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Peru launches plan to combat extreme poverty

MDG-F-funded programme also helping to reduce chronic child malnutrition in indigenous region.

Mexican state passes law to protect rights of internally displaced

Legislation developed with MDG-F support contains highest standards of human rights protection for 6,000 families displaced by religious strife, armed conflict and natural disasters in ...

Save the Children: Poor diet kills 2.6 million infants a year

Survey estimates that one in four children are already stunted and 450 million more will not develop properly over next 15 years unless action is taken against malnutrition.

MDG-F rallies youth for Millennium Development Goals

Free concert draws together Filipino youth, civil society, government and celebrities to stress the power of young people in fighting poverty and improving livelihoods.

MDG-F sponsors Philippines road race for breastfeeding

1,000 participate in event to advocate and raise awareness for “Run to save lives! Run for breastfeeding!” campaign.

Digital production center for Costa Rican youth opens with MDG-F backing

The Center for Technology and Arts will train 60 at-risk youth in 3D animation and production at San Jose's Parque la Libertad cultural center.

UNDP head: It's time for Equity and Justice

Helen Clark lays out strategies for overcoming extreme inequalities worldwide and says sheer magnitude of disparities undermines progress on the MDGs.