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Volunteers are powerful force for peace: UN Stressing that volunteerism contributes to the well-being of individuals, communities and society, a new United Nations report released on Monday urges countries not to forget this largely untapped asset.The State of the World's Volunteerism Report by UN Volunteers (UNV) presents for the first time empirical evidence of the importance and contribution of volunteerism on a global scale. It was released
NFL field goals can be tough call
Browns kicker Phil Dawson stood in front of his locker and lectured like a calculus professor at Harvard.
UN, volleyball partner to promote anti-poverty goals
Continuing its efforts to harness the power of sport to raise awareness about international issues and effect social change, the United Nations is partnering with volleyball to use the sport to spotlight the campaign to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Switzerland tops global connectedness rankings
New York, Nov 15 (IBNS) A United Nations report has for the first time established a Connectedness Index that measures countries' knowledge networks and links their level of connectedness with economic development indicators.
UN lauds G-20 leaders to exempt food aid
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday welcomed the decision by leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) major economies to exempt food aid from export restrictions and extra taxation, saying the move would ensure food assistance continues to reach people affected by hunger as a result of high prices and humanitarian crises.
UN lauds G-20 leaders to exempt food aid
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday welcomed the decision by leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) major economies to exempt food aid from export restrictions and extra taxation, saying the move would ensure food assistance continues to reach people affected by hunger as a result of high prices and humanitarian crises. |
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