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Over the period 1995-2004, a total of two and a half billion people were affected by disasters, with 890,000 deaths and US$ 570 billion of losses. More
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UNV (United Nations Volunteers)
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development.... More
UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
In accordance with UNODC strategy 2008-2011 the interventions of UNODC are designed to contribute to the achievement of security and justice for all;making the world safter from crime, drugs, corruption and terrorism. More
UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
A world of development experience:
UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions...
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UN Foundation (United Nations Foundation)
The United Nations Foundation, a public charity, was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We are an advocate for the UN and connect people, ideas, and resources to power solutions to global challenges.
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UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
UNICEF is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic... More
UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS)
UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is an innovative joint venture of the United Nations family, bringing together the efforts and resources of ten UN system organizations in the AIDS response. Contributing to achieving global commitments to universal access to comprehensive... More
UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to... More
P&G 2012 Sustainability Goals
At P&G, we’re committed to delivering products and services that make everyday life better for people around the world.
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Organisation(s): The Procter & Gamble Company
Improve Occupational Health
By 2013 our goal is to achieve a 30 per cent reduction in the rate of new cases of occupational illness per 10,000 employees based on a 2008 baseline
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Organisation(s): Rio Tinto
GDF SUEZ RASSEMBLEURS D'ENERGIES
GDF SUEZ has launched an initiative to support social entrepreneurs to provide sustainable access to energy for all.
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Organisation(s): GDF SUEZ