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Today, Oct. 24, is the International Day of Climate Action. Over 4,400 events are being planned, many by and for women, in 175 countries to create public awareness and urge leaders to commit to policies that will lower global levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Some scientists say 350 parts per million is the safe limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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Unintended pregnancies and abortions are declining in the developed and developing world as global contraceptive use increases, according to a report released by the New York-based Guttmacher Institute Oct. 13.
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The 15-member United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Sept. 30 aimed at ending the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war against women and children in a session chaired by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Clinton said the problem had received too little attention in both the Security Council and halls of government across the world.
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