Which is why it is nice to be able to watch Soccer Aid tonight. The match, at Wembley, saw an England XI play a Rest of the World XI. Both sides were comprised of former players and 'celebrities'. Now, as fond as I'm not of the cult of celebrity, it was great to watch so many people from so many different backgrounds competing honestly, fairly, and with great enthusiasm all for a good cause.

The players, as expected took the match very seriously, and the final result of 4-3 in England's favour, reflected the attacking and entertaining nature of the match. The players, both former pros and celebrities alike all helped make the match a great spectacle, where the real winner was Unicef.

I strongly believe we should see more things like this from football. In a time where so many people are becoming more and more disillusioned with the frankly disgusting levels of money in the sport, it is great to see that people can gather together for a week, train every day, and then turn out for such a match. More matches such as this would serve to restore a waning faith in football. I just hope that more people can cotton onto the great nature of tonights event, and use it to raise more money for charity.

The Mirror, Vol. 12, No. 576

Note:

We mirror this article, though there are some problems – still it serves our purpose to mirror selected articles showing the original Khmer press. First of all, “James Bond” cannot visit Cambodia, because James Bond is not a person, but a fictional character, created in 1953 by the writer Ian Fleming. Secondly, the role of the Agent 007 was played, over the years in the different James-Bond-Movies, by the following actors: Sean Connery · George Lazenby · Roger Moore · Timothy Dalton · Pierce Brosnan · Daniel Craig.

The name given here phonetically in Khmer is ជេម​ ស្បន "Jem Sbon" for "James Bon(d?)" – [here written in standard Khmer UNICODE system; if you do not have it, you can download it here].We assume that it is “the 007 Agent James Bond,” and not the also well known actor “James Bone 007” from the Philippines.

It is not clear who might have come.

“A well known English Hollywood film star visited Cambodia for two weeks. His visit focusesd first of all on many touristic sites in Cambodia, especially the seashore regions in Sihanoukville that are beautiful natural tourism sites in Cambodia.

“Mr. James Bond, who is known worldwide and is named 'Agent 007,' visited Cambodia for the first time.

Note:

In his first mission since being formally knighted, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir Roger Moore visited Cambodia on 23 and 24 October 2003 to promote the increased production and use of iodized salt to combat iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), a major threat to the health and development of Cambodian children. Therefor the recently visiting “James Bond” canot have been Sir Roger Moore.

“The unofficial visit of nearly twenty days in Cambodia by the world famous film star, Mr. James Bond, was organized together with a marvelous Khmer woman, Ms. Kol Sokhum, for two weeks in Sihanoukville, in order to study development projects for big centers according to international standards.

“Ms. Kol Sokhum, the director of the LLK Company, reported to Khmer Machas Srok yesterday that, regarding the visit to study development projects in Sihanoukville, the world famous film star again and again admired our Khmer natural resources, a very rich wealth. She said, ‘Mr. James Bond said that Cambodia is small, but it is rich in beautiful natural wealth, and he said he wants to report [to his friends and to the world] about Cambodia so that they will try to help Cambodia, since he is very interested in Cambodia. He told me that it was the first time that he knew Cambodia, and it was incredible; he continued urging the Khmer people not consider themselves to be without values; the country is like a diamond which has not yet been polished.’

“Hearing the admiration by this English Hollywood film star, Ms. Kol Sokhum called on Khmer women to be strong and to be brave and to make themselves to be good models for all women preparing their lives well. She went on to say, ‘We women, we have to try to make ourselves good, both in ideas and in intelligence, in order to attract investments from the world to Cambodia. I would like to ask Khmer women to enhance their knowledge in order to appeal to the world - as for me, I will make further efforts. Whatever I tried is for our country and our citizens, although I have to sacrifice everything for all Khmers. I want to be a good model for Khmer women in order to shake the world, both in work and in the field of investments…’

“She continued that Mr. James Bond said he well visit Cambodia again. During his two-weeks visit, Mr. James learned to live like Khmers do, and even he liked to eat Khmer food, such as sour soup.

“Ms. Kol Sokhum said also that the film star James Bond admired that Khmer women are beautiful with petite figures, but somewhat short.

“Mr. James Bond left Cambodia on 4 September 2008 and he promised he will visit Cambodia again soon, to join to make investments together with Ms. Kol Sokhum to surprise Asia. In the meantime, Mr. James Bond said also that he will create good documentation about the reality he had seen in Cambodia to be published in world magazines. Mr. James Bond hinted the natural tourism sites he has seen in Cambodia motivate him to plan to come to produce also films soon.” Khmer Machas Srok, Vol.2, #138, 6.9.2008

Newspapers Appearing on the Newsstand:
Saturday, 6 September 2008

Kampuchea Thmey, Vol.7, #1739, 6.9.2008

• Family of Khim Sambour [Moneaksekar Khmer journalist who was killed] Quietly Goes Abroad, Affecting the Investigation
• [Beer garden restaurant 16-year-old] Waitress and Her [54-year-old] Mother Threatened With a Gun to Get into a Car, Taken to Tuek Meas Guesthouse, and Two Men Then Raped the Daughter [the men escaped, 4 September – Phnom Penh]

Khmer Machas Srok, Vol.2, #238, 6.9.2008

• Kol Sokhum and World Famous Film Star, Mr. James Bond, 007, Join to Make Investments Together, Shaking Asia

Khmer Sthapana, Vol.1, #92, 6.9.2008

• The Council for the Development of Cambodia: Developments Increase at the Beginning of 2008 in Cambodia

Koh Santepheap, Vol.41, #6443, 6-7.9.2008

• Sand Pumping at Boeng Kak Lake Suspended in Order to Seek Solution to End the Problem [with the residents – Phnom Penh - this article contradicts an article in Rasmei Kampuchea]
• Vietnamese Immigrants, Who Beg from Tourists, Have Been Moved Away from Chong Khnies [Tonle Sap Lake – Siem Reap]
• War between Black Monkeys and Grey Monkeys Shakes Phnom Bak Mountain [there are more black monkeys than grey monkeys]; Female [grey] Monkey Carry Their Babies and Flee to Kiri Seila Phnom Bak Pagoda [Kompong Trach, Kampot]

Moneaksekar Khmer, Vol.15, #3558, 6-7.9.2008

• Federal Bureau of Investigation Will Send Experts to Investigate Murder of Mr. Khim Sambour in Late September

Rasmei Kampuchea, Vol.16, #4687, 6.9.2008

• Businesspeople Rush to Transport Luxury Wood from Ratanakiri to Phnom Penh by Hiding It under Pieces of Furniture
• Sand Pumping to Boeng Kak Lake Continues, but It Does Not Affect People’s Houses [this article contradicts the an article in Koh Santepheap]

Samleng Yuvachun Khmer, Vol.15, #3403, 6.9.2008

• Cambodian People’s Party Will Take Over All Ambassadorial Positions from Funcinpec [according to a Funcinpec senior official]

Click here to have a look at the last editorial - will the Prime Minister's concern for the environment continue to be violated?


