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by mstandaert on October 2, 2006
The United Nations has designated the first Monday in October every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of human settlements and the basic right to adequate shelter for all. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.
UN-HABITAT is delighted to announce that Indonesia has offered to host the global celebrations of World Habitat Day this year. The event is always celebrated on the first Monday in October each year to reflect on the state of human settlements and the basic right to adequate shelter for all. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.
With that in mind, here are some stories on migration and housing issues ...
*From WorldWatch: Group to Develop Modular Bamboo Housing
*Via EuropaWorld: ' Severe' violence in the Central African Republic forces almost 250,000 to flee
*Via Newsdesk: Flu and War Hem in Nukak Indigenous Nomads in Columbia
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