[hre-asiapacific] New book about A challenge to Human Rights

Dear All,

ATD-FOURTHWORLD Organization with pride announces its newest research
publication report on a challaenge to human rights education titled,

"How Poverty Separates Parents and Children: A CHALLENGE TO HUMAN RIGHTS"

In their new book " How Poverty Separates Parents and Children: A CHALLENGE
TO HUMAN RIGHTS" with forewords by the United Nations that In most
countries, family--whatever forms it may assume--stays at the crossroads of
social and economic development, and poverty is one major factor which
affects families and households in risk situations. Single-family
households headed by women or families where the parents have low levels of
schooling are often the most vulnerable. One can say that women bear a
disproportionate burden, and children growing up in poverty are often
permanently disadvantaged. Older people, people with disabilities,
indigenous people, refugees and internally displaced persons are also
particularly vulnerable to poeverty....

Also with forewards by UNICEF which this study documents heart breaking
choices that very poor families, in a variety of countries and societies,
are forced to make , because they are not supported with resources they
need to stay together, whether these be material resources or psychological
support. Current pressures of urbanization nad globalization are weakening
extended family ties. At the same time, an age-old distrust of very poor
parents leads to policies and practices separating family members from one
another...

A Study by ATD Forth World organization.

We are confident that this publication will be a useful resource in the
work of wide ranging agencies and actors working towards furthering and
implementing human rights.

To obtain a copy please contact, mcdroz@cscoms.com
International Movement ATD Forth World
Regional Office
84/1 Soi Kingplu
Saint Louis 3, Sathorn Tai(Soi 11)
Bangkok 10120 THAILAND


Yours sincerely,

AP-HRE Moderator



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