G for GREAT The scenes of the gospel have sometimes a very contemporary aspect. We could recognize ourselves there as in a mirror. We must admit that the imperfections and the limitations of the characters can sometimes be found… in us! The following text shows it clearly: “They (Jesus and […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science – 11 February
Background A significant gender gap has persisted throughout the years at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines all over the world. Even though women have made tremendous progress towards increasing their participation in higher education, they are still under-represented in these fields. Gender equality has always […]
Invisible Work Day – 3 April
Invisible work, it counts! In 2001, AFEAS in Canada set up the invisible work day and ever since, throughout the world, the first Tuesday of April has become a symbolic day. What is invisible work? Invisible work, unpaid, consists of all of the work done within the family and voluntary […]
World Teachers’ Day – 5 October
On October 5, 1966, the Special Intergovernmental Conference on the Status of Teachers in Paris, France, was closed and the « Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers » was signed by representatives of UNESCO and International Labour Organization. On October 12, 1997, the 29th session of UNESCO’s General Conference was opened. During […]