships, country,” she said. achievement of the Sustain- strengthening the capacity On his part, Acting Resident able Development Goal 5 on of local authorities and en- Coordinator and Country Di- Gender Equality and Wom- hancing data collection to al- rector for UNAIDS, Dr. Leop- en’s Empowerment. low women market traders to old Zekeng Achengui,

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Stakeholders of the Seaweed Value chain marching as part of the celebrations of the Seaweed National Day. The Seaweed industry is among the major economic sectors in Zanzibar after tourism and cloves, employing over 24,000 farmers of which 80 per cent are women. Photo| Agnes Kenneth/ UN Tanzania

ational Seaweed Day was IDO) and the Tanzania Trade other stakeholders is commit- Ncommemorated in late Authority (TanTrade). ted to investing in Seaweed July with the aim of raising farming and processing. He awareness on Seaweed farm- The Seaweed industry is said that, on average, sea- ing, processing and utilization among the major economic weed farming generates Sh including the health benefits sectors in Zanzibar after tour- 3 billion annually and added of its products. The year’s ism and cloves, employing that this would increase signif- theme was ‘Seaweed for your over 24,000 farmers of which icantly with more local value Health’ the commemorations 80 per cent are women. A ma- addition. He also announced were organized by the Zanzi- jor challenge faced by women that the RGoZ has invited in- bar Seaweed Cluster Initiative entrepreneurs in Zanzibar is vestors from Indonesia to es- in collaboration with Milele access to finance to start and tablish a seaweed-processing Zanzibar Foundation, and grow their businesses, low factory in Pemba, emphasiz- COSTECH. Other stakeholders seaweed prices and poor sea- ing that the initiative will raise that participated include the weed farming tools. the farm gate price to over Sh Ministry of Trade and Indus- Guest of honor, Deputy Min- 3,000 per kilo of seaweed. tries, the Food and Agricultur- ister of Trade and Industries, al Organization of the United Hassan Khamis Hafidh, high- The UN Area Coordinator Nations (FAO), the United lighted that the Revolution- in Zanzibar, Ms. Dorothy Nations Industrialization De- ary Government of Zanzibar Temu-Usiri, velopment Organization (UN- (RGoZ) in collaboration with Continues on page 4

This newsletter is published by the UN Communication Group in Tanzania. To subscribe and provide feedback, please contact us at: [email protected]. Website: www.tz.one.un.org Tel: (+255) 22-219-5021 3 streamlining gender issues Continued from page 3 in the value chain) as well as On their part, FAO, Ali Haji highlighted UNs contribu- the International Labor Or- Ramadhani , said that his or- tions through the Zanzi- ganisation (ILO) (who focus ganization continues to sup- bar Joint Programme (ZJP) on decent employment and port seaweed production where one of the thematic child labor issues in the sea- and productivity and UNIDO outcomes is ‘Empowering of weed industry). The main aim National Programme Officer, Women through Seaweed is to have collaborative initi- Gerald Runyoro, highlighted Value Chain Development’. atives amongst agencies to some of the technical assis- The ZJP outcome is led by achieve similar goals, aiming tance that UNIDO is provid- FAO and involves UNIDO, to improve the lives of the ing to enhance value addition UN WOMEN (who focus on seaweed farmers in Zanzibar. and improve marketing.

Women selling products made from Seaweed. As part of the Zanzibar Joint Programme (ZJP) several UN agencies are working together to empower women through seaweed value-chain development. Photo | Agnes Kenneth / UN Tanzania

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In his remarks Minister of State in the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, Hon. Selemani Said Jafo emphasized that NGOs, especially in Tanzania, have helped to unite youth & support young people. Photo| Warren Bright UNFPA

ver 600 youth from all Administration and Local Gov- pation of youth. Oover Tanzania gathered ernment. UNFPA Representa- in Dodoma on in August to tive, Ms. Jacqueline Mahon; commemorate International Deputy Principal Secretary, Youth Day, under the nation- Ministry of Youth, Zanzibar, al theme ‘Towards 2030 and Mr. Amour Hamid Bakari, and an industrialized Tanzania: local government authorities ‘Towards 2030 and Improving youth education for were also in attendance. The an industrialized the nations development’. Or- event was an opportunity for Tanzania: ganized by the government, youth to speak with one voice, Improving youth UNFPA, ILO, UNICEF and UN- sharing their experiences on education for ESCO, with the support of inclusive education and, more the nations UN implementing partners broadly their expectations of development’ and local and international the 2030 Agenda for Sustain- non-governmental organiza- able Development. Achieving tions, the event was officiated the Sustainable Development by Guest of Honour, Hon. Se- Goals (SDGs) in Tanzania by lemani Jafo, Minister of State, 2030 will be possible without President’s Office Regional the full and effective partici- Continues on page 6