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Project Manager, Civil Society, P-4

Office of Civil Society Partnerships, New York Headquarters (TFT)

Summary: The Civil Society Partnerships Section (CSP) within UNICEF's Programme Division supports the organization' s work with Civil Society. CSP is supporting the EC-funded project 'Comprehensive Toolkit to address Child Rights in Development Cooperation, ' which is led by the Gender and Rights Unit and involves the development of child rights toolkits on key issues, such as legislation, participation, emergencies, budgeting. CSP is responsible for the Civil Society component of the project. Under the general guidance and direction of the Chief, Civil Society Partnerships, the candidate will provide technical and policy support and guidance in the development of the Civil Society component of the project, including developing a toolkit and comprehensive learning package.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/ employ) quoting "VN-08-Civil Society Partnership VA" to: shanmer@unicef. org.

Applications should be received by 19 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration and who are available for immediate placement will be contacted. The successful candidate will be offered a temporary contract for a period of one year.

Information Technology Solutions and Services Division, New York Headquarters (TFT)

Under the direct guidance of the Infrastructure Engineering Architect, the ICT Officer – Technical Architecture will:

Write/develop and implement appropriate software scripts and/or programs using Java, Dot.Net, Visual Basic, or appropriate platform/programmin g language, to fulfill and complete the technical design and requirements as part of a total solution or workaround in a specific system environment. (25%)

Develop, test, validate and document UNICEF's standard client and server operating systems (e.g. Windows NT, 2000, 2003, 2008, XP, Vista etc.) and other core software (e.g. Active Directory, WinTerms, Citrix etc.). Test hands-on, newly-released service packs, fixes and patches for appropriate inclusion into the standard UNICEF build. Using the appropriate tools create customized software builds for enterprise deployment to client PCs in multiple, geographically dispersed locations. Issue timely documentation on new software releases and upgrades in synchronization with ITD rollout schedule. (25%)

Design and formulate procedures for ITSSD Operations to deal with desktop and server hardware as well as operating system installations and configurations (e.g. installation and configuration of ghost OS and application images, procedural guidelines for maintenance and systems support, etc). Provide end-user training as required and provide the back-end support of enterprise migrations and cutovers as they relate to the officially supported IT standards. Work regularly with ITSSD Operations and applications teams to ensure that the IT standards and procedures have been properly documented and understood by the user community – e.g. ProMS, SAP, Notes/Domino, Web/Inernet, etc. Debug, refine or optimize the application environment in terms of the operating system and hardware components. (20%)

Together with other Technical Architecture' s Infrastructure Engineering Staff, actively participate in reviewing existing standards and procedures within the context of the enterprise IT architecture, recommending new solutions as appropriate. Participate in the "applied research and development" efforts of the Technical Architecture section, including "proof of concept" setups of systems under serious consideration or hands-on evaluation. (15%)

Act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) on technical issues, escalated by Help Desk or other ITSSD operational units, for desktops/laptops running Windows XP/Vista and servers running Windows 2003/2008. Recommend fine-tuning guidelines for client and server operating systems as they relate to a particular application environment. (10%)

Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. (5%)

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, engineering or other related area. Training in a related technical or engineering discipline, including course work in technical developments and application of leading-edge information technology.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong knowledge and experience with Windows Operating Systems (XP & Server 2003)

Windows Operating Systems Imaging processes

Experience with enterprise client-server systems and applications

Strong knowledge of various scripting technologies

Experience with software testing methodologies

Strong logical thinking with capability to analyze, design and implement business processes and translate them into automated solutions required.

Good technical and business process documentation skills

Understanding of UNICEF's business processes a plus.

Required work experience:

At least 2 years professional work experience in desktop-based client/server computing and operating systems. Extensive knowledge of the operating systems imaging processes, programming, scripting and documentation writing. Exposure to messaging, network-centric apps (e.g., directory services, Citrix), and advanced networking is highly desirable.

Language skills:

Must be fluent in English. Knowledge of other UN language is desirable.

UNICEF Foundational Competencies that is commonly required for all UNICEF staff

Commitment (e.g., Initiative, especially during emergency situations)

Drive for Result

Embracing Diversity

Integrity

Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation

Team Work (e.g., Team work and leadership ability)

UNICEF Functional Competency that is required for this position

Communication

Analytical and Conceptual Thinking (e.g., Detail oriented)

Building Trust

Judgment

Managing Resources (e.g., ability to organize, plan and prioritize tasks as well as skills for time management and work sharing).

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/ employ) quoting "VN-ICTOfficer - Technical Architecture" to: isspost@unicef. org. Applications should be received by 17 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be offered a temporary contract for a period of eleven months.

UNICEF's salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/ OHRM/salaries_ allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply

La era digital viene acompañada de los medios digitales, claro está. Y no sólo está cambiando la forma de comunicar sino también la educación.

Entre los desafíos del sistema educativo, que incluye temas tan ásperos como el hecho de que en nuestro país sólo el 48 por ciento de los adolescentes termina la secundaria, la distancia entre docentes y alumnos que impone la tecnología sigue sumando kilómetros. Chicos que aprenden a leer y escribir con el MSN, que navegan horas en Internet, que entablan relaciones virtuales a cada click, que pasan horas con una consola de juegos y que luego, en la escuela, se encuentran con el mismo mundo que encontraba una generación anterior, que no era digital y que de Internet, ni noticias...

 ¿Qué impacto tiene esto en la relación docente alumno? ¿Qué se puede hacer desde la política educativa? ¿Qué lugar darle en el aula al entretenimiento, fetiche de este siglo?

El cambio cultural y generacional que impone la tecnología marca una tensión entre docentes y estudiantes en el ámbito educativo. ¿Cómo se debe trabajar desde las políticas educativas para limar esas diferencias?

Internet, al ser un medio en el que las relaciones sociales se tejen de manera horizontal, ha ido minando la autoridad de los profesores, que ahora compiten con una serie de fuentes de información de fácil acceso. ¿Cómo encaran este problema?

