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29 February 2008

Women

WOMEN No. 8-2008
WOMEN No. 9-2008

Today's Features

UNICEF Joins National Campaign against Child Abuse in Zimbabwe
An Arctic Seed Vault May Save Humankind in Case of Disaster

Today's News

Situation in Madagascar difficult after Cyclone Ivan: UNICEF
Human Rights Council Begins Seventh Session Monday
Extreme cold devastates livestock in Afghanistan: FAO
Cuba signs human rights treaties
More than 13,000 Sudanese seek refuge in Chad in February alone: UNHCR
Security Council postpones vote on Iran

Other Asian Languages

UN CALLING ASIA #9 IN BANGLA: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
UN CALLING ASIA #9 IN HINDI: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
HINDI #9: Antar Rashtriya Patrika 29 February 2008

Caribbean News

CARIBBEAN NEWS ROUNDUP #9

UN Calling Asia

Headlines UNCA 09-08

28 February 2008

Today's Features

UN Committee Against Racial Discrimination Reviews the Situation in USA
UN Agencies Launch Appeal to Abandon Female Genital Mutilation

Today's News

UNHCR seeks $18.6 million to respond to displacement in Sri Lanka this year
UN agencies urge protection for all regardless of sexual orientation or HIV status
Ban urges special committee to continue advancing the decolonization process
Ban condemns escalating violence in Southern Israel and Gaza
UN agencies working to address humanitarian needs of displaced in Central African Republic: Lanzer
A National Campaign against Child Abuse in Zimbabwe
Secretary-General Ban Welcomes Peace Agreement among Kenyan Parties
UN Security Council to Vote Saturday on Iran

UN and Africa

UN AND AFRICA #193

27 February 2008

Today's Features

Half of World Population Now in Cities
Security Council Hears from Senior UN Officials on Middle East

Today's News

Ban strongly urges Kenyan parties to reach a solution without delay
Afghan Refugees Reluctant to Return Home Due to Security Situation: UNHCR
UN agencies unite against female genital mutilation
Kenyan Refugees Still Too Scared to Return Home
Bird Flu Could Strike Again in India: FAO
Situation in Gaza Could Change Overnight: Israeli Ambassador
Chad Holding Talks with Rebel Groups: Foreign Minister

Other Asian Languages

BANGLA #8: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
HINDI #8: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
INDONESIAN #8: Fokus Fokus Kita
URDU #8: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

26 February 2008

Today's Features

WHO warns that drug-resistant types of TB are on the rise
UN Humanitarian Chief Says Root Causes of Kenyan Crisis Must Be Addressed

Today's News

UNHCR opens new camp in West Darfur to hold up to 6,000 displaced
UNICEF announces US$17 million funding for education in Liberia
Half of world population to live in cities by end of 2008: UN
WHO reports highest rates of drug-resistant tuberculosis to date
Situation in Gaza extremely damaging to prospects for peace process: Holmes
UN official calls for new strategy to end impasse between Israel and Gaza
More refugees crossing into Chad fleeing aerial bombing in West Darfur: UNHCR

Other Asian Languages

BANGLA #7: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
HINDI #7: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
INDONESIAN #7: Fokus Fokus Kita
URDU #7: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

25 February 2008

Today's Features

UN Appeals to protect Nepalese Children from Violence
UNIFEM-led Campaign by Rwandan Army Targets Violence Against Women

Today's News

UNICEF and Human Rights office concerned about the use of children in violent protests in Nepal
Ugandan Government and Lord's resistance Army sign agreement on a permanent Ceasefire
Security Council Votes to Extend UN Mission in Timor Leste
UN to Address Kenya's Humanitarian Needs for Months to Come: Holmes
Secretary-General Launches Campaign to End Violence Against Women
New aerial attacks prompt increased concerned for civilians' safety in Western Darfur
UN envoy appeals to fugitives in Timor Leste to surrender to authorities

