Poverty & Hunger
September 2006
29.09.2006
A new report by the UN says that India has enough food to feed its population of one billion though hunger and food insecurity have increased since the mid-1990s.
more...Related topics/regions: [India] [Agriculture] [Food] [Poverty] |
27.09.2006
An Indian activist has alleged that Indian enforcement agencies are not being able to stem the disappearances of millions of children all over the country. He fears that missing children are being pushed into begging or forced work.
more...From: OneWorld South Asia Related topics/regions: [India] [Children] [Education] [Labour] [Human rights] [Justice and crime] [Law] Image: Children are sometimes trafficked into poor working conditions. © DPI / United Nations
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15.09.2006
A three-week yatra (protest rally) by NGOs in north Indian towns seeks to assert community rights over water resources. The rally specifically targets MNC soft drink giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo over their exploitation of water.
more...From: InfoChange Related topics/regions: [India] [Water/sanitation] [Corporations] [Conservation] Image: Challenging the corporate water takeover © WDM
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