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Alliance of Civilizations: Reducing Tensions between Muslim and Western Nations / 2006
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Synopsis: In November 2006, Istanbul hosted the launch of a report aiming at reducing tensions between Muslim and Western nations. The report by the Alliance of Civilizations suggests that “the repression of political opposition and the slow pace of reforms in some Muslim countries are a key factor in the rise of extremism groups”. The Alliance of Civilizations, an initiative by the Turkish and Spanish governments, brings together internationally prominent scholars, politicians and world religious leaders; and aims to bridge divides and promote dialogue between societies. The Turkish prime minister, Tayyip Erdogan, and the Spanish prime minister, Jose Luis Rodrigues Zapatero, presented the report to the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Bahraini Women: Making History / 2006
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Synopsis: 2006 was a historical year for Bahraini women. In June, Shaikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa became the first Arab Muslim woman to hold the post of the President of the United Nations General Assembly and in November, Bahrain became the first Gulf State to elect a woman parliamentarian. Eighteen women were among more than 200 candidates who ran for office in the parliamentary and municipal elections. One woman, Lateefa Al Gaood, ran unopposed and won by default - opening a historical chapter for women’s political rights in the Gulf region. Other women were appointed to high-level political posts.
These women leaders have set historical precedents and have paved the way forward for women’s political rights in the region - the beginning of a long uphill struggle.
BIOFUEL IN HAITI / 2007
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Synopsis: A small car repair workshop in Port-au-Prince is converting used cooking oil into bio-diesel. The fuel can be used to run generators and even vehicles. A scaled up production would also use Jatropha seeds, which also help prevent soil erosion.
CHINA: POPULATION REPORT 2007 / 2007
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Synopsis: For the first time in history, half of the world’s population lives in cities. Cities are growing everywhere, but nowhere faster than in China. Cities like Shunde explode with migrants who are attracted to the area’s economic boom. Good urbanization is essential to alleviate poverty and protect the environment.
COCONUT DIVERSIFICATION TO FIGHT POVERTY IN INDIA / 2007
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Synopsis: The coconut is one of the most useful and extensively grown nuts in the world, and India is one of its largest producers. A poverty stricken community has found itself reinvigorated through a project that utilizes previously discarded coconut husks. They now produce coconut oil, handicrafts, and textiles, among other commodities. The initiative has been nominated for the Equator Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Development.
COLOMBIA: LANDMINES SHATTER CHILDREN’S LIVES / 2007
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Synopsis: Colombia has the world’s highest rate of victims of landmines and unexploded ordnance. Children often pay a heavy toll. Every week at least one child is maimed in rural areas. Even when unscathed, children often struggle with having an injured parent.
COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE IN INDIA / 2007
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Synopsis: An enterprise focused on local rural communities is improving the lives of villagers. Rural women in India gather medicinal plants for large manufacturers. Grama Mooligal Company Limited, a local company entirely owned by gatherers and cultivators, promotes sustainable harvesting and ensures community benefits.
Football Production Booms in Afghanistan as the Sport Gains Popularity / 2007
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Synopsis: In a small factory in Kabul, war widows and handicapped veterans make an income manufacturing state of the art footballs. The UN's Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) supports the work and has donated hundreds of balls to local high schools and football clubs.
HELPING THE DISPLACED IN SRI LANKA / 2007
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Synopsis: The long-lasting internal conflict in Sri Lanka has displaced a very large number of civilians. Welfare centres intended for temporary relief have become long term housing for many, while increased tensions have created security concerns. A new project is attempting to relocate displaced families.
KAZAKHSTAN’S FORESTS IN TRANSITION / 2007
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Synopsis: Kazakhstan’s forests are continuously threatened by fires. Human activities like overgrazing, illegal cutting, and nuclear tests conducted by the former Soviet government have resulted in deforestation and land degradation. Kazakh students are now learning about their forests and how best to protect them.
LAUNCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR 2007-2008 / 2007
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Synopsis: Changes in Polar Regions have effects on the entire planet. The International Polar Year is one of the most ambitious initiatives ever attempted. A coordination of research programmes, it includes a wide range of disciplines, from geophysics and ecology to social science and economics.
Living with Fistula in Bangladesh / 2007
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Synopsis: Fistula is a common problem worldwide. It was eradicated in most Western countries over the last century, but remained a concern for women in developing countries. Through the efforts of the UN Population Fund, UNFPA, some 500 surgical procedures were completed at the Dhaka hospital in Bangladesh. A global campaign aims to eliminate fistula by 2015. Now, more women are opting for surgery as they seek to live a quality life.
MALARIA IN SIERRA LEONE / 2007
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Synopsis: Sierra Leone has one of the world’s highest mortality rates for children under five, mainly from preventable diseases. Years of war and neglect have turned the country’s poorest urban districts into Malaria hotspots. But better diagnoses, drugs, access to treatment and greater emphasis on prevention are starting to make a difference.
Market Spies in Tanzania / 2006
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Synopsis: Keeping in business is a top priority for small farmers in Tanzania. Farmers are now checking market prices in other areas to ensure that their crops are priced at competitive rates. Encouraging networks of farmers to use modern communication to improve their marketing is all part of the First Mile Project, a collaboration between the Tanzanian Government and IFAD, the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
Maternal Health in Pakistan Almost a Year and a Half after Earthquake / 2007
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Synopsis: Statistics indicate that the lifetime risk of maternal death for women in Pakistan is one in 31. One in every 10 children born in Pakistan dies before reaching the age of five. Almost 18 months after the major earthquake struck northern Pakistan in 2005, thousands of women are giving birth each month. Adequate care for
children and mothers is a concern of the UN Population Fund, UNFPA.
