Monthly Archives: April 2011
World Malaria Day: Champions to End Malaria
That’s Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton from the people of the United Methodist Church, entertainer and PSI Ambassador Mandy Moore, and Former NBA start Dikembe Mutombo who are joining forces for World Malaria Day.
World Malaria Day
Can Malaria be rolled back? You bet. Here’s how Malaria is being effectively challenged in one endemic region in rural Bangladesh.
8 Must-Follow Twitter Feeds for Syrian Protests
With Syrian pro-democracy protests in full-swing, we provide a list of Twitter feeds to follow to stay on top of events in the country.
What is the AP’s grudge against the Global Fund?
The Associated Press ran another senseless gotcha article about the Global Fund to Fight AIDS Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
‘Captain Planet’s’ Origins
It’s Earth Day. So, naturally, Captain Planet is a trending topic in Twitter. Here’s the story of how it came together.
Human Rights Outrage of the Day
In 2002 a Pakistani woman named Mukhtaran Mai gang raped. Today, a court set her attackers free.
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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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