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Jan LandsbergDistrict 22

United Nations Chairman

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Zonta International has worked in partnership with theUnited Nations since its inception in 1946

ZI hasCategory 1 Status with the UN Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC),

Consultative Status with UNESCO, UNICEF, UNIFEM, ILO, Council ofEurope and the International Centre for Social Development andHumanitarian Affairs.

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Zonta International maintains representatives of its UNcommittee at multiple UN sites:

Geneva SwitzerlandNew York USA

Paris FranceVienna Austria

Zonta RepresentativesAttend UN Conferences, Agency Sessions, Committee Sessions,Commission Meetings and get regular briefings from officialsProvide written statements and oral presentations on internationalissues being consideredResponses focus around womens rights and worldwide gender equality

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24 October United Nations Day

On October 24, 1945, the United Nations (UN) came into force when the fivepermanent members of the security council ratified the charter that hadbeen drawn up earlier that year. These members were: France, the Republicof China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Since 1947, the event's anniversary has been known as United Nations Day.It is an occasion to highlight, celebrate and reflect on the work of the UnitedNations and its family of specialized agencies.

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October

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty17 October

Theme for 2012:Ending the Violence of Extreme Poverty: Promoting Empowerment and BuildingPeace

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed everyyear since 1993. Fighting poverty remains at the core of the UN development

agenda.

At the Millennium Summit, world leaders committed themselves to cutting inhalf, by the year 2015, the proportion of people living in extreme poverty, on lessthan $1.25 a day.

Australias poverty rate has increased since 2003 withone in six children now living in desperate need.

The inaugural Poverty in Australia Report just released,says about 2.26 million Australians lived below thepoverty line in 2009 2010 and is even higher now.http://acoss.org.au/uploads/ACOSS%20Poverty%20Report%202012_Final.pdf

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Julia Gillard to co-chair UN group tackling poverty

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Prime Minister JuliaGillard to co-chair with Paul Kagame President of Rwanda, a group of global leaders andcelebrities making a "final push" for implementation of the millennium developmentgoals by the target date of 2015.

He said Ms Gillard's "vision, leadership and commitment" had caused him to choose herto lead the group, which includes singer Bob Geldof, CNN founder Ted Turner, UNspecial adviser Jeffrey Sachs and Graca Machel, formerly a minister in Mozambique andalso wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela.

The goals include alleviating poverty, increasing access to clean water, food andeducation and for developed countries to meet targets on foreign aid spending.

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The First International Day of the Girl Child 11 OctoberTheme for 2012: Ending Child Marriage

On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girlsrights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.

For its first observance, this years Day will focus on child marriage, which is a

fundamental human rights violation and impacts all aspects of a girls life. Poverty andchild marriage are inextricably linked.

Child marriage denies a girl of her childhood, disrupts her education, limits heropportunities, increases her risk to be a victim of violence and abuse, jeopardizes herhealth and therefore constitutes an obstacle to the achievement of nearly everyMillennium Development Goal (MDG) and the development of healthy communities.

Globally, around one in three young women aged 20-24 years were first married beforethey reached age 18. One third of them entered into marriage before they turned 15.Child marriage results in early and unwanted pregnancies, posing life-threatening risks

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Video In Afghanistan - Child Marriages Illegal But C ommon follow link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=1FJp8U3F7WM

Invest in GirlsBasic human rights, safety, life free from fear, adequate nutrition, health care andeducationRemember Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Talban for her outspoken advocacy forgirls education and childrens rights

Video Invest In Me - follow link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e4MVN3smU4&list=UUyghLTt_B37GU-W1eBuYRkg&feature=player_embedded

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Child Marriage is very common in Asia and Africa

Related to poverty and lack of education

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