Peoples' Ranga Provat Welfare Foundation

21/05/2026

Why does cultural diversity matter?
Three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.

Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the culture conventions, which provide a solid basis for the promotion of cultural diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an asset that is indispensable for poverty reduction and the achievement of sustainable development.

At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity – in particular through innovative use of media and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) – are conducive to dialogue among civilizations and cultures, respect and mutual understanding.

21/05/2026

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, 21 May

Protecting the diversity of cultural expressions is more important than ever
Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.

With 89% of all current conflicts in the world occurring in countries with low intercultural dialogue, to forge effective cooperation and sustain peace, strengthening intercultural dialogue must be a priority.

According to UNESCO data, the cultural and creative sector is one of the most powerful engines of development worldwide. It accounts for more than 48 million jobs globally –almost half of which are held by women – representing 6.2% of all existing employment and 3.1% of global GDP. It is also the sector that employs and provides opportunities for the largest number of young people under the age of 30.

Why does cultural diversity matter?
Three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.

Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the culture conventions, which provide a solid basis for the promotion of cultural diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an asset that is indispensable for poverty reduction and the achievement of sustainable development.

At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity – in particular through innovative use of media and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) – are conducive to dialogue among civilizations and cultures, respect and mutual understanding.

15/05/2026

15/05/2026

Celebrate International Day of Families 2026 with Us

Families are central to social and economic progress, yet many face income insecurity, limited caregiving support and unequal access to essential services. Without adequate support, families with young children face higher risks of poverty, with lasting effects on children’s health, education and overall wellbeing. Income instability, limited caregiving support and restricted access to services can hinder children’s development, especially when compounded by gender, racial, migrant or disability-based inequalities.

14/05/2026

Celebrate International Day of Families 2026 with Us

The theme of the 2026 observance, “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing,” underscores how widening inequalities are shaping family life and influencing children’s futures. It calls for stronger investment in integrated, family-oriented policies to reduce disparities and support healthy child development.

Families are central to social and economic progress, yet many face income insecurity, limited caregiving support and unequal access to essential services. Without adequate support, families with young children face higher risks of poverty, with lasting effects on children’s health, education and overall wellbeing. Income instability, limited caregiving support and restricted access to services can hinder children’s development, especially when compounded by gender, racial, migrant or disability-based inequalities.

14/05/2026

Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs for an active and healthy life. It is built on four core pillars: availability, access, utilization, and stability, with key drivers of insecurity being conflict, climate extremes, and economic shocks.

Key Aspects of Food Security:
Four Core Dimensions:
Availability: Sufficient quantities of food are available, through domestic production or imports.
Access: Individuals have the resources (economic, physical) to obtain appropriate food.
Utilization: Proper use of food through adequate diet, clean water, and sanitation to achieve nutritional well-being.
Stability: Reliable, consistent access to food without risk of interruption from crises (e.g., climate, economic).Key Drivers of Insecurity:
Conflict: Disrupts food production, supply chains, and livelihoods, often causing the worst crises.
Climate Change: Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, severely impact agricultural output.
Economic Shocks: Poverty and inflation reduce the ability of households to purchase food.
Global Situation:
Nearly 10% of the world's population experiences hunger, with over 122 million more people pushed into hunger since 2019.The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) monitor and report on food insecurity using the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) to track hunger levels.

13/05/2026

International Day of Plant Health
The United Nations designated 12 May the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development. The Day is a key legacy of the International Year of Plant Health 2020.

13/05/2026

Plants are the foundation of our food systems, but they are under constant threat from pests and diseases that spread across borders. This video highlights the importance of plant biosecurity as the frontline defense of food security, protecting crops, livelihoods, and global trade.

Why an International Day of Plant Health?

The United Nations designated 12 May as the International Day of Plant Health to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development. The Day is a key legacy of the International Year of Plant Health 2020.

Plant biosecurity for food security

Ninety eight percent of the oxygen we breathe comes from plants. Eighty percent of the food we eat is provided by plants. But we lose as much as 40 percent of crops from pests and diseases every year, impeding efforts to provide food and nutrition for all.

Plant biosecurity is like border control and hygiene for plants — checking, protecting and responding to prevent dangerous plant pests and diseases from damaging crops and disrupting their trade. It serves as a safety net, so we have food on our tables and farmers’ jobs are safe. It keeps international trade smooth and preserves precious biodiversity.

Biosecurity tools such as international plant health standards applied in their trade underpin the FAO Four Betters by enabling better production, better nutrition, better environment and better lives for all, leaving no one behind.

13/05/2026

What can we do to protect the health of plants?
We can all support plant health by...

Reducing our environmental impact by cutting waste and polluting less,
Supporting organisms that protect plant life,
Respecting our natural resources, and
Ensuring the plants or plant products we buy meet international standards.

By supporting plant health, we work to ensure a food-secure future

13/05/2026

What farmers and agribusinesses can do to protect plant health
Plant pests and diseases destroy up to 40% of food crops every year!

If you are a farmer or work in agribusiness, you should:

Regularly monitor and report the occurrence of pests and diseases on your farm.
Adopt environmentally friendly practices, such as integrated pest management.
Use mobile apps and digital technology to access information about how to prevent and manage pests and diseases.
Use quality-assured seeds.

Our food security depends on our plant security!

13/05/2026

How the private sector can protect plant health
Private sector businesses have a key role in plant health as they can contribute to the development of global plant health standards and help implement them. The private sector is also a driver of innovation in the plant-health domain and a key player in the production and protection of plants and plant products.