The 12th December 2019, we are celebrating the second official Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. In order to prepare, let’s engage in a conversation about health. What is Universal Health Coverage? UHC is: promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative health services provided to all people and communities. It is health of sufficient quality which does […]
It is, without any doubt, a difficult topic to approach. And every year, on 1 December, we get the chance, as individuals and groups, to tackle the subject firsthand in numerous ways. Although the World AIDS Day is a reminder of the lives affected, of the AIDS medical research, as well as the short-term and […]
It is unfortunate that at the dawn of the 21st century, around 2.8 billion people (ATD Fourth World, n.d.) live in poverty, on less than two dollars a day. It is clear that despite the progress humanity has made in medicine, science and technology, a considerable minority remains ignored. October 17 is a day dedicated […]
At Humanium, we value a methodology developed by Human Rights Defenders, Life Coaches, Psychology Leadership Graduates and Somatic Experience Therapists, professionals that focus on protecting children through awareness. We want children to be able to become actors of their own projects, wishes and goals. With mental health prevention support, they will have a better chance […]
International Day of Peace, 21 September 2019, with the theme ‘Climate Action for Peace’ aims to promote peace worldwide by platforming the importance of combatting climate change on the 20th anniversary of the UN Resolution on the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace. World Peace Day in a Nutshell “It is possible to […]
Public health throughout the country Mozambique, highly affected by poverty, with 54% of the population living in absolute poverty, has inadequate facilities in their public health system. (WHO, n.d.) Their public health is rather basic, limited, and insufficient. In a country which is highly affected by diseases such as malaria, cholera, and diarrhea, it is […]
World Population Day on July 11 2019 celebrates its 30th anniversary as a day of international recognition for the human right to family planning. Humanium is taking the occasion to celebrate the United Nations’ promotion of this issue which resides at the heart of child liberties and wellbeing. World Population Day offers a poignant moment […]
When a newborn enters our world s(he) works very hard… “Holy cow, what’s that ? It was so gentle, kind, whole in mom’s tummy and now… yes… what’s that ? No food delivery, tummy ache and… yes… totally dependent… and even worse… helpless…” The first narcissism starts in mom’s uterus, a form of interaction between […]
Cancer mortality rapidly increasing in developing countries Cancer is a global health issue, impacting all communities worldwide regardless of religion, race or age. However, recent studies have highlighted some important differences in the prevalence of cancer in developing countries. While the most traditional health concerns in the developing world are infectious diseases and malnutrition, cancer […]
The international community has made progress in grasping the experience of people with disabilities and safeguarding their rights. This article looks at the situation of children with disabilities in Latin America and Caribbean (UNICEF, 2013). Understanding the context Children with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and excluded groups in society. Facing daily […]