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BAN URGES TOLERANCE AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN AN AGE OF GLOBAL EMIGRATION

BAN URGES TOLERANCE AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN AN AGE OF GLOBAL EMIGRATION
New York, Jun 1 2011 2:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the world to deepen its commitment to the common values of social inclusion, acceptance and understanding, saying emigration was increasingly a global trend with minorities and migrants gravitating towards cities for economic opportunities.

"We meet in what I call an age of mobility. This is an era where people are crossing borders in ever-increasing numbers in pursuit of opportunity and hope for a better life," said Mr. Ban, <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=5314">addressing the International Conference on the Inter-Ethnic City in the Italian capital, Rome.

"Cities are the main centres of action – the hubs, the magnets, the places where people collide and coexist," he told the conference, organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the auspices of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, which was created to promote intercultural dialogue and understanding.

The Secretary-General acknowledged that cities face both economic and social challenges in creating an inclusive environment, especially in the prevailing global economic uncertainty and political transitions under way in many countries.

"In such a climate, there is a tendency to blame the 'other' or to see the 'other' as draining the local economy.

"Indeed, in every corner of the world, migration is often the subject of shrill debate – a wedge to provoke social tensions, drive political extremes, fan the flames of discrimination and hatred," said Mr. Ban.

On the other hand, migrants tended to complement, rather than displace, national workers. They generated additional demand and often performed jobs that nationals do not want, even in times of economic crisis, he stressed.

"We should also remember that the profile of migrant workers is not always what we imagine. They are not always low-wage, poorly educated labourers. To the contrary, in many countries and cities they are the best and the brightest: doctors, nurses, engineers and other highly educated professionals. They are entrepreneurs who revitalize neighbourhoods and create jobs. These are a welcome addition to any society," the Secretary-General added.

He pointed out that Italy, which is marking the 150th anniversary of its unification, was, some decades ago, a country of emigration when millions of Italians went abroad and in so doing alleviated unemployment, sustained their families and sent home much-needed remittances.

"Italy showed how international migration can be a triple win – for countries of origin, countries of destination, and migrants and their families. Italy should bring that wisdom to the global debate," he said.

The Secretary-General said local authorities and civil society groups were essential to the successful integration of migrants and other ethnic minorities, as wells as the effective management of cultural diversity.

Corporations too could take steps to make diversity a priority when recruiting their workforce, procuring new vendors and reaching out to new customers, while foundations and local educational institutions could provide safe spaces for people from different ethnicities to discuss their differences and act on their common goals, Mr. Ban said.

"We live in a world where, too often, division sells. It wins votes. It gets ratings. It is much easier to blame others than to think for one's self.

"And yet, wherever I go, I have found something else – a growing realization that we are in this together. A sharper understanding that cities and communities do best when everyone has a chance to give their full potential – when all can play a part," the Secretary-General added.
Jun 1 2011 2:10PM
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CITING HIGH HIV INFECTION RATES, UN REPORT URGES 'CHAIN OF PREVENTION' TO SHIELD YOUTH
New York, Jun 1 2011 1:10PM
An estimated 2,500 youth are newly infected with HIV every day, with women and adolescent girls facing a disproportionately higher risk, according to a new joint report by the United Nations and the World Bank that calls for a "chain of prevention" to protect young people.

"Opportunity in Crisis: Preventing HIV from early adolescence to young adulthood" presents, for the first time, data on HIV infections among young people and identifies factors that increase risk of infection as well as opportunities to strengthen prevention.

According to the report, people between the ages of 15 and 24 accounted for 41 per cent of new infections among adults in 2009. Worldwide, an estimated 5 million (4.3 million to 5.9 million) young people in that age group were living with HIV in 2009.

"For many young people HIV infection is the result of neglect, exclusion, and violations that occur with the knowledge of families, communities, social and political leaders. This report urges leaders at all levels to build a chain of prevention to keep adolescents and young people informed, protected and healthy," <"http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2011/june/20110601aunicef/">said Anthony Lake, the Executive Director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).

"We must protect the second decade of life, so that the journey from childhood to adulthood is not derailed by HIV – a journey that is especially fraught for girls and young women," he added.

The report attributes the increased risk faced by young women and adolescent girls to biological vulnerability, social inequality and exclusion. Globally young women make up more than 60 per cent of all young people living with HIV. In sub-Saharan Africa that rate jumps to 72 per cent.

The agencies note that early adolescence is a window of opportunity to intervene, before most youth become sexually active and harmful gender and social norms that increase the risk of HIV infection are established.

Family members, teachers, community leaders have a role to play in setting norms for responsible behaviour, and in advocating for the full range of services needed for young people to stay healthy, they add.

"Indeed, reducing the level of HIV incidence requires not one single intervention, but a continuum of prevention that provides information, support and services throughout the life cycle," the agencies stated, stressing the need to empower young people with knowledge, prevention services and health care to effectively protect them from infection.

