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Mixed signals at peace talks
News, Published on 18/04/2013
» The majority of the general public, including 67% of people in the three southernmost provinces and four districts of Songkhla, welcomed the Malaysia-brokered peace talks between the government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist group, according to a poll taken in March.
Rights agency strives for relevance
News, Published on 18/04/2013
» This month marks three years since the establishment of the Asean Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC).
Turning the tables
News, Published on 18/04/2013
» I haven't had many good things to say about Songkran these past years, but each does have a memorable moment.
As MDG deadline nears, let's make every child count
News, Published on 18/04/2013
» There are now less than 1,000 days to go until the 2015 deadline for the world's Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The international community is busy examining the progress we've made and all the work remaining if we are to realise the vision that was laid out 12 years ago. If we're going to talk about MDG momentum and pushing beyond 2015, we need to have everyone on board.
Gaining through loss
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/04/2013
» Last month I encountered the sudden loss of the most beloved person in my life _ my father. Despite being in a state of shock, I had to force myself to remain strong and move on. That hardest time brought me a lot of bad and also some surprisingly good memories. It was when I realised the meaning of true friendship. It was when I knew that some friends were more willing to lend me a helping hand than certain selfish relatives and that friendship is priceless.