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To be honest I haven't read the whole thing, but just skimmed it. What I read about how clean water keeps girls out of schools and thus denies them education is really well explained.
http://www.bvsde.paho.org/bvsacd/cd59/casewater.pdf
Also please consider writing.
AUSTRALIAN SENATE
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Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009
and two related Bills
On 25 June 2009 the Senate, on the recommendation of the Selection of Bills Committee, referred the provisions of the Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009 and two related Bills to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 7 August 2009.
The Bills may be accessed at the following links:
Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009
Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Bill 2009
Midwife Professional Indemnity (Run-off Cover Support Payment) Bill 2009
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