"Young people are not only tomorrow's leaders, they are the leaders of today," said Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).

"If young people are empowered to protect themselves against HIV, they can lead us to an HIV-free generation."

Jun 1 2011 1:10PM
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GLOBAL RECOVERY MUST START WITH THE POOR – UN HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERT

GLOBAL RECOVERY MUST START WITH THE POOR – UN HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERT
New York, Jun 1 2011 12:10PM
Unjustified cuts in aid to the poor during a financial crisis could violate human rights standards, and economic recovery must start with the most vulnerable, according to a United Nations human rights expert.

Magdalena Sepúlveda, the UN Independent Expert on human rights and extreme poverty, <"http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=11095&LangID=E">told a Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva that "unjustified reductions in expenditures devoted to implementing public services that are critical to the realization of economic, social and cultural rights will be in violation of human rights standards.

"There is no space in human rights for a trickle-down approach," she said on Monday. "From a human rights perspective, recovery must start with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged."

"Human rights are not expendable during times of crises and recovery. Even when resources are limited, States are legally bound to respect, protect and fulfil international human rights obligations," Ms. Sepúlveda said. "The challenge of recovering from the global economic and financial crises is an opportunity to embrace a vision for the future aimed at the full realization of human rights."

The independent expert said that several recovery measures adopted by States in the aftermath of the crises seriously jeopardize the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights by the poorest and most vulnerable groups.

"Austerity measures such as cuts to social protection systems, regressive taxation measures, and elimination of food subsidies are proving detrimental to the poorest of the poor, exacerbating their already precarious situation," Ms. Sepúlveda said.

Increasing inequalities and food insecurity, the declining availability of natural resources and unpredictable changes to climate patterns are likely to increase the potential for social unrest throughout the world, she said.

"Any recovery plan must anticipate these challenges and assume that there will be many more crises to recover from," she said. "Only human rights-based change can directly address the long-term structural barriers to equality and set the foundations for a sustainable, socially inclusive society."

Ms. Sepúlveda urged States to view the challenge of recovery as a unique opportunity to aim towards the full realization of all economic, social and cultural rights for all individuals.

"Through a human rights-based recovery, States have the chance to embrace new and ambitious approaches to reducing inequality, eliminating poverty and creating stable societies that will withstand future shocks."

The expert's report outlines a number of innovative measures to which States should lend serious consideration when formulating their economic recovery, including implementing a comprehensive social protection floor, adopting socially responsible taxation policies, and enhancing regulation that protects individuals from abuse.

Ms Sepúlveda, who serves in an unpaid and independent capacity, reports to the Human Rights Council. She has been in the current post since May 2008.
Jun 1 2011 12:10PM
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MORE UN FOOD AID REACHES BESIEGED LIBYAN CITY OF MISRATA

MORE UN FOOD AID REACHES BESIEGED LIBYAN CITY OF MISRATA
New York, Jun 1 2011 12:10PM
A ship carrying enough United Nations food assistance to feed 25,000 people for one month arrived in the besieged Libyan city of Misrata today, as the World Food Programme (WFP) voiced concern once again about dwindling food stocks in the strife-torn country.

The ship, which was chartered by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), also brought a WFP team that is part of a UN inter-agency mission that will conduct a rapid needs assessment of the humanitarian situation on the ground.

The UN team will also evacuate the wounded and stranded migrants, and deliver up to 700 tons of food and blankets, kitchen sets and medical supplies.

The WFP shipment of wheat flour, pulses, vegetable oil, and high-energy biscuits is the fourth time that the agency has sent food assistance to Misrata since 7 April, delivering a total of more than 1,600 tons of food aid to civilians trapped by the fighting that erupted several months ago between Government forces and rebel groups seeking the ouster of Muammar al-Qadhafi.

WFP has chartered another vessel which is due to reach Misrata in the next few days carrying more food assistance and providing transport for other humanitarian partners.

The agency also <"http://www.wfp.org/stories/wfp-returns-embattled-libyan-port">announced today that it is extending its regional emergency operation for North Africa for three more months until the end of August. The $100 million operation aims to assist 1.5 million people affected by the violence in Libya and neighbouring countries.

WFP has also deployed experts on the ground in Libya to coordinate and strengthen logistics and telecommunications for the entire humanitarian community. A three-month special operation for the WFP-run UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) has already provided at least 15 flights between Malta, Cairo, Benghazi and Djerba.

The air operation is currently facing a shortfall of close to $3 million and may have to end unless funds are mobilized, WFP warned.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to help resolve the crisis in Libya are continuing. Yesterday UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe told the Security Council that the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy to Libya, Abdel Elah Al-Khatib, the African Union and other stakeholders have been making every effort to narrow the differences between the parties and to begin a credible negotiating process.

He noted that the parties remain sharply divided on how to start peace talks, with the Government adamant on a truce, including the cessation of an international bombing campaign, and the opposition demanding that Mr. Qadhafi and his family first relinquish power.

