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Why the UN is So Deeply Concerned About Central African Republic
Amidst upheaval in the Central African Republic, a UN official summed up the UN’s deep fears for the country in one sentence. “This is a region with very little absorbtive capacity,” he told the UN press corps today.
David Guetta and Usher Go “CERFing” for the Sahel
PSA: To help raise awareness about the crisis in the Sahel, musicians David Guetta and Usher just contributed this song to the UN’s humanitarian efforts in Sahel.
USA Pledges $155 Million to Syrian Humanitarian Efforts
The $155 million announced by President Obama represents 10% of the $1.5 billion appeal launched by the UN in December.
Syria’s Horrible Humanitarian Crisis is Only Getting Worse
As Syria’s civil war grinds on with little prospect for reprieve, one issue that is getting lost is the sheer scale of human suffering caused by this conflict. Syria is already the worst humanitarian crisis in the world–and it is only getting worse.
Sandy’s Path of Destruction: How the United Nations Deals With Disasters
The wealthiest city in the most powerful country on the planet is poised to get hit by an epic storm. Things will be bad, but the city of New York and the federal government of the United States has the capacity and wherewithall to manage this crisis. But what happens when a storm or natural disaster of equally destructive magnitude hits a place that does not have that same ability to deal with a natural disaster?
Why Beyonce is Teaming up with the United Nations
Coordinating and delivering humanitarian relief is what the UN does best. It is also one of the most chronically under-funded aspects of the UN’s work. Beyonce is leading a day of action, on social media and in the real world, to raise the profile of global humanitarians.
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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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