[RED DEMOCRATICA] 5 innovations to help women and children

 

Reading this on a mobile device? Try our optimized mobile version here: http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/dfrDBYsTizCbafxkCicOlqBVsTNj

	September 13, 2011 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate 5 innovations to help women and children Among the innovations listed in the Every Woman, Every Child report are five approaches that could serve as models for countries struggling with high maternal and infant mortality: self-contained "aid pods" that can fit into unused crate space when beverage supplies are distributed; training in reproductive health, nutrition and infectious disease for female employees at factories; a 10-week program of text messages reminding mothers to remember health appointments and give medication; a chain of hospitals for women who earn about between $3 to $6 a day that provides a discounted all-inclusive maternal care package; and a public-private partnership that uses text messages, along with a data system, to chart stocks of malaria medication to avoid fatal shortages. PBS/The Rundown blog (9/12), Inter Press Service (9/12)      UN ups pressure on Sri Lanka  Anti-malaria funding surge cuts death rate  Libyan women seek to solidify revolutionary gains  China strategy dominates solar power market  Russian opposition blocks UN Syria sanctions  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security Global Health focused themes addressed at #socialgood: #NCDs, maternal children's health, #malaria, #vaccines" @unfoundation "Arguably one of the most violent places on earth over the past week was the Blue Nile region along the border between Sudan and the new Republic of South Sudan." UN Dispatch UN ups pressure on Sri Lanka Sri Lankan authorities have condemned a decision by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to turn over a report accusing government forces of killing thousands of civilians to the UN Human Rights Council. Western governments and human rights groups have been urging Sri Lanka to identify and prosecute those responsible for the deaths of as many as 20,000 civilians in the last months of the country's battles against the Tamil Tigers. BBC (9/13), Reuters (9/12)      U.S. warns on statehood "showdown" U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said that the Palestinian statehood bid could set back the peace process, saying that such a move would be "ultimately counterproductive and self-defeating." Politico (Washington, D.C.) (9/12), The Guardian (London) (9/12), Los Angeles Times/Babylon & Beyond blog (9/10)      Anti-malaria funding surge cuts death rate Investments in mosquito nets and medicines have resulted in a 20% percent drop in deaths attributed to malaria worldwide over the past decade, and three countries -- Morocco, Turkmenistan and the United Arab Emirates -- have been declared malaria-free, according to the Geneva-based Roll Back Malaria partnership. The Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award will be given to Tu Youyou, a Chinese scientist whose new treatment for malaria -- grounded in ancient Chinese herbal tradition -- has saved millions of lives globally. Google/Agence France-Presse (9/12), USA TODAY (9/12)      More vaccinations would save 6.4 million poor children Boosting childhood immunization rates over the next decade in 72 of the world's most impoverished countries would save some 6.4 million lives, and result in long-term gains in productivity valued at between $151 billion and $231 billion, according to two studies by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. "Together, these two studies ... show why foundations and governments everywhere should make investments in vaccination a top priority," said Orin Levine, director of the university's International Vaccine Access Center. The Gazette (Johns Hopkins University) (9/12)        Peruvian land law is a milestone for indigenous peoples A new Peruvian law would not only protect the land ownership rights of indigenous populations, observers say, but set a precedent for native peoples in other countries in Latin America, and elsewhere, whose governments court development and foreign investment. The law is seen not only as helping to avoid protracted legal battles, but reducing the potential for social conflict. The Guardian (London)/Poverty Matters blog (9/12)        Dozens are dead in Kenyan gas explosion Dozens of Kenyans died Monday in a Nairobi slum when gas from a leaky pipeline ignited. Explosions from burst pipelines are not uncommon in Kenya, and in 2009 more than 100 people died trying to scoop up fuel from an overturned tanker. The Washington Post (9/12), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (9/12)      Other News Trash piles up in Himalayan villages as tourism grows The Guardian (London)/Environment blog (9/12)      Rwanda to begin early HIV/AIDS treatment to protect couples IRINNews.org (9/12)      UNICEF trick-or-treat bag is popular at fashion week Newsday (Long Island, N.Y.)/Talk of the Tents (subscription required) (9/11)      Libyan women seek to solidify revolutionary gains Libyan women who participated in rebel efforts overthrow the regime of Moammar Gadhafi are looking to solidify a more prominent role in Libyan society. The rebels' Transitional National Council contains only one woman, but more Libyan women are already emerging into the workforce. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (9/12)      China strategy dominates solar power market Billions of dollars in loans from Chinese authorities have helped propel the country's solar power industry into a major international presence. Manufacturing capacity has skyrocketed worldwide, but eight of the top 10 companies are in Asia. The Guardian (London) (9/12)      Rural water shortages reflect larger Indian trend Groundwater levels continue to fall in rural areas of Rajasthan, a region in northwestern India that already faces recurring droughts, prompting farmers to use and devise new technologies to water their crops -- and highlighting a general trend of water shortages across the country. Environmentalists are pushing for tougher laws to prevent over-exploitation by water-intensive industries and to limit further drilling of bore wells. BBC (9/12)        Other News Top chefs spell out duties to nature, society The Guardian (London) (9/12)      Gore is in a social media push to end climate skepticism The Guardian (London)/Reuters (9/12)      Russian opposition blocks UN Syria sanctions Russia continues to block efforts by the Security Council to pass a resolution condemning Syria's ongoing crackdown on the pro-reform movement despite a report from the United Nations saying government repression has killed more than 2,600 people. Russian officials have indicated worry that a resolution would pave the way for military intervention and say recent U.S. and European sanctions on Syria constitute sufficient international pressure. Al-Jazeera (9/12), The Christian Science Monitor (9/12)      UN effort may draw ICC into Middle East conflict Even though Palestinians may not get full membership recognition at the United Nations, an elevation in status to non-member state could result add a new dimension to the ongoing conflict, according to legal experts. Both Israel and the Palestinians could call upon the International Criminal Court to investigate violent incidents and alleged abuses. ForeignPolicy.com/Turtle Bay blog (9/12)      Other News Somali militant pullout is a chance for long-term recovery The Guardian (London)/Poverty Matters blog (9/9)      Saleh empowers deputy to transfer Yemen power CNN (9/12)      Position Title Company Name Location Brazil Director Human Rights Watch New York, NY Quality Assurance Analyst International Rescue Committee New York, NY Senior Program Manager Open Society Foundations - London London, United Kingdom Program Officer/ Media Open Society Institute Budapest, Hungary Click here to view more job listings.   Get more involved: Follow the UN Foundation on Twitter Key Sites United Nations Secretary-General UN News Centre Key UN Bodies, Agencies, Funds and Programs UN Foundation UN Dispatch UN Radio News Service General Assembly concludes 65th session UN Radio   This SmartBrief was created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com   Subscriber Tools       Update account information | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Print friendly format | Web version | Search past news | Archive | Privacy policy Grab our News Widget Advertise With Us Amy DiElsi Director for UN Foundation Communications United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (D) 202-419-3230 (C) 202-492-3078 (F) 202-887-9021 www.unfoundation.org   About UN WIRE UN Wire is a free service sponsored by the United Nations Foundation which is dedicated to supporting the United Nations' efforts to address the most pressing humanitarian, socioeconomic and environmental challenges facing the world today. Job Board:  Jackie Basso (202) 407-7871       Recent UN Wire Issues: Monday, September 12, 2011 Friday, September 09, 2011 Thursday, September 08, 2011 Wednesday, September 07, 2011 Tuesday, September 06, 2011     Lead Editor:  Adam Mazmanian Contributing Editor:  Juliette Terzieff     Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 1100 H ST NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005     © 1999-2011 SmartBrief, Inc.® Legal Information

 

__._,_.___

Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic

Messages in this topic (1)

Recent Activity:

Visit Your Group

Red Democratica 10 years "On line" (1998-2008)!
Http://reddemocratica.blogspot.com
Boletin Diario :
Http://reddemocratica01.blogspot.com
Foro Debate :
Http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eleccion

Ahora en FACEBOOK : Red Democratica

Http://www.caretas.com.pe/2000/1631/articulos/protesta.phtml
Http://www.caretas.com.pe/2000/1612/articulos/debate.phtml

Celebrando 10 anos "On Line"..2009

Keep the candle burning

I have a dream
http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/about_king/interactiveFrame.htm

FORUM TPSIPOL: RED DEMOCRATICA (1998-1999).
Informacion : Http://tpsipol.home-page.org

Para enviar un message , enviar a: eleccion@yahoogroups.com
Para suscribirse al Forum , enviar un mensaje a : eleccion-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Para salir del Forum, enviar un mensaje en blanco : eleccion-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

MARKETPLACE

A bad score is 579. A good idea is checking yours at freecreditscore.com.

---

Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now.

Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use

.

__,_._,___