Follow women in Asia, Africa and Latin America as they make the journey from extreme poverty to dignity and self-reliance. For more information, please visit  http://www.thp.org/ or  http://www.thehungerproject.co.uk/ ( less )

Nations Unies, New York, Décembre 2011 - A l'occasion de la Journée internationale de lutte contre le VIH/sida, le Secrétaire général des Nations Unies, Ban Ki-moon, a estimé jeudi qu'au bout de quatre décennies, il est désormais possible de mettre fin à l'épidémie de sida. Les progrès accomplis jusqu'ici prouvent que l'objectif de zéro infection par le VIH, zéro discrimination et zéro décès lié au sida est réalisable. Le nombre de nouvelles infections par le VIH est tombé de plus de 20% depuis 1997, et il continue de diminuer dans la plupart des régions du monde. En Afrique subsaharienne, la région la plus affectée par l'épidémie de sida, l'incidence du VIH a diminué dans 22 pays », a déclaré Ban Ki-moon dans son message à l'occasion de la Journée internationale.  http://www.un.org/apps/newsFr/storyF.asp?NewsID=27039&Cr=sida&Cr1= ( less )

In Brazil, one woman explains that she believes her life is better than her mother's because she received an education. It's time to think EQUAL for women and girls. ( less )

العمل الاجتماعي التطوعي ثروة وطنية, حافظ(ي) عليها, تكلم(ي) عنها. "ما عم يوصل صوتي" يعبر عن مشكلة التعتيم الاعلامي التي يعاني منها النشاط الاجتماعي للحركة المثلية في لبنان. ( less )

Peace Pedalers is a "Worldwide Invitation to Ride". We took two-seat tandem bikes on an around-the-world adventure through 81 countries. But we did iPt a bit differently--We rode on the front seats and left the rear seats open to invite people . We brought extra riding clothes, helmets and camping equipment ready to share with strangers that soon become friends once they made a few pedal strokes on the tandem! Over 1,000 strangers accepted the invitation to ride, proving that language, cultural and religious boundaries can be crossed by anyone, anywhere. Inviting total strangers we met to share a slice of life and enjoy the cycling experience was our small gesture of peace, trust, acceptance and unconditional love. If they needed some financial assistance we offered to pay their food, accommodation and bus ticket back to their home town for extended tandem adventures. Each day was a mystery--who we would ride with, where we would eat and sleep, and what we would learn about these exciting new cultures. ( less )

Le Baobab est l'arbre symbole Madagascar. Près de Morondava, sur la côte ouest, ils ont même leur sanctuaire qui attire chaque année 6000 touristes. Pourtant, il n'y a pas si longtemps ce site était menacé : les rizières qui l'entouraient noyaient les baobabs ( less )

Timor-Leste became the third country in the world to be granted compliance status with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) on July 1st 2010. The international initiative brings together governments, extractive industry companies, and civil society groups from over 30 countries in an effort to promote transparency and accountability in the oil, gas, and mining sectors. The World Bank's Oil, Gas and Mining Policy Division is supporting Timor-Leste in its efforts to implement the EITI through a US$230,000 grant from the EITI Multi-Donor Trust Fund. ( less )

O vídeo que finaliza a campanha online do Ministério da Saúde brasileiro, lançada no dia 1º de Dezembro, Dia Mundial da Luta Contra AIDS. Veja mais aqui : http://www.aids.gov.br/ ( less )

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight specific targets set by the world's nations to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. The Australian Government is committed to helping achieve the Millennium Development Goals through its aid program. ( less )

In 2001, UNHCR made five commitments to refugee women. This video, shot in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya examines the progress made in realizing these goals. More details on   http://www.unhcr.org ( less )