22 February 2008

Women

WOMEN NO. 5-2008
WOMEN NO. 6-2008
WOMEN NO. 7-2008

Today's Features

Security Council Extends AU Mission in Somalia
Iceland Leads by Example in Switching to Clean Energy

Today's News

UN Committee Asks US to Intensify Efforts Against Racial Discrimination
UNHCR Provides Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons
Climate Change May Affect World's Dwindling Fish Stocks
IAEA Welcomes Iran's Cooperation but Says More Needs to be Done
UN Food Agency Appeals for Over $8 Million for Tajikistan

Caribbean News

Caribbean News Roundup #8

UN Calling Asia

Headlines UNCA 08-08

21 February 2008

Today's Features

Why Languages Matter in Early Childhood
The UN Mission Will Continue Its Work in Kosovo

Today's News

UNESCO Calls for Mother Languages Not to Be Forgotten
FAO Helps Gaza Farmers, Herders and Fisheries
UNEP Launches Climate Neutral Network to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
UNHCR Welcomes Lebanon's Recognition of Iraqi Refugees
Security Council Discusses Crisis in Timor Leste
Gambari Hopes to Return to Myanmar in March

UN and Africa

UN and Africa Programme #192

20 February 2008

Today's Features

Bombings in West Darfur Cause Concern at UN
Women and Children in Afghanistan Get Literacy Training Despite Insecurity: UNICEF

Today's News

Secretary-General Welcomes Uganda-LRA Agreement
Torched Kosovo Border Crossings Reopened: UNMIK and KFOR
UNICEF Chief Calls for Cessation of Hostilities in Sudan
UN Mission In Congo Concerned About Human Rights Violations
Environment Ministers Discuss Financing Needed to Meet Climate Challenge

19 February 2008

Today's Features

Secretary-General Has New Envoy for Malaria
Australian Apology Welcomed by Aborigines and Human Rights Community

Today's News

FAO Holds Meeting on Nutritional and Commercial Value of Bugs
UN Experts Welcome Australia’s Apology to Indigenous Peoples
UN Refugee Agency Chief Wraps Up Mission to Middle East
Bombing Forces UNHCR to Withdraw From Sudan/Chad Border
Climate Change Will Lead to More Migration: UN Agencies
Former Rwandan Minister is Transferred to UN Detention Facility
UN Envoy Condemns Attacks at Crossings in Kosovo
UN Envoy Hopeful of Returning to Myanmar Soon
Tensions Increased Between Parties in Sudan's North/South Peace Accord: UN Envoy

18 February 2008

Today's Features

Sierra Leone Doctor Lives by the Hippocratic Oath
Why Gender Issues are Crucial to the Success of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Chad
John Holmes: Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Needs a Political Solution

Today's News

UN Appeals for $25 Million to Deal with Harsh Winter in Tajikistan
UN Human Rights Chief Urges End of Culture of Impunity in Nepal
UN Condemns Largest Suicide Attack in Afghanistan
UN Mission in Kosovo to Continue
UN Humanitarian Chief Condemns Rocket Attacks against Israel; Deplores Conditions in Gaza and West Bank
Divided Security Council Hears Arguments for and against Independence for Kosovo

17 February 2008

Today's News

UN Security Council Meets on Kosovo

15 February 2008

Today's Features

Making Cities More Socially Inclusive
UN G.I.F.T. Helps Fight Human Trafficking
First Global Anti-Human Trafficking Forum Concludes in Vienna
Serbia and Russia Make Another Attempt to Avert Declaration of Independence by Kosovo

Today's News

UN Refugee Chief Urges More Support for Iraqi Refugees
UNRWA Official Says Gaza Fuel Crisis Hampers Relief Efforts for Palestinians
Timorese Political Leaders Condemn Recent Attacks on Top Officials
Armed Elements Blocking West Darfur from Entering Chad: UNHCR
Top UN Anti-Crime Official Calls for Stronger Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking
US to Destroy Failing Satellite on Re-Entry to Earth
Security Council Remains Divided on Independence for Kosovo

