Yearly Archives: 2012
GA Debates; Sahel; Life-saving Commodities; Education First
GA Debates: Today was marked by additional speeches by Heads of State in the GA Hall today, notably by Egypt’s new president Mohammed Morsi and the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Mali: Imminent Intervention, Uncertain Future
The question of a military intervention in Mali is a hot topic at this week’s UN General Assembly. Mali was profoundly destabilized by the coup which toppled their president in March, and insecurity in the region is making things worse. It’s now time for coordinated, international action.
The Future of Food at CGI 2012
The sustainability of the global food system – an issue of global, multisectoral proportions that engages individual responsibility – was discussed yesterday by a diverse panel of policy makers, business and NGO leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative.
UN Week General Debate, Day 2: Who Speaks When?
Yesterday’s article giving a rundown of when world leaders came to the rostrum of the General Assembly proved popular enough that we’re going to keep the series going throughout the week. Wednesday’s speeches include some of the most highly anticipated of this year’s session.
General Debate; Rule of Law; SEFA Leadership; Syria; Floods in Pakistan
General Debate: The 67th GA’s General Debate opened today, marked by remarks by both the SG and President Barack Obama.
Obama at CGI 2012: Human Trafficking Debases our Common Humanity
In the wake of a new executive order to combat human trafficking, President Obama details his administration’s policy initiatives on this issue at the Clinton Global Initiative,
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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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