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Safe water, sanitation an elusive goal
News, Noeleen Heyzer, Published on 30/05/2013
» Without water there is no life. Clean drinking water and sanitation are basic human rights _ essential to life and to all other rights. Lack of access to clean water and sanitation is a silent crisis that destroys livelihoods and claims more lives through illness than any war claims through guns.
Be ready for when disaster strikes
News, Noeleen Heyzer, Published on 29/04/2013
» Building resilience to multiple shocks is one of the most urgent development challenges facing Asia and the Pacific.
Govts move to break disability hurdles
News, Noeleen Heyzer, Published on 30/11/2012
» The 2012 London Paralympics captivated the world's attention with the strength of human spirit demonstrated by people with disabilities. We were all moved by the determination and perseverance of the athletes to overcome the odds that defeat so many of us.
Youth enter into an age of opportunity
News, Noeleen Heyzer, Published on 10/08/2012
» The recent Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development focused world attention on building the future we want. On the occasion of International Youth Day on Sunday, we should remember that we have a very precious resource in providing for a sustainable future, namely our young people.