kenya: Free School in Kenya Gets Bumpy Start

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Jan 09, 2003

Kenya's new government began offering free primary-school education Monday, making good on a campaign pledge, but many parents were left angry and confused as schools seemed unable to handle the influx of children.

Kenya

angola: call for justice in angola

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Jan 09, 2003

"Angola's history has been one of human rights abuses. Combatants on both sides used these violations to gain advantage on the battlefield," says Alex Vines of the New York-based organisation, Human Rights Watch. But many of the violations committed over the past 40 years had nothing to do with the war. There are now growing demands for the perpetrators of human rights abuses to be brought to justice.

Angola

Africa: Accelerating progress on girls' education - towards sustainable outcomes

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Jan 16, 2003

This review outlines a strategy for accelerating progress on Girls' Education in order to meet the goal of gender equality in primary and secondary education by 2005. This is an important challenge of the Millennium Development Goals and the Education for All goals and one which UNICEF feels is slipping.

South Africa: Funding brings hope to arts centre

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Jan 09, 2003

The vacant Mdantsane Arts Centre has finally been given funding to operate after two years of standing deserted.The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has finally approved the use of R191000 to furnish the centre as well as improving its fencing and security.

South Africa

MALAWI: HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS FROM MALAWI? NO CHANCE, SAYS AFRICAN COMMISSION

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Jan 09, 2003

The Human Rights Consultative Committee has expressed concern that the Malawi Government has never submitted any reports on human rights to the African Commission. The attitude has been described as a result of lack of respect for human rights.

Malawi

South Africa: PROJECT LAUNCHED TO ACCELERATE MICROBICIDE RESEARCH

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Jan 09, 2003

In response to escalating HIV infections among women, South Africa's Medical Research Council will be launching the country's first microbicide research initiative.

South Africa

kenya: Donor Reporting and Accounting Officer - Oxfam

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Jan 09, 2003

Would you like to be part of a dynamic, results oriented work team committed towards working with others to overcome poverty and suffering? Look no further because Oxfam GB is seeking someone like you for the position of Donor Reporting and Accounting Officer.

Kenya

angola: Country Director - GOAL

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Jan 09, 2003

The GOAL Country Director is responsible for the management and ongoing development/expansion of GOAL's work in the country. They are responsible for ensuring that GOAL's work contributes effectively and efficiently towards meeting the short, medium and long term needs of the poorest of the poor.

Angola

Tanzania: Programs Coordinator - Jifunze Project

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Jan 09, 2003

The Jifunze Project is a joint American/Tanzanian NGO which works in Kiteto District, Tanzania to help create innovative, empowering and sustainable educational opportunities for all individuals. We are currently working in close collaboration with the Kiteto District Council, a local steering committee, and Elimu ni Ufunguo (a local CBO), on the development of a Community Education Resource Centre. For more information on the Jifunze Project, please visit our website at

Tanzania

uganda: NGOs Appeal On Child Abuse

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Jan 09, 2003

Non-governmental organisations have asked political leaders to step up the fight against child torture and neglect in homes, reports Charles Kakamwa. Shamila Galiwango, the chairperson of Kigulu Development Group (KDG), on Thursday said some leaders had taken no action against child abusers, leading to the increase of such cases.

Uganda

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