Development
Map of the Day: Investing in Somalia
Today’s Map of the Day comes from a fascinating new initiatiative called Shuraako, which is Somali for “partnership.”
No, The UN Is Not Trying to Control Your Internet
There has been some breathless news coverage recently of a supposed UN Plot to Control the Internet. This is false. Where this idea comes from and why it is wrong.
The Side of Afghanistan You Don’t Hear About
A surprisingly robust strain of civic activism is taking hold among youth in Afghanistan.
How Sanctions on Iran Hurt Ordinary Afghans
The US and EU sanctions on the Iranian economy, which have taken a hard toll on common Iranians, have also adversely affected Afghans – both in the refugee community in Iran and families in Afghanistan dependent on income from their breadwinners working in the Islamic republic next door.
What #GivingTuesday Is All About
Black Friday was last Friday. Cyber Monday is today. That can mean only one thing: tomorrow is #GivingTuesday
Global Hunger is a Solvable Problem
Thanksgiving weekend is all about stuffing one’s face with delicious turkey and other holiday treats. It is also a good time to remind people that global hunger exists, is solvable, and because of the World Food Program, we have a way to fight hunger in all corners of the globe.
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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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