MEXICO: BORDER CROSSING / 2007
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Synopsis: With increased security on the US-Mexico border, migrants are now trying to cross in more remote areas of the desert. Hundreds of thousands, unsatisfied by low wages and lack of opportunity, attempt this risky journey that claims the lives of hundreds each year.
MOLDOVA’S SUCCESS IN PREVENTING BIRD FLU / 2007
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Synopsis: Moldova, situated on the path of migratory birds, is a high risk country for avian flu. However, unlike its neighbouring countries, it has no registered cases of the disease. A massive national information campaign - supported by the United Nations, international donors and the country’s government - has so far proven to be very effective.
NIAS REBUILDS AFTER EARTHQUAKE / 2007
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Synopsis: Nias, a secluded tropical island in Indonesia, lives with the constant threat of natural disasters. In March 2005, an 8.7 magnitude quake struck the island. The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, is helping with reconstruction efforts and restoration of basic services.
Nicosia Landmine Free Thanks to UN-EU Project / 2006
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Synopsis: For the past two years the European Union and the United Nations have funded and managed a major de-mining project in the divided capital of Nicosia in Cyprus. The landmines are a deadly legacy of the inter-communal violence that plagued the island over 30 years ago. Landmines are indiscriminate, cause horrific injuries as well as death. Their clearance is not only helping make Cyprus safer but it is hoped it will encourage further dialogue between the divided Turkish and Greek Cypriot communities.
NUCLEAR DETECTIVES HELP PROTECT ONCE STOLEN MASTERPIECE / 2007
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Synopsis: A 16th century masterpiece, the ‘Saliera’, has found its way into the hands of nuclear detectives and 21st century technology. The Renaissance sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini was found buried in Austria’s northwest woods after its highly publicized theft in 2003. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has loaned its museum a specialized X-ray instrument to aid in the restoration and preservation of the piece.
PEACE DIVIDEND FOR NEPALI WOMEN / 2007
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Synopsis: A fragile peace deal is allowing health workers to reach communities in Nepal that have been deprived of medical care for years. The European Community and the UN Population Fund support health camps throughout the country with a focus on reproductive health, including care for women injured during childbirth.
‘PLAYPUMPS’ MAKE FETCHING WATER FUN IN MOZAMBIQUE / 2007
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Synopsis: A ‘play pump’ is a device to extract underground water powered by a merry-go-round. It is a fun playground equipment for rural children that also provides cleaner water while improving hygiene. In Mozambique, these recently installed pumps also unburden women and girls from the task of fetching water from faraway wells that are often unclean.
PREVENTING HIV/AIDS IN THE PHILIPPINES / 2007
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Synopsis: The Philippines has one of the lowest rates of HIV infection in the region. Nevertheless, widespread sex work, inconsistent condom use, and lack of sexual education could trigger a more serious epidemic. Boracay Island, a thriving tourist resort, now has a committed group of volunteers: the ‘Butterfly Brigade’. They are helping raise awareness and eliminate discrimination, while spreading the message that sex should be safe.
PROTECTING THE OWNERSHIP OF THE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN INDIA / 2007
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Synopsis: As herbal medicine becomes popular, there is a growing rise in bio-piracy. The 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity calls for the protection of ownership of indigenous knowledge. An agreement with the Indian Kani tribe - that led to the commercialization of the herbal drug, “Jeevani” - has been hailed by the UN Development Programme as a global model for benefit sharing.
Solving A Delicate Issue in Cyprus: The Whereabouts of the Island’s 2000 Missing Persons / 2006
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Synopsis: Some 1500 Greek Cypriots and 500 Turkish Cypriots are officially registered as missing. They disappeared during the inter-communal clashes in the 1960’s and during the partition of the island in 1974. But after many decades, this thorny issue could finally be resolved. The UN and the Cyprus Committee on Missing Persons represented by both Turkish and Greek Cypriots is tasked with overseeing exhumations of suspected graves throughout the island. Confirming the identities of hundreds of missing persons and returning the remains to their families, will hopefully end the suffering, lessen the bitterness and heal this Mediterranean nation.
TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN MANILA / 2007
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Synopsis: Teenage parenthood is widespread in the Philippines, especially among the poor. Two thirds of the country’s poorest girls give birth before age 20. The culturally and politically conservative nature of the society creates a scarcity of family planning services. The Manila community group ZOTO responds to teenage pregnancy by providing health information and services.
THE LEGACY OF CHERNOBYL: PEOPLE AND PLACES / 2007
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Synopsis: Slavutich, a town in central Ukraine, was built to replace the abandoned town of Prypat following the Chernobyl disaster. While the community still struggles with a lack of employment opportunities, the majority of previously contaminated lands are now safe for living and cultivation.
THE MIDDLE EAST’S FRUITFUL VALLEY / 2007
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Synopsis: Farmers from Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority have partnered to overcome a serious pest problem in the Arava Valley. UN agencies first helped to set up a pest control pilot project in 1998. Regular releases of sterile flies by air and on the ground have suppressed swarms of the wild ‘medfly’.
Uganda Abductions / 2006
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Synopsis: Uganda is dealing with the hangover of war. Many of its children are abducted by militias and taken away from their families. The effect of the conflict on children in Uganda is hard to quantify but for some of the girls their lives are ruined forever. UNICEF is working with these girls to help them get back on track.
UN Helps to Keep Cyprus’ Buffer Zone Trouble Free / 2007
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Synopsis: The UN Mission in Cyprus, UNFICYP, patrols the cease-fire lines between the Turkish Cypriot North and the Greek Cypriot South. The situation remains calm throughout the island, but the bitterness between the two divided communities’ remains. The UN patrols help to defuse tensions and keep channels of dialogue open, until an agreement on a comprehensive settlement can be worked out between the disputing parties.
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