Tag: politics
united-nations: In honour of International Women’s Day (8 March), take a look at this new map on women’s political participation created by UN Women and Inter-Parliamentary Union.
Great video explaining the role of primaries in the US electoral system. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
UN reform needed according to president of General Assembly 66th elected president of the UN General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser urges UN reform in a recent interview saying that the attitude of Russia and China towards Syria proves how the given rules are unsuitable for solving crises like this. “The world has changed; the UN should also reform itself to deal with the issues of today. Sixty years ago who could imagine we’ll be discussing climate change, food security, or the world would reach seven billion people, so we need to see a more active and effective UN. In the Security Council…
Nothing is more important than investing in a country’s children. A country that ignores or neglects its children destroys its own potential. A country that cares for and nurtures its children will definitely be strong. Ban Ki-moon (via kimzii)
I just heard that Kofi Annan might be named as UN’s special envoy to Syria. I like the idea very much! fortyandtwo: “The idea that there is one people in possession of the truth, one answer to the world’s ills, or one solution to humanity’s needs, has done untold harm throughout history.” — Kofi Annan
united-nations: Tuesday, 21 February, is International Mother Language Day which is 2012 focuses on other tongue instruction and inclusive education “Multilingualism is our ally in ensuring quality education for all, in promoting inclusion and in combating discrimination. ” Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO
un-library: The Security Council is meeting this morning, 19 January on the Promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security. Resources: Report of the Secretary-General on the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict societies (S/2011/634) UN Rule of Law website
