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This leaflet identifies the issues faced by older people living in displaced people's camps in Darfur. It briefly explores a range of key issues relating to disability, including: isolation, limited mobility, health, older people as carers, psychological and social effects and lack of intergenerational support

The purpose of this document is to provide easy-to-read detailed information on specific questions related to the Code. It is intended for policy-makers and others concerned with the Code, as well as the general public

This illustrated booklet accompanies a DVD animation, telling the story of a young girl whose family has been affected by HIV and AIDS and how she comes to understand and cope. The story is accompanied by questions for children and parents to draw out their feelings and response to what is happening in the story. These resources have been developed as part of training pack for the Indian Initiative of Child Centred HIV & AIDS Approach (ICCHAA) memory work pilot project

This leaflet has been produced to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance and possible areas of intervention including infection control, promoting effective diagnosis, improving prescribing practices and encouraging optimal use of antimicrobial agents. It is targeted at all the different groups of stakeholders who are in position to contribute to implementation of the containment actions that have been defined in the WHO Global Strategy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance

This paper briefly outlines the need for collaboration between those advocating the rights of people with disabilities, and those active in the field of HIV and AIDS prevention. It gives an overview of recent studies in the field, and provides information on initiatives which address the issues of disability and HIV and AIDS in Africa and Asia. This document would be useful for people looking for an initial introduction to the cross-cutting issue of HIV and disability with examples from existing programmes in the field

This resource contains three factsheets: Factsheet one: "Employment of persons with disabilities", highlights issues related to people with disabilities and their status, right and capacity for employment. Different national and multinational firms around the world provide information about employment for people in their institutions Factsheet two: "Employing persons with disabilities: fears and realities", highlights issues relating to the misperceptions associated with the employment of people with disabilities, providing both the reasons commonly given for not employing persons with disabilities and the benefits to companies that have employed people with disabilities. Factsheet three: "Why hire persons with disabilities?", highlights reasons to hire persons with disabilities, including income, social participation and improving the understanding of disability. The factsheets would be useful for anyone seeking information about employment and disability

In an attempt to curb corruption...the WHO initiated the Good Governance for Medicines programme in 2004. The programme’s goal is to reduce corruption in pharmaceutical sector systems through the application of transparent, accountable administrative procedures and the promotion of ethical practices among health professionals