New Hope and Expectations for Somalia
Somalia’s 7.2 million people have struggled and survived two decades of civil conflict, drought, and famine. This…
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SASHA MARINI: September’s Diplomat Artist of the Month
As Summer wanes in the month of September, so too does New York City heat up. The red carpet runway rolls out September 6, for Fall…
Is it Possible to Negotiate with the Taliban?
27 August is a tragic day for Afghanistan and a more open society as UN News media reported the brutal slaying of 17 Afghan civilians,…
Native Americans Must be Consulted over "Sacred" Land Sale: UN Expert
The Sioux peoples had been acknowledged their rights to the Black Hills via an 1868 Treaty with the US Government until gold was discovered…
Tunisia’s Mellouli Turns Arab Spring into Summer Gold
Oussami Mellouli is Tunisia’s big winner as he clinched two medals in the men’s 10-kilometer swimming marathon in the…
Short Leash on Cyprus Peacekeeping Mandate
Some were hoping to incorporate a timeline and/or other coercive measures that might speed up the Cyprus negotiations, in particular…
Confiscating Condoms in New York City?
What else to call it but "dickhead" policy! Human Rights Watch reports that NYC police are arresting women who have 3 or more condoms…
Youth Empowerment in the Philippines
Poverty reduction and retaining an empowered youth workforce is the goal of a new programme of the United Nations: “Alternatives…
AIDS -- The Human Face
Cultural taboos, gender inequality, human rights abuses, and punitive laws are negatively impacting the way we see the human face…
“WINTER” -- Summer’s Diplomat Artist for July
Diplomat Artist opens up the convergence of the world of diplomacy, art, sports, & popular culture: Diplomats increasingly endowed…
Bosnia & Herzegovina -- Rise From the Ashes?
As Bosnia & Herzegovina remembers the 20 year siege of Sarajevo, the start of war, and its admission to the United Nations,…
Don’t Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY is being observed for the first time this year, 15 June 2012, as Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called…
Respect Myanmar’s Rohingyas
UN Special Rapporteur, Tomas Ojea Quintana delivered a critical assessment today on the rising tensions among Myanmar’s ethnic…
Open Our Hearts
4 June is designated as the “International Day of Innocent Children - Victims of Aggression.” From Afghanistan to the…
International Children’s Day
Around the Globe, the world celebrates International Children’s Day on 1 June, 2012. While individual countries have specific…
Cestitam Svima - Congratulations to All
Twenty years to the day, 22 May 1992, Tuesday, 22 May 2012 was much cause of celebration for three United Nations Member States: Bosnia…
Facing International Crimes Inside Balkan Societies
Judgment, critical assessment, and courage to face the truth are necessary to make constructive societal changes to further…
Glamour Dreams or Runway Exploitation?
Child labour, servitude, and exploitation has no geographic border. Whether it’s the mines of Bolivia, the sugar cane…
The Rape of War
During 1992-95, systematic rape was employed as a tool of war in Bosnia & Herzegovina. In 2012, Bosnia & Herzegovina…
Change the World Through Sport
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon took Earth Day 2012 to heart and foot yesterday as he kicked off what has become an annual soccer…
The Two Sudans-Separation Yields More of War, Less Peace
“The last thing the people of these two countries need is another war – a war that could claim countless lives, destroy…
THE SCREAMS OF NERETVA
During 1992-95, systematic rape was employed as a tool of war in Bosnia & Herzegovina. In 2012, Bosnia &…
Two Decades Later-What Have We Learned?
UNHCR, UN Refugee Agency spokesperson Melissa Fleming at 3 April, 2012 press briefing in Geneva: “The siege of…
Ersin Faikzade - April’s Diplomat Artist
Diplomat Artist, our Facebook page and Web TV Channel, opens up the convergence of the world of diplomacy, art, sports, & popular…
What is the Value of Politics and Diplomacy without Business?
