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Iraq: a desperate situation
Béatrice Mégevand-Roggo is the ICRC's head of operations for the Middle East and North Africa. She has just returned from a visit to Iraq and spoke to us about the serious humanitarian crisis the country is experiencing.
Anheuser-Busch using experimental genetically-engineered (GE) rice to brew Budweiser
Greenpeace today released the results of analysis showing the presence of an untested experimental genetically-engineered strain of rice at a mill in Arkansas, in the United States, which is operated by Anheuser- Busch to brew its beer brand, Budweiser.
UNICEF has built more than 50 schools in Indonesia
To commemorate this significant achievement, UNICEF, the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Executing Agency, students and teachers, school principals, community members and representatives of the Aceh provincial government
Give the People More
The emergency phase has concluded. No longer are stranded residents being plucked off rooftops in Tabasco, Mexico. Yet, the need for water and food remains.
New book, launched at UNICEF, examines legal framework for child rights
The Convention on the Rights of the Child was ratified 18 years ago, on 20 November 1989. For this landmark anniversary, UNICEF has launched the 'CRC@18' campaign to raise awareness about child rights and the impact of the Convention.
Shifting Through the Aftermath of Cyclone Sidr
The aftermath of any storm often creates difficulties not only for those affected by the catastrophe but also for the aid workers and agencies who are trying to reach those impacted by the disaster
New leaders and new records in Greenpeace's latest greener electronics guide
The sixth edition of Greenpeace International's 'Guide to Greener Electronics' has been expanded to include televisions and game consoles.
Stranded in the Dark? The Red Cross Sheds Some Light
Icy weather and a historic power outage plunged thousands of Midwesterners into darkness as ice-laden power lines snapped under the weight of falling trees
Major Cities Around the World Join WWF in Fighting Climate Change During Earth Hour 2008
WWF today announced the official launch of Earth Hour, a global initiative in which cities and communities will turn out their lights to symbolize their leadership and commitment to finding solutions for climate change
Over 100 Whales Saved by Greenpeace
After spending two weeks successfully preventing the Japanese whaling fleet from hunting in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, the Greenpeace ship Esperanza is running low on fuel and must return to port.
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Innovative methods bring quality schooling to poor children in Indonesia
For millions of children from poor families like Ifah's throughout Indonesia, a quality education is all too often out of reach. But both of Ifah's parents are encouraging her to keep on with her schooling, hoping that their daughter can make it beyond these streets.
Secrecy surrounds death penalty
At least 1,200 people were executed in 2007 and many more were killed by the state, in secret, in countries including China, Mongolia and Viet Nam.
Filling in the Blanks
Tracing services bring closure to woman who wondered about fate of missing aunt and uncle. The little girl's life was shattered by events far beyond her control.
The Measles Initiative: Successes and Challenges in Reaching the 2010 Goal
Every day, around the world, 1,000 children are not dying from measles," said Dr. Edward Hoekstra, senior health advisor for UNICEF. "And it is because of the Measles Initiative."
2008 World Business and Development Awards launched
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF)
Ethiopia must release mosque attack children
Ethiopian forces and forces of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG) have been accused of targeting civilians in an attack on a Mogadishu mosque on Saturday.
A little early, but just in time
World leaders, public health workers and humanitarians are uniting to observe World Malaria Day on April 25 to inspire action and mobilize resources around a common cause.
Tornado Damage Comes to Light
Food and emotional support are the first steps to ensuring that tornado victims are on the road to recovery. Soon after the storms hit, the Red Cross formed a partnership...
This Mother's Day, celebrate mother nature and all the moms in your life
This Mother's Day (Sunday, May 11) you can show every one of the moms in your life how much you care with a gift from World Wildlife Fund's Online Gift Center.
Human rights abuses in Sri Lanka flourish under veil of secrecy
Ensuring respect for human rights around the world very often relies on impartial and rigorous media coverage – without exposure and public scrutiny abuses can flourish under a veil of secrecy and denial.
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