[RED DEMOCRATICA] Why sanitation SDGs should be about more than toilets

 

Quote of the Day | Excerpts from UN Dispatch | Syrian aid problems remain despite gains, Ban says Created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com |  Web Version   August 26, 2014 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION     News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story Why sanitation SDGs should be about more than toilets The fight for sanitation includes changing human behavior and stopping the dumping of untreated waste, writes Brian Arbogast of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation. The sustainable development goals should include metrics that measure waste-treatment programs to help prevent the transmission of diseases, he argues. Devex.com (free registration) (8/26) Share:    Above the Fold Syrian aid problems remain despite gains, Ban says WHO: Doctors, nurses hit hard by Ebola Can the world agree on fair, equitable emissions reductions? Officials: Israelis, Palestinians agree to Gaza cease-fire UN Radio   Quote of the Day @UNFoundation: Learn about Jackson Dougan's new position as @USYouthObserver at the UN by watching the program in action bit.ly/18UMnU0 via @unausa Share:  UN Dispatch "This video from UNICEF offers a rare glimpse into the life of an ordinary South Sudanese family trying to cope with a lack of food." UN Dispatch (8/25) Share:  United Nations Sponsored By Syrian aid problems remain despite gains, Ban says United Nations Security Council-approved deliveries of humanitarian aid to Syria without that government's consent have improved access, says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a report. "All parties to the conflict continue to deny access to humanitarian assistance in an unjustifiable manner," Ban says. Reuters (8/25) Share:  UN report: Human traffickers abuse refugees fleeing Myanmar CNN (8/26) Share:  UN panel on Gaza names third judge Reuters (8/25) Share:  UN envoy: Political process is only way to resolve Libyan conflict ABC News/The Associated Press (8/26) Share:  Seton Hall Offers Opportunities for IR Professionals The School of Diplomacy and International Relations offers MA and dual degree programs with business, public administration, Asian-studies, law and communications. A Post-Conflict State Reconstruction and Sustainability certificate and a UN Intensive Study Program are also available. Based just outside of NYC, Seton Hall is APSIA-affiliated. Learn More   Health Development WHO: Doctors, nurses hit hard by Ebola The Ebola outbreak in Africa has infected more than 240 health workers, says the World Health Organization. The agency estimates it will cost $430 million to halt the outbreak. BBC (8/26), Bloomberg (8/25), Voice of America (8/25) Share:  WHO: End e-cigarettes use indoors BBC (8/26) Share:  Study: Cookstove emissions are causing high blood pressure in Chinese women The Times of India/Agence France-Presse (8/26) Share:  Climate and Energy Can the world agree on fair, equitable emissions reductions? Governments may agree on the need to reduce carbon emissions, but achieving fair and equitable cuts may be difficult, writes Ed King. Groups have devised formulas to help governments determine their share of emissions cuts. Responding to Climate Change (U.K.) (8/22) Share:    Opinion: Don't forget climate refugees Inter Press Service (8/25) Share:  Analysis: Climate change likely will affect physical, mental health Responding to Climate Change (U.K.) (8/22) Share:  Peacekeeping and Security Officials: Israelis, Palestinians agree to Gaza cease-fire Senior Palestinian officials say that Egypt has helped craft a cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinians. Reuters (8/26), Voice of America (8/26) Share:  Cease-fire reached in South Sudan The South Sudan government and rebels have signed a cease-fire agreement that requires the sides to create a unity government within 45 days. Separately, the United Nations says the conflict is unraveling gains made against the use of child soldiers. Al Jazeera (8/25), IRINNews.org (8/25) Share:  Ukraine reportedly captures Russian soldiers ahead of conflict talks Reuters (8/26) Share:  Kurdish forces in Iraq are receiving weapons from Iran Reuters (8/26) Share:  17 dead in CAR fighting Reuters (8/26) Share:  Position Title Company Name Location Agricultural Development Advisor, Guyana Cuso International Lethem, Guyana Business Development Advisor, Nicaragua Cuso International Managua, Nicaragua Click here to view more job listings.   UN Radio Work kills more people than wars, says head of ILO UN Radio (8/25) Share:  Learn more about the UN Foundation -> United Nations | Secretary-General | UN News Centre | Key UN Bodies, Agencies, Funds and Programs UN Foundation | UN Dispatch | The Interdependent 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.   Contact the UN Foundation Caleb Tiller Executive Director, Communications and Public Affairs United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 887-9040 www.unfoundation.org Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Editor:  James daSilva Jobs Contact:  Elizabeth Stack Advertising:  Joe Riddle   P: 202.407.7857 ext. 228     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Web version (print friendly) Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2014 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information

 

__._,_.___

---

Posted by: "UN Wire" <un_wire@smartbrief.com>

---

Reply via web post

•

Reply to sender

•

Reply to group

•

Start a New Topic

•

Messages in this topic (1)

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

Visit Your Group

• Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use

.

__,_._,___