Rights
Help Find a Sango or Kaba Speaker
This morning I came across a heartwarming, humanity affirming story about a California high school that is rallying around a teenage boy named Samedi Djeimguero. He speaks no English. Only a language native of Central African Republic. Help him find a translator.
Meet Joyce Banda: A Women’s Rights Advocate Who Just Became President of Malawi
Joyce Banda, former vice-president of Malawi, is sworn in following Bingu wa Mutharika sudden passing. How will the strong-willed and principled new president fare as she tackles Malawi’s complex economic, political and social challenges?
The Real Legacy of Richard Descoings
Richard Descoings, who has been at the helm of one France’s most prestigious schools, died in New York on Tuesday. A true and a passionate reformer, he loved his school, and his school loved him.
Mines Kill. The UN Tries to Stop That
Today is Mine Awareness Day. So, here’s something to help raise your awareness about mines: A Jeremy Renner narrated 8 minute documentary about UN Mine Action Service.
Hope for Myanmar. Hope for the World
Given the events of the past week, it is not unreasonable to think that someday soon — once Burma’s democratic transition is complete– Aung San Suu Kyi may become President of her country.
A Dangerous Turn Toward Ethnic Cleansing in Syria
New York Times reporter Anne Barnard spends some time with recent Syrian refugees in Lebanon. They tell her that the fighting is increasingly taking on a sectarian bent with neighbor fighting neighbor.
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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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