Yearly Archives: 2006
Kofi Annan: “Global Solidarity is Both Necessary and Possible”
New York Times: “In a speech delivered at the Truman Presidential Museum and Library in Independence, Mo., billed as his last address to an American audience as secretary general, Mr. Annan said, “You Americans did so much, in the last century, to build an effective multilateral system, with the United Nations at its heart. Do you need it less today, and does it need you less than 60 years ago?”
Nobel Prize Celebration – Muhammad Yunus
With this year’s Nobel Peace Prize bestowed on micro-lending pioneer Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Committee affirmed the principle that we cannot have peace while billions live in abject poverty. Since 1976, his Grameen Bank has been fighting poverty in the developing world, one small loan at a time. To celebrate Dr. Yunus’ honor, join the Grameen Foundation for a week of activities to help raise awareness of the power of micro lending. And once again, congratulations to Dr. Yunus.
Human Rights Day 2006
“On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a universal standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration. On Human Rights Day it is celebrated around the globe that “All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms”. This year Human Rights Day focuses on fighting poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity.” More
Ex-Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick Dies
Washington Post: “Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, a conservative political scientist who became the first woman to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, died at her home outside Washington late Thursday, colleagues announced today. She was 80.”
UN Urges Freedoms for Arab Women
BBC: “Discrimination against women is holding back economic and social development across the Arab World, a report by the UN’s development agency says.
Somali Government to Get UN Help
CNN: “The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday authorized an African force to protect Somalia’s government against an increasingly powerful Islamic militia, hoping to restore peace and avert a broader conflict in the region.
The U.S. resolution, co-sponsored by the council’s African members, also partially lifts an arms embargo on Somalia so the regional force can be supplied with weapons and military equipment and train the government’s security forces.”
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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