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Poverty in general

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Poverty in general : "The Turkish Statistical Institute, or TurkStat, has revealed the results of a survey it conducted on poverty in Turkey in the year 2009. ...

The Suburban Mystique

The Suburban Mystique - In Suburban Slide, the Better Life Lab explores the changing face of poverty in the United States and how the symbol of American prosperity became the new place of poverty . In a six-part series, we explore what this means for Americans ' work-life conflicts and American identity in general. In Betty ...

More Families Feel Insecure. That's Because They Are.

More Families Feel Insecure. That's Because They Are. - In Suburban Slide, the Better Life Lab explores the changing face of poverty in the United States and how the symbol of American prosperity became the new place of poverty . In a six-part series, we explore what this means for Americans ' work-life conflicts and American identity in general. “My income ...

2011 poverty report shows increase in poor Ohioans

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2011 poverty report shows increase in poor Ohioans : "In the April 2011 Ohio Poverty Report, released by the Ohio Dept. of Development that provides a general description of trends and variations in poverty in Ohio, approximately 1.7 million Ohioans, or about 15 percent of Ohio's population, ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA AFRICA | English | Las Américas

Iran warns against expansion of poverty in the world

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Iran warns against expansion of poverty in the world Referring to the UN secretary general reports during the past 4 years on economic crisis and increase in the price of foodstuffs and fuel in the world, Dehghani said the existing conditions have harmed the programs against poverty and hurt vulnerable ...

Ending The War On Drugs And Blacks

Ending The War On Drugs And Blacks : " Poverty in general, yes. An education problem in general—probably. But the idea that black America had a particular crisis would rapidly become history, ...

Nigeria Risks Becoming World's Capital Of Poverty In 30 Years'

Nigeria Risks Becoming World's Capital Of Poverty In 30 Years' - The Emir who disclosed that he was in New York, United States of America recently for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said one of the ...

Government to ensure sustainable economy through Local Economic ...

Government to ensure sustainable economy through Local Economic ... The SRLP was established in 2006 by UNDP in the context of rural poverty in general which continues to exacerbate the plight of people living in deprived areas, making them vulnerable, and powerless to break away from the vicious circle ...

Social planning group aims to end poverty in province by end of decade

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Social planning group aims to end poverty in province by end of decade : "Marvyn Novick, community activist with the Social Planning Network of Ontario, spoke about moving to a poverty free Ontario during the May 18 Lakehead Social Planning Council annual general meeting. The Social Planning Network of Ontario is calling for ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA AFRICA | English | Las Américas

General Assembly Takes Aim At Poverty

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General Assembly Takes Aim At Poverty : " After releasing a state-mandated poverty elimination strategy report in December, the Illinois Commission on the Elimination of Poverty is out with a new list of bills it's tracking -- both ones it supports and opposes -- in the General Assembly. ... Progress Illinois "

Pension poverty levels 'set to increase'

Pension poverty levels 'set to increase' The number of individuals suffering from "pension poverty " in the UK is set to increase over the coming years as the impact of tightening budgets stops more people from adequately saving towards their retirement. UNISON's general secretary Dave Prentis ...

Child Soldiers: a Symptom of War, Poverty & Imperialism

Child Soldiers: a Symptom of War, Poverty & Imperialism ... and the discourse about this phenomenon in general, is that they treat the phenomenon of Child Soldiers as the disease to be cured, rather than what it truly is – a symptom of the much more deadly diseases of War, Poverty and Imperialsim.

US diplomats walk to drive away poverty

US diplomats walk to drive away poverty There were 74 teams participating in the walkathon, a global event organized by Oxfam, an NGO, working towards raising funds for those living in poverty . Led by US consul-general Peter Haas, the team completed the event in 31 hours and 19 minutes.

Majority of Transgender Americans Live in Extreme Poverty

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Majority of Transgender Americans Live in Extreme Poverty : " "Respondents were four to five times more likely than the general population to live in extreme poverty , with an annual household income of less than $10000 ... Passport Magazine (blog) "

1/3 of Latino teens in rural counties live below poverty level ...

1/3 of Latino teens in rural counties live below poverty level ... Access to health care and health outcomes for Latino adolescents who live in rural counties are the focus of three briefs by the California Adolescent Health Collaborative (CAHC). The reports highlight limited resources. The Census Bureau’s 2010 American Community Survey, revealed California's Latino population (14 million) to be considerably younger than other racial/ethnic groups with 34% under 18, compared to  25% in the general population.

Fisher: Poverty among haredim, Arabs increased by 50%

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Fisher: Poverty among haredim, Arabs increased by 50% : "Governor of the Bank of Israel, Stanley Fischer presented data to the government indicating the poverty rate among haredim and Arabs in Israel has increased by 50% in the past decade. Meanwhile, the poverty rate has not risen among the general ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA AFRICA | AMERICA

Combatting poverty through human development - Lankan General News ...

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Combatting poverty through human development - Lankan General News ... : "The most effective ways to combat poverty is to develop workforce through massive development in human capital as well as investments in education and skills development, Colombo Plan Staff College for Technical Education(CPSC) Director ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA AFRICA | English | Las Américas

Poverty alleviation requires proper implementation

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Poverty alleviation requires proper implementation : "The paradox is that the poverty level in Nigeria is at variance with the country's immense wealth. It is a general belief that if there is an increase in per capita income, simultaneously with a more even distribution of income, such would lead to ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA AFRICA | AMERICA

US fast-food industry thriving on poverty-stricken workers

US fast-food industry thriving on poverty -stricken workers  - The plight of poverty -stricken fast-food workers in the US epitomizes the general breakdown of American society. Millions of workers in that industry ...

October 2024 — Latest about Inequality

  •   Systemic gender inequality cause of poverty among women • •  COVID response could inform GPs' approach to long-term conditions and inequality  • •  How far apart are the incomes of the rich and poor in different countries?   • •  Actually, the U.S. labor market remains very strong   • Systemic gender inequality cause of poverty among women  The founder of Aspire Women Forum, a non-governmental organization, Dr. Zainab Marwa, has described systemic gender inequality as one of the major ... View article... COVID response could inform GPs' approach to long-term conditions and inequality Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic response can help general practice tackle rising long-term conditions and health inequalities , a leading public ... View article... How far apart are the incomes of the rich and poor in different countries?  The ratio between these two numbers gives us a ...