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Jennifer Salazar

Guatemala: Decline in Remittences Forces Children to Leave School - 0 views

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  • Jennifer Salazar on 17 Nov 09
     
    This article focuses on the negative affect that the financial crisis in Guatemala is having on children. As a result of remittences, families cannot afford to send their children to school. The percentage of children leaving school are increasing.
Jackie Moran

Guatemala News | Guatemala joins UN global call for action: Say no UniTE to End Violenc... - 2 views

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      Jackie Moran on 23 Nov 09
       
      This article pertains to the course topics because it talks about violence against women. Women's violence is a serious issue in many Latin American countries; thus, it is necessary to implement initiatives and programs to prevent it, such as "Say no-UNiTE to End Violence against Women," an initiative proposed by the Guatemalan government and the UN.
  • SamanthaAndreacchi on 17 Nov 09
     
    Say No UniTE to end violence against women is a global call for action that began in November 2009. Its main purpose is to raise awareness of the tremendous violence against women, for example femicidio, in Guatemala. Its goal is overall education reaching across social classes and various societal institutions in hopes to eliminate violence against women and girls.
  • Jackie Moran on 17 Nov 09
     
    The article discusses how the Guatemalan government and different UN offices are launching a regional initiative called: "UNiTE to End Violence against Women." The initiative is a global action to end violence against women and girls in Guatemala. According to the article, violence against women has far-reaching consequences, harming families and communities, along with undermining economic growth.
  • Morgan Foster on 17 Nov 09
     
    This article focus's on Guatemala's need for the vote to end violence against women. Around 70% of women and girls are physically or sexually abused by men in their life time. This article highlights the importance of this issue and its prevalence in Guatemala.
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