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SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUALITIES IN CHILD MALNUTRITION IN DEVELOPING WORLD

Sep 10, 2001

This World Bank report shows a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and malnutrition. Levels of malnutrition decrease as socioeconomic levels increase and vice versa. About 27% of children under five in developing countries are malnourished. Available as PDF file [37p.].

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS

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Sep 10, 2001

The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights at Colby College, Maine, USA, is now soliciting nominations from human rights practitioners in the field of refugees and displaced populations in Africa or Asia for the 2002 Oak Human Rights Fellowship.

International Black Student Alliance seeks area representatives

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Sep 03, 2001

IBSA seeks young adults ages 14 to 25 to work as area representatives for our outreach efforts. The 'Community of One' Program allows certain African NGO's the opportunity to use our programs as fundraisers. By providing an established process to raise additional funds to other organizations, IBSA has been able to help other upcoming organizations access funds for their operational expenses. This youth-led operation, is built around the existing businesses in an area and combines youth entrep...read more

UN racism conference documents show serious threats to press freedom

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Sep 03, 2001

An analysis of documents prepared for the upcoming United Nations World Conference Against Racism has world media organizations expressing concern about potential threats to press freedom.

AFRICA: IRIN Interview with UNICEF Executive Director, Carol Bellamy

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Sep 10, 2001

Ahead of the UN Special Session on Children in New York later this month, UNICEF Executive Director Carol Bellamy spoke to IRIN on the establishment of a new agenda for children's rights, and her expectations for the 19-21 September conference.

Human Rights Agenda for the World Conference Against Racism

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Sep 10, 2001

At a press conference in Durban, South Africa, today Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan said the focus of the WCAR must be about human rights – the right of all persons to be treated equally without any racial or other bias or discrimination.

Amnesty International: World Conference Against Racism Ends:

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Sep 10, 2001

Despite serious problems and disputes which have marred the event, the World Conference Against Racism has achieved some important successes, Amnesty International said on the last day of the Conference. For the first time, the plight of groups such as Dalits, Roma, Tibetans, indigenous people, those who face multiple forms of discrimination, such as refugees, women or gays and lesbians, and those living under occupation, has been put forcefully on the world agenda.

The International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance

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Sep 03, 2001

We are now finalising the list of participants to IDHA 9 ("The International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance") - organised by the Center for International Health and Cooperation, Fordham University, the University of Geneva and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - in Geneva, Switzerland (27 January - 22 February 2002).