Caribbean News

The General Assembly wraps up a 3-day thematic debate on climate change

UN Calling Asia

UN CALLING ASIA #07

Perspective

In search of a place called home -- The Rohingyas in Bangladesh --

14 February 2008

Today's Features

Extrajudicial Killings Investigated in the Central African Republic
Ibrahim Gambari: Myanmar's Roadmap - "A Potentially Positive Step"

Today's News

General Assembly Wraps Three-Day Debate on Climate Change
Investors Look for Strategies to Mitigate Climate Change
On Third Anniversary of Hariri Assassination, UN Pledges Support to Lebanon
US Philanthropist Ray Chambers Appointed UN Envoy on Malaria
UN Force Begins Relocation to Ethiopia after Eritrea Cuts Off Fuel Supply
UN Announces New Process for Selecting Election Officers in Iraq
UN Envoy to Seek China’s Support on Myanmar Visit
UNICEF Appeals for Urgent Funds to Prevent Starvation of Children in Somalia

UN and Africa

UN Africa Programme #191

13 February 2008

Today's Features

The Future of Kosovo: a Journalist's Perspective
Small Island States Address Climate Change Debate

Today's News

UN Forum against Human Trafficking Opens in Vienna
UN-Supported Conference in Brazil Discusses Development of Cities
Security Council Urges Broad Conflict Prevention Strategy to Enhance Protection of Children
UN Forum to Launch Action Against Human Trafficking
Small Island States Seek Help to Deal with Global Warming
Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Kosovo

12 February 2008

Today's Features

Sir Richard Branson Proposes Creation of an "Environmental War Room"
Atul Khare on Extending UNMIT's Mission

Today's News

Russia Warns Against Unilateral Declaration of Independence by Kosovo
UN Appeals for $265 Million to Aid Iraqis
Environment Ministers Head for Monaco
UNHCR Helps Refugees from West Darfur in Chad
Russia on Arms Race
Security Council Condemns Attacks on Timorese Leaders
Children Continue to Suffer from the Horrors of War: UNICEF
UN Expert Welcomes Prosecutions of Child Soldier Recruiters
Stability in Timor Leste Still Fragile: UN envoy

11 February 2008

Women

Croatian Ambassador is the Only Woman on the Security Council
Attacks on Women IDPs Highlight the Need for Gender Units at the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Chad
Empowering Indigenous Women in Bangladesh

Today's Features

Rising to the Challenge: Partnerships on Climate Change
Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta Severely Wounded After Being Shot on Monday

Today's News

UNHCR Estimates up to 12,000 Fled Weekend Attacks in Darfur to Chad
Top UN Humanitarian Official Calls for Rapid Solution to Kenyan Crisis
UN Chief Condemns Attacks on Towns in Darfur
Ban Urges Myanmar to Promote Inclusiveness
UN Seeks $90 Million for Flood Victims in Africa
Ban condemns rebel attack on Timor Leste's President Ramos-Horta
UN Appeals for Calm in Timor Leste
Ban Urges Concerted Action on Climate Change
UN Chief Decries "Brutal and Unspeakable Attack" on Timor Leste President

Other Asian Languages

URDU #6: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
INDONESIAN #6: FOCUS FOCUS KITA
BANGLA #6: Jati Shongher Protidhoni

8 February 2008

Today's Features

Club Helps Students in northern Sierra Leone to Fight HIV and AIDS
UN Group Says Increased Incidents of Severe Weather Call for Disaster Response Readiness
UN Agencies Cope with Crisis in Chad

Today's News

WHO Reports 13 Deaths from Yellow Fever in Brazil
UNHCR Welcomes End of Australia’s Controversial Policy for Asylum Seekers
UNHCR Flies in Relief Supplies for Chadians in Cameroon
UNAMID Force Commander Appeals for Halting of Attacks on West Darfur Villages
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Assesses Situation in Kenya
Ban Ki-moon Urges US Business Leaders to Support 'Green' Economics
UN Envoy Says Lack of Security Hampers Darfur Negotiations
UN Peacekeeping Chief Urges Expansion of Darfur Force

Caribbean News

The top climate change official highlights the crucial role of Caribbean countries in addressing global warming
The Deputy Secretary-General says decent work is crucial for poverty eradication
The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean warns of the effects of the current international economic situation
A non-profit, non-governmental organization uses a special form of communication to bring about behavioural changes

UN Calling Asia

UN CALLING ASIA: WHO's report on tobacco offers new opportunity for confronting global smoking epidemic; Young Afghan man faces military trial for a crime committed as a child soldier; "A Place to Call Home"-how the Rohingya refugees in south Bangladesh spend their days while waiting for a solution.

