FAO to help conflict-scattered families in South Sudan

Vaccines, fishing, planting supplies needed before rains
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization will distribute livestock vaccines, fishing gear, vegetable seeds and tools to help the people of the conflict- affected South Sudanese state of Jonglei feed themselves and re-build their lives. The UN hunger-fighting agency aims to deliver as much assistance as possible in the next two to three months before the rainy season starts and the roads become impassable. [...]

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What are the ethical issues associated with animal welfare?	Who's who in animal welfare: 1st FAO Global Multi-stakeholder Forum on Animal Welfare. 1-2 March 2012. A stocktaking experience convening to share and scale-up best ideas, practices and innovative solutions to complex animal welfare challenges. The Forum will provide a comprehensive overview on activities addressing animal welfare and on the variety of stakeholders providing them. It will offer an opportunity for partnerships especially among public and private sector, academia and civil society. [download agenda]
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