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13 November

High-speed Internet gap between rich and poor widening, UN official warns

High-speed Internet gap between rich and poor widening, UN official warns

12 November 2009 – While the “digital divide” between rich and poor countries may be shrinking overall, the gap is widening between the developed and developing worlds in the availability of broadband or high-speed Internet, a crucial tool for achieving economic and social goals, a top United Nations official said today. [Read More!]
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10 November

UN chief urges world to disarm in favour of investment in peace and development

UN chief urges world to disarm in favour of investment in peace and development

9 November 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned that global military spending now tops $1 trillion per year while funding for development remains woefully low by comparison, in a message urging leaders to harness the growing political will to reduce stockpiles of weapons and redirect expenditure towards peaceful goals.
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04 November

John Lennon’s sons and Yoko Ono revive ‘Give Peace a Chance’ to help UN

John Lennon’s sons and Yoko Ono revive ‘Give Peace a Chance’ to help UN

3 November 2009 - Celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono recording the anti-war anthem Give Peace a Chance with the Plastic Ono Band, the United Nations announced today that the proceeds from the release of a commemorative single will garner funds for its peacebuilding efforts in countries emerging from conflict. [Read More!]
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