Friday, October 25, 2013

[RED DEMOCRATICA] Right to food is taking hold globally, UN food envoy says

 

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October 25, 2013
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Right to food is taking hold globally, UN food envoy says
Olivier De Schutter, United Nations special rapporteur on the right to food, says there's growing acceptance in Zambia, Uganda and several Latin American countries that access to food is a basic right. Right to food "brings coherence and accountability" and puts "food security of all citizens at the top of the decision-making hierarchy," he argues. The Guardian (London) (10/25)
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@UNFoundation: “Twitter is telling us what it is we’re about to be told,” @CorinaDuBois on the power of social media during disasters. #DigitalDiplomacy
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UN Dispatch
"The French military today says it is in the midst of a large scale operation in northern Mali against terrorist groups. This offensive comes one day after an Al Qaeda affiliate is claiming responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed two UN Peacekeepers and two civilians." UN Dispatch (10/24)
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Countries consider UN resolution on Internet privacy
Brazil, Germany and several other countries may be drafting a United Nations resolution on Internet privacy, writes Colum Lynch. The existing International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights, which covers privacy issues, was enacted before the modern Internet. ForeignPolicy.com/The Cable blog (10/24)
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Health Development
Development aid to rebound slightly in 2013, group says
Development aid from the 15 biggest donors is expected to rebound by less than 1% in 2013, says the Australian National University's Development Policy Centre. The primary driver of the marginal increase in aid is European governments pledging to give 0.7% of gross national income, DPC says. IRINNews.org (10/24)
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Women Girls
No turning back on women's progress in Afghanistan, rights advocate says
A young population and the progress of women's rights will keep Afghanistan from reverting to a repressive society, says Sima Samar, head of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission. Access to education and participation in politics help women to make a difference, she argues. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/India Ink blog (10/25)
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Peacekeeping and Security
UN, France and Mali begin joint effort to oust militants
About 1,500 troops from the United Nations, Mali and France are working jointly to quash militant rebels in northern Mali. "It is the first time we have seen forces of significant size working together," says Col. Gilles Jaron of France. Al Jazeera (10/24), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/24)
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Internal refugee situation worsens in Syria
Shortages of humanitarian aid and food are making life increasingly difficult for the Syrian populace. "If we continue to deal with this crisis as a short-term disaster instead of a long-term effort, the region will face even more severe consequences," argues Neal Keny-Guyer of Mercy Corps. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/24), ABC News/The Associated Press (10/25), Reuters (10/25)
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"Urgently-needed vaccines and complementary food for children in Syria have arrived in Beirut and will be moved by truck into Syria, the UN children's agency said Thursday." UN Radio (10/24)
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