Todas estas cuestiones fueron tratadas en el Seminario Internacional de Educación Secundaria que organizó Unicef. Por Horacio Bilbao.Clarín.com dialogó con los ministros de Argentina y Chile y con la secretaria de Educación Básica de Brasil y lo presentó en la edición digital del viernes 5 de septiembre de 2008.

www.clarin.com/diario/2008/09/05/um/m-01753262.htm

Madame Annamaria Laurini représentante de l'UNICEF en Haïti, à mis tous les moyens qui lui était permis pour répondre aux besoins des enfants et femmes due aux manque d'eau potable car les maladies hydriques risqué d'apparaître.

Plus de 50 tonnes de nourriture et kits d'hygiène depuis le 29 Août ont été acheminé. Ce qui est loin de suffire.

Dans la capitale, l'ouragan a forcé des centaines de personnes à quitter leur maison. Ces gens vivent dans une extrême pauvreté et la récente hausse des prix des denrées n'a fait qu'aggraver la situation.

A suivre.

T.Bealieu

Well No, actually I am not a painter- though recently I have started to paint. Like many of us as I wasn't 'good' enough at school to 'paint' and it wasn't always seen as a masculine thing {apologies - not my stereotype} so had that door firmly shut in my face. Since leaving work I have been re-exploring {or finding for the first time} oocupations, pastimes and pursuits as varied as painting, writing and fell walking. Since I have finished work I have spent a lot of time in manual work - filling skips, clearing houses. Since I have finished work I have used the skills I learnt professionally to support others starting off in business or new projects. A bit of a hotch potch really. BUT! With good cause - you see I don't really know what to do {See yesterdays blog} so I am exploring. Choosing things I fancy whether I have done them before or not. Choosing things that I am not sure I will have an aptitude for but going ahead anyway. This week I said to my close friend, the author and communicator, Lee Jackson, "I will only do things from now I like". My journey right now is to discover what I like and perhaps even what I was meant to do.

My career was the length it was for many reasons - do you recognise any of them?

1. I feared change - what would people say? what would happen to my family? Aarrgh!
2. I was reasonably good at what I did compared to a belief I self developed that I wasn't very good at anything else.
3. I liked {a great deal} a number of the people I worked with and for - would I be able to cope without them?
4. I was 45 and wondered whether the boat had slipped anchor.
5. I had no idea what I would do.
6. I was comfortable. Very dangerous!

For a lot of those years I don't think I was in the wrong job but for the last 5 I was. I hadn't been equipped or encouraged to think that I should be doing something else. To find my calling.

Take a look at Kevin Keegan. He always strikes me as a man of integrity. An honest man who works hard. Loyal to his players. Passionate about what he does. I was particualarly impressed with him recently giving Joey Barton a second {or third} chance when many others were simply writing him off. BUT you do have to wonder whether he is in the right job. Unlike the Wegners, Fergusons, etc who seem able to emotionally partition the pressures of football, Kevin seems to take it so personally. I don't know the rights and wrongs of the current situation but you do have to wonder whether Kevin would make a great Relief Worker, Youth Worker, UNICEF Ambassador. He cares and has passion.

Look further afield....Gordon Brown - only today has he been issued another warning {see link to BBC Article}. Is he really the stuff of premiership? Chancellor of the Exchequer - nailed on, but massively underimpressive as PM. Take a look at the nonsense of the last few days. Or Sarah Palin. {Careful girl you are in real danger!} I so feel for this woman. Yep, She has some fairly unusual belief systems {I don't see Jesus with an armalite rifle myself} but what will those Washington folks do to her.

Its like we can lose control at some point, or hand control over to our fears, or stand behind events.The handcuffs we attach to ourselves truly prevent us taking our own journeys. Truly prevent us from finding who we are and what we could {and even should} be doing.

So Kevin - throw the towel in. Go Home. We will still love you. Go and leave your mark in a new way. Oh, and as for my caller this morning , I told her to come back tomorrow when I would find what she was after. When she does I will give her brushes...and hope.

Tim Ocsko.

You will manage the WASH aspects of programme development and implementation, promoting and ensuring their full complementarity with other Sectoral and cross-sectoral components of the Country Programme of Co-operation, thereby advancing the rights-based approach to programming.

Your profile:

Advanced university degree in public health engineering/geology or related field.

At least ten years experience in implementing water and environmental sanitation programmes in developing countries, at progressively more responsible levels.  Experience in promoting intersectoral programmes with WES components desirable.

Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the field.

Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.

Leadership and teamwork abilities.

Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff.

Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.

Gender/human rights/humanitarian principles training an advantage.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French an asset. Knowledge of one or more local languages an asset.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-576 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by  14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit  www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Accelerated Child Survival and Development (ACSD), you will provide leadership and responsibility to the overall management of the WASH programme within the ACSD country programme, including coordination of the programme, design, planning and implementation of interventions, and administration of the programme. You will also serve as an adviser to Angolan government counterparts on WASH issues and budgets.

Your profile:

Advanced university degree in water supply and sanitation engineering, water resource management or a related technical field.

Ten years progressive responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in WASH programme planning and management in a related field, with emphasis on overall management or strategic planning, leadership, coordination and hygiene sanitation behaviour change communication.

Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields, including knowledge in the development of school and health facility based water supply and sanitation technologies and hygiene promotion/behaviour change communication.

Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.

Leadership, supervisory and managerial skills.

Good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

Fluency in English and Portuguese required. Knowledge of another UN working language is an asset.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-579 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by  14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit  www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.

You will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Sanitation and Hygiene component of Community Water, Sanitation and Hygiene project within the WASH programme.

Your profile:

Advanced university degree in sanitary engineering, public health, social sciences or related technical field.

Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in rural and school sanitation programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.

Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.

Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.

Supervisory and managerial skills.

Leadership and teamwork abilities.

Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

Demonstrated ability to work in an a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-582 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by  14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit  www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.

You will head the Healthy Environments Programme to reduce child mortality and morbidity rates due to contamination and lack of WASH services and assist the government in developing sector policies with attention to geographical and cultural needs and increase families and communities’ awareness and capacities to care for services, environmental sanitation and hygiene, especially of their children. You will be responsible for the implementation of a programme budget.

Your profile:

Advanced university degree in water supply, sanitation engineering, hydrology, geology, or similarly relevant discipline. Additional training in hygiene and behavior change would be an asset.

Eight years of progressively responsible work experience at national and international levels in the planning and management of water, sanitation and hygiene sector work and /or programmes, including relevant experience in developing countries and emergencies.

