A collection of breaking news stories about the countries where IDEX works, and the issues we address.
Guatemala
Guatemala: Off Track for Millennium Development Goals - Womensnet.org, March 03, 2010
Guatemala will not be able to reach its goal of halving the number of its citizens living in extreme poverty by 2015. The goal was set at an international summit in 2000 and is based on 1989 poverty figures.
Mexico
How Mexico gets it wrong - LA Times, March 16, 2010
The United Nations Human Rights Commission has criticized Mexico for its increase in human rights abuses in the name of fighting crime. This includes immunity for military personnel, arbitrary detention and a lack of transparency.
Latin America
Abortion in Latin America - Still Illegal, Still Killing, Despite Growing Awareness - UpsideDownWorld.org, March 10, 2010
This article explores the role of patriarchy, the feminist movement, and the church in Latin America's anti-abortion stand.
India
India endorses Copenhagen climate accord, with conditions - CNN.com, March 10, 2010
India committed to reducing carbon emissions 20 to 25 percent by 2020 in a legally non-binding agreement.
Nepal
One-ninth of Nepal faces starvation, UN warns - MalaysiaNews.com, March 10, 2010
Food shortage, natural disasters, and sanitation and hygiene issues are all problematic. "An estimated 28,000 children die every year from preventable diseases."
South Africa
Gender Loses Out in Basic Education Crisis - AllAfrica.com, March 11, 2010
Curriculum that promotes gender equality is overshadowed by the socio-economic problems faced by schools and students. Many schools lack water, electricity, teachers, or bathrooms.
Zimbabwe
Millions in Zimbabwe face hunger woes - BigPondNews.com, March 12, 2010
About a third of the population is facing starvation due to the drought. The Red Cross is on location but facing funding shortages.
Guatemala
Guatemala: Off Track for Millennium Development Goals - Womensnet.org, March 03, 2010
Guatemala will not be able to reach its goal of halving the number of its citizens living in extreme poverty by 2015. The goal was set at an international summit in 2000 and is based on 1989 poverty figures.
Mexico
How Mexico gets it wrong - LA Times, March 16, 2010
The United Nations Human Rights Commission has criticized Mexico for its increase in human rights abuses in the name of fighting crime. This includes immunity for military personnel, arbitrary detention and a lack of transparency.
Latin America
Abortion in Latin America - Still Illegal, Still Killing, Despite Growing Awareness - UpsideDownWorld.org, March 10, 2010
This article explores the role of patriarchy, the feminist movement, and the church in Latin America's anti-abortion stand.
India
India endorses Copenhagen climate accord, with conditions - CNN.com, March 10, 2010
India committed to reducing carbon emissions 20 to 25 percent by 2020 in a legally non-binding agreement.
Nepal
One-ninth of Nepal faces starvation, UN warns - MalaysiaNews.com, March 10, 2010
Food shortage, natural disasters, and sanitation and hygiene issues are all problematic. "An estimated 28,000 children die every year from preventable diseases."
South Africa
Gender Loses Out in Basic Education Crisis - AllAfrica.com, March 11, 2010
Curriculum that promotes gender equality is overshadowed by the socio-economic problems faced by schools and students. Many schools lack water, electricity, teachers, or bathrooms.
Zimbabwe
Millions in Zimbabwe face hunger woes - BigPondNews.com, March 12, 2010
About a third of the population is facing starvation due to the drought. The Red Cross is on location but facing funding shortages.
Labels: Guatemala, India, Mexico, Nepal, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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