UN warning of human development catastrophe
10 Dec 2007
Millions of people in developing countries will have to cope with increased and more severe droughts, storms and floods, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report 2007-08.
Nearly 39-million set record for anti-poverty campaign
18 Oct 2007
From universities and schools to soccer stadiums and parliaments, a record-breaking 38.8 million people around the world this week participated in the United Nations-led Stand Up against Poverty campaign, calling on international leaders to deliver on their pledge to end extreme poverty by 2015.
World Poverty Day - New Zealand events
18 Oct 2007
"We're not asking for charity but justice." These were the words of one of the organizers at the recent Stand Up and Speak event in Wellington.
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UN warning of human development catastrophe
10 Dec 2007
Millions of people in developing countries will have to cope with increased and more severe droughts, storms and floods, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report 2007-08.
Nearly 39-million set record for anti-poverty campaign
18 Oct 2007
From universities and schools to soccer stadiums and parliaments, a record-breaking 38.8 million people around the world this week participated in the United Nations-led Stand Up against Poverty campaign, calling on international leaders to deliver on their pledge to end extreme poverty by 2015.
Youth Parliament 2007
18 Sep 2007
Inquiry into the level of Official Development Assistance in the Pacific (Why has New Zealand not met the 0.7 percent target for Official Development Assistance?)
NGOs in Solomons praise infrastructure development
2 Sep 2007
Non-governmental organisations in Solomon Islands are praising an extensive infrastructure development that is currently being facilitated in that country.
Aids in Papua New Guinea may rival Africa
31 Aug 2007
Papua New guinea's AIDS epidemic may mirror the crisis in Africa as infections surge with more than 75 percent of sufferers unable to access drugs to manage the disease, the Unitred Nations said.
July 2007 - MDG half-time month of action
6 Aug 2007
July was a big month for the Pointseven campaign as we marked the half time point of the Millennium Development Goals - the new century's initiative to significantly reduce poverty by 2015.
Speech by Gordon Brown at the United Nations, New York
31 Jul 2007
It is a pleasure to be here in New York today. Coming here six years after September 11th I recall the resilience and bravery shown in this city in the face of tragedy. Indeed, America has shown by the actions of all its people that while buildings can be destroyed, values are indestructible; and while lives have been put at risk, the cause of liberty never dies.
New Zealand must do more to tackle poverty
16 Jul 2007
It's now or never. We are past the half-way mark in terms of ideas says top economist Jeffrey Sachs, who, along with former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, was pivotal in creating the historic goals at the start of the new century to seriously tackle poverty, disease and hunger.
Protesters slam Govt's foreign aid contribution
7 Jul 2007
The government's contribution to foreign aid has been labelled "pathetic" at a rally in Christchurch.
Half-time for international aid campaign - NZ still behind
6 Jul 2007
Party leaders and MPs around the country are getting oranges and a half-time pep talk this weekend in a bid to get New Zealand on track to meeting our international aid obligations.
Congratulations and well done, Winston Peters!
14 May 2007
Today's Budget announcement of an increase in international aid is a very real step towards achieving our international goal of giving 0.7 percent of gross national income in aid by 2015.
OECD report: Poorest miss out on aid, NZ dragging its feet
20 Dec 2006
Aid to some of the world's poorest regions declined last year. Although total aid increased in 2005, the bulk of the rise went to Afghanistan and Iraq while most of sub-Saharan Africa received less aid. Iraq received $US 21.4 billion compared to Sudan's $US 1.5 billion.
New Zealand needs to face up to its responsibility
18 Dec 2006
If U2's recent concerts around the world are any indication then 80,000 of us will be exposed over the next 48 hours to devastating images of extreme poverty. ChildFund New Zealand implores New Zealanders to listen to Bono's message. His message is strong and compelling, but more to the point it is true.
Pointseven upcoming event
14 Aug 2006
"I can smell the stinginess on your breath" An Oxford Union-style debate on aid, Victoria University, 6 pm, 24th August
Sunday Star Times
15 Jul 2006
New Zealand's aid contribution is still causing arguments a week after Bob Geldof condemned it. Who is right? Anthony Hubbard reports. Sir Bob popped his ferret in the chookhouse and the squawking hasn't stopped. The government, accused of a "pathetic and disgraceful" aid effort, seems to be taking it personally.
Geldof right to slam government on aid levels
14 Jul 2006
"It's time the government stopped sitting on its hands and set a timetable for reaching its commitments on international aid," says Rae Julian Executive Director of the Council for International Development.
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