This newsletter is published by the UN Communication Group in Tanzania. To subscribe and provide feedback, please contact us at: [email protected]. Website: www.tz.one.un.org Tel: (+255) 22-219-5021 5 Continued from page 5 the realities and identities of Comprehensive, relevant and this group. The event was also an oppor- equitable education that tunity for youth to articulate goes beyond the classroom Guest of Honour, Hon. Sele- the message they want deliv- must meet the needs and re- mani Jafo, emphasized the ered at the Nairobi Summit on alities of all Tanzania’s youth, power of young people to 12-14 November 2019, where including the most margin- drive their own development efforts will be regalvanized alized. Executive Director of and the commitment of gov- to finish the unfinished busi- Peace Life for People with ernment to support them to ness of the International Con- Disability Foundation, Ms. So- seize opportunities. Speaking ference on Population and phia Mbeyela, gave an inspir- on behalf of the UN System, Development Programme of ing speech highlighting the Ms. Mahon, echoed these Action, and fulfil the promises challenges that youth with sentiments of youth as active made to youth 25 years ago, disabilities face in accessing champions of inclusive and creating a Tanzania where education, including sexual accessible education and as every youth no matter where and reproductive health edu- changemakers, innovators they live can make their own cation. She emphasized that, and entrepreneurs that can reproductive health choices to be inclusive, education create better and more inclu- and enjoy their rights. must respect the abilities as sive solutions that respond to well as reflect and embrace the challenges they face.

Youth during the International Youth Day celebrations which was marked in Dodoma, Government and UN officials advocated on the important role that the youth play in achieving the SDGs. Photo| Warren Bright UNFPA

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United Nations Resident Coordinator a.i., Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez shaking hands with Minister for Finance and Planning, Hon. Philip Mpango, congratulating him after Tanzania’s Voluntary National Review on SDGs. Photo | UN Tanzania

n July 2019, Hon. Dr. Phil- which was well articulat- threaten life on land and un- Iip Mpango, Minister for ed by Minister Mpango was der water. Minister Mpango Finance and Planning led well received by the Forum called on partners to comple- Tanzania’s delegation to the informing about positive ment Government’s efforts in High-Level Political Forum economic growth and con- addressing the challenges. (HLPF) on Sustainable Devel- tinued reduction of poverty opment Goals (SDGs) held (although slower than expect- Expressing his appreciation in New York. Tanzania pre- ed); improved education and to all stakeholders for their sented its first report on the health; strong institutions; participation in the VNR pro- Voluntary National Review good governance; improved cess, Minister. Mpango stat- (VNR) of SDGs, showcasing financial inclusion; social pro- ed, “I am happy that the pri- their implementation by state tection and the fight against vate sector is here. We expect and non-state actors with the corruption. their finances and techni- support of the United Nations cal capacities to be used to (UN) and other stakeholders. Challenges on achieving SDGs achieve the goals. UN Resident Coordinator i.e. highlighted by the Minister Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez repre- include illicit financial flows I am happy that CSOs and sented UN Tanzania to the (IFF); lack of financial resourc- NGOs have joined us to see Forum. es, capacity and technology the report they have partici- to support SDGs; and envi- pated to prepare is being pre- Tanzania’s report to the HLPF ronmental challenges that sented to the UN. Continues on page 8

United Nations Resident Coordinator a.i., Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez in a photo with Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Philip Mpango and Tanzania Permanent Representative to the United Nations New York, Amb. Modest Mero (centre) cheering up together after the well-received report of Tanzania’s VNR by the HLPF on SDGs. Photo | UN Tanzania

