Asia

Aquaculture – the answer to food insecurity and poverty alleviation

Fish, crustaceans and molluscs – these are some of the aquatic organisms that are being produced through aquaculture. These food products are an important source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

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UN independent expert urges Myanmar to do more to improve human rights

A United Nations independent human rights expert has urged Myanmar to do more to improve the human rights situation in the country.

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The budding ageing population challenges

The United Nations says there are approximately 810 million persons aged 60 years or more in the world in 2012 and by 2050, this number is projected to grow to more than two billion.

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Cell phone gives instant access to money sent from abroad

Each year, migrant workers send more than $450 billion in remittances to their families back home.

Half of this amount goes to rural areas where it is often difficult and expensive for the families to collect the money.

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Security incidents are frequent in Afghanistan: UN Security Chief

You cannot help but admire the commitment, dedication, bravery and professionalism of national and international staff members of the United Nations in Afghanistan, says the acting head of the Department of Safety and Security of the United Nations.

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Human rights expert raises alarm over arrest of community activists in Myanmar

More than 70 political prisoners in Myanmar were released from jail in July, a decision in line with President Thein Sein’s stated plan to free all prisoners of conscience by the end of the year.

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