Experience on technical support to increase access to water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in rural areas, including schools, local capacity development and management process through participatory approaches.

Experience in emergency WES programme management an asset.

Experience in cost analysis in water and sanitation issues.

Experience in based water resources management and establishing the right to the child and the communities to the water resources.

Experience to transfer technology information in WASH, particularly for low cost technologies appropriate for rural and poor urban areas.

Ability to assess, organize and implement capacity development, training, including development of strategy and delivery approach.

Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media.

Building trust Knowledge of community level development and participatory processes.

Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.

Fluency in Spanish and English.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-590 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by  14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit  www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.

 
En esta campaña todos somos importantes: un rincón en el corazón de quienes más nos necesitan.

El rol de Pampers es colaborar con una donación a UNICEF destinada a un programa para incentivar el desarrollo infantil de manera integral, brindando de esta manera las herramientas necesarias para la familia mediante redes voluntarias.

Esta es la Cuarta Edición de esta campaña “Pampers + UNICEF”. Con cada compra que hagas de Pampers colaboras para que muchos bebés argentinos tengan un presente y un futuro mejor.

Lo que hace UNICEF es brindar asistencia técnica para el mecanismo del programa y los materiales de capacitación para los “Formadores en Alimentación y Nutrición”, encargados de difundir los conocimientos en sus comunidades, acompañando y reuniendo a madres y niños pequeños para sugerirlas acerca del cuidado infantil.

La cara de esta campaña es Julian Weich, quien ha colaborado para la difusión y concientización de esta campaña. Julián esta vinculado con este tipo de iniciativas solidarias, principalmente con aquellas que influyen a los niños.

UNICEF busca mejorar el desarrollo infantil brindando a los padres capacitación y herramientas. Esta ayuda se proporciona a través de personas que en cada comunidad ofrecen asistencia y capacitación a las mamás.

Para llegar a todo el país UNICEF trabaja con REDINFA en la construcción y desarrollo de voluntarios que a través de una capacitación puedan transmitir sus conocimientos a las comunidades.

Las mamás hacen que esta campaña sea más grande.

¿Cómo podes ayudar? Por cada paquete de Pampers que se compre entre el 1 de Agosto de 2008 y el 31 de Septiembre de 2008 están ayudando a muchos bebés argentinos.

A su vez, cada vez que te registras en “Iluminando un sueño” Pampers hace una donación adicional.

“Encendé tu estrella” en http://www.mamasdelcorazon.com.ar/ para aumentar la donación.

Este proyecto se desarrolla en:
-Gregorio de Laferrere – Provincia de Buenos Aires.
-Lomas de Zamora – Provincia de Buenos Aires.
-San Miguel de Tucumán – Provincia de Tucumán.
-Santiago del Estero – Provincia de Santiago del Estero.
-Resistencia – Provincia de Chaco.
-Roque Sáenz Peña – Provincia de Chaco.
-Arquidiócesis de Resistencia – Provincia de Chaco.
-Puerto Iguazú – Provincia de Misiones.
-Posadas – Provincia de Misiones.
-San Salvador de Jujuy – Provincia de Jujuy
-Humahuaca – Provincia de Jujuy
-Goya – Provincia de Corrientes
-Formosa
-Reconquista – Provincia de Santa Fe
-Concordia – Provincia de Entre Ríos

 „Ceva trebuie sa ia locul guvernelor, iar puterea privata mi se pare o institutie potrivita acestui scop” David Rockefeller, Newsweek International, 1 feb 1999)

 „Astea nu-s decat prostii sentimentale. Aici facem politica externa, nu regenerare morala” Henry Kissinger 1974, iritat de acuzatiile aduse de aparatorii drepturilor omului.

Fabrica de Sclavi  - Episodul 2 ( continuare)

Regula 2: Inmultirea sclavilor este limitata si se face doar cu aprobarea stapanilor. Doar sclavii agreati de stapani se pot inmulti. Restul trebuie sa dispara. Drepturile lor nu conteaza. Anumite tari ne plac, dar fara populatia din ele.

Vaccinarea Masiva din Brazilia suspectata de a fi un Program de Sterilizare sub acoperire.

Massive Brazilian Vaccination Raises Suspicions of Covert Sterilization Program
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/aug/08081407.html

autor: Matthew Cullinan Hoffman

August 14, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) -

Inceputul unui masiv si obligatoriu program de vaccinare in Brazilia a trezit suspiciunile activistilor pro-life ( pro-viata), care au observat ca programul este similar cu cele din ultimii ani care au inclus un agent ascuns de sterilizare in vaccinuri.

Campania care a inceput in ultima saptamana si este promovata de Ministrul Sanatatii Jose Gomes Temporao, un fan pro-avort, sustine ca obiectivele sunt anihilarea rubeolei in natiunea sud americana.

Temporao, care a facut mari eforturi sa impuna legalizarea avorturilor, declara ca este ingrijorat de faptul ca in fiecare an se nasc 17 copii brazilieni , fiecare cu defecte cauzate de aceasta boala, intr-o natiune cu peste 180 milioane de locuitori. Rubeola, in mod normal, este doar ceva mai mult decat o boala jenanta, pentru cei care o contracteaza, cu simptome care trec in catevza zile, pana la cateva saptamani.

Desi numarul de copii afectati de Sindromul Rubeolei Congenitale ( CRS) este mai mic per total, decat numarul cumulat din UK si Australia in anii 1990, Temporao tinteste spre un program obligatoriu de vaccinare a 70 milioane de brazilieni, ceea ce ar putea sa-l faca cel mai mare program de vaccinare din istorie.

Adolfo Castañeda of Human Life International noteaza ca doar cu 2 ani in urma cercetatorii au constatat ca vaccinul antirubeola folosit intr-o campanie de vaccinare similara in Argentina era contaminat cu Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), un hormon necesar corpului femeii pentru a fixa in uter ovulul fecundat.

Cand corpul primeste HCG intr-un vaccin, il percepe ca pe un intruder si creaza anticorpi care lupta cu prezenta hormonului in corp. Raspunsul imunologic al corpului este impotriva sarcinii si cauzeaza avort la scurt timp dupa ce apare apare conceptia.

„In 2006, in Argentina a fost o campanie similara cu campania curenta din Brazilia” scrie  Castañeda intr-un recent buletin HLI. „A fost descoperita prezenta hormonului HCG in multe dintre vaccinurile antirubeola. Suspiciunea care a declansat investigatia a fost cauzata de faptul ca erau foarte putine cazuri de rubeola in Argentina, deci nu merita declansata o campanie pe scara larga.”

