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Adaptation 101
Posted by The People Speak on March 15, 2010
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UN Plaza: Talking Peacekeeping in Sudan and Congo
Posted by UN Dispatch on March 15, 2010
In this edition of UN Plaza, I speak with Erin Weir of Refugees International about her new report on civilian protection in UN Peacekeeping.How can UN peacekeeping do a better job of protecting civlians in harm's way? Find out in this edition of UN Plaza, in which I speak with Erin Weir of Refugees International about her new report on civilian protection in UN Peacekeeping. Enjoy!
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How Climate Change and Gender Inequality Go Hand in Hand
Posted by UN Dispatch on March 15, 2010
New research by the UN, WEDO and the University of London shows that climate change has a disproportionate effect on women, worsening global gender inequalities.While war, poverty, health and a range of other pressing global issues affect women worldwide, climate wouldn't be one of the first you'd think of. Well, think again.
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Greening the Campus: Let the Green Eagle Soar
Posted by The People Speak on March 15, 2010
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Teach for the World? No.
Posted by UN Dispatch on March 15, 2010
Nicholas Kristof's recent column on a “Teach for the World” program is a big loser. This is why.Like many people who work in international development, I am grateful for the way that Nicholas Kristof brings attention to global inequalities. His columns are an important tool to get people thinking about international development. But you can’t get it right every time, and his recent column on a “Teach for the World” program is a big loser.
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