[RED DEMOCRATICA] UN agency chiefs appeal for solution to Syrian crisis

 

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	April 16, 2013 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate UN agency chiefs jointly appeal for solution to Syrian crisis The heads of five United Nations humanitarian agencies called Monday for a political solution to the crisis in Syria, using social media to get the message out. The agencies involved are the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Programme, the UN Refugee Agency, World Health Organization and UNICEF. "It was time to do something more innovative and that's why we're doing a big push," said Sarah Crowe of UNICEF. 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UN Dispatch UN to consider resolution on peacekeepers in Mali France is proposing a United Nations resolution to allow UN peacekeepers to assist in stabilizing northern Mali towns. The draft resolution also calls for French troops to aid UN peacekeepers who are "under imminent and serious threat." Separately, the UN continues to back the African-led International Support Mission in Mali after Friday's bombing that killed three soldiers from Chad. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (4/15), GlobalPost.com/Asianet (4/15), Reuters (4/15)      Other News Ban, others condemn "senseless violence" at Boston Marathon Voice of America (4/16)      UNICEF: 25% of children stunted by malnutrition A UNICEF report says that 25% of children younger than 5 are permanently stunted from malnutrition, writes Shawn Pogatchnik. Such a child "will learn less in school, will earn less later, is more vulnerable to disease," says Anthony Lake of UNICEF. Separately, IRIN discusses six African countries that are grappling with stunted children. MedicalXpress.com/The Associated Press (4/16), IRINNews.org (4/16)      Irish president calls for land-deal rules to tackle hunger World hunger is "the grossest of human rights violations," says Irish President Michael Higgins. The framework needs to address land transactions, water resources and trading of food commodities, he says. Separately, the World Food Programme will receive $27.5 million in funding over three years from Ireland. The Guardian (London) (4/15), Devex.com (4/16)      Other News GAVI-funded immunization program makes strides in Zambia Times of Zambia (4/15)      Shots fired at polio workers in Pakistan; no injuries reported DAWN Media Group (Pakistan) (4/16)      Why educating girls is essential Education is essential if girls are to have broader opportunities in life, says Josephine Bourne of UNICEF. UNICEF is supporting the United Nations' Global Education First Initiative to help girls get the education they need. Inter Press Service (4/16)      Climate changes will create a new kind of refugee The Refugee Council of Australia is urging the government there to recognize the status of climate refugees. "There will be a need for people to be resettled because they have been displaced by climate change," says Phil Glendenning of the Refugee Council. The Global Mail (Australia) (4/15), The Guardian (London) (4/16)      Other News Pollution may spur Chinese government to act on climate AlertNet/Reuters (4/16)      EU votes against changes to carbon-trading program BBC (4/16)      Southeastern Iran hit by 7.8-magnitude earthquake BBC (4/16)      Action and vigilance needed to prevent genocide The anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda is a reminder that international community must be proactive, writes Laurel Stone. 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