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5.1 million Bengali children engaged in child labor

ILO report warns that children forced out of school perpetuate cycle of poverty; child labor is a major obstacle to Millennium Development Goals.
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African Union recommends more spending on maternal and child health

Pan African Union members pass resolution on critical role of maternal, newborn and child health in human and social development in Africa.
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MDG-F assists 2,000 disadvantaged Filipino youth to find work

Students from four of the poorest provinces of the country will receive training, stipends and employment opportunities through a joint programme of the United Nations.
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MDG-F supports Angolan roundtable on right to water

UN joint program empowers communities to manage water and sanitation services.
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UNDP urges Africa to increase social safeguards for poorest

New report says programmes like pensions, safety nets and school feeding can help the most vulnerable and aid progress on MDGs.
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George Soros gives $27.4 mln to African villages

"Millennium Villages" project aims to help 500,000 people in 10 countries to reach MDGs.
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UN launches "7 Billion Actions" campaign

Initiative brings together governments, organizations and individuals to confront the challenges and seize the opportunities offered by the global population milestone arriving in October.
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