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24-09-2009
UN Millennium Campaign’s publication Seal a Just Deal argues that unless MDGs are at the core of a climate change agreement, there cannot be a solution for this global challenge. It recommends that adaptation actions and funds must be made more transparent and accountable.
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Image: Cover page of the publication/ Photo credit: UNMC
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21-08-2009
UN Millennium Campaign's publication The MDGs through Socio-Economic Rights is an advocacy tool for parliamentarians, legislators and citizens groups, promoting the MDGs as human rights in constitution making and national reform processes.
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Image: Cover page of the handbook/ Photo credit: UNMC
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13-08-2009
SAARC Development Goals, a report by South Asian Network for Agricultural and Social Development assesses the progress of South Asian countries, taking MDG targets as the benchmark. Providing a comparative analysis, the document serves as a useful reference point to frame adequate policy responses.
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20-07-2009
United Nation’s latest Millennium Development Goals Report 2009 highlights the emerging challenges emanating from the economic crisis that can reverse the progress towards the eight goals. The report emphasises on the adoption of right policies and actions, backed by adequate funding and political will to achieve an equitable and sustainable future.
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Image: Save the girl child/ Photo credit: Flickr
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07-07-2009
Vikas Samvaad’s publication Moribund ICDS: A study on the ICDS and Child Survival Issues in Madhya Pradesh throws light on the dismal scenario of early childhood care and development in western India. The report suggests comprehensive measures to improve the health of children under six.
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Image: Healthy eating/ Photo credit: Developed Nation
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02-07-2009
The Magic Bus, an illustrative flipbook by the International HIV/AIDS alliance, helps children to learn the basics of HIV/AIDS and its treatment. It beautifully weaves stories in simple language using cartoons that a facilitator can use to build awareness on the dreaded disease.
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Image: Cover page of the flipbook/ Photo credit: International HIV/AIDS Alliance
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29-06-2009
Save the Children’s latest report, Freedom from Hunger for Children under Six explores inter-linkages between health and development, especially with respect to maternal-child health and nutrition. It highlights the need for greater collaboration among key stakeholders in addressing the problem at the grassroots level.
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26-06-2009
UNICEF has developed a manual on Child-Friendly Schools, that addresses total needs of a child as a learner and aims to create an environment that offers quality education to every youngster. It also includes an e-learning package for capacity building.
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Image: Cover page of the report/ Photo credit: UNICEF
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22-06-2009
Seen and heard, a new document from Panos London looks at the experiences of young children with HIV/AIDS and examines issues around children's participation. It explores the need to involve children in decisions that affect their lives, and equip them with appropriate communication tools.
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Image: Affected children/ Photo credit: Thai Children Trust
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17-06-2009
To inspire citizens for realising development goals, UN Millennium Campaign’s toolkit Campaigning for the MDGs: Making Votes and Voices Count in Elections outlines practical strategies for advocacy during the electoral process. It is designed to guide political parties and activists in carrying out an effective campaign.
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Image: A woman at an election rally in India/ Photo credit: Flickr
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