[RED DEMOCRATICA] Emphasis on helping small food producers on World Food Day

 

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	October 16, 2012 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate Emphasis on helping small food producers on World Food Day Progress is being made toward reducing global hunger. Still, more than 12% of the world's people -- some 870 million -- are starving and chronically malnourished, according to the United Nations. On World Food Day, there are various ways to get involved, even simply by hosting a dinner. A photo essay captures the scope of the challenges, which José Graziano da Silva, head of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, says can be overcome by better assisting smaller food producers. Americas Quarterly online (10/16)      Urbanization offers chances to go green, UN says  Indonesia licenses HIV drugs, bypasses Big Pharma  Pakistan's Malala has chance of "good recovery"  On the path to algae-powered "green crude"  Pressure builds in Algeria for younger leaders  UN, Variety promoting social issues in Hollywood  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security | Spotlight: UN Foundation Partners Tomorrow is World Poverty Day. Join us + spread the word that we can #EndPoverty. See what you can do: http://ow.ly/evRPM #MDGs" @UNFoundation "When they do discuss foreign policy, what do voters want to hear? This open-ended question provides the most important insight into what kinds of foreign policy issues are on the minds of American voters today." UN Dispatch Urbanization offers chances to go green, UN says While urbanization will place strains on countries in coming decades, it also will provide governments -- notably, China and India -- with opportunities to promote biodiversity by building more parks, trees and roof gardens, according to a study by the United Nations. Urban dwellers are projected to reach 4.9 billion by 2030. AlertNet/Reuters (10/15)        Other News Turner's landmark $1 billion UN donation is commemorated The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/The Biz Beat blog (10/13)      Brahimi seeks Syria cease-fire to mark Id al-Adha holiday The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/15)      Mia Farrow, UNICEF ambassador, says child stunting is a "silent crisis" CNN (10/15)      Indonesia licenses HIV drugs, bypasses Big Pharma Indonesia is overriding the patents of pharmaceuticals giants by licensing seven medicines used to treat people with HIV and hepatitis B. Local drug companies may now make less expensive versions of the drugs. The Guardian (London)/Sarah Boseley's Global Health Blog (10/11)        Farming fish -- in the middle of Egypt's desert The world's only desert fish farm is thriving on saltwater pumped from an aquifer beneath Egypt's eastern Sahara. The farm's fish are being exported, and the wastewater is being used to irrigate plants. BBC (10/14)        Other News No African leaders found worthy of $5 million award Los Angeles Times/World Now blog (tiered subscription model) (10/15)      Newest toilets use little or no water, recycle waste Yale Environment 360 (10/11)      Corruption is seen as undercutting anti-polio efforts in Nigeria's Kano Daily Trust (Nigeria) (10/16)      Pakistan's Malala has chance of "good recovery" News organizations in Pakistan are beefing up security after the Taliban threatened journalists for covering last week's shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai, the schoolgirl who has emerged as an icon for the education of girls. Hospital officials in Britain, where Yousafzai is being treated, have expressed optimism about her recovery. The Guardian (London)/Press Association (U.K.) (10/16), The Guardian (London) (10/15)        On the path to algae-powered "green crude" Is "green crude" -- biofuel made from microalgae -- all that it's cracked up to be? 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The government fended off social unrest last year, but observers say pressure is again building for the ruling class to make way for the new generation. Reuters (10/16)      Other News Clinton says security at U.S. consulate in Libya her responsibility Los Angeles Times/World Now blog (tiered subscription model) (10/15)      Karadzic, former Bosnian Serb leader, begins war-crimes defense BBC (10/16)      Russian regional elections show Putin strengthening grip The Wall Street Journal (10/15)      UN, Variety promoting social issues in Hollywood The United Nations Foundation and the magazine, Variety, have been partnering to raise awareness of pressing global issues -- ranging from energy to children's health -- throughout the entertainment industry. While Variety has "hosted high-level receptions and woven the UN into its day-to-day business," the UN has allowed filming at its headquarters, "opening up ... to the entertainment industry." Variety (subscription required) (10/13)      Position Title Company Name Location Global Director, mPowering Frontline Health Workers United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Communications Associate, mPowering Frontline Health Workers United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Raiser's Edge Database Coordinator United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Online Database Manager United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Global Health Officer, Global Health United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Administrative Assistant United Nations Foundation Washington, DC 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 The Interdependent UN Radio News Service European Union urged to grant Syrians asylum and protection 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. 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