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SUNS # 8619 Monday 12 February 2018
 
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Finance : Guiding principles on HR impact of economic reforms (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Geneva)
The policy responses to the recent financial crisis have revealed a deep-seated structural neglect of human rights in economic policy formulation, insufficient protection of the most vulnerable and a lack of attention to participation, consultation, transparency and accountability, a United Nations human rights expert has said.

Africa : Humanitarian response plan for crisis in Nigeria (PRIV)
(IPS, Abuja)
The 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for north-east Nigeria demonstrates the commitment of the international community to the people of Nigeria.

Fiji : Nowhere to hide from climate change (PRIV)
(IPS, Togoru)
The water is nibbling away the beaches of Fiji. Not even the dead are allowed peace of mind. The graveyard of Togoru - a village on the largest island of Fiji - has been submerged.


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