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In all parts of the world, a disproportionate number of persons with disabilities lives in poverty, underscoring the direct link between disability and denial of economic rights. More
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James Morris, former Executive Director of the WFP
There's something wonderful about being part of a partnership that's really focused on the common good, where each partner brings their comparative advantage, causing the whole to be much stronger. More
WIPO partners with actors and musicians to boost performers’ rights
Geneva, September 24, 2009 - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) signed on September 23 an agreement with the International Federation of Musicians (FIM) and the International Federation of Actors (FIA) to support efforts to improve recognition of the significant contributions made... More
Kilimanjaro Expedition Highlights Global Clean-Water Crisis
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is responsible for 40 million displaced people around the world, half of which do not have adequate access to clean water. In this context, the United Nations Foundation has teamed up with HP, Intel, Procter & Gamble’s PUR, Microsoft’s... More
World Refugee Day: Microsoft pledges to raise funds for UNHCR on Facebook
GENEVA, June 16 (UNHCR) – To mark World Refugee Day, UNHCR partner Microsoft has pledged US$50,000 to the agency's "Gimme Shelter" campaign through Causes, the Facebook platform that allows users to raise money for a non-profit organisation or political campaign. More
WFP and its corporate partners support Global Walk to End World Hunger
05 June 2009 Rome -- This Sunday, thousands of people around the globe will join the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and its major corporate partners, TNT, Unilever and DSM, in a walk to raise awareness and money to feed hungry school children in some of the poorest countries in the... More
CNN raises awareness about malaria on Twitter
UN Foundation chairman Ted Turner thanks Ashton Kutcher, CNN, and others for raising awareness about malaria on twitter. More
James Morris, former Executive Director of WFP
This partnership makes perfect sense. Starting last year with its assistance to WFP during the tsunami, and later in Niger, Unilever has demonstrated its commitment to helping the hungry. Now two major players in the food world, Unilever, one of the biggest food producers, and WFP, the largest... More
Barcelona FC, Nike and UNHCR bring sports, education and life skills to refugees
Spanish football giants FC Barcelona and the UN refugee agency have launched a new fund-raising campaign aimed at bringing sports, education and life skills to refugee youngsters around the world. More
James Morris, former Executive Director of the WFP
Institutions are becoming more thoughtful and applying the same standards in this area as they do to the bottom line. That's the new paradigm. It's changed dramatically for the better. More
Jouko Karvinen, CEO of Stora Enso
I am proud that our sustainability work in China has received this recognition. We are happy to share our experiences with a wider audience of business leaders. More