International Women’s Day
“I killed myself because I was pregnant”
Counting women’s lives (and deaths) on International Women’s Day.
Happy International Women’s Day 2012!
We have a suite of posts in store to commemorate the occasion. We will kick off the festivities here on UN Dispatch with two items from our friends at the UN Foundation and one excellent list from Women Deliver.
And What An International Women’s Day It Has Been!
The authoritative link drop for International Women’s Day.
Global Reproductive Health as a Political Football
A sharp editorial in the New York Times called Congress’ assault on Planned Parenthood part of a “war on women.” On International Women’s Day, it is worth keeping in mind that there are global dimensions to this struggle as well.
International Women’s Day
The 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day is tomorrow. Check out this video from Secretary Clinton marking the occasion.
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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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