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- Reducing food waste is key to future food security
Reducing the amount of food that goes to waste among producers and consumers is becoming crucial as global temperatures creep higher, contributing to the severe weather events that limit the amount and availability of food, said Dennis Garrity, United Nations drylands ambassador. The "Think, Eat, Save" campaign of the UN agencies, the Environment Programme and Food and Agriculture Organization, aims to cut food waste globally. AlertNet (2/13)      - Good African coffee also a good African story
It has been nearly a decade since Andrew Rugasira came up with a plan to streamline sales between Ugandan coffee growers and British supermarkets in an effort to show that trade is more crucial than aid for development. Tim Adams visits with Rugasira, who recently wrote a book on his Good African coffee company project, to assess what has worked and what hasn't. The Observer (London) (2/16) - DR Congo rape in words of victims, attacker
Mark Tran interviews female rape survivors at a rehabilitation center in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 200,000 women have been sexually assaulted since 1998, according to the United Nations. Tran also interviews a former child soldier who says he was forced to rape women by militia commanders. The Guardian (London) (2/14) - Popular fertilizers a double-edged sword
 The use of nitrogen- and phosphorus-based fertilizers is increasing, and improper use is proving bad for the planet, according to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme. "Our analysis shows that by improving the management of the flow of nutrients we can help protect the environment, climate and human health, while addressing food and energy security concerns," said Mark Sutton, the report's lead author. The Independent (London) (2/18), Reuters (2/17) - Afghan death toll down; attacks on women up
A decline in aerial attacks and suicide bombings last year in Afghanistan has led to a corresponding decline in civilian deaths, according to the United Nations mission to the country. Yet, while casualties dropped 12%, attacks on women and girls rose about 20%. CNN (2/19), Reuters (2/19) - Online tool projects future of conflict in Africa
An online tool from the Strauss Center's program on Climate Change and African Political Stability synthesizes mapping, analysis and raw data from conflict in Africa from 1990 through 2011 to show how climate change could influence security across the region. The Conflict Dashboard "puts volumes of historical and real-time data in the hands of the people who need it," said program manager Ashley Moran. AlertNet (2/15) - Victoria Justice releases single "Girl Up" to thank fans for meeting her GirlRaiser Challenge
On Saturday, recording artist and actress Victoria Justice released her new song and music video, "Girl Up," which highlights the work of the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign to help girls in developing countries. The song and video, available online for free, are a gift to fans thanking them for meeting Justice's GirlRaiser Challenge, which raised more than $20,000 for the Girl Up campaign. | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Program Officer, International Programs (CABA) | Conrad N. Hilton Foundation | Agoura Hills (Los Angeles County), CA | | Senior Program Officer, International Programs (Safe Water) | Conrad N. Hilton Foundation | Agoura Hills (Los Angeles County), CA | | Marketing Maven | The Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | | Lead Strategist | Purpose Foundation | New York, NY | | Senior Project Manager, Transportation | The World Economic Forum | New York, NY | | Program Associate, Energy and Climate | United Nations Foundation | Washington, DC | | Director of Special Events | United Nations Foundation | Washington, DC | | Coordinator, Strategic Planning and Implementation | United Nations Foundation | Washington, DC | | Online Communications Associate, Nothing But Nets | United Nations Foundation | Washington, DC | | Online Communications Senior Associate, Girl Up | United Nations Foundation | Washington, DC | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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