Trinidad and Tobago: Turning Waste In Into Profits
Rich in natural resources, Trinidad and Tobago's economy is booming. But its rapid development also brings a substantial increase in garbage. While the Government explores ways to address the issue, local citizens are coming up with profitable solutions.
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India: Preserving Wildlife and the Environment
India's population is growing rapidly, encroaching on land once known as elephant territory. Conflicts along these borders are putting elephants at risk, but now innovative solutions may help save these gentle giants.
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A New Vision for Russia
Not being able to access a train or enter a building is not just an inconvenience- it's a denial of a human right. A blind activist in Moscow is determined to improve the lives of those living with this disability in Russia.
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Guatemala: Weavers Find International Markets
In a poor village in a rural region of Guatemala, many women have woven traditional textiles for generations, earning little revenue for their efforts. Now, with the support of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), these local weavers have found ways to sustain their community and preserve their Mayan traditions by teaming up with industrial designers to create top-selling textiles for export. UNIA program # 1348 Transcript (pdf): http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/unia1348.pdf
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Iraq: One Woman's Quest for Justice
In Iraq’s southernmost city of Basra, a young woman battles to be reunited with her daughter in the aftermath of a violent marriage. A meeting with a women’s rights activist, Fatima, has given her hope to restart her life. Fatima runs a centre, supported by the UN Democracy Fund, UNDEF, which advocates for increased civil and legal rights for women in democratic Iraq. UNIA program # 1347 Transcript (pdf): http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/unia1347.pdf
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Dominican Republic: Haitian Migrants Struggle for Citizenship
Haitian migrants toil under the hot sun on sugar plantations in the Dominican Republic. But the majority of them are stateless; even those who are born here, have neither a Haitian nor Dominican passport. Now the UN Refugee Agency and a local non-governmental organization are helping undocumented Haitians become legal citizens. UNIA program # 1346 Transcript (pdf): http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/unia1346.pdf
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Gabon: The Elephant Man
African elephants are increasingly targeted by global criminal trafficking networks, with illegal poaching and ivory trafficking reaching peak levels last year. But one man remains committed to saving these vulnerable creatures. UNIA program # 1345 Transcript (pdf): http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/unia1345.pdf
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Bangladesh: Climate Change Threatens Livelihood
Climate Change Threatens Livelihood (3'56") -- Climate change continues to threaten food security in Bangladesh, one of the poorest countries in the world, where rising sea levels and seasonal storms worry farmers. Those living along the country’s southern coast fear for their crops and livelihoods. Now the Government of Bangladesh is working with IFAD, the International Fund for Agricultural Development to provide training to farmers with the aim of introducing new techniques to beat the crisis. UNIA program # 1344
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Republic of Congo: The Fight Against Cholera
In response to the recent Cholera outbreak, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization, WHO, with financing from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund, launched a series of initiatives to treat and prevent the spread of the disease. Communities living along the Congo River now stand a better chance of beating Cholera. UNIA program # 1343
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Haiti: Wooden Soldiers for Sale
In Haiti, craftsmen are sculpting wooden UN soldiers at the Brazilian Military base. Located opposite MINUSTAH Headquarters, the place has been turned into a market selling perfectly handcrafted blue helmet soldiers. The constant demand for these special items has helped talented Haitian craftsmen enjoy a bit of economic stability for the moment. UNIA program # 1342
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Roma: Breaking the Poverty Cycle
The Roma, traditionally known as Gypsies around the world, have endured a life of exclusion and poverty. According to the UN Population Fund, UNFPA, ensuring access to sexual reproductive healthcare for Roma families is crucial in improving their living conditions. Helping women make informed choices as they start their families will empower them to gain greater control of their lives and futures. UNIA program # 1341
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Tuberculosis Care for Rural Swaziland
Tuberculosis is currently the main cause of death among adults in Swaziland. In remote regions where access to health services is a challenge, efforts are underway to bring the much needed medication directly into the patients’ home. UNIA program # 1340 Transcript (pdf): http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/unia1340.pdf
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Moldova: The Forgotten
Children with disabilities represent a large proportion of all children living in institutional care. They are isolated from society because of their disabilities. The UN Human Rights office and UNICEF are advocating for integration of these children into communities. UNIA program # 1339 Transcript (pdf): http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/unia1339.pdf
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