It's a phenomenon unknown to many, yet it threatens almost half of the world's land. It's called desertification and if left unchecked, its effects are disastrous. 21st Century: Episode #52

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The North-East of Brazil is the most densely populated semi-arid region in the world. Little rainfall and cyclic droughts have forced people to resort to illegal charcoal production, stripping the region of its forests.

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The United Nations has named 2010-2020 the UN Decade on Deserts and the Fight against Desertification. A phenomenon unknown to many, desertification threatens almost half of the world's land. If left unchecked, its effects are disastrous. But in the

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An unprecedented United Nations public education campaign, 'Free and Equal" launches in Brazil to support LGBT rights, but many still suffer from discrimination.

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More than four million slaves were shipped to Brazil from the coast of Africa during the 16th century and onward.

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The United Nations has named 2010-2020 the UN Decade on Deserts and the Fight against Desertification. A phenomenon unknown to many, desertification threatens almost half of the world's land. If left unchecked, its effects are disastrous. But in the

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Clean and safe water for drinking, cooking and washing is beyond the reach of hundreds of millions – and about a third of the world's population don't have access to good sanitation. But the sheer scale of the problem doesn't stop one woman...

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2nd Right of Reply by the Federative Republic of Brazil at the general debate of the 71st Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 20-26 September 2016).

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Clean water for drinking, cooking and washing is beyond the reach of hundreds of millions – and about a third of the world's population don't have access to good sanitation. 21st Century Show # 89

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