Monthly Archives: September 2010
Exclusive: Interview with Mary Robinson
Exclusive interview with Mary Robinson. We talk about the importance of a comprehensive human rights approach to development and the MDGs.
Hillary Clinton’s “Clean Cookstoves” Announcement, Explained
At the Clinton Global Initiative this afternoon, Hillary Clinton explained how improving the health and welfare of millions of people in the developing world could be as simple as changing the kind of stove people use to cook dinner.
Privatizing Climate Protection?
With comprehensive government action on climate change stalling, the UN climate chief is meeting with business leaders to plot a new way forward.
Interview with Dr. Helene Gayle on CARE’s $1.8 Billion Committment to the MDGs
Dr. Gayle explains the significance of the commitment and explains why “scaling up” is an important buzz word this week; we also discuss the role of international NGOs like Care in Pakistan flood relief efforts. Have a listen.
Sudan Rhetoric: Prayers for Peace and Ticking Time Bombs
With Sudan in the spotlight as the south’s referendum vote looms, it’s no surprise that rhetoric on the situation varies widely between actors on the ground and policymakers calling the shots on the international level. But how do the forecasts of war from external actors impact the struggle within the country to preserve the fragile peace?
MDG Summit: Live
Watch heads of state, foreign ministers and other dignitaries address the Millennium Development Goals summit from the floor of the General Assembly. The first session began at 9 am EST. Afternoon session begins at 3pm.
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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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