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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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Global LPG Partnership
Global LPG Partnership: Accelerate transition to LPG for cooking by engaging public and private sectors in holistic policy, investment and end-user engagement.
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Organisation(s): Dalberg Global Advisors , Energy Transportation Group , Kosan Crisplant , Total , World LPG Association
d.light design: Energy Access
d.light commits to expand the production and distribution of its solar lamps, providing access to clean, safe and affordable renewable light and energy to 30 million people in more than 40 countries.
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Organisation(s): d.light design
OHCHR Mission Statement
Read the mission statement of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). More
OHCHR Priorities for 2010-2011
Outlines the priorities for OHCHR for 2010-2011:
1. Countering discrimination, in particular racial discrimination, discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion and against others who are marginalized
2. Combating impunity and strengthening accountability, the rule of law and democratic society...
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History of the UN Human Rights Programme
Provides an overview of the history and growth of the UN Human Rights Programme. Including important milestones such as establishing the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right and the General Assembly adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and More
Humanitarian Action Report 2010 - Partnering for Children in Emergencies
UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action Report 2010 examines crises that require exceptional support – where urgent action is imperative to save lives, protect children against the worst forms of violence and abuse, and ensure access to water and sanitation, health care, nutrition and education. The 28... More
WASH in Schools
The Call to Action for WASH in Schools supports global efforts to make the vision shared by WASH in Schools partners a reality: a world where all children go to school and all schools provide a safe, healthy and comfortable environment where children grow, learn and thrive. More
Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action
The Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action are a global framework for humanitarian action for children undertaken by UNICEF and its partners. More
UNICEF Annual Report 2009
The State of the World's Children 2009 examines critical issues in maternal and newborn health, underscoring the need to establish a comprehensive continuum of care for mothers, newborns and children. More