Monthly Archives: June 2010
Liberia Qualifies For Complete Debt Relief
In Liberia’s post-conflict reconstruction process and for Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s government, reaching the “completion point” under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative – the stage at which full and irrevocable debt relief is won - is a milestone.
How I Learned to Love the Millennium Development Goals
Once upon a time, I hated the MDGs. I thought they were a cruel joke on poor countries, setting the entire developing world up for demoralizing failure. Let’s set impossibly high standards and demand that resource-strapped nations achieve them!
What Will It Take to Enroll Every Child in School in the Developing World?
Earlier this month, a United Nations report estimated that 89% of primary school-aged children in the developing world were enrolled in school. Achieving universal primary education by 2015 goal number 2 of the Millennium Development Goals, which has galvanized international efforts to help the developing world reach this goal.
Measles Outbreak in Southern Africa
It’s easy to forget about measles. It has an effective vaccine, and it is one of the milder childhood diseases. That doesn’t mean we can ignore it, though. Measles only stays gone as long as we keep up the fight against it. 758 people have died from measles in Southern Africa this year.
Human Trafficking in Europe a 2.4 Billion Euro Industry
In Europe, trafficking in humans is a 2.4 billion euro industry. This is according to a new report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime:
At any one time, over 140,000 victims are trapped in this vicious cycle of violence, abuse and degradation across Europe with no clear sign of the overall number of victims decreasing. There is a high turnover of 50 per cent of trafficking victims in Europe with up to 70,000 additional victims being exploited every year.
Steve Jobs Stumbles Into the Congo Conflict Minerals Debate
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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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