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Media Monitoring Project submits complaint about Daily Sun reporting on xenophobia
After much speculation about the media’s influence on the recent outbreaks of xenophobic violence, Daily Sun is now subject of an official complaint about their coverage of non-nationals. The Media Monitoring Project (MMP) and its partner Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA)…
Author: Media Monitoring Project
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Filmmakers Against Racism documents xenophobic violence in South Africa
Filmmakers Against Racism web site In May 2008, a group of South African filmmakers and producers joined forces to create documentaries and Public Service Announcements to address the recent xenophobic violence in their country. This organisation is called Filmmakers Against Racism (FAR). From the FAR…
Author: Filmmakers Against Racism
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Seniors' fear of anti-social behaviour highlighted
Original Source The latest research highlighting older peoples’ fear of anti-social behaviour will be presented today (Thursday 29 May) by the Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP) at the Institute of Governance, Queen’s University Belfast. Carried out by Queen’s PhD student Brendan Sturgeon, the ongoing research examines…
Author: news-medical.net
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Government to invest extra €400m in third-level research
Original Source THE GOVERNMENT is to announce an unprecedented €400 million in funding for research activity in third-level colleges, writes SEáN FLYNN, Education Editor The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, and the Minister for Education, Batt O’Keeffe, are expected to announce details of the funding under the…
Author: The Irish Times
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Prevention lags in the battle against eye diseases
Original Source HA NOI – A conference began yesterday on eye disease prevention heard that progress is being made in the area, but Viet Nam must increase efforts. At the week-long conference, hosted by the Ministry of Health along with the international NGO Atlantic Philanthropies,…
Author: Viet Nam News
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Tap-In Launches In Atlanta - Area Program Looks To Recruit Retired Medical Professionals, Respond To Uninsured
Original Source As the number of uninsured in Georgia reaches 1.7 million residents, and 46 million nation-wide, the demand for free health clinic services that rely on healthcare professionals to donate their time rises. At a time when demand for services is increasing, these clinics…
Author: Medical News Today
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Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: Rays of Hope in Terrible Times
Johannesburg, South Africa When I arrived here on Monday after eighteen hours in transit, I was greeted by the horrific image on the front page of that morning’s Star, of a refugee hunted down by a mob and burned alive, in a grim imitation of…
Author: Gara LaMarche
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IOM's "Retooling For An Aging America" Seen As Turning Point In Efforts To Improve Healthcare For Older Adults
Original Source The recent release of “Retooling for an Aging America” — the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report warning that the nation’s healthcare workforce is too small and unprepared for care for the aging population and calling for sweeping changes to avert this looming healthcare…
Author: Medical News Today
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Premier Anna Bligh invests millions to chase grants
Original Source QUEENSLAND premier Anna Bligh has put her own stamp on the Smart State agenda by devoting $120 million to attracting huge Federal grants. She is revamping a policy once dominated by her predecessor Peter Beattie in a bid to boost the state’s ability…
Author: The Courier-Mail
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University of Queensland signs up for next Smart State
Original Source The University of Queensland has welcomed the focus on people in the next stage of the Smart State Strategy, announced at UQ today by the Premier, Anna Bligh. Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield said the next phase’s emphasis on support for researchers would help…
Author: University of Queensland
