UN Foundation
Global Power Players Discuss Global Partnerships to Support the UN
The UN Foundation’s board of directors are meeting in Norway this week for a series of meetings focused on how governments, non-profits and the corporate sector can advance goals related to economic development, climate change and women’s and children’s health.
Linkin Park and the UN in Haiti (Video)
Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, a member of the two-time Grammy winning, multiplatinum band Linkin Park, shares his impressions following his trip to Haiti with Music for Relief and the United Nations Foundation.
Nigel Barker: Less than Royal Weddings
The British actor and model Nigel Barker writes an essay for the UN Foundation’s Girl Up campaign that discusses weddings less picture perfect than William and Kate’s nuptials today.
‘Captain Planet’s’ Origins
It’s Earth Day. So, naturally, Captain Planet is a trending topic in Twitter. Here’s the story of how it came together.
Energy Access Gets a Boost
A new initiative is launched today that promises to give a boost to the cause of enabling sustainable energy solutions for the developing world.
Why We Need Independent Experts to Monitor the Natural Gas Industry
Public acceptance of natural gas is important if we are to put a dent in climate change.
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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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