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International Day of Families 2026

The International Day of Families is observed each year on May 15. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, this day serves as a platform to recognize the value of families in society and to encourage policies that support family well-being, equality, and development. It brings attention to the ways families shape communities and influence progress across education, health, employment, and social inclusion.

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City and Environment Interactions, 2025, 100214

This study employs high-resolution UAV thermal imagery and machine learning to analyze microscale urban heat patterns in a vulnerable residential neighborhood in Daejeon, South Korea, identifying key factors such as alley width and proximity to rivers that influence thermal vulnerability. By informing targeted heat mitigation strategies in urban regeneration areas, the research supports SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), advancing the World Population Day goal to �Leave No One Behind� by addressing localized climate risks in densely populated, marginalized urban settings.

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World Bicycle Day 2026

World Bicycle Day is observed annually on June 3. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, the day celebrates the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound mode of transportation. It also raises awareness of the benefits of cycling for health, well-being, and sustainable development.

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City and Environment Interactions, 2025, 100209

This study uses a participatory Design Thinking approach in Cork City, Ireland, to identify stakeholder priorities for effective air quality communication strategies that empower communities and support behavioral change. By integrating inclusive communication with systemic policy and infrastructure improvements, the research advances SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), aligning with World Population Day's call to "Leave No One Behind" by addressing environmental health inequities in urban populations.

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Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 2025, 101111

This study highlights that infertility in Southern Ghana often leads women to face stigma and cultural barriers when considering adoption, underscoring the need for community engagement to support their decision-making process.

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Advances in Nutrition , 2025, 100439

This scoping review examines diet-related health inequalities in high-income countries through the lens of the PROGRESS-Plus framework. It highlights the need for standardized methodologies and intersectional approaches to monitor and address persistent diet-related health inequalities in high-income countries

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The Journal of Frailty & Aging, 2025, 100050

The article examines the relationship between falls, chronic pain, and frailty among middle-aged and older adults in Yunnan Province, China, with a focus on ethnic minority populations.

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City and Environment Interactions
Volume 27, August 2025, 100201

This study leverages crowdsourced urban climate data to provide more inclusive and granular insights into urban heat dynamics, addressing gaps in traditional monitoring that often overlook marginalized communities. By harnessing freely available citizen science observations, the method supports the World Population Day theme of "To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone," enabling more equitable and comprehensive data to inform sustainable urban development and climate resilience.

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Despite global progress, maternal mortality remains high, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the urgent need for strong leadership, increased investment in well-trained midwives, and equitable, culturally sensitive maternity care to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of reducing maternal deaths to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030.

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The Future of Philanthropy: Stepping up for the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Join us for RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2025 - a free, online event to explore issues, gain practical insights and be inspired to take action in support of the N SDGs.

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