The four topics that seem to dominate most political programs are: Politics and economy, War and diplomacy. Contemporary Politics…
Voter Fraud Laws Greatest Fraud
More people will be hit by lighting than will someone attempt to vote illegally. There is election fraud, but it not perpetrated through…
Stop TB In Our Lifetime
World Tuberculosis Day, 24 March 2012, is making inroads with an awareness platform as the second top infectious adult killer after…
Joseph Kony African Hunt Team
Four African states with UN and African Union (AU) backing join to go after the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) its leader, Joseph…
The Hunger Games,Mad Men&Twilight Team-Up?
Bit of an odd mix, but Lionsgate now owns all these franchises - and its stock price has been zooming delivering it to what many…
Dark Side of Syria Diplomacy
Pssst-Don't tell anyone but the UN is not unified re Syria despite rather transparently cosmetic efforts to speak with one voice.…
Why New World Bank President?
"Palling around with our mutual friend Bono was one thing, but calling out the establishment, well that was too much to further empower."…
Will Trayvon Martin Come Before UN?
It is more likely than not, especially if US Authorities fail to provide remedy. The UN Human Rights Council Regularly now conducts…
Sri Lanka-UN Investigation Formally Adopted
UN Human Rights Council has endorsed formal investigation into alleged crimes against humanity/war crimes purportedly committed during…
"Arria Formula" What is it-Syria From Bosnia?
Someways similar to Syria today, war crimes were being committed against the citizens of Bosnia & Herzegovina in 1992 as newly…
UN First-World Down Syndrome Day
“For too long, persons with Down Syndrome, including children, have been left on the margins of society,” said the Secretary-General…
Happy Iranian New Year
From the UN & Diplomatically Incorrect, wishes for peace and unity that lies at the core of Nowruz, the spring festival marking the…
UN & EBRD Boost Agro Investment?
Increasing private investments in agricultural businesses in the southern and eastern Mediterranean region is objective new UN (Food…
21 March, Past & Present: Lessons To be Learned
On March 21, 1960, South African police opened fire on a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville. Sixty-nine deaths of those protesting…
Indonesia UN Peacekeeping Leader
UNSG Ban Ki-moon hailed Indonesia as leader in directly providing troops and supporting peacekeeping missions around the globe. Besides,…
Pressing Human Rights into Rio+20 Agenda
“Human rights have guided 60-plus years of progress by providing a legal baseline for political actions. Human rights must now be…
Sexual Violence Against Women-Solomon Islands
“Violence against women starts at a young age, with the girl child being at risk of violence, both in the family and in the community,”…
Victims of US Torture Petition International Tribunal
Held by US forces in Afghanistan and Iraq and having been blocked in US Courts on Assertion of “no standing” - not being US Citizens…
Syria-Will UN Security Council Agree on Resolution?
Best possible now is a rather vaguely worded “Presidential Statement” by UNSC rhetorically endorsing the Koffi Annan Mission as…
Murder of Children-Beyond Hate to Incitement?
France, Syria and Afghanistan, children appear to have been specifically targeted by killers focused on the ethnic/religious identity…
Water & Sanitation Solutions Initiative
UNDP has catalyzed formation of a global platform”to unite local actors to solve water and sanitation challenges, including encouraging…
Another Ethiopia-Eritrea War?
Or, another Diversion by Meles Zelawi? Regime After Ethiopian Regime troops launched assault upon Eritrea, the UNSG Ban Ki-moon issued…
Malaysia & US Reproductive Advocates Gain Recognition
Malaysian NGO specializing in family planning and sexual health and US Advocate will be this year’s recipients of the annual United…
St.Patrick's Day & Bosnia
Ireland and Bosnia & Herzegovina Have had a special recent connection. It went beyond U2, and encompassed art, music, film but also…
Beyond Snapped-Answers2 Murders by US Soldier?
