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Diasporas have important role to play in fostering development, says Assembly President 2 December 2011 – The President of the General Assembly today highlighted the important economic contributions of diasporas and stressed the need to help them achieve their full potential. “Our collective action must be directed towards supporting diasporas, so that their contributions to […]
UN highlights vital role played by volunteers worldwide in development 2 December 2011 The United Nations is set to recognize the work of millions of volunteers around the globe and launch the first-ever report on the state of world volunteerism, spotlighting the role they play in development. “Volunteers have the power to change lives, build […]
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Ban urges private sector to play greater role in fight against modern slavery A human trafficking awareness billboard 2 December 2011 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the private sector to play a more active role in combating modern forms of slavery, saying that humanity still lives in a world blighted by serfdom and other practices […]
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France: UN expert calls for coordinated approach to protect children Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, Najat Maalla M’jid 2 December 2011 – An independent United Nations human rights expert has encouraged the Government of France to adopt a comprehensive and coordinated approach to protect all children who are […]
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UN official underlines link between food security and climate change Playing a ball game at the IFAD booth at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa 2 December 2011 – Ensuring global food security while striving to save the Planet from damage are the greatest challenges of this century, a senior United Nations […]
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UN and partners launch initiative to ensure sustainable rice production 2 December 2011 Rice harvest in Timor-Leste The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has teamed up with partners in an initiative to ensure that rice, one of the world’s major food crops, is produced in ways that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible, while boosting […]
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Ban urges inclusion of persons with disabilities into society Disabled workers at a chalk factory in Ghana’s capital, Accra Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for governments, civil society and the global community to work alongside persons with disabilities, saying their participation is essential to achieve inclusive and sustainable development worldwide. In his message marking the International Day for […]
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Examining how your friends influence your health As you consider what resolutions to adopt in the New Year, you might consider inviting a friend, or group of friends, with a similar fitness level and body type to share the experience. New research shows you might be more successful in attaining your goal. In the study published in Science (subscription […]
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Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius on International Day of Persons with Disabilities Saturday, December 3, 2011 is the 19th Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to highlight efforts to improve the conditions of persons with disabilities. Across the globe, 15 percent of the world’s population is living with a disability and about a quarter […]
Video offers an anesthesiologist’s view of the heart … … Thanks to an entry over at Boing Boing, I’ve just finished watching this great video offering an anesthesiologist’s view of the heart. It was produced by The Guardian as part of its video series about heart health and cardiovascular medicine. The video centers on Bruce Martin, who talks about how he anesthetizes […]
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