7 February 2008

Today's Features

Indigenous People and the Struggle for Decent Employment
Staying "Fresh and Alive": WHO Provides a Roadmap to a Tobacco-free Environment

Today's News

UNFPA Concerned about Pregnant Women Fleeing Violence in Chad
Brazilian Footballer Kaka Helps Launch a WFP Campaign to Feed Schoolchildren
With More Somalis Arriving in Yemen, WFP is Expanding Its Operation
Third DRC National Arrested for Crimes against Humanity
WHO Forecasts Beginning of the End of Tobacco Epidemic

UN and Africa

Rapes Increase in Kenya - Chadians Flee Fighting - Doctor Stays in Sierra Leone

6 February 2008

Today's Features

UNICEF Is Concerned about former Child Soldier at Guantanamo Bay
International Day against Female Genital Mutilation

Today's News

UN Population Fund Calls for Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation
More Iraqis Leave for Syria than Return Home: UNHCR
Afghanistan Record Opium Crop to Drop Only Slightly in 2008: UNODC
Brahimi to Head Staff Security Panel
Secretary-General to Relocate UN Force If Eritrea Continues to Withhold Fuel
Poor Nations Can Benefit from Information and Communication Technologies
World Climate Conference Is Planned for 2009
UNICEF and Other Agencies Assess Needs of Chadian Refugees in Cameroon
Security Council Calls for End to Violence in Kenya

5 February 2008

Today's Features

Two American Women Carry on the Legacy of the Holocaust
Thousands of Chadians Flee Fighting

Today's News

Human Rights Expert on Myanmar Expresses Dismay over Continued Arrests
UNICEF Defends the Rights of a Child Soldier Held in Guantanamo
UN Evacuates Non-Essential Staff from Chad, Following Attacks on Offices
UNHCR to Help 20,000 Chadians Who Have Fled to Cameroon
UN Human Rights Chief Fields Investigation of Post-Election Violence in Kenya
WFP Makes Food Deliveries to Kenya
Secretary-General Lends Support to Mediation Effort in Kenya

4 February 2008

Today's Features

Sexual Attacks Increase on Women Amid Political Turmoil in Kenya
WHO Predicts a Rise in Cancer Rates in the Developing World

Today's News

UN transfers more authority to national police in Timor-Leste
Experts predict an explosion of cancer within next two decades
UN Agencies Helping Earthquake Victims in DRC
WFP and UNHCR warn of dire consequences for refugees in Chad
UN Condemns Fighting in Chad's Capital

1 February 2008

Today's Features

Actor George Clooney Reports on his Visit to Darfur, Chad and DRC as UN Messenger of Peace
Cold Weather Has Adverse Impact on UNRWA Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza

Today's News

UN Helps Over 17,000 Flood Victims in Mozambique
UNRWA Weather Adds to Suffering Caused by Closures in Gaza
Relief Agencies Express Concern about Crisis in Kenya
UN Secretary-General Appeals for End to Violence in Kenya

Caribbean News

A Barbadian is named among the winners of the 2008 Champion of the Earth Award
The World Food Programme provides assistance to more than 800 thousand Haitians annually
World Tourism exceeds expectations in 2007

UN Calling Asia

UN Secretary-General expresses condolences on the death of former Indonesian President Suharto
Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed conflict calls on the international community to keep up the momentum in the fight against the use of child soldiers
Looking for a place to call home - the stateless Rohingas in Bangladesh - Part 1
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