The World Bank today added its voice to appeals for emergency aid to Afghanistan which is threatened by famine caused by drought and war. A statement issued by the World Bank said a major tragedy is gripping Afghanistan. This latest development comes 2 months after both countries signed a peace deal to end the two and a half year war over a disputed border. Listen Girls often neglected and unwanted Girls are among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable of people. This was the consensus of a panel of experts, who met during last week's preparatory meeting for the UN's special session on children.
Girls face a harsh reality in many parts of the world.
Dr. Tomris Turmen, director of family and community health programmes at the World Health Organization says that in such situations girls' very survival is at risk. A new United Nations report casts doubt on the chance of success in the war on global poverty. The report which assesses world poverty in the context of globalization, identifies strategies for its eradication. The International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, reports that effects to cut global poverty in half by 2015, suffer from the misconception that poverty is an urban problem. We are pleased to present you with these audio news segments free of charge.