International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance - Fordham Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs
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Least-Developed Countries, a Status That Many Nations Can’t Leave Behind

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Since 1971, the United Nations has recognized least-developed countries as those deemed highly disadvantaged in their development strides because of structural, historical and geographical reasons. The aim has been, and still is, to support these countries to graduate to higher levels of self-sufficiency and economic independence, not in the sense for a privileged minority but … Read more

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Gender Equality Gaps Across Borders Tell a Disturbing Story

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Achieving gender equality is a commendable goal and has been incorporated in the 17 recently adopted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality, however, should not be used to detract from efforts to improve the equality of women and men across countries rather than just inside countries. Indeed, differences between men and women in key … Read more

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