Tag: United Nations
On anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing, Ban urges elimination of nuclear weapons ashleybaxstrom: “There must never be another nuclear attack – never. The elimination of such weapons is not just a visionary goal, but the most reliable way to prevent their future use.” —UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
NBC Picks Up a ‘West Wing’-Style Show Set at the United Nations “ It might be hopeless to send in Annan to broker a deal between a dictator who has no intention of ceasing his campaign against dissident forces and democracy-protestors-turned-rebels. But it doesn’t mean Annan and the UN were wrong to try, and the backstory of how he prepped for those negotiations, how they went down, and what it was like to watch the proposal that would have stood down the conflict fall apart, would make for a fascinating multi-part story.” I like this!
newsflick: Kofi Annan has resigned as the international envoy on Syria, with effect from the end of the month. At a press conference in Geneva, Annan complained of “finger-pointing and name-calling”. UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon says he is looking for someone to replace Annan. Read his full statement here.
att-bobloblaw-deactivated201211: In his message, Ban Ki-moon recalled that “today, sports and events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games break down barriers by bringing together people from all around the world and all walks of life. The participants may carry the flags of many nations, but they come together under the shared banner of equality and fair play, understanding and mutual respect.”
Security Council fails to adopt Syria resolution Despite the appeals for united and concerted action to help end the escalating violence in Syria, the Security Council today failed to adopt a resolution that would have threatened sanctions on Damascus, owing to the negative votes of some of the body’s permanent members. Eleven of the Council’s 15 members voted in favour of the resolution’s text, Russia and China – both permanent members – voted against, while two others, Pakistan and South Africa, abstained. A veto by any one of the Council’s five permanent members means a resolution cannot be adopted.
On International Day, UN honours Nelson Mandela’s work for peace, justice, equality Happy Birthday, Nelson Mandela!
un-library: The Security Council will meet this morning, 12 July, to discuss the Peacebuilding Commission’s report on its 5th Session (S/2012/70). UN Resources Reports of the Peacebuilding Commission Security Council meeting records Security Council resolutions Security Council Presidential Statements United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Non-UN Resources What’s in Blue? Insights: Peacebuilding Update Report on Peacebuilding Commission (July 2012) by the Security Council Report
Rule of law key to implementing responsibility to protect principle, says UN official The rule of law is key to the implementation of the ‘responsibility to protect’ principle, often referred to as R2P, and the prevention of atrocities, a United Nations senior legal official stressed today.
united-nations: Since the year 2000, almost one million people have lost their lives to disasters caused by natural hazards. Two billion people have been affected and one trillion dollars in damage was caused. Every one dollar spent on preparing for disasters could save seven dollars in response; yet the international community currently spends only one percent of aid on disaster preparedness. Join the #ActNow, Save Later campaign on Twitter and visit actnowsavelater.org for games, animations and more. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
