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The forthcoming 2010 UNICEF report on parental child disciplinary practices in a range of low- and middle-income countries confirms the high prevalence of violent disciplinary methods, but also recognizes that this practice coexists with non-violent discipline; close to 9 in 10 children experience physical punishment and psychological aggression, with higher rates among boys, among children between 5 and 9 years of age and in households where mothers condone corporal punishment and domestic violence; conversely, violent discipline

Through the provision of forest products and the multiple benefits that forests provide, such as watershed protection, global climate

Additionally, the list of products in need of further consideration on the implementation of energy label and energy-efficiency standards include: air compressors, air-conditioners, electrical machines, gas products, electrical household

These include, but are not limited to, talented young voices giving expression, through word and image, to their expectations of the Organization and those who lead its Member States; scholars, students and teachers who see in their work a discernible United Nations “impact”; college students who adapt the dynamism of the General Assembly’s possibilities to a “Global Model United Nations” that is entirely their own; non-governmental organizations and individuals who breathe new life into long-debated topics with the vigour of a vaster geographical base and greater opportunities for participation; Governments, research institutions and the media, which seek, and can now find, the recorded positions of Member States on key issues in readily accessible form; and the creative community, which sees in

This article recognizes the right of persons with disabilities to take part in cultural life, develop and utilize their creative, artistic and intellectual potential, to receive recognition and support for their specific

Article 42 of the Arab Charter on Human Rights recognizes the right of everyone “to take part in cultural life and to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its application”, together with the obligations of States to “respect the freedom of scientific research and creative activity”, to “ensure the protection of moral and material interests resulting from scientific, literary and artistic production” and to enhance cooperation “at all levels, with the full participation of intellectuals and

The National Institute for Youth (INJ) has produced a preliminary draft of a national policy on youth containing seven basic lines of action for young people in various forums and workshops, namely empowerment of young people in participatory democratic processes, universal access to the knowledge society, digital inclusion and

Through its network of botanical gardens, state-of-the-art research and horticulture complexes, and living and resource collections, the organization’s purposes are to: (a) establish, develop, operate and maintain an educational and scientific centre with libraries, herbaria, laboratories and museums to encourage and conduct research in basic and applied tropical botany; (b) foster and encourage fundamental research in tropical plant life and study the uses of tropical flora in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, medicine and other sciences; (c) share knowledge acquired relative to basic and applied tropical botany through publications and other media; (d) collect and cultivate tropical flora and to preserve species of tropical plant

To maintain a healthy, educational and active cultural atmosphere at Leo and to contribute to the overall quality of life for Leonians and their families, we have undertaken a number of specific initiatives, such as: establishing the Astros Greenfield Garden facility which

Services mainly to Households” refers to retail, accommodation, cafes and

In addition to building projects which ensure that children have safe and well-equipped learning facilities, the foundation

NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the parties' plans to develop and build tri-band wireless solutions, the expected capability of tri-band solutions to enhance the performance and

Some important values that these areas protect are difficult to capture through economic analysis, including existence rights of species, sacred values

In accordance with its article 3, the aims of this activity are: to guarantee the right to inform and to be

Concerning new issues which could be contemplated or reinforced in which UNESCO has a comparative advantage in the multilateral context and in which it could play a constructive role, NGOs mention: peace education; the role of teachers as the key to educational change; they should have adequate resources, salaries and regular training; the transfer of teaching methodologies and student assessment techniques; the development of ICTs for the disadvantaged population (ensure dissemination and maintenance, quality and relevance of information); the role of the family for education, socialization and transmission of the values (the International Year of the Family in 2004); the right to leisure

Infineon serves automotive applications such as the car's powertrain (comprising engine and transmission control for optimized fuel consumption and to meet government emission regulations addressing chips for emerging technologies, such as hybrids, starter alternators, and electromechanical valve-trains), body and convenience (including light control; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning HVAC; comfort locking; power windows; seat memory and keyless entry), safety management (e.g. electronic power steering, collision avoidance, anti-lock brake

These include radio programmes in

A number of pressures, including the negative impacts of climate change, natural