I am also happy that the Africa, Tanzania and other include: strengthening mul- UNRC, Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez countries are leaving instead tilateralism to manage IFF; has joined our delegation to of being invested to support upscaling private sector en- represent other development the potential of Tanzanian gagement in SDGs, narrow- partners who support us in men, women, boys and girls. ing financing gap; addressing the implementation of SDGs”. issues of violence and conflict Quick assessment of VNRs to have economies that are On his part, Mr. Rodriguez show that, most develop- guided by human security. highlighted that, “We’ve seen ing countries are striving good progress and the gov- to achieve SDGs due to lack Drawing from the lessons ernment is leading efforts to of resources to finance the learnt from the HLPF, it is ensure every girl & boy gets goals. UNDESA’s financial re- encouraging that the gov- a quality education and good port to the HLPF disclosed ernment is working towards healthcare. There are also continuous deteriorating making SDGs a reality in col- good efforts being made to trends of Official Develop- laboration with the United protect the environment, ment Assistance (ODA) to de- Nations and other stakehold- deal with the challenges of veloping countries. The latter ers. unemployment and address are expected to mobilize and inequality between men and channel domestic resources This will gradually place Tan- women.” However, he did to finance SDGs. zania on track on its strive note that “Many challenges to achieve the Development remain, we need to address General recommendations Vision by 2025 and SDGs by the problem of illicit financial from the Forum which apply 2030. flows where the resources of to Tanzania in achieving SDGs

This newsletter is published by the UN Communication Group in Tanzania. To subscribe and provide feedback, 8 please contact us at: [email protected]. Website: www.tz.one.un.org Tel: (+255) 22-219-5021 UN Resident Coordinator a.i., Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez in a photo with Hon. Minister Mpango (5th right), Hon. Fatma Hassan Toufik (MP), special seats (4th right), Dr. Lorah Madete, SDG Coordinator, Ministry of Finance and Planning (3rd right) and Ms. Ngusekela Nyerere, Economist, Resident Coordinators Office (1st left) during the HLPF meeting at UNHQ in New York. Photo | UN Tanzania

UN Resident Coordinator a.i., Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez on a photo with Mr. Deus Kaganda, Acting Director for Multilateral Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation (1st left), Mr. Songelael Shilla, Minister Plenipotentiary, Permanent Mission of Tanzania to the United Nations, new York (1st right), Ms. Ramla Khamis, First Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East Arica Cooperation (centre) and Ms. Ngusekela Nyerere (2nd left), Economist, Resident Coordinator’s Office during the session of the HLPF on SDGs. Photo | UN Tanzania

n 29 July, the ferry MV ferry has been busy trans- hubs in Isaka and Dodoma OUmoja set sail across porting not only food for WFP, help support emergency op- Lake Victoria, carrying 720 but also goods for the private erations in neighboring coun- tonnes of humanitarian food sector. The route reduces tries. assistance which was des- transit time by up to 50 per- tined for WFP operations in cent and has significant price Humanitarian supplies pass- Uganda and South Sudan. reductions. ing through Tanzania boost The food was transported to the local transport industry Mwanza by rail and then the To reopen the corridor, WFP and help to promote Tanza- rail wagons were loaded di- worked closely with Tanzania nia as a competitive trans- rectly onto the ferry. Railways Corporation, Ma- portation corridor. Forty per- rine Services Company Limit- cent of this came from local This was the 44th ferry trip ed Marine Services, Tanzania purchases, further boosting carrying WFP food across the Ports Authority and Uganda the economy and supporting lake, since the organization Railways Corporation. smallholder farmers. supported the Government In 2018, WFP injected US$ 60 to re-open the rail-lake-rail As a leading UN agency for million into the local econo- corridor in July 2018. The supply chain, WFP has estab- my for procurement and sup- route had previously fallen lished a robust logistics hub ply chain services using the dormant for 10 years. in Dar es Salaam and six other Tanzania corridor. strategic locations through- Since the route reopened, the out Tanzania. WFP logistics

WFP and Government transportation stakeholders depart Mwanza South Port on a 21-hour trip across Lake Victoria to Port Bell in Uganda. The ferry is loaded with humanitarian food for refugee operations in the region. Photo | WFP/Alice Maro