The pro-democracy movement emerged in Libya in February following similar protests in Tunisia, Egypt and other countries across North Africa and the Middle East.
Jun 1 2011 12:10PM
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WORLD INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION ON THE RISE, UN REPORT FINDS

WORLD INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION ON THE RISE, UN REPORT FINDS
New York, Jun 1 2011 11:10AM
World manufacturing output has grown by 6.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) reported today.

"The figure clearly indicates the progress of the recovery of world industrial production from the recent financial crisis," UNIDO <"http://www.unis.unvienna.org/unis/pressrels/2011/unisous085.html">said, in the first edition of its new plan to report industrial statistics quarterly. Formerly the presentations were annual.
The report, based on an analysis of quarterly production data, said developing countries were in the lead with their manufacturing production increasing by 11.5 per cent. The major contribution to this growth was by China, with its output growing by 15 per cent.

Newly industrialized countries also performed well, with Turkey displaying a growth rate of 13.8 per cent, while Mexico's was estimated at 7.4 per cent and India's at 5.1 per cent.

The manufacturing output of industrialized countries increased by 4.4 per cent during the named period, with strong growth of 7.1 per cent observed in the United States, the world's largest manufacturer.

Major European economies, including France, Germany and the United Kingdom, also demonstrated significant growth in manufacturing output. But other European countries, such as Greece, witnessed a 6.9 per cent drop, while Portugal and Spain maintained a marginal growth of less than one per cent.

Japan's figures fell by 2.4 per cent. The full impact of the March Tsunami disaster was not yet reflected in manufacturing production data for the first quarter.

Negative growth was observed in North Africa, where the manufacturing output of Egypt and Tunisia fell by 8.9 per cent and 7.4 per cent respectively.

The UNIDO report also contains the growth estimates for the first quarter by major manufacturing sectors. It suggests that production of general machinery has increased by more than 15 per cent, electrical machinery and apparatus by 12 per cent, and medical and precision equipment by 11 per cent.

While industrialized countries performed well in high-tech sectors, their growth in traditional manufacturing areas such as food and beverages, textile and wearing apparel was quite low. Developing countries maintained higher growth across all sectors.

Jun 1 2011 11:10AM
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SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE KEY TO GREEN GROWTH, POVERTY REDUCTION – UN OFFICIALS
New York, Jun 1 2011 10:10AM
United Nations officials today called for boosting support for sustainable agriculture, including smallholder farmers, as a way to drive green growth and reduce poverty.

According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the challenge of feeding more than nine billion people by 2050, along with tackling climate change and maintaining productive land and sufficient water resources require a "more intelligent pathway" for managing the world's agricultural systems.

"Agriculture is at the centre of a transition to a resource-efficient, low-carbon Green Economy," <"http://www.ifad.org/media/press/advisory/2011/6.htm">said UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner. "The challenge is to feed a growing global population without pushing humanity's footprint beyond planetary boundaries."

Mr. Steiner called for galvanizing support for smallholder farmers, who are an "untapped resource" in addressing food security and today's environmental challenges.

Investments through official development assistance (ODA) are one way of stepping up support for this important group, as is scaling-up and accelerating government policies for unleashing investment flows from the private sector, he noted.

"Well-managed, sustainable agriculture can not only overcome hunger and poverty, but can address other challenges from climate change to the loss of biodiversity," said the UNEP chief.

"Its value and its contribution to multiple economic, environmental and societal goals needs to be recognized in the income and employment prospects for the half a million smallholdings across the globe," he added.

The world's rural poor and especially farmers of the 500 million smallholdings in developing countries feed one-third of the global population and account for 60 per cent of global agriculture.

Smallholder farmers also provide up to 80 per cent of the food consumed in Asia and in sub-Saharan Africa.

"Smallholders in developing countries – the majority of them women – manage to feed 2 billion people, despite working on ecologically and climatically precarious land, with difficult or no access to infrastructure and institutional services, and often lacking land tenure rights that farmers in developed countries take for granted," said Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of IFAD.

"Right now, we are squandering the potential of rural poor people to contribute to global prosperity. Investing in sustainable smallholder agriculture is a smart way to right this wrong," he stated.

IFAD also stressed that investments in sustainable smallholder agriculture must go hand-in-hand with policy and institutional reforms, investments in infrastructure and improvements in market access. They must also be informed by the knowledge and needs of the rural poor.

On 5 June, UNEP will celebrate World Environment Day (WED) in India with one of the fastest growing economies in the world and whose 1.2 billion people continue to put pressure on land and forests, especially in densely populated areas where people are cultivating on marginal lands and where overgrazing is contributing to desertification.

This year's theme – 'Forests: Nature at Your Service' – underscores the intrinsic link between quality of life and the health of forests and forest ecosystems.

Jun 1 2011 10:10AM
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