Full Coverage: International cooperation
May 2008
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30.05.2008
Despite the Bush administration's claims that the Arab world is united behind U.S. efforts in the Middle East, U.S. allies in the region are increasingly seeking reconciliation with states that America considers "the bad guys," writes Middle East analyst Phyllis Bennis.
Story linkFrom: Institute for Policy Studies Related topics/regions: [United States] [Syria] [Palestine] [Lebanon] [Israel] [Iraq] [Iran] [International cooperation] [Geopolitics] [Governance] [Arms & military] [Conflict resolution] [Nuclear arms] |
29.05.2008
International leaders including China, Russia, and the United States must apologize for "decades" of injustices and lead a global, unified effort to revitalize human rights, says Amnesty International's annual report
Story linkFrom: Amnesty International - International Secretariat Related topics/regions: [Europe] [China] [Russian Federation] [United States] [International cooperation] [Human rights] [Civil rights] [Freedom of expression] [Governance] [Justice and crime] |
28.05.2008
Nearly 300 activists and rights leaders called last week on the United States to use its June presidency of the UN Security Council to prioritize peace in Sudan.
Story linkFrom: Africa Action Related topics/regions: [Sudan] [United States] [International cooperation] [Activism] [Governance] [Conflict] [Conflict resolution] [United Nations] Image: Darfuri girl displaced by war. © Gerald Martone / International Rescue Committee
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23.05.2008
The hunger crisis and climate change present global peace and security challenges that require global solutions and take into account the needs of all peoples in all countries of the world, writes UN Representative Vicente García-Delgado.
Story linkFrom: CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation Related topics/regions: [Emergency relief] [Food] [International cooperation] [Climate change] [Human rights] [Conflict] [Security] Image: States must work together, not against each other, to feed their people and the world, says García-Delgado. © Greenpeace UK
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22.05.2008
"Strenuous" international efforts have failed to protect tens of thousands of children from being recruited to fight in armed conflicts around the world, says a new report from the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers.
Story linkFrom: Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers Related topics/regions: [Children] [International cooperation] [Youth] [Activism] [Arms & military] [Conflict] Image: A Sudanese child soldier. © Simon Townsley / Christian Aid
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21.05.2008
Tokyo announced Monday it will export 200,000 tons of rice to the Philippines, a week after a Washington-based think tank said selling surplus supplies could bring down the soaring price of rice.
Story linkFrom: Center for Global Development Related topics/regions: [United States] [Philippines] [Japan] [Emergency relief] [Food] [International cooperation] [Trade] [Geopolitics] [Governance] Image: Children in the Philippines. © Asia America Initiative
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21.05.2008
International Permanent Secretariat for Human Rights and Local Governments is organising the 3rd World Forum on Human Rights from June 30 to July 3, 2008 at Nantes, France. The Forum will provide a thought-provoking venue for discussions and promotion of good practices on human rights.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [International cooperation] [Human rights] [Communication] [Freedom of expression] [Civil society] |
13.05.2008
Indian zoos will soon be globally connected thanks to an agreement with the US-based International Species Information System. The world's largest online database on zoo animals has historic data for several thousands of species, enables better collection and sharing of information and makes animal exchange easier.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [International cooperation] [Environment] [Animals] [Communication] [ICT] |
13.05.2008
Indian zoos will soon be globally connected thanks to an agreement with the US-based International Species Information System. The world's largest online database on zoo animals has historic data for several thousands of species, enables better collection and sharing of information and makes animal exchange easier.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [International cooperation] [Communication] [ICT] |
12.05.2008
Experts warn that non-availability of fresh drinking water, tardy relief work and health care measures are pushing the cyclone-hit Myanmar towards a major public health catastrophe. Inflexibility of military in not allowing most foreign aid workers is only adding to the woes of affected people.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [Aid] [Emergency relief] [International cooperation] [Health] |
09.05.2008
Even though unofficial sources are claiming a hundred thousand deaths and many more rendered homeless in Myanmar from last week’s cyclone, the military junta is reluctant to allow foreign aid workers. People say the authorities do not want foreigners around when the country goes for referendum on May 10.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [Aid] [Emergency relief] [International cooperation] |
08.05.2008
WASHINGTON, May 8 (OneWorld) - More than 800 development and human rights activists are gathering here this week, developing and calling on Congress to implement new strategies to tackle world poverty and hunger.
Story linkFrom: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Development] [International cooperation] [Poverty] |
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