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According to the 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, one in three women (33%) and one in ten men aged 15-49 have no education. 17% of women and 19% of men have only attended primary school, 26% of women and 34% of men have attended some secondary education.
Rural Women’s Network Nepal (RUWON Nepal)
Kathmandu Office: G. P. O. Box: 508, Kapan, Kathmandu, Nepal
Website: https://www.ruwonnepal.org.np
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Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (OPTU) is a distinguished institution with a rich history of providing quality distance education since its establishment in 1945. Originally founded during a time when distance education was still in its infancy, primarily through correspondence courses, OPTU has evolved into a modern leader in online learning.
The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) celebrated TSGDAY 2025 on 14th August with global participation, cultural showcases, and the unanimous adoption of a historic Global Declaration. The event highlighted women’s empowerment, innovation through XR technology, and a strong commitment to preserving heritage games, supported by ICTSG’s verified digital communication system.
After nearly two years, I'm thrilled to announce the return of the Tsunami Society International, complete with a new website and logo. This update has been a long time coming, and we're incredibly grateful to continue the legacy of our founder, Dr. George Pararas-Carayannis. He was a scientist renowned for his humility and lifelong dedication to his work.
On 5 January, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) led by President Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, Senior Vice President Puripan Bunnag, and Conventions Director Nooch Homrossukhon, in partnership with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) led by Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications Nithee Seeprae, jointly welcomed Interferry executives, CEO Mike Corrigan and Conferences and Administration Director Shari Corrigan, to a meeting at TCEB Head Office in Bangkok.
Recently (on 9 August), at the World Congress on Pain 2024 closing at RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, Netherlands, Prof. Andrew Rice, President of the International Association for the Study of Pain made an official announcement that Bangkok, Thailand is the next host destination of World Congress on Pain 2026 which is scheduled to take place between 27-31 October 2026.
On 30 October, TCEB, led by Senior Vice President Mr. Puripan Bunnag, attended the opening ceremony of the 10th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (IEEE ISC2 2024) at the Royal Cliff Grand Hotel in Pattaya, Chonburi. This conference was secured for Thailand by IEEE Power & Energy Society – Thailand with assistance from TCEB. It marked the first time the IEEE Smart Cities Conference was held in Thailand and the ASEAN region.
