Monthly Archives: March 2011
SG launches AIDS report, citing improvements in the global AIDS response, launches energy-efficient complex at the UN compound in Nairobi and more from UN Direct
The press conference with Miguel D’Escoto Brockman has been rescheduled for 10 AM. At 12:30 PM, the Permanent Represent of Colombia and President of the Security Council in April, will brief on the Council’s program of work.
Prepare for a Human Rights Catastrophe in Ivory Coast
After a series of victories in key strategic towns across the Ivory Coast, forces loyal to internationally recognized presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara are poised to advance on Abidjan.
Japan Earthquake, Tsunami And Nuclear Crisis Facts and Figures
The latest update from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Disaster Relief 2.0: Microtasking as a real-time support to relief workers and real-time engagement for communities
The Disaster Relief 2.0 Blog Series provides a public forum for people from both the humanitarian and volunteer and technical communities to discuss ideas in this report and the future of disaster relief.
U.S. will run for second HRC term, SG to launch new AIDS report tomorrow in Nairobi, and more from UN Direct
On Monday, April 4th, the SG will open the fifth meeting of the Global Colloquium of University Presidents at the University of Pennsylvania, where approximately 30 university presidents plan to attend.
Why is Senator Inhofe Supporting Laurent Gbagbo?
The self-styled “most knowledgeable person in the U.S. Senate about Africa” is supporting Laurent Gbagbo. Here’s why.
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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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