Nigel Barker: Less than Royal Weddings Mark Leon Goldberg April 29, 2011 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 Mark Leon Goldberg April 22, 2011 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 Mark Leon Goldberg April 7, 2011 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 Mark Leon Goldberg March 28, 2011 Public acceptance of natural gas is important if we are to put a dent in climate change.
And What An International Women’s Day It Has Been! Mark Leon Goldberg March 8, 2011 The authoritative link drop for International Women's Day.
On International Women’s Day, A Conversation With UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet Mark Leon Goldberg March 8, 2011 On a press conference call in honor of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day UN Women executive director Michele Bachelet discussed her plans for the new organization, the challenges facing women in Libya and Cote D'Ivoire, and why she thinks women and girls need to stay on top of the international agenda
A Fake UN Scandal Re-Hashed on Capitol Hill Mark Leon Goldberg March 3, 2011 Key House Republicans are keeping up their assault on the United Nations this week by once again bringing up a three year old fake scandal involving alleged UN payments to the North Korean regime. Guest post by Peter Yeo, Executive Director of the Better World Campaign.
Facebook Town Hall With Linkin Park Ban Ki Moon and other Special Guests Mark Leon Goldberg February 22, 2011 Join UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Grammy Award-winning band Linkin Park, the United Nations Foundation, Music for Relief’s Download to Donate, and our very special guests for “Haiti Today, Haiti Tomorrow” - a Facebook Town Hall.
Working For a Measles Free Nigeria Mark Leon Goldberg February 2, 2011 In a guest post Executive Director of Children's Health at the UN Foundation Andrea Gay describes a nationwide anti-measles campaign underway in Africa's most populous country.