Monthly Archives: March 2011
Côte d’Ivoire’s Neglected Conflict
What will it take for the international community to seriously address the conflict in Côte d’Ivoire? UNHCR now estimates that 1 million people have been displaced, while regional security is at risk.
SG convenes senior meeting on Japan nuclear situation, HRC votes to establish commission of inquiry on Cote d’Ivoire abuses, and more from UN Direct
UNHCR is reporting increased internal displacement in Eastern Libya, and has offered to dispatch supplies for up to 50,000 people if necessary.
Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis Facts and Figures
The latest facts and figures on the Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.
The Awful Economics of Sex Work in Bangladesh
This is awful work for lousy pay. But it is sometimes the only option for women living at the margins of society. A video from a center that caters to the needs of sex workers in one Bangladeshi city.
Why Libya is that Rare Instance in Which Liberals Should Support Armed Intervention
The Libyan intervention is one of the most important tests for the application of progressive values and principles in foreign policy in a very long time.
HRC appoints Iran investigator, achieves compromise on defamation of religion issue, SG briefs Council on Libya and more from UN Direct
UNOCI is reporting that the number of deaths due to post-electoral violence (verified by the Mission since mid-December) has reached 461.
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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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