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Courtesy of: IPS Inter Press Service - Population, Refugees

PAKISTAN: Public Backs Army?s Push Against Taliban, Poll Finds


WASHINGTON, Jul 1 (IPS) - Pakistani public opinion remains supportive of the military?s fight against the Pakistani Taliban, said a new poll released Wednesday. However, Pakistanis roundly reject the U.S. military campaign in the region.

PAKISTAN: U.S. Urged to Boost Emergency Aid to Displaced


WASHINGTON, Jun 29 (IPS) - Newly released research from experts and refugee advocates paints a clearer and perhaps surprising picture of the plight of Pakistan?s rapidly growing population of internally displaced persons (IDPs).

MIDEAST: Elderly Receiving Better Care


DOHA, Jun 29 (IPS) - In a region where indigenous human resources are scarce, the oil-rich Gulf countries are not only mindful of population growth, but are quickly learning to address the concerns of the elderly.

MALAYSIA: Blacklisted For Not Enforcing Trafficking Laws


KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 24 (IPS) - After years of lobbying by rights activists and the international community, Malaysia passed an effective and comprehensive law in 2007 against human trafficking with provisions for protection, shelter and return of trafficked person to their home countries.

MOROCCO: African Refugees Targeted


RABAT, Jun 23 (IPS) - More than 300 African refugees are gathered at the gates of the Moroccan United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), asking to be moved to another country because their rights are not respected in Morocco. Several refugees say they have been beaten up by Moroccan UN personnel.

GREECE: New Laws Being Rushed in Against Migrants


ATHENS, Jun 23 (IPS) - Following a big defeat in the European parliament elections, the right-wing New Democracy (ND) government is cracking down on irregular migration to counter the far right.

POPULATION: The Worst Places to Be a Refugee


WASHINGTON, Jun 17 (IPS) - Gaza, South Africa and Thailand are among the world's worst places to be a refugee, according to the latest annual World Refugee Survey released here Wednesday by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI).

MIGRATION: Pakistan Refugee Crisis Worst in a Decade, U.N. Says


WASHINGTON, Jun 16 (IPS) - Forty-two million people were forcibly uprooted by conflict and persecution worldwide in 2008, said a new report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) released Tuesday.

RIGHTS: Sexual Violence in War Hauled Out of the Shadows


WASHINGTON, Jun 16 (IPS) - On Jun. 19, 2008, the U.N. Security Council passed Resolution 1820, expressly addressing the problems of sexual violence in conflict situations. One year later, three experts in the field gathered to speak at the United States Institute of Peace to evaluate the implementation of 1820 and consider how it might better prevent this widespread crime.

DEVELOPMENT: Global Campaign to Salvage U.N.'s Health Goals


UNITED NATIONS, Jun 15 (IPS) - The global economic crisis, which has pushed millions more into extreme poverty, is threatening to have a devastating impact on the health of women and children.

DEVELOPMENT-AFRICA: Focus on Housing the Urban Poor


NAIROBI, Jun 11 (IPS) - Millions of people move to Africa?s cities every year, swelling the numbers of urban poor. "We cannot chase people away from slums," says Kelvin Mmangisa, chief executive of the Lilongwe City Assembly. "But we can improve the conditions there to make their lives better."

ARGENTINA: Drumming Up Black Awareness


BUENOS AIRES, Jun 11 (IPS) - Argentina?s small black community, ignored by historical constructions that have traditionally focused on the influence of European immigration, is now fighting for recognition of its contribution to culture in the Argentine capital.

LATIN AMERICA: "Sexuality Is an Essential Part of Humanity"


BUENOS AIRES, Jun 10 (IPS) - In an effort to promote the free enjoyment of human sexuality, separate from reproduction, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) launched the world's first declaration of sexual rights in the Argentine capital on Wednesday.

Q&A: South-South Cooperation Key to Tackling Ageing Populations


DOHA, Jun 7 (IPS) - While explaining the reasons for rapid economic growth during the last decade and showcasing their potential for future development, many developing countries in Asia and Latin America highlight the strength of their youth population. But, they are also increasingly becoming aware of their aging populations - which could be converted into a source of strength rather than a liability.

INDIA-AUSTRALIA: 'Curry Bashing' in Oz Sours Bilateral Ties


NEW DELHI, Jun 4 (IPS) - A series of bloody attacks on Indian students in Australia, that many are convinced have racial undertones, threaten to undermine efforts to build relations between the two Asia Pacific countries.