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Hours spent carrying water now spent in school in Nepal
In Nepal, the introduction of running water and proper toilets has meant less disease and illness among the people. In addition, because water no longer has to be carried home from far away, there are more hours that can be used for going to school, taking care of the home, and making more varied and nutritious meals. There is also time for new work that provides a source of income.
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9.2.2012
Sauli Niinistö is Finland's 12th president
Finnish voters have elected Sauli Niinistö from the moderate conservative National Coalition Party as the nation's 12th president in a decisive second round on Sunday. The 63-year-old former finance minister defeated the Green’s Pekka Haavisto by 62.6 per cent to 37.4 per cent.
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27.12.2011
9.12.2011
Nepalese women experience violence in the workplace and at home
The threat of violence has become routine for many women in Nepal. Neeru Seth is one of them. Finland wants to take women into account in all development cooperation, says Minister for International Development Heidi Hautala, who visited Nepal.
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1.12.2011
Minister Heidi Hautala to visit Cambodia, South Korea and Nepal
Minister for International Development Heidi Hautala will make a trip to Cambodia, South Korea and Nepal between 26 November and 7 December. During her trip, Hautala will attend the Meeting of the States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Landmine Ban Convention in Phnom Penh and the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan. In addition, she will visit Nepal, Finland’s long-term partner country.
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