Racism to combat injustices of the past: Front National South Africa seriously objects to this handling of a brilliant young man’s future and the awkward priorities of the UCT Medical School. We cross our fingers that William will in fact find a way to reach his goal of becoming a doctor. Source: "South Africa" - BingNews South Africa: Why Junk Status Still Hangs Over … [Read more...] about SA News: Racism to combat injustices of the past
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Global Plastics Industry Effort to Combat Marine Litter Grows from 2016
Global Plastics Industry Effort to Combat Marine Litter Grows from 2016: Seven new signatories were added to The Declaration of the Global Plastics Associations for Solutions on Marine Litter, also informally known as the “Joint Declaration” in 2016. New participants include the American Fiber Manufacturers Association (AFMA), the Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers & … [Read more...] about Global Plastics Industry Effort to Combat Marine Litter Grows from 2016
Madagascar’s Prime Minister Advocates for More Support and Investment to Combat Chronic Malnutrition in the Country
Madagascar’s Prime Minister Advocates for More Support and Investment to Combat Chronic Malnutrition in the Country: The results of a new Cost of Hunger in Africa (COHA) study indicate that Madagascar’s economy loses 3.384 billion Ariary (US$ 1.5 billion) per year – the equivalent of 14.5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – to the effects … [Read more...] about Madagascar’s Prime Minister Advocates for More Support and Investment to Combat Chronic Malnutrition in the Country
Urgent investment needed in walking and cycling infrastructure to save millions of lives and combat climate change
Urgent investment needed in walking and cycling infrastructure to save millions of lives and combat climate change: Of the 1.3 million people dying each year from traffic accidents, 49 per cent are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists Malawi, Kenya, and South Africa most dangerous countries to walk and cycle Motorized transport responsible for 23 per cent of global CO2 … [Read more...] about Urgent investment needed in walking and cycling infrastructure to save millions of lives and combat climate change
UK partners with Kenyan police to combat child abuse
UK partners with Kenyan police to combat child abuse: Today saw the official launch of Kenya’s first police unit dedicated to the fight against child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). The new unit, established in April by the National Police Service of Kenya (NPS) in collaboration with the UK’s National Crime Agency Child Exploitation and Online Protection … [Read more...] about UK partners with Kenyan police to combat child abuse
