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07.04.2008
As of Friday, twenty countries have ratified the first international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities.
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07.02.2008
"Many of today's conflicts around the world are being fuelled or exacerbated by water shortages and climate change is only making the situation worse," says the UN Secretary-General, Ban-Ki Moon.
more...Image: Water handpump, India. © Centre for Science and Environment
25.01.2008
Peace may finally come to the war-weary Democratic Republic of Congo as the government recently reached an agreement with the armed rebels to halt violence after extensive negotiations in the Kivu regions, says the UN.
more...Related topics/regions: [Congo (Democratic Republic of)]
Image: Child soldiers in the DR Congo. © Amnesty International
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