[RED DEMOCRATICA] Wars boost number of internally displaced people to 28M

 

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	April 29, 2013 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate Wars boost number of internally displaced people to 28M The wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Syria have caused the number of displaced people to increase dramatically, with the current world total at 28 million, says the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre. Colombia has the biggest internally displaced population, followed by Syria and DR Congo. The Guardian (London) (4/29)      Ban to meet with UN chemical weapons chief  UN's leadership necessary for post-2015 goals  Kenya tests solar-powered mosquito traps  Car bomb in Damascus misses Syrian official  Hundreds of Chicago middle and high school students debate world issues at 11th Annual Global Classrooms Model UN Conference  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security | UN Foundation & Better World Campaign |  Foreign assistance should not be a permanent station in life. -Dr. Condoleezza Rice at #MCCForum @MCCtweets @unfoundation "Recent research shows that climate change serves as a conflict multiplier, encouraging new conflicts while reinforcing existing ones. As a result, recognizing the threat climate change poses and building resilience in fragile societies to these pressures is a critical issue, not just to limit the devastating effects of natural disasters but also for conflict prevention." UN Dispatch Ban to meet with UN chemical weapons chief United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be meeting today with Ake Sellstrom, the head of the UN's chemical weapons mission to Syria. Ban urges the Syrian government to "respond swiftly and favorably" to allow the team to enter the country. CNN (4/26), The Washington Post/The Associated Press (4/26)      UN Women emphasizes gender equality, rights in post-2015 agenda UN Women is an active participant in post-Millennium Development Goals talks, says John Hendra, deputy executive director. "We are going to continue to generate a greater vision for women's empowerment and women's rights in the post-2015 discussion," he adds. Devex.com (4/25)      Other News UN agencies seek funds for North Korean humanitarian aid Times of Zambia (4/29)      UN envoy appeals to Iraqis to end violence Xinhuanet.com (China) (4/27)      Syrian refugees in Lebanon near half-million mark Xinhuanet.com (China) (4/29)      UN's leadership necessary for post-2015 goals Strong leadership is critical for the success of the post-Millennium Development Goals, argues Jan Vandemoortele, an MDG architect. The best place to look for that leadership is the United Nations, he argues. Devex.com (4/26)      Other News Food insecurity rises in Mali The Guardian (London) (4/29)      WHO to receive $40 million from Norway for polio efforts The News International (Pakistan) (4/29)      Saudi prince pledges $30 million to end polio ArabianBusiness.com (United Arab Emirates) (4/29)      Kenya tests solar-powered mosquito traps Solar-powered mosquito traps are being installed on an island in Lake Victoria in a new effort by Kenya to combat malaria. The solar equipment also can be used to power light fixtures and recharge mobile devices. BusinessGreen (U.K.) (4/26)      Car bomb in Damascus misses Syrian official A car bomb meant for Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi killed a bodyguard, leaving the prime minister shaken but unharmed. Separately, the Assad government claims the West's accusations about chemical weapons are a cover-up for actions by the rebels. BBC (4/29), Talk Radio News Service (4/26)      U.S. needs to alter its approach to Iran Diplomats are urging the U.S. to "recalibrate" its approach to Iran and its nuclear disarmament. "The time is right for a reexamination of the United States' policy approach," writes Joe Cirincione. The InterDependent (4/26)      South Koreans leave Kaesong industrial complex All but seven South Korean nationals have left the Kaesong industrial complex. North Korea is detaining seven South Koreans, saying it needs to check their financial information. Reuters (4/29)      Other News At least 18 killed by car bombs in southern Iraq BBC (4/29)      Top five news stories selected by UN Wire readers in the past week. Gordon Brown: Education MDG is within reach, but hurdles remain (The New York Times (tiered subscription model)) Ban: Ending poverty, hunger is "at the heart" of MDGs (Agence France-Presse) Polio-eradication plan gets nearly 75% of funding up front (Reuters) Ban, Gates: Vaccines do much more than fight disease (Project-Syndicate.org (Prague)) UN: Gender equality needed if cities are to prosper (DayNews.com) Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers. Hundreds of Chicago middle and high school students debate world issues at 11th Annual Global Classrooms Model UN Conference More than 400 middle and high school students from more than 20 Chicago public schools attended the United Nations Association of the USA's (UNA-USA) Global Classrooms® Chicago Model UN Conference at the Chicago History Museum Friday. The event featured a keynote address from Dr. Joan Prince, alternate representative of the United States to the 67th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, and Chicago Board of Education Vice President Jesse Ruiz. Read more.      Position Title Company Name Location Civil Society Capacity Building/Governance and Institutional Development Advisor Institute for Sustainable Communities Bangkok, Thailand Senior Communications Officer, Nothing But Nets United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Development Manager, UNA-USA United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Chief of Party - Mekong Partnership for the Environment (MPE) Institute for Sustainable Communities Bangkok, Thailand Vice President, International Programs International Rescue Committee 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 Bonn talks open to discuss options towards 2015 global climate agreement and how to drive climate action now 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. 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