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It was all fanfare as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Dr. Hamis Mwinyimvua. officially inaugurated the solar power system at the UN House. Photo| UNDP Tanzania

he United Nations De- for other organizations, both House’s carbon footprint and Tvelopment Programme public and private, to follow burden on the environment. (UNDP) has recently celebrat- suit, thus helping the country This supports the achieve- ed the adoption of sustainable to play a key role in localizing ment of SDG 13 Climate Ac- energy with an installation of the SE4ALL initiative as well tion while also promoting Hybrid Solar Power System at as implementing the Nation- SDG 7 – “Affordable and the United Nations House in ally Determined Contribu- Clean Energy” through this Dar es Salaam. This exempla- tion (NDC) to address climate innovative renewable energy ry move towards renewable change in Tanzania.” solution. energy is reaffirming UNDP’s role in spearheading the lo- The Office was previous- The system will also improve calization of the UN’s Sustain- ly solely dependent on grid work-life balance, as solar able Energy for All (SE4ALL) power backed by carbon in- emits no sound, while gener- initiative and Sustainable De- tensive diesel generators, ators are noisy and intrusive. velopment Goals (SDGs). which proved to be expen- This is a measurable benefit sive and unreliable. With the to UNDP and other agencies Acting UNDP Resident Repre- hybrid solar energy solution, as well as government coun- sentative, Ms. Verity Nyagah, 70% of power consumption ter parts that UNDP works highlighted that “The suc- will be covered by the carbon with, demonstrating UNDP at cessful completion of this emission free solar power. its best, Hybrid Solar System at the The avoided CO2 emissions UN House sets a framework will effectively reduce the UN Continues on page 12

Cost-wise, the solar power system will result in an esti- mated $34,618 of annual sav- ings on energy (by replacing grid and diesel electricity) and the initial investment cost is expected to be paid back within 12 years.

Speaking during the inaugu- ration ceremony of the solar system, Permanent Secretary These are some of the hybrid solar panels which are installed at the UN House. The installation of 696 solar panels will generate 70% of power in the Ministry of Energy, Dr. consumption during office hours. Photo| UNDP Tanzania Hamis Mwinyimvua, who was representing the Minister of for some can use existing uses. UNDP through this sys- Energy, Hon. Dr. Medard Kale- infrastructure such as build- tem has demonstrated the mani (MP) said, “The beauty ings, railway and bus stations applicability of office spaces of Renewable Energy technol- and others thus avoiding us- in the development of renew- ogies is that, it can also be im- age of much land which could able energy.” plemented in various forms; be available for other land

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Dr. Hamis Mwinyimvua unveiling the hybrid solar power system plaque with Dancilla Mukarubayiza former UNDP Deputy Representative as former UNDP Representative Verity Nyagah look on. Photo| UNDP Tanzania

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“Take action, inspire change and Action against poverty”

we work collectively for peace, stability, sustainable development and human rights for all, we would be well served to recall the example set by Nelson Mandela,” read Ms. Vuzo.

The Head of the School, Mr. Wilson Mahemba, informed Simba Cement officer handing over bags of cement to teachers and Chairper- those present that the drug son of Mchikichini primary school. The cement will be used for repairing the addicts pose a great threat to fence surrounding the school. Photo|UNIC/Laurean Kiiza students. “Sometimes drug addicts throw their injected his year marks the 10th Frans van Aardt, said “Nelson needles down into the school anniversary since the UN Mandela dedicated 67 years T compound and small stu- General Assembly adopted of his life in the fight against dents pick them and play with Nelson Mandela Internation- injustices. In this regard. them, sometimes young boys al Day. This year’s theme was People throughout the world are taught how to use drugs “Take action, inspire change will devote 67 minutes by and they become addicted,” and Action against poverty” volunteering to contribute in he said. and national commemora- changing other people’s lives tions were held at Mchikichi- in a small or big way.” Mr. Mahemba also noted that ni Primary School which has performance of the girls at been facing a fencing prob- UN Secretary General Anto- the school is always better lem that has given way to nio Guterres’ Statement for compared to boys. He attrib- drug addicts accessing stu- the day was read by the UN uted it to the drug addicts dents and using the school Information Officer, Ms. Stel- revealing that, “boys fail be- premises to inject and abuse la Vuzo. “Nelson Mandela’s cause they are being used to drugs. calls for social cohesion and ferry drugs and some of them an end to racism are particu- are already abusing drugs.” Speaking at the commemo- larly relevant today, with hate rations, Deputy South African speech casting a growing Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr. shadow around the world. As Continues on page 14