Castañeda scrie, de asemenea, ca grupul de femei tinta pentru campanie este acelasi sau similar cu cel din alte campanii, care au fost dovedite ca includeau in vaccinuri agenti anti fertilitate.

„Varsta persoanelor care vor fi vacinate este de la  12 la 49 ani pentru femei (perioada reproductiva), si intre 12 si 39 la barbati," scrie Castañeda. „Varsta femeilor este aceeasi ca cea din campania de vaccinare din Nicaragua, campanie ce a inclus in vaccinuri hormonul care sterilizeaza femeile vaccinate; varsta este similara cu varsta femeilor din Filipine care au primit o alta versiune  a agentului de sterilzare ”

Asa cum noteaza guvernul australian in jurnalul sau Communicable Diseases Intelligence, copiii mici sunt principalul factor de raspandire a bolii iar programele foarte eficiente din SUA si Australia s-au focusat pe acest grup. (http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/conten...)

Dar guvernul brazilian ignora copiii si se concentreaza pe femeile aflate in plina perioada de fertilitate.

Activistul pro-life brazilian Julio Severo (http://www.whale.to/vaccine/severo_h.html ) care se ascunde de guvernul brazilian din pricina refuzului sau de a participa la programele de vaccinare obligatorie, noteaza ca, in mod straniu, chiar si cei care au fost deja vaccinati in copilarie sau care au avut deja rubeola ( deci au imunitate) vor fi obligati de guvern sa fie vaccinati in cadrul campaniei prezente.

„Daca scopul campaniei este de a elimina rubeola, atunci de ce sunt vaccinati si cei care au fost vaccinati deja, anterior?” se intreba Severo pe blogul sau, Last Days Watchman. „De ce sa impui vaccinarea celor care au facut boala in trecut? Este un fapt mai mult decat dovedit ca cineva care a avut rubeola in trecut nu se va imbolnavi din nou”.

Severo spune ca aceasta campanie isi propune sa gaseasca oamenii tinta indiferent unde se aduna sau calatoresc si ca NU exista alta optiune, decat de a fi vaccinat. In fapt, noteaza el, guvernul a facut deja campanie unui caz de persecutare a unei mame, pentru ca unele din vaccinurile obligatorii nu au faost facute de catre copiii ei. I-au fost luati copii din custodie si colegii de serviciu care stiau situatia si nu au raportat au fost persecutati. Povestea a aparut in mass media ca un exemplu pentru cei care s-au gandit sa reziste efortului guvernului de a-i vaccina cu forta.

El precizeaza si faptul ca aceleasi agentii internationale care sprijina campania prezenta acum in Brazilia, au fost implicate de decenii in cercetarea pentru obtinerea unui vaccin de sterilizare si avertizeaza ca aceleasi grupuri, care sunt dedicate avortului si controlului populatiei, nu pot fi de incredere.

„In campaniile de vaccinare in masa din Argentina, Nigeria, Filipine si alte tari, UNICEF a aratat ca stie sa uneasca cele mai urate intentii sub aparentele cele mai angelice: scrie Severo. „In Brazilia avem asigurarea lui Temporao, ca vaccinarea in masa este doar pentru protectia copiilor si a familiilor”.

The Human Laboratory BBC Transcript Nov 5, 1995
“ “Our fertility cycles are all fouled up, some of the women among us have bleeding and miscarriages, some have lost their babies at a very early stage.......Three out of four vials were positive for HCG.” Mary Pilar Veroza

Subject: antifertilty vaccines
Date: April 26, 2005 1:48:06 AM CDT
To: raypoke@mac.com
-Greetings from the Philippines. I would like to respond to your questions on antifertility vaccines because we were involved in investigating the tetanus toxoid vaccines in 1995. We suspected that they contained beta HCG because some of the women who submitted themselves to the mass vaccination program of the government complained of miscarriages and other side-effects. This involved five injections within a year to girls and women starting age 14 to 44, reproductive age. A random sampling of the vials donated by WHO and UNICEF did contain traces of beta HCG. We reported this to the Department of Health but they concluded that these were just noise traces and that the nuclear laboratory tests done were not the proper test to have been conducted. Our suspicions were stronger when we found out that experiments on anti-fertility vaccines using tetanus and cholera were being done in India. Phone call interview with Dr. Talwar of India revealed that he indeed was doing the experiments. But subsequent laboratory tests on other vials conducted by neutral groups were rejected by the government and even Vatican advised us not to make such a big issue out of the anti-tetanus immunizations so we just dropped it after the government committed not to conduct massive anti-tetanus vaccinations anymore but would just give it to pregnant women with full consent. for more information, you can visit this other website .
I am Sister Pilar Verzosa, the national coordinator of Pro-life Philippines. Many

Según un nuevo informe de UNICEF, que se conoció hoy en la inauguración de un seminario internacional sobre educación media, sólo el 48,5% de los adolescentes en la Argentina logra terminar la escuela secundaria, mientras el 38% de ellos lo hace con sobreedad.

El ministro de Educación, Juan Carlos Tedesco, uno de los oradores en la apertura, resaltó que la obligatoriedad del nivel medio "sólo se sostendrá con una distribución equitativa de la riqueza, que permita a todas las familias enviar a sus hijos a la escuela y garantizar que no tengan que enviarlos a trabajar prematuramente".

"Una sociedad que declara la obligatoriedad de la educación secundaria necesita niveles de equidad", dijo Tedesco, y agregó que también requiere "esfuerzos del Estado en el financiamiento, en asegurar el equipamiento técnico de alta calidad" y en que "sus contenidos curriculares logren la cohesión de todas las clase sociales".

Las leyes que imponen la extensión de los años de escolaridad, dijo Tedesco, no deben ser "para que los chicos estén más años aprendiendo lo mismo, sino para que aprendan lo que tienen que saber y tengan una formación integral y menos enciclopedista para definir su proyecto de vida".

El Seminario Internacional "Educación secundaria: Derecho, inclusión y desarrollo", que organizó UNICEF, se extenderá hasta el jueves y tiene como meta "debatir" acerca de ese nivel de enseñanza, con participación de 50 expertos nacionales y extranjeros, entre ellos, funcionarios y pedagogos de Argentina, Brasil y Chile, y adolescentes.

El director regional de UNICEF, Nils Kastberg, subrayó que América Latina enfrenta como uno de sus grandes problemas que "la educación secundaria significa romper con la pobreza" y reiteró que "sin educación media no se puede terminar con la pobreza".

