New Hope and Expectations for Somalia
Somalia’s 7.2 million people have struggled and survived two decades of civil conflict, drought, and famine. This……
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Afghanistan to the United Nations - It’s International Youth Day
Around the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe to the United Nations, we celebrate International Youth Day this year on 12 August. ……
Torture's New & Old Victims
“In some cases, this is part of a deliberate state policy of instilling fear and intimidating its population. In too many countries,……
UN Public Service Day: How Many Next Year?
United Nations Public Service Day is June 23, 2012, (but this year observe on June 25, 2012), and the UN’s top brass……
People's Summit at Rio+20 Impetus for Progress
Civil society representatives and just ordinary global citizens are gathering in Rio at parallel set of conferences to complement……
Egypt’s New President-Who will UN Congratulate?
UNSG Ban Ki-moon is prepared to congratulate either candidate, Mohammed Mursi (Muslim Brotherhood) or Ahmed Shafiq for victory……
Don’t Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY is being observed for the first time this year, 15 June 2012, as Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called……
World Environment Day Sets Hopes for Rio+20
World Environment Day comes at a unique moment this year in advance of the Rio+20 Conference scheduled to start in 2 weeks.……
Will Women be in Somalia’s Vision of Future?
This weekend witnessed talks/conference concluding the end of the transitional period/government in Somalia. Next month, the country……
Cestitam Svima - Congratulations to All
Twenty years to the day, 22 May 1992, Tuesday, 22 May 2012 was much cause of celebration for three United Nations Member States: Bosnia……
Reproductive Rights of Young Persons
“We cannot ignore the facts. Many young people are sexually active, and because of this, they may face risks to their……
Change the World Through Sport
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon took Earth Day 2012 to heart and foot yesterday as he kicked off what has become an annual soccer……
Mixed Messages?-Earth Day 2012
Sustainable development, increasing demand upon our natural resources and the upcoming Rio+20 Conference were the focus of……
Stop TB In Our Lifetime
World Tuberculosis Day, 24 March 2012, is making inroads with an awareness platform as the second top infectious adult killer after……
Another Ethiopia-Eritrea War?
Or, another Diversion by Meles Zelawi? Regime After Ethiopian Regime troops launched assault upon Eritrea, the UNSG Ban Ki-moon issued……
Sudan-South Sudan Progress?
According to UNSG Ban Ki-moon the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan have achieved significant progress in talks aimed at resolving……
Syria Debate @ UN General Assembly Coming
UN General Assembly will meet on Monday to discuss the situation in Syria.Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human……
Push for Israel/Palestine “2 State Solution”
“This is a critical moment for Israel and the region. I also hope that Israel will be forthcoming with its own concrete proposals……
Peace Push?-UN Sec Gen to Israel & Palestinian Territories, by Ambassador mo
Trip is intended to stimulate peace-talks “My visit comes at an important moment, I will be there to encourage both sides to re-engage……