This newsletter is published by the UN Communication Group in Tanzania. To subscribe and provide feedback, please contact us at: [email protected]. Website: www.tz.one.un.org Tel: (+255) 22-219-5021 13 Continued from page 13 The commemoration was also in line with the Sustainable De- velopment Goals (SDGs) and with the new Strategy of the government of the Republic of South Africa to adopt a far greater intervention for truly sustainable impact. In this new strategy approach for Nelson Mandela Day, identi- fied key focus areas for global partnerships include educational and literacy, food and nutrition, shelter, sanitation and active citizenship.

Invited guests, Mchikichini Primary school students, teachers and youths, The event was attended by listening to Mchikichini Primary school environment club performing during the Diplomatic Community, Nelson Mandela International Day. Photo|UNIC/Harriet Macha members of the South Afri- can diaspora including Simba Cola, Pepsi, Stanbic, FNB, Spik opment Network and Wakali Cement, Nabaki Afrika, Coca and Span, Nipe Fagio, Youth joggers. from Temeke Youth Devel-

Mr. Godfrey Ten, from Temeke Youth Development Network, talking to Youth during Nelson Mandela educational outreach for youths with drugs addiction problems. Photo|UNIC/Laurean Kiiza

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IOM Chief of Mission (CoM) Addressing Participants during the Commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Per- sons. Photo| IOM

he UN Migration Agen- tinue taking actions to end respond to TIP in their areas. Tcy (IOM) in collaboration TIP and this year’s national Additionally, capacity-build- with the Ministry of Home theme was year’s national ing for frontline workers has Affairs commemorated the theme ‘Support the Govern- resulted in improved collabo- World Day Against Traffick- ment to End Human Traffick- ration among themselves in ing in Persons in late July at ing; Victims are not Criminals, responding to TIP cases. Mnazi Mmoja grounds in Dar Protect Them’. es Salaam. The commemoration event was preceded by In line with its effort to National Dialogue which took strengthen the capacity of place just one day before. key stakeholders to address ‘Support the violence and trafficking of Government to End As part of the UN Develop- women and children, IOM Human Trafficking; ment Assistance Plan II (UN- reached a total of 247 reli- Victims are not DAP II), IOM is the leading UN gious and local leaders, and Criminals, Protect Agency working closely with 148 community members the government to prevent through community dialogue Them’ and respond to Trafficking in sessions over the last year. Persons (TIP). IOM considers This resulted in more active TIP to be among the worst engagement of these leaders violations of human rights. It in supporting IOM and the is therefore important to con- government to prevent and Continues on page 16

This newsletter is published by the UN Communication Group in Tanzania. To subscribe and provide feedback, please contact us at: [email protected]. Website: www.tz.one.un.org Tel: (+255) 22-219-5021 15 Sufi, thanked the Minister for Continued from page 15 the certificate and reaffirmed In commemorating this day, that “IOM remains at full dis- IOM works with partners to posal to ATS in seeking means ensure assistance and pro- to accelerate the duly admin- “IOM remains at full tection systems for victims. A istrative and legislative pro- disposal to ATS in seeking concrete plan to strengthen cedures, in the fight against means to accelerate the efforts to address TIP in Tan- TIP.” duly administrative and zania was developed during legislative procedures, in the National Dialogue. IOM acknowledged the Gov- ernment of the Kingdom of the fight against TIP.” During the commemorations, Sweden, through the, Swed- Minister of Home Affairs, ish International Develop- Dr. Qasim Sufi, Hon. Kangi Lugola, present- ment Cooperation Agency IOM Chief of Mission ed certificate of appreciation (SIDA), and the Government to IOM for its valuable sup- of Norway for its support as it port in combatting TIP. IOM contributes significantly in re- Chief of Mission, Dr. Qasim sponding to TIP in Tanzania.

Diplomats from Burundi, Ethiopia, South Korea, and Norway visit the UN Migration Agency (IOM) Booth during World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TiP) commemorations.Photo| IOM

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September 21 - International Day of Peace

October 11 - International Day of the Girl Child

October 16 - World Food Day

October 24 - United Nations Day

November 19 - World Toilet Day

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