After the initial shock of anyone, but especially a US soldier murdering 16 innocent Afghanistan civilians (9 of them toddlers), like…
Kofi Annan Optimistic, But Too Patient?
"...first objective is for all of us to try and stop the violence, the human rights abuses and the killings and get an unimpeded access…
Institutionalizing Syria Conflict-ala Bosnia
Kofi Annan's current proposal to deploy monitors to Syria may be one of few options available to squeeze peace gradually out of the…
Sudan-South Sudan Progress?
According to UNSG Ban Ki-moon the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan have achieved significant progress in talks aimed at resolving…
UN Updates Tax Evasion Measures
Tax Evasion Cost $3.1 Trillion (or 50%+ of combined healtcare budget for states involved) according to one survey of 145 countries…
Government Reprisals Against UN Human Rights Defenders
Reprisals against individuals or groups engaging directly with the UN and the regional human rights systems took the form of smear…
Time4 Kofi Annan 2Change Strategy or End Mission?
Bashar Assad’s Syrian Regime has employed Kofi Annan’s diplomatic mission as cover to actually extend its brutal crackdown and…
First Ever @International Criminal Court
ICC has issued its first verdict ever, only 13+ years after the Court has been established by the Rome Statute of 1998 & less than…
New Africa Special Adviser
Africa neglected or underestimated continues to be focus of this UN Secretary General. Maged Abdelaziz current UN Ambassador of Egypt…
Investigating Gasoline Price Spike?
Highest ever at this time of year even as demand is down to decade old levels. The US Federal Reserve under Ben Bernanke and Obama…
Governments to Hunt LRA's Kony?
While has become controversy, #StopKony Campaign has perhaps spurred UN and Regional Governments to develop a unified strategy. They…
Hands That Rock the Cradle
International Women’s Day is celebrated the world over on 8 March each year. This year’s theme is “Empower Rural Women - End…
New UN Electronic Waste Agreement
Electronic waste is expected to grow exponentially, particularly in developing countries, yet only 13 per cent of electronic waste…
Drug Abuse-Addressing Demand-Side?
“At present, the balance between our work on the supply and demand sides stays firmly in favour of the supply side. We must restore…
Syria TWEETS from Security Council Horseshoe Table
Heated and contrary exchanges were evident today from the UN Security Council Horseshoe Table regarding a situation in Syria where…
#FutureWeWant-Rio+20 Social Media Campaign Starts
"One hundred days to a once-in-a-generation opportunity. We must agree on sustainable solutions to build the future we want,” is…
Syria: Focus on Relief & Crimes at UN Security Council
Debating success or lack thereof of Kofi Annan’s Mission to Syria and the political track could detract from that which perhaps…
Syria: Focus on Relief & Crimes at UN Security Council
Debating success or lack thereof of Kofi Annan’s Mission to Syria and the political track could detract from that which perhaps…
My Debate w/John McCain
CNN Crossfire, I was Bosnian Ambassador urging US action and Senator John McCain was strongly opposed: “We (US) has no dog in this…
Afghanistan, It's Their Country
Murder of at least 9 children and as many Afghani civilians by a US soldier gone mad, brings back one question: in their country what…
Sexual Violence Mixed Messages from Mediators?
Peace mediators must not remain aloof from the crimes being committed while mediating a conflict, and this particularly applies to…
Violating Right to Assembly?
Switzerland’s proposed law authorizing heavy fines for protesters without official permission to demonstrate would have a “chilling”…
US Jobs, Is it Enough?
February hiring again increased by 200K plus, but the increases are barely enough to keep pace with population/new job seekers in…
Syria-Retaking Initiative from China, Russia & Assad Allies
Hidden significance or just providing more pieces to a new bureaucracy? Naming of "Deputy Joint UN & Arab League Envoy for Syria."…
Free Iran or Nuclear Free Iran?
