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Survivors of Unexploded Ordinances in Darfur

nobody@flickr.com (United Nations Photo) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:52:55 -0700

Abdurrahim Ahmed Mohamed, age twelve, lost his right hand and the sight in his left eye when he and his friends played with an unexploded ordnance (UXO) as small children in their village. Abdurrahim, who wants to become a doctor, is still struggling to learn how to write with his left hand.
UXOs are explosive weapons (bombs, shells, grenades, land mines, naval mines, etc.) that did not explode when they were employed and still pose a risk of detonation, potentially many decades after they were used or discarded. In Darfur, as a consequence of the ongoing conflict, UXOs are a grave concern for civilians, especially children, who are at risk of serious injury or death. To promote awareness of UXOs, the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is held on 4 April.
Photo ID 509287. 02/04/2012. El Fasher, Sudan. UN Photo/Albert Gonzalez Farran. www.unmultimedia.org/photo/

Boy Plays with Bicycle Wheel in Iran

nobody@flickr.com (United Nations Photo) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:46:50 -0700

United Nations Photo posted a photo:

A village boy plays with a bicycle wheel in Iran.
Photo ID 61575. 01/01/1978. Iran. UN Photo/Larry Barns. www.unmultimedia.org/photo/

Haitian Child Collects Water in Camp for Displaced

nobody@flickr.com (United Nations Photo) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:20:22 -0700

United Nations Photo posted a photo:

A child collects water in a camp for displaced in Cité de Dieu, Port-au-Prince.
Photo ID 465328. 05/01/2011. Port-au-Prince, Haiti. UN Photo/UNICEF/Marco Dormino. www.unmultimedia.org/photo/

Rice Production by Hill Tribes in Sapa, Viet Nam

nobody@flickr.com (United Nations Photo) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:24 -0800

United Nations Photo posted a photo:

A view of rice fields owned by local hill tribes in Sapa, Viet Nam.
Every year the world produces 356 kg of cereal per person, yet 40 million die of hunger. A more than 30% rise in food prices last year has taken a huge toll on the world’s poor.
Photo ID 491891. 23/06/2011. Sapa, Viet Nam. UN Photo/Kibae Park. www.unmultimedia.org/photo/