A collection of breaking news stories about the countries where IDEX works, and the issues we address.
Asia
Pesticides pose health risks - The Pesticide Action Network, Feb 25, 2010
The Pesticide Action Network is concerned about the "unacceptably high health risks" suffered by several Asian countries. Studies found that pesticide poisoning is severely under reported.
Nepal
Leprosy eradication could be years away - IRIN News, Feb 19, 2010
Leprosy is on the decline but authorities are concerned that this knowledge will breed complacency. There is also a concern that the country will now receive less funding for battling the disease.
Guatemala
Indigenous women in Guatemala and climate change - Guatemala Times, Feb 18 2010
Several organizations have come together to promote the involvement of women in issues regarding climate change. It is believed that, worldwide, "women have the potential to mobilize against climate change".
Mexico
Five peasants slain in land feud in Mexico - Earth Times, Feb 21, 2010
Two communities in Oaxaca have a long-standing feud over an area of land. Their recent violence has resulted on the loss of members from both communities.
Africa
Finding the food crops of the future - IRIN News, Feb 24, 2010
Research institutions have been concerned about how climate change will impact Africa's ability to grow food in the future. Michigan State University began working on a computerized research model years ago.
Zimbabwe
Union leader back in hiding after police raid - Alex Bell, Feb 25 2010
Gertrude Hambira has been hunted several times since reports on government land grabs were published. Hambira is the Secretary General of the General Agriculture and Plantation Workers Union of Zimbabwe (GAPWUZ). Amnesty International is calling for a stop on intimidation of all GAPWUZ staff.
Asia
Pesticides pose health risks - The Pesticide Action Network, Feb 25, 2010
The Pesticide Action Network is concerned about the "unacceptably high health risks" suffered by several Asian countries. Studies found that pesticide poisoning is severely under reported.
Nepal
Leprosy eradication could be years away - IRIN News, Feb 19, 2010
Leprosy is on the decline but authorities are concerned that this knowledge will breed complacency. There is also a concern that the country will now receive less funding for battling the disease.
Guatemala
Indigenous women in Guatemala and climate change - Guatemala Times, Feb 18 2010
Several organizations have come together to promote the involvement of women in issues regarding climate change. It is believed that, worldwide, "women have the potential to mobilize against climate change".
Mexico
Five peasants slain in land feud in Mexico - Earth Times, Feb 21, 2010
Two communities in Oaxaca have a long-standing feud over an area of land. Their recent violence has resulted on the loss of members from both communities.
Africa
Finding the food crops of the future - IRIN News, Feb 24, 2010
Research institutions have been concerned about how climate change will impact Africa's ability to grow food in the future. Michigan State University began working on a computerized research model years ago.
Zimbabwe
Union leader back in hiding after police raid - Alex Bell, Feb 25 2010
Gertrude Hambira has been hunted several times since reports on government land grabs were published. Hambira is the Secretary General of the General Agriculture and Plantation Workers Union of Zimbabwe (GAPWUZ). Amnesty International is calling for a stop on intimidation of all GAPWUZ staff.
Labels: Asia, Guatemala, Mexico, Nepal, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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