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	February 20, 2013 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate Cellphones can hasten malaria diagnosis, treatment A study published in Malaria Journal suggests that the use of cellphones in remote areas of Bangladesh helps field workers more quickly diagnose and treat malaria. The technology, however, must be combined with "on-the-ground knowledge of the area and the people" to be truly helpful, researchers said. SciDev.net (2/18)      Meal from "ugly" vegetables spotlights food waste  WHO database shows global obesity pattens  Online game mirrors real-world realities for girls  Last-minute deal spares Europe's carbon trade  Yemen stability at risk from foreign weapons, cash  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security Be creative in your messaging, do your research, personally target those who have similar interests to spread your message #SMWSocialGood" @GivingTues "Last month, the international community pledged $1.2 billion to the humanitarian efforts in Syria and surrounding countries. That's what they pledged, but so far only 20% of the money has been delivered." UN Dispatch Meal from "ugly" vegetables spotlights food waste The United Nations Environment Programme on Tuesday hosted a dinner in Kenya for 500 delegates using fruit and vegetables considered substandard by European buyers. "With this dinner, we are demonstrating to retailers, consumers and policymakers who can push for change that the astonishing amount of food we throw away is not just edible and nutritious, but also delicious," said Achim Steiner, head of the agency. Reuters (2/19)      Focus on education in UN post-2015 development agenda Education remains a priority for creating a better world, according to a United Nations survey, and the UN should focus on "equitable learning" in its post-2015 development agenda, writes Allison Anderson of The Brookings Institution. Finding high-level champions to tackle this issue is critical to achieving this goal, she argues. Brookings Institution (Washington, D.C.)/Up Front blog (2/15)        Other News Japan considers submitting disputed islands to UNESCO World Heritage list The Japan Daily Press (2/20)      UN welcomes release of 24 child soldiers in Myanmar United Press International (2/18)      UNESCO plan to restore Mali's mausoleums, safeguard manuscripts RFI (France) (2/19)      Ban says rebel advance on DR Congo city aided by "external support" Reuters (2/19)      WHO database shows global obesity pattens A map based on data from the World Health Organization shows countries in relation to the percentage of people who are obese or overweight according to gender. In the U.S., more than 75% of men and women are considered overweight or obese, as judged by body mass index. The Guardian (London)/Data Blog (2/19)      Low-income Kenyans use cellphones to access banking services Low-income Kenyans are gaining greater access to money-transfer services by using mobile phones. Commercial Bank of Africa's M-Shwari service lets users save and borrow money via mobile access. This could create a booming financial sector for users and banks out of what was an untapped market. Quartz (2/17)      Other News Acting Ecuador president, a paraplegic, promotes rights of nation's disabled The Guardian (London) (2/19)      Polio strains made safer for vaccine manufacturers The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (2/18)      Online game mirrors real-world realities for girls The Facebook social cause game Half the Sky Movement: The Game, provides a range of stories for the main character, Radhika, on a journey from her small village in India to Kenya, Vietnam, Afghanistan and the U.S. "As the game progresses, players will get an opportunity to unlock real-world giving opportunities that mirror actions in the game," writes Nishtha Kanal. TechCrunch (2/18), Tech2 (India) (2/19)        Other News Lack of attention paid to female child soldiers IRINNews.org (2/12)      Apology issued for Ireland's Catholic-run Magdalen laundries Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)/World Now blog (2/19)      Last-minute deal spares Europe's carbon trade The world's largest carbon emissions trading system was nearly ended Tuesday before authorities in Europe voted to reducing its overcapacity of carbon allowances. The global recession and the frequency of carbon auctions combined to drive down the price of carbon. "It was the realisation of how many more steps are needed to save the ETS that pushed carbon prices down," writes The Economist. The Economist (tiered subscription model)/Schumpeter blog (2/19), The Guardian (London)/Environment Blog (2/14)        Other News First clash reported in winter "whale wars" in Antarctic waters The Guardian (London) (2/20)      Nearly 200 arrested in logging raids in Latin America BBC (2/19)      Yemen stability at risk from foreign weapons, cash The national reconciliation and political reform under way in Yemen is talked of as a potential model for postwar Syria. Still, anxiety remains in Yemen, writes Robert Worth, and the United Nations Security Council is warning that money and weapons from foreign countries could undermine the transition. 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