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	July 25, 2011 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate WFP is working beyond immediate famine needs A devastating combination of drought, elevated food prices and security concerns has left millions affected by famine across East Africa and immediate action is needed to support humanitarian efforts, World Food Programme official Greg Barrow writes. Beyond immediate assistance, humanitarian organizations are working to promote long-term sustainable solutions that will help residents in drought-prone areas better manage the effects. CNN (7/22)      Norwegian terrorist attacks are condemned by UN  Haiti plans commission revamp  Indian women protest violence, rape  WWF forest-protection plan comes under fire  Mobile tech links isolated Ugandans  Clinton seeks progress on Asia security issues  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Technology | Peacekeeping and Security |  When does a food crisis become a #famine? Find out more here: http://ow.ly/5MDJz #somalia #hornofafrica" @unfoundation "The thing is, unlike the United States or certain European countries with historical ties to recipient countries, Norway does not have deep strategic interests in the places to which it gives aid. This makes it a great donor." UN Dispatch Norwegian terrorist attacks are condemned by UN The UN Security Council on Saturday condemned the bombing and shooting massacre in Norway. "Any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed," the council said in a statement. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (7/23)      UN needs a special rep for climate-security issues United Nations members should endorse the appointment of special representative on climate change and security to help map UN action on conflict surrounding climate change effects, Nauru's UN Ambassador Marlene Moses writes. Last week, the Security Council formally acknowledged the link between climate concerns and security with a statement, but disagreements over what active role the UN should play remain. The Huffington Post (7/24)        New UNESCO ambassador to raise global profile of jazz Herbie Hancock, the American jazz pianist and composer, said that his appointment Friday as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador "feels like an answer to some of my biggest dreams." Among his goals is the promotion of literacy through the discipline of his art, jazz, and the establishment by next year of an International Jazz Day. NPR.org/The Associated Press (7/22)      Haiti plans commission revamp The new president of Haiti, Michel Martelly, is undertaking a major overhaul of the 34-member panel in charge of the country's recovery after a devastating earthquake. The Interim Haiti Recovery Commission has completed only five of the projects it has approved in health, job creation, housing and shelter, disbursing only $84 million of $5.5 billion in promised aid. The Miami Herald (free registration) (7/21)      Anti-malaria efforts get boost from Ivorian soccer star A soccer star from Cote d'Ivoire, Didier Drogba, who has been among the top goalscorers in the English Premier League, is helping to reduce the spread of malaria by providing thousands of mosquito nets, chiefly in West Africa, and building a hospital to serve residents of Abidjan, the country's capital. "I had malaria, I know exactly what it feels like, and it's something that I want to stop," Drogba said Saturday in Thailand, where he passed out to children hundreds of mosquito nets bearing his likeness. Reuters (7/23)      Food security failures could spread famine, UN warned The French agricultural minister warned of a surge in the cycle of famine and starvation if the international community doesn't do more to boost global food security. "If we don't take the necessary measures, famine will be the scandal of this century," Bruno Le Maire said at UN talks in Rome over the ongoing famine in East Africa, which was brought on, in part, by the worst drought there in 60 years. BBC (7/25)        Other News Science is outpacing donations in HIV/AIDS prevention The Independent (London)/Agence France-Presse (7/23)      Disaster strikes China's high-speed train network The Globe and Mail (Toronto)/The Associated Press (7/24)      Indian women protest violence, rape Organizers have altered the look of the anti-sexual violence Slut Walk to fit the country's more conservative society, and hope street plays, public debates and marches will help break cultural stereotypes that women's rights advocates say encourage violence against women. The Slut Walk concept began on a Toronto university campus and has spread to a half dozen countries including Argentina, Germany and South Korea. The Washington Post (7/23)      WWF forest-protection plan comes under fire The World Wildlife Fund's Global Forest and Trade Network initiative does not require enough from participating companies to prevent environmental damage, Global Witness says in a report. Companies participating in the program have been able to reap reputation and business benefits from participating in the program to support sustainable timber, while simultaneously trading in illegal timber and helping destroy orangutan habitats in Indonesia. The Guardian (London) (7/25), The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/The Associated Press (7/25)      Other News IAEA: Japan is on track with Fukushima nuclear shutdown Reuters (7/22)      IAEA meeting with Syrian officials produces little information Google/The Associated Press (7/23)      As Arctic ice melts, trapped chemicals are released The Guardian (London) (7/24)      Mobile tech links isolated Ugandans Mobile phone technologies are changing the lives of those living in Uganda's most isolated communities, where phones are charged by generators powered by people riding stationary bicycles. Current campaigns range from disseminating information about farming and health care to banking systems for those unable to afford conventional banking fees. The Guardian (London) (7/24)        Clinton seeks progress on Asia security issues U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered stern messages on security concerns while attending an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia over the weekend. North Korea must make a more tangible effort to address concerns about its nuclear program if Pyongyang wants a resumption of six-party talks, and all parties should clarify and manage competing claims to portions of the South China Sea, Clinton said. The Washington Post (7/23)      Other News Senegalese protest president's bid to extend term The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/23)      Scientist linked to Iran's nuclear program is shot dead The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/24)      Hundreds are arrested as Syria Cabinet approves multiparty law Bloomberg (7/25)      Militants hang boy as attacks on Afghan officials continue CNN (7/24)      U.S. seeks to balance anti-terror laws, Somalia famine relief The Christian Science Monitor (7/22)      Top five news stories selected by UN Wire readers in the past week. Ban puts the spotlight on sustainable development (Google) UN: Famine has struck Somalia (Bloomberg) Emergency UN meeting called over Africa drought, famine (Reuters) Male rape is also used as weapon of war (The Guardian (London)) Gates Foundation is out to "reinvent the toilet" (The Guardian (London)) Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers. 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