Tag: United Nations
marcfonbaustier: Syria accepts Kofi Annan’s peace plan which includes no more violence, releasing of detainees, and inclusive political dialogue according to the U.N. Huffington Post
WFP Goes To Hunger Games Premiere | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme – Fighting Hunger Worldwide The cast and producers of the much-anticipated film The Hunger Games have teamed up with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and Feeding America to raise awarness about hunger in the United States and around the world. Now, don’t we just love when such a massive hit and a really good cause join forces??
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
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
