22-02-2010
The UN has released a report on the effects of the current global economic crisis on Asia Pacific. The report highlights the effects of the crisis on progress towards MDGs and advocates universal social protection schemes to mitigate risks.
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20-02-2010
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15 February 2010
"Understanding Untouchability" prepared by Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights and Navsarjan Trust, Gujrat outlines a pattern of persistent discrimination against Dalits in India. It is based on research carried out across 1589 villages, highlighting caste-based discrimination as the most complex human rights issue impeding inclusive development interventions.
06-02-2010
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs recommends a social exclusion approach to poverty analysis that puts decent jobs at the centre of development strategies. It calls for the protection of public social expenditure; basic social security packages and stabilization funds that can help create the necessary fiscal space to smoothen business cycles with active labour market policies.
27-01-2010
United Nation’s new report Reaching the marginalized argues that the global financial crisis could create a lost generation of children, by failing to protect their right to education. It suggests some concrete solutions for making sure that no children are excluded from schooling.
21-01-2010
Humanitarian Appeal 2010, a United Nations publication draws out strategic action plans for twelve major humanitarian crises around the world. It appeals to the international aid organisations to come together and provide humanitarian support to the world’s most vulnerable countries.
24-12-2009
This UN joint report takes stock of progress made and existing challenges in scaling up services for affected women, children and young people. It calls for concerted action and renewed commitments amid economic difficulties to reverse the epidemic.
08-12-2009
Human Rights Watch has castigated the US, the Afghan government and international donors for turning a blind eye to the situation of women in Afghanistan. The report We have the Promises of the World details ongoing violation of rights in five areas: attacks on women in public life; violence against women; child and forced marriage; access to justice; and girls' access to secondary education.
Image: Afghan women suffer high levels of violence and discrimination/ Photo credit: HRW
19-11-2009
The latest UNFPA report shows that women are more likely than men to die in natural disasters, including those related to extreme weather events. It calls on governments to plan ahead to strengthen risk reduction, preparedness and management of disasters and address the potential displacement of people.
Image: The report cover/ Photo credit: UNFPA
18-11-2009
This FAO report, launched ahead of the World Food Summit, highlights the progress made by 16 countries that have already achieved the target of halving the number of hungry by 2015 or are on track to do so.
09-11-2009
Violence, exploitation and abuse of children can be brought to an end by creating a protective environment. UNICEF’s report Progress for Children documents some improvements in bringing social change, and the challenges in building a safe world for children.
Image: Cover page of the report/ Photo credit: UNICEF
