[RED DEMOCRATICA] Online discussion hosted by UNICEF seeks solutions for urban poor

 

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

	January 17, 2013 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate Online discussion hosted by UNICEF seeks solutions for urban poor An online conversation about inequalities in today's cities is being moderated by UNICEF, eliciting comments that speak to social, political and spatial inequality, particularly the theme of rural-urban migration. First-person accounts on the site, The World We Want 2015, bring problems into sharp focus, writes Sarah Goodyear. "In a globalized economy," she writes, "the problems of these cities are everybody's business." The Atlantic Cities (1/15)      Upcoming climate talks "last, best chance" for deal  Vaccinations at the heart of GAVI's work  Cookstove initiative targets self-employed women  Researching sexual slavery in order to prevent it  Paving the way for lawsuits over climate change  World is becoming less free, survey shows  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Spotlight: Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security Great article from @una_theid on women's rights in Pakistan the influence of #Malala: http://bit.ly/V70vJn via @GirlUp" @UNFoundation "UNHCR says it is prepared for an increase in the number of Malian refugees escaping to neighboring countries." UN Dispatch Upcoming climate talks "last, best chance" for deal The lead climate negotiator for the U.S. is advocating a more flexible approach to United Nations climate talks as the "last, best chance" to strike a global, legally binding agreement by 2015. Brazil, China, South Korea and Mexico are among nations that should be differentiated from poor countries that pollute considerably less, said Todd Stern, who added that talks "cannot address climate change on the theory that all commitments must come from developed countries." AlertNet/Reuters/Point Carbon (1/15)      Research gets closer to causes of dying bee populations A study to monitor the accelerated decline in bee populations, which has had profound effects on crop production, has been funded by the United Nations -- but the subsequent data set by Gretchen LeBuhn, an associate professor at San Francisco State University, has yet to be picked up by government agencies. An analysis by scientists at the European Food Safety Authority concludes that the world's most popular insecticide is an "unacceptable" danger to bees. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Green blog (1/16), The Guardian (London) (1/16)      Other News Better World Campaign poll reveals U.S. support for WHO The Hill/Healthwatch blog (1/16)      Shakira, in virtual baby shower, asks for donations to UNICEF as gifts The Washington Post/The Associated Press (1/16)      Death toll surpasses 100 after Darfur villages torched in mining dispute The Christian Science Monitor/Reuters (1/16)      UN appointment reflects Qatar's rise as "diplomatic powerhouse" ForeignPolicy.com/Turtle Bay blog (1/16)      Architect backpacks to 28 UNESCO sites in less than a year The Times of India (1/16)      Vaccinations at the heart of GAVI's work A vaccination program for the children of nomadic Masai women in Tanzania is emblematic of the work the GAVI Alliance has been doing in developing countries, helping to expand immunization coverage from 74% to 83% over the decade ending in 2011. "What GAVI does is to help poor nations sustain and scale up vaccination programs until their economies improve and they are able to face health challenges by themselves," said Dagfinn Hoybraten, GAVI board chairman. Saudi Gazette (1/12)      Other News 3-year-old Ruksa Khatun: India's last case of polio? The Huffington Post (1/16)      Browser tailored to slow data speeds on low-end Africa smartphones BBC (1/14)      Poor countries urged to invest in health, education as global economy lags The Guardian (London) (1/15)      Prosperity key to stable, democratic societies, Annan tells retailers Retail's BIG Blog (1/15)      Cookstove initiative targets self-employed women A trade union in India has been helping poor, self-employed women to replace traditional cookstoves with energy-efficient models that improve health. "Before having this stove, if I had to cook, I would have needed at least 10 pounds of wood, and my kitchen would be completely filled with smoke," said one recipient. BBC (1/16)        Researching sexual slavery in order to prevent it A York University law professor conducting research on forced marriage and sexual slavery in several African countries hopes to shape international law to improve prosecution and reparations. In Sierra Leone, 3,500 women sought reparation for sexual violence, but "only 650 got training and only 235 received any financial compensation," said Annie Bunting. TrustLaw (1/14)        Other News Police station in El Salvador addresses violence against women BBC (1/15)      Indian court documents help to unravel reasons behind honor killings The Wall Street Journal/India Real Time blog (1/16)      Paving the way for lawsuits over climate change Language adopted by climate negotiators during recent United Nations talks in Doha, Qatar, states that "developing nations that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change" could potentially the largest polluters for "loss and damage." But questions remain as to the degree of liability and whether corporations would also be liable. Yale Environment 360 (1/14)        Other News Dissecting the record-breaking air pollution over Beijing The Guardian (London) (1/15)      Photo essay captures pulse of illegal Nigeria oil refinery Reuters (1/15)      World is becoming less free, survey shows For the seventh year in a row, more countries have suffered setbacks than gains in political rights and civil liberties, according to the latest survey by Freedom House. Notable in the annual rankings is the rise of Myanmar, which, while characterized as "not free," has surpassed China. The Washington Post/WorldViews blog (1/16), ForeignPolicy.com/Passport blog (1/16)        Other News Algeria strikes against hostage-takers The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (1/17)      ICC prosecutor investigating alleged Mali war crimes Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)/World Now blog (1/16)      Position Title Company Name Location Researcher on Russia Human Rights Watch Moscow, Russia Senior Campaign Officer, Nothing But Nets United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Officer, Online Communications, Better World Campaign United Nations Foundation. Washington, DC Senior Grassroots Officer, Nothing But Nets United Nations Foundation Washington, DC mHealth Alliance Consulting Project: Senior Project Director United Nations Foundation Eastern or Southern Africa, International Director of Communications National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Washington, DC Foundation Giving Manager National Gay and Lesbian Task Force New York, NY 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 World economy is fragile, but worst is over: World Bank 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 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   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: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Monday, January 14, 2013 Friday, January 11, 2013 Thursday, January 10, 2013     Lead Editor:  James daSilva Contributing Editor:  Bryon MacWilliams     Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004     © 1999-2013 SmartBrief, Inc.® Legal Information

 

__._,_.___

Reply via web post

Reply to sender

Reply to group

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

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

.

__,_._,___