Survey: Short-term impacts of COVID-19 in rural Guatemala call for a closer, continuous look at the food security and nutritional patterns of vulnerable families

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Research Post May 13, 2021 Survey: Short-term impacts of COVID-19 in rural Guatemala call for a closer, continuous look at the food security and nutritional patterns of vulnerable families Francisco Ceballos Manuel Hernandez Cynthia Paz A lockdown and other pandemic measures erode incomes, food security, and dietary diversity in the Western […]

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Will the UN hold Myanmar’s Military Accountable for Its Crimes against Children?

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People holding a vigil in Yangon, Myanmar. Credit: Unsplash/Zinko Hein By Yanghee LeeSEOUL, May 13 2021 (IPS) In one particularly bloody day in March, Myanmar’s security forces shot and killed at least ten children, some as young as 6, in violent crackdowns against peaceful protests. Since the military seized control […]

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South Sudan: Humanitarian Coordinator condemns killing of an aid worker in Budi, Eastern Equatoria

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Country: South Sudan Sources: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan The aid worker was killed when criminals fired at a clearly marked humanitarian vehicle. The vehicle was part of a team of international NGOs and government health workers traveling to […]

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Gunung Sinabung dua kali semburkan abu vulkanik setinggi 1.000 meter

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Gunung Sinabung di Kabupaten Karo, Sumatera Utara, mengalami erupsi tiga kali pada Kamis dengan maksimal jarak luncur abu vulkanik setinggi 1.000 meter ke arah timur.   Petugas Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana …

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From Canada to Mongolia several forests have grown back

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Deforestation remains an acute problem across much of the world, but far from everywhere. From Canada to Mongolia forests have regrown here and there in large patches covering an overall area the size of France, according to a new analysis by Trillion Trees, a joint venture between World Wildlife Fund […]

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Covid-19 outbreak reported at Laos casino run by alleged crime boss

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Authorities in Laos have reported a significant Covid-19 outbreak near the notorious Kings Romans casino, whose Chinese owner is accused by the United States of trafficking people, wildlife and drugs.

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FAO and Lao People’s Democratic Republic move forward with Hand-in-Hand Initiative to accelerate resource partnerships for sustainable agriculture and rural development

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The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry has welcomed international support to accelerate the country’s sustainable agriculture and rural development at a virtual workshop organized jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.   The Minister, Phet Phomphiphak, made the remarks during the Asia-Pacific region’s first inception workshop of FAO’s global Hand-in-Hand Initiative, a country owned and led […]

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The Conscience of the Fictional Reasonable Person and the Concept of “Doing the Right Thing” – Their Impact on Directors Duties

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The ‘reasonable person’ test is used to interpret much of our statutory law and concepts in equity. It is the required standard to determine the extent of directors’ duties under the Corporations Act, which imposes their legal obligation to act in accordance with the community values and expectations of our […]

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Reimagining Education with Imagination

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Credit: UNICEF By Yasmine SherifNEW YORK, May 12 2021 (IPS) The month of May marks mental health awareness month or mental health awareness week in several countries around the world. Many people will be reading posts and blogs about the importance of getting more sunshine and exercise to avoid the […]

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Rural populations face heightened COVID-19 risks

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Research Post May 12, 2021 Rural populations face heightened COVID-19 risks Jawoo Koo Claudia Ringler Aniruddha Ghosh Carlo Azzarri An analysis of 12 low- and middle-income countries shows potential pandemic hotspots.

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