How to encourage true transformation toward real democracy and more open society in Iran? It is probably also best way to insure a…
REMEMBRANCE & BEYOND
On International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2012, it is only appropriate to remember those courageous women who were sacrificed in the…
Sharks in Conservation & Food
Conservation & Exploitation of Sharks as Resource is Short for the Official - “Review the Application and Effectiveness of International…
Film Wanted Poster for Terrorist
LRA Terror Chief and former alter boy Joseph Kony has managed to evade US Special Forces, International Criminal Court (ICC) and local…
Arab Technology Summit
More than 600 government and technology leaders from the Arab region convened met in Doha, Qatar, for UN Conference to discuss issues…
State Religions-Risk to Minorities&Democracy
“Respect for freedom of religion or belief as a human right does not depend on administrative registration procedures, as it has…
GIRLS CAPTURING DREAMS
Education is the cornerstone to a better life for young girls. It impacts their heath, livelihood, and sense of well-being. For too…
Lords Resistance Army Resurgent
After sending in US Special Forces and neighbors presumably teamed up to eradicate this scourge, the LRA is back to terrorizing local…
Great Barrier Reef Risks from Australia
From new energy exploration to rapidly expanded shipping and ports for mined minerals, UNESCO is warning/evaluating greater risks…
Food for Thought and Women’s Empowerment
International Women’s Day is being celebrated on 8 March, 2012, and the United Nations is unveiling a host of activities and programmes…
Oil Prices Beyond the Pump
From changing political fortunes to increased food prices and hunger as potential consequences. Gasoline prices are hurting the consumer,…
Religious Minorities in Pakistan Need More Protection
After recent spate of attacks/killings of Shia Muslims and over last several years assessed deteriorating state of religious minorities…
Kofi Annan Mediator 2 Old or Facilitator 4 Political Transition?
It’s a critical question that underpins the assumption of whether Bashar Assad has to leave or he will continue to be accorded legitimacy…
In the Depth of Winter, Within Me There Lay an Invincible Summer
From Afghanistan, to Syria, to countries in Africa, the world is not at peace. Hope for reconciliation, human rights and cultural…
Putin Will Win Election, But Will He Evolve?
Vladimir Putin is his worst enemy. He is afraid to evolve. With him Russia is again stagnating and not rising to meet challenges.…
Libya-Both Sides War Crimes?
Both Gaddafi regime loyalists and its various militia opponents have been accused of grave violations of international humanitarian…
Iran Vote-Proof of Democracy or Authoritarianism?
Iran votes today, and for all its faults, the Islamic Republic has had at least some claim of being a democracy on paper. However,…
UN Grants for Women’s Empowerment Projects
“UN Women” set to grant $10.5 million to organizations working to advance economic and political empowerment of women in Africa,…
Mosquito Borne Disease to Americas
UN WHO officials concerned about new transmission to Americas of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus – a disease which has already…
DROUGHT, DISPLACEMENT, DEATH, DISASTER
Images of drought, displacement, death, and disaster have been at the forefront of headlines attributed to climate change and its…
Europe Confidence Down, Obama Up?
Could Obama Second Term be very good for business and consumer? Some indication in confidence levels of US Chief Financial Officers…
Islamic Head-Scarves for Soccer
Hijab or Islamic female head scarves according to top UN official should be endorsed for international competition by the International…
Syria Humanitarian Resolution
UN Security Council debates new draft resolution behind closed doors focused on the dire humanitarian situation-UN Relief Operations…
Report on Urban Children-UNICEF
“Overcrowding and unsanitary conditions facilitate transmission of disease – notably pneumonia and diarrhea, the two leading killers…
UN Backed Hackathon!
Competition with the goal of uncovering sustainable approaches to information and communication technology (ICT) kicked off February…
Elephant Mass Killing
Coordinated, well armed poachers acting in mass-450 elephants in Bouba Ndjida National Park in northern Cameroon were recently killed,…
It’s the Housing Stupid!
Housing prices, perhaps to some unexpectedly, continued stumble