Kastberg también señaló con preocupación que en Latinoamérica "el 29% de los jóvenes entre 15 y 25 años está fuera de la escuela y del trabajo" y lamentó que en la región haya "demasiados jóvenes en las cárceles y pocos en las escuelas".

Working in Jamaica for UNICEF

UNICEF and global partners define an orphan as a child who has lost one or both parents. By this definition there were over 132 million orphans in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean in 2005. This large figure represents not only children who have lost both parents, but also those who have lost a father but have a surviving mother or have lost their mother but have a surviving father.

Of the more than 132 million children classified as orphans, only 13 million have lost both parents. Evidence clearly shows that the vast majority of orphans are living with a surviving parent grandparent, or other family member.  95% of all orphans are over the age of 5.

This definition contrasts with concepts of orphan in many industrialized countries, where a child must have lost both parents to qualify as an orphan. UNICEF and numerous international organizations adopted the broader definition of orphan in the mid-1990s as the AIDS pandemic began leading to the death of millions of parents worldwide, leaving an ever increasing number of children growing up without one or more parents. So the terminology of a ‘single orphan’ – the loss of one parent – and a ‘double orphan’ – the loss of both parents – was born to convey this growing crisis.

However, this difference in terminology can have concrete implications for policies and programming for children. For example, UNICEF’s ‘orphan’ statistic might be interpreted to mean that globally there are 132 million children in need of a new family, shelter, or care. This misunderstanding may then lead to responses that focus on providing care for individual children rather than supporting the families and communities that care for orphans and are in need of support.

There is growing consensus on the need to revisit the use of the term ‘orphan’ and how it is applied to help overcome this confusion.

The Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (SPFII), in cooperation with the International Labor Organization (ILO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), UN Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) has published the Resource Kit on Indigenous Peoples' Issues. The Kit is aimed UN Country Teams and other development agents, providing them with guidance as to how to engage indigenous peoples and include their perspectives in development processes. It includes a thorough overview of international agreements and legal frameworks that deal directly or indirectly with indigenous issues as well as international mechanisms that specifically target indigenous peoples.

Download the Resource Kit [pdf]...

1.5 millones de niños mueren por tomar agua contaminada...

unicef

Purpose of assignment:
Research support and assistance in the completion of specific tasks in the
workplan of the HIV/AIDS unit, with a particular focus on providing
information management and knowledge acquisition services, including
preparation of the monthly, electronic newsletter on HIV/AIDS and updating
the HIV/AIDS modules on the UNICEF Internet and Intranet sites.

Duration:         5 months (1 October 2008– 27 February 2009)

The selected candidate will be offered a consultancy contract known as SSA
in UNICEF New York.  S/he will be required to work on a full-time basis in
the HIV/AIDS Section at UNICEF's Programme Group in its New York
headquarters.

Major tasks to be accomplished:
Improve and maintain internal communication flow for UNICEF staff with
up-to-date information and key documents related to children and
HIV/AIDS, UNICEF's work on HIV and AIDS, Unite for Children, Unite
against AIDS, the four Ps and related activities:
write and edit the monthly Children and HIV and AIDS newsletter.
Responsible for writing content, liaising with HQ, Regions and field
on content, editing content, and ensuring timely distribution and
translation into French and Spanish;
in collaboration with the Information Management Unit (IMU) and the
technical team leaders, produce the monthly Selective Dissemination
of Information (SDI) Digest;
maintain and update calendar of events,
participate in the PD knowledge management task team.
Prepare briefing notes (in collaboration with the Strategic Information
Unit of DPP and HIV/AIDS technical teams).
Assist in the preparation of programme guidance, policy and best
practices publications on HIV/AIDS, including coordination of submission
of publication proposals and providing research support (Children and
AIDS: Third Stocktaking Report, IATT Working Papers, Global Partners
Forum Synthesis Paper)
Provide assistance on the coordination of global conferences, meetings,
and events (launch of the Children and AIDS: Third Stocktaking Report on
World AIDS Day, ICASA, 2009 HIV/AIDS Implementers' Meeting) and other
activities as deemed necessary.

End products:
Monthly Children and AIDS newsletter in English, French and Spanish
Monthly SDI Digest
Regularly updated calendar of events

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experienc e required:
Advanced University Degree in Communications or Journalism or an
information management related discipline. Alternatively: Advanced
University Degree in another discipline with relevance to UNICEF's work
in combination with work experience in the area of knowledge acquisition
and information dissemination.
At least two years of work experience in an information management or
communication function in a reputable, preferably international,
organization.
Academic training or work experience in international health / HIV and
AIDS would be an asset.
Excellent knowledge of information management tools, e.g. computer
software (including Lotus Notes and RedDot), Internet applications,
spreadsheet applications, and research databases as well as Powerpoint.
Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat would
be considered an asset.
Familiarity with UN and UNICEF information sharing tools an asset.
Must be committed to service excellence and must work well with others
and be able to collaborate with others to obtain and disseminate
relevant information.
Fluency in English with excellent writing skills.  Proficiency in French
or Spanish desirable.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to

nyhq.hivaids@ unicef.org. Applications will be considered only if

accompanied by an updated CV and P11 Personal History Form (which can be

obtained in MS Word format from

www.unicef.org/ about/employ/ index_apply. html) as well as the two most
recent performance evaluations or references. Only candidates who are under
serious consideration will be contacted.  Applications should be received
not later than Friday, 5 September 2008.

