Happy 20th Birthday, Convention on the Rights of the Child
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 20, 2009 - 9:58 am
Rights - ChildrenThe most ratified treaty in the world turns 20 years old today. On November 20 1989, the Convention on the Rights of Child entered into force. Today, only two countries remain outside the treat.
DISCUSS(U.S. Senate rejects false choice between supporting veterans and UN Funding
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 20, 2009 - 11:30 am
Security - U.S. Politics
Yesterday afternoon the Senate defeated an amendment to a funding bill that would have taken money from the U.S. contributions to the UN to pay for extended benefits for U.S. Veterans.
Head of UN Iraq mission, live from D.C.
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 19, 2009 - 2:36 pm
Security - IraqAt 4 PM (EST) The New America Foundation will host a conversation the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq. Follow the action live via The Washington Note.
Introducing the Minerals Trade Act of 2009
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 19, 2009 - 10:19 am
Security - U.S. Politics
A member of Congress, Jim McDermott of Washington, will present legislation to help stem the trade of "conflict minerals" from Eastern Congo.
Happy 20th Birthday, Convention on the Rights of the Child
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 20, 2009 - 9:58 am
Rights - ChildrenThe most ratified treaty in the world turns 20 years old today. On November 20 1989, the Convention on the Rights of Child entered into force. Today, only two countries remain outside the treat.
Rumors and neglected tropical diseases
Alanna Shaikh - Nov 19, 2009 - 12:00 pm
Health
A recent mass administration of treatment for elephantiasis in Indonesia has resulted in side-effects that caused fear and panic.
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria is making do with less
Alanna Shaikh - Nov 18, 2009 - 2:05 am
Health
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria is making do with less money at a time when more support than ever is needed.
Swine flu and panic in Ukraine
Alanna Shaikh - Nov 18, 2009 - 12:58 am
Health
There are a lot of rumors coming out of Ukraine right now about a new form of swine flu, a brand new illness, or some kind of virulent pneumonia.
Happy 20th Birthday, Convention on the Rights of the Child
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 20, 2009 - 9:58 am
Rights - ChildrenThe most ratified treaty in the world turns 20 years old today. On November 20 1989, the Convention on the Rights of Child entered into force. Today, only two countries remain outside the treat.
"Cash for Caulkers" and Beyond
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 18, 2009 - 2:59 pm
Climate - U.S. Politics
A coalition of U.S. lawmakers, business leaders and NGOs launched an initiative to promote the retrofitting for energy efficiency 50 million residential and commercial buildings by 2020
Bye bye Greenland
Matthew Cordell - Nov 13, 2009 - 8:44 am
Climate
The contraction of Greenland's ice sheet has accelerated to an alarming rate according to a new article published in Science.
Leaders Set Conditions for a Copenhagen Appearance
Aaron Wiener - Nov 11, 2009 - 4:27 pm
Climate - COP 15
As the clock ticks down to next month's Copenhagen climate conference, the world is wondering whether top leaders will attend. This week, two of those leaders have provided insights into their intentions.
Happy 20th Birthday, Convention on the Rights of the Child
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 20, 2009 - 9:58 am
Rights - ChildrenThe most ratified treaty in the world turns 20 years old today. On November 20 1989, the Convention on the Rights of Child entered into force. Today, only two countries remain outside the treat.
How Internet users can fight world hunger
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 18, 2009 - 10:53 am
Development - World Food Programme
The World Food Program launched a new campaign, a billion for a billion. The idea here is to link the 1 billion internet users around the world with the 1 billion who are chronically hungry.
Good news in the battle against hunger
Matthew Cordell - Nov 12, 2009 - 11:15 am
Development - Food
A new report by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization shows positive progress in the battle against hunger, though roughly a billion still don't get enough to eat.
Responding to Hurricane Ida: An Emergency Communications Mission
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 11, 2009 - 6:25 am
Technology - Humanitarian Relief
Hurricane Ida has left tragedy and destruction in its wake. The death toll has climbed to over 100 and more than 7,000 families have been left without shelter.
Happy 20th Birthday, Convention on the Rights of the Child
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 20, 2009 - 9:58 am
Rights - ChildrenThe most ratified treaty in the world turns 20 years old today. On November 20 1989, the Convention on the Rights of Child entered into force. Today, only two countries remain outside the treat.
Women Will Be Hit Hardest By Climate Change
Alanna Shaikh - Nov 20, 2009 - 12:49 pm
Women
The poorest billion people on the planet contribute only 3% of the global carbon footprint. Those same billion people will also bear the brunt of climate change.
Progress - and Gaps - in Women's Health
Alanna Shaikh - Nov 13, 2009 - 12:44 am
Women - Maternal Health
Eastern Europe and Central Asia have made substantial progress on women's health, but there is still a long way to go to meet the MDGs.
AIDS is the leading cause of death and disease among young women
Vanessa Valenti - Nov 10, 2009 - 11:00 am
World Health - AIDS
The World Health Organization announced yesterday that AIDS is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44.
Happy 20th Birthday, Convention on the Rights of the Child
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 20, 2009 - 9:58 am
Rights - ChildrenThe most ratified treaty in the world turns 20 years old today. On November 20 1989, the Convention on the Rights of Child entered into force. Today, only two countries remain outside the treat.
Sudan activist group targets White House affiliated Facebook networks
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 17, 2009 - 11:07 am
Rights - Darfur
Emma Thompson, Helen Bamber honored at UN
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 12, 2009 - 9:23 am
Rights - UN Direct
I headed up to the UN yesterday for the Dag Hammarskjold Scholarship Fund for Journalists and Inspiration Award luncheon. Inspiration ensued.
Inside the General Assembly debate on the Goldstone Report; UPDATE V (Final Vote)
Mark Leon Goldberg - Nov 5, 2009 - 12:11 pm
Rights - General Assembly
UPDATE V: The resolution passes with 114 Yes votes, 18 No votes, and 44 abstentions. We have the vote breakdown by country.
Happy 20th Birthday, Convention on the Rights of the Child
Women Will Be Hit Hardest By Climate Change
U.S. Senate rejects false choice between supporting veterans and UN Funding
Morning Coffee - 20 November 2009