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UNDP takes steps to ban cluster munitions



Landmine survivor Margaret Arach Orech, an ambassador for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, is holding a hand symbolising support of the Ugandan public for the cluster bomb ban.  (Credit: Mary Wareham)

19 May - More than one hundred countries gathered to begin negotiations for the adoption of a cluster munitions ban which would prohibit the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of cluster munitions.

Cyclone-affected farmers race against time
21 May - Timely assistance is needed to help Myanmar's devastated agricultural sector. Only a few weeks remain until rice-planting season begins, leaving a narrow window of opportunity to provide seeds and other support to farmers to ensure that next season’s‚¿ rice harvest will not be lost.

  • 20 May: Ban Ki-moon pledges to speed aid efforts
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    • UN contributes US$8 million to assist China earthquake victims
    21 May - UN agencies are stepping up their support to authorities in China to mobilize relief efforts in the wake of last Monday’s‚¿ devastating earthquake in Sichuan province.

  • UN China staff joins whole country in mourning

    • Delivering services in post-election Kenya
    28 April - A new and innovative volunteer scheme that brings together national leaders in various professions such as sports, music, media and education is changing lives in post-election Kenya.

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