CASERTA (di Nunzio DE PINTO) - I residenti di Caserta Vecchia accusano l’amministrazione Petteruti di essere trattati da colonia di schiavi e che l’amministrazione si ricorda di loro solo una volta l’anno in occasione di Settembre al Borgo. Al loro appello ha risposto la rappresentante del Movimento internazionale per la Pace Agnese Ginocchio, attenta e vigilante sui problemi del territorio, che manco a farla apposta domenica 31 agosto sarà a Caserta vecchia per prendere parte al noto "Settembre al borgo" serata musicale di beneficenza pro Unicef, essendo la stessa parte integrante del progetto: “Artisti casertani per l' Unicef”. “Mi farò portavoce dell'appello degli abitanti di Caserta vecchia” – ha affermato il premio Unicef Campania, nonchè premio nazionale per la Legalità Paolo Borsellino per l'impegno sociale e civile, l'onnipresente Ambasciatrice di Pace, di Legalità e di fratellanza nel mondo, Agnese GINOCCHIO – “ascolterò in prima persona il loro disagio e chiederò al sindaco Petteruti di non usare il solito atteggiamento di scarica barile (mi scuso per l'espressione), ma di scendere immediatamente in campo e di interessarsi non solo dei problemi che gli toccano da vicino, ma anche e soprattutto di quelli della piccola frazione, che é parte integrante della comunità casertana. Tali problemi denunciati dai cittadini del borgo medievale” – ha proseguito  - “non sono meno importanti rispetto a quelli della città". Gli abitanti di Caserta vecchia da quanto appreso nel comunicato da loro stessi diramato alla stampa, avevano espresso rammarico e indignazione per essere stati trattati come una "colonia schiavistica”. “Solo una volta l'anno si ricordano di noi” - si legge nella nota – “e puliscono la cittadella medievale, per il resto dell'anno siamo abbandonati a noi stessi. Da otto mesi abbiamo chiesto al sindaco un incontro ma non ne abbiamo saputo nulla....non chiedevamo nulla di particolare, solo un pò di pulizia e di attenzione seria per un monumento unico nel suo genere, ma pare che il comune abbia altri interessi...." . Appello ignorato dal sindaco di Caserta, ma per nulla inascoltato dalla combattiva donna di Pace Agnese Ginocchio. “Sindaco Petteruti” – ha concluso Ginocchio- “nel nome della Pace, sia il Sindaco di tutti! Faccia dunque il suo dovere e scenda in campo dando per primo l'esempio di civiltà, o altrimenti faccia un passo indietro e se ne vada a casa. Con doveroso rispetto la saluto”.

Cada niño necesita una familia

Konflikt zbrojny, który wybuchł w Osetii Południowej w Gruzji 7 sierpnia 2008 roku dotkną ogromną liczbę mieszkańców regionu i jego okolic. Działania wojskowe doprowadziły do znacznych zniszczeń, szczególnie w stolicy okręgu - Tskhinvali. UNHCR szacuje, że przesiedlonych zostało nawet 158 600 osób po obu stronach granicy gruzińsko-rosyjskiej. Pomocy potrzebują przede wszystkim kobiety i dzieci. UNICEF apeluje o natychmiastową pomoc w wysokości 3,2 mln USD. Polski oddział Funduszu Narodów Zjednoczonych na Rzecz Dzieci przyłączył się do apelu i otworzył specjalne konto, na które można przekazywać pieniądze: 41 1020 1013 0000 0702 0005 9055.

Wojska Federacji Rosyjskiej zaczęły opuszczać Osetię Południową 18 sierpnia. Jednak mimo usilnych starań region ten nadal nie jest dostępny dla międzynarodowej pomocy humanitarnej. Jak na razie otwarto korytarz wschód-zachód, który umożliwia dystrybucję artykułów pierwszej potrzeby w okolice miasta Gori i dalej do Poti nad Morzem Czarnym. Pomoc do Osetii Południowej przekazywana jest przez rząd Federacji Rosyjskiej współpracujący między innymi z Kazachstanem i Białorusią, Dostarcza ją rosyjskie ministerstwo odpowiedzialne za sytuacje kryzysowe – EMERCOM. Na terenie Federacji Rosyjskiej zorganizowano 56 centrów dla uchodźców z Osetii, mogących pomieścić ok. 6 300 osób.

W Osetii Południowej może znajdować się około 30 tys. uchodźców i prawdopodobnie tyle samo przedostało się przez granicę do Osetii Północnej w Federacji Rosyjskiej. Na terenie Gruzji przebywa prawie 100 000 uchodźców wewnętrznych, z których tylko połowa została zarejestrowana. Dzieci poniżej 16 lat stanowią aż 40 proc. tej grupy. Wielu mieszkańców uciekło z najbardziej zagrożonych okolic Gori w kierunku stolicy kraju – Tbilisi., Pozostawili cały swój dobytek, nadzieję na przeżycie pokładając w rządzie i organizacjach międzynarodowych.

Warunki bytowe w 170 centrach przyjmujących przesiedleńców są bardzo trudne. Ludzie tłoczą się w przedszkolach, szkołach, budynkach publicznych, w których zorganizowano tymczasowe schronienia. Brakuje czystej wody, pożywienia i podstawowych urządzeń, takich jak łóżka czy toalety. W niektórych miejscach nie ma nawet elektryczności. „Większość z nas jest zrozpaczona, jesteśmy naprawdę zagubieni” mówi 34 letnia matka trójki dzieci.

UNICEF koordynuje prace nad zaopatrzeniem mieszkańców w wodę pitną i sanitariaty. Koncentruje swoje działania na dostarczaniu do miejsc pobytu uchodźców artykułów pierwszej potrzeby: wody, tabletek do jej oczyszczania, baniaków i produktów higienicznych . UNICEF Armenia przekazał łóżka do 4 takich miejsc w Tbilisi. Dodatkowo mieszkańcy otrzymują koce oraz płachty brezentowe służące do zadaszenia. Do tej pory razem ze Światowym Programem Żywnościowym (WFP) UNICEF rozdystrybuował 15 ton jedzenia.

Teraz najbardziej potrzebne są środki umożliwiające jak najszybsze dotarcie z pierwszą pomocą do poszkodowanych i przesiedlonych. Jednak UNICEF już planuje działania zakrojone na szerszą skalę, by zapobiec pogłębianiu się kryzysu. Wraz z działaniami militarnymi pojawiło się zagrożenie minami przeciwpiechotnymi i niewypałami. Dlatego niezbędne jest rozpoczęcie akcji informacyjnej, dzięki której dzieci bawiłyby się bardziej świadomie.

Jednym z priorytetów i największych wyzwań dla UNICEF jest zapewnienie rozpoczęcia roku szkolnego w terminie. Szkoła pozwala dzieciom szybciej wrócić do normalności i uporać się z trudnymi przeżyciami wojennymi.  Dlatego UNICEF dostarcza zestawy „Szkoła w pudełku”, przygotowuje komplety materiałów dla nauczycieli oraz planuje dostarczenie namiotów i zorganizowanie tymczasowych pomieszczeń, aby wszystkie dzieci mogły rozpocząć naukę z początkiem września.

UNICEF apeluje o pomoc finansową, która pozwoli pomóc poszkodowanym w zakresie ochrony zdrowia i wyżywienia, zapewnienia dostępu do wody i sanitariatów, edukacji oraz ochrony najmłodszych, cierpiących z powodu ostatnich walk w Osetii Południowej. Środki można przekazywać na specjalne konto akcji: 41 1020 1013 0000 0702 0005 9055.

Yo soy aquello que ustedes hicieron de mí: el perro rabioso, el leproso, el demonio asesino... un reflejo de la sociedad.

