Monthly Archives: July 2009
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Pakistan: Refugees’ Maternal Health
United Nations, New York, July 2009 - Millions of people have recently fled hostilities in Northwest Pakistan. Large numbers of the displaced found refuge in camps set up by the government with international support. ...
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Cambodia: Food security gains urgency at a time of economic crisis
United Nations, New York, July 2009 - A decade of economic growth spurred by the global market for textiles helped give jobs to many people, especially women, in Cambodia. But with the economic downturn, many Cambodia...
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Haiti: Prison Education
United Nations, New York, June 2009 - The large majority of people crowding Haiti's prisons are still awaiting trial. A new project backed by the UN missin is helping rehabilitate inmates, reducing violence and teachi...
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Afghanistan: Using religious values to advance women’s rights
United Nations, New York, June 2009 - Afghanistan has some of the worst rates of maternal mortality in the world. Women still have problems accessing adequate healthcare. A new initiative enlists religious leaders to ...
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The Central African Republic: A people at risk
United Nations, New York, June 2009 - The Central African Republic, bordering some of the most dangerous places on Earth, is a country devastated by violence. A UN team travels deep into the jungle to provide much nee...