Charles Manson (asesino serial)

Las monjas del colegio han hablado hoy con mi mamá. Ella era mi única esperanza de que alguien creyera en mí, pero la han convencido de que soy un verdadero problema y que necesito recibir un trato más severo. Me han castigado en la casa: no tengo derecho a salir, no tengo derecho a usar el teléfono, no tengo derecho a ver televisión ni a oír música. Debo hacer mi tarea, cumplir con lo que me encargue mi mamá y, luego, retirarme a mi recámara.

No sé cómo empezó este infierno. ¿Quién quiere escuchar que esas monjas me agreden todos los días y me llaman de tantas maneras que me duelen tanto? Dicen que soy "una aberración", "una mariquita". Le han prohibido a mis compañeros y amigos que hablen conmigo. Yo no tengo permiso de salir a recreo ni a tener la clase de deportes. Tampoco puedo estar presente en ningún evento ni fiesta del colegio y, además, a diario tengo que soportar que el psicólogo de la escuela me diga que yo no debí haber nacido porque nací mal, dañado, un fenómeno.

Dicen que soy homosexual y que merezco el infierno. Mi tutora, la madre Martha, me dijo ayer delante de mi clase que le doy asco, que le repugna mi presencia. Ni siquiera entiendo bien qué es ser homosexual o porqué me llaman así. Tengo compañeros muy crueles. Escriben mensajes en el pizarrón, me dejan papelitos con insultos en mi pupitre. No quiero seguir en este colegio. No quiero. Ojalá me muriera... nadie me quiere escuchar. ¿Por qué no me muero? A veces siento que ya perdí mi vida.

BULLYING: LA VIOLENCIA ESCOLAR

Por Reggie "Love" Sway

Niños y jóvenes, aún adultos, están viendo en la violencia una forma normal de convivir; un elemento inherente a la vida diaria.

La violencia escolar o bullying (término anglosajón de díficil traducción) está azotando la tranquilidad de las escuelas en muchas partes del mundo y también en nuestro país.

Las cifras son alarmantes: un tercio de los jóvenes tiene miedo de ir a la escuela y no es a causa de los exámenes ni de los maestros, sino de aquellos compañeros que los someten a constantes humillaciones verbales, físicas y psicológicas.

Cada siete segundos un adolescente es acosado por otro y cada mes en Inglaterra, por ejemplo, 250 mil jóvenes declaran haber sido abusados.

En la violencia escolar se han detectado tres categorías: los que son acosados, los que acosan y los que están afuera y pueden hacer la diferencia.

Los abusadores -no sólo son alumnos, también hay casos de maestros- asedian, hostigan y atormentan a otros niños y jóvenes. La apariencia, la posición socioeconómica, la raza y las preferencias sexuales son "argumentos" de acoso.

EL BULLYING Y EL CYBERBULLYING HACEN EL MISMO DAÑO: SUS CICATRICES SON PARA TODA LA VIDA

Las actuales generaciones ya no se sorprenden. Han nacido en un mundo altamente revolucionado e invadido por la tecnología que, muchas veces, es utilizada para lastimar.

La Internet y la telefonía celular son parte vital en la vida de los jóvenes, incluso de niños, en este tiempo. Sin embargo, le están dando un mal uso y lo mismo los pueden convertir en víctimas que en verdugos.

El cyberbullying o acoso por Internet y por celular está adquiriendo una fuerza desmedida. La proliferación de sitios como Facebook, Hi5, MySpace y YouTube, además de la facilidad con la que se pueden crear cuentas de correo electrónico de manera anónima, han contribuido a exacerbar este problema que atañe a todos: alumnos, padres de familia, maestros, autoridades escolares y a la sociedad en general.

Un ejemplo de una agresión cibernética es el siguiente correo electrónico: "¿Por qué no nos haces un favor a todos y te matas? No tienes amigos y nadie quiere serlo. Eres un desperdicio de tiempo, espacio y de aire. La única manera de que supieras que estás vivo es si te avientas de la azotea de la escuela. Todos te quieren muerto de cualquier manera, así que ahórranos tiempo y esfuerzo de matarte".

Pensemos que la Internet representa una garantía para el anonimato de aquel que agrede y, por ende, un agresor que no tiene rostro es para la víctima un monstruo que destroza su vida sin remedio y con una alta dosis de crueldad.

Este tipo de violencia también está provocando suicidios y asesinatos masivos en los planteles escolares como los que ocurrieron en Columbine.

En Australia, el suicidio es la principal causa de muerte en jóvenes de 12 a 24 años. El 40 por ciento de ellos se quitan la vida por acoso.

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De acuerdo a informes de la UNICEF y del INEGI, en nuestro país al menos 3 millones de niños son víctimas de violencia tanto física como psicológica. El 30 por ciento es golpeado por otros niños y el 13 por sus propios maestros.

En el Distrito Federal, el suicidio ya ocupa uno de los primeros lugares como causa de muerte en jóvenes de 15 a 17 años.

Es por demás lamentable encontrar en línea un sitio de odio que compete en exclusiva a 826 escuelas de México.

Conocido como La Jaula, esta página electrónica tiene como objetivo la expresión más pura de acoso, agresión y violencia. La búsqueda se realiza por el nombre de la escuela y, por supuesto, no hay ningún dato que pueda sugerirnos al menos quién es el responsable.

Los que escriben ahí exhibiendo su cobardía y vulgaridad, suelen usar emoticones de texto como: "Me das asco", "Tú afeas la escuela", "Antes muerta que naca", "Cómo tú muchos, como yo ninguno", además de dibujos animados que vomitan, que hechan flatulencias o que hacen señas con la mano.

El usuario es libre de dejar mensajes e, incluso, realizar encuestas como "La más zorra", "¿Quién es más pendeja?", "¿Quién es gay?", "La más fea", etc.

También se pueden leer ofrecimientos de fantasías sexuales, ayuda económica a cambio de sexo, amenazas de muerte y hasta canciones: "Te pones minifalda y te crees la muy, muy. Mentirosa, cabrona, apestosa, tonta, babosa, cara de cola. Mala mujer, no tienes piedad. Eres una escoria de la sociedad".

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Recordemos que la reconstrucción de los valores humanos no es responsabilidad única de las escuelas. Es un trabajo conjunto que atañe al entorno de los niños y adolescentes. Tenemos el derecho y la obligación de erradicar de sus mentes a la violencia como algo natural en la vida. El acoso no es parte del crecimiento porque las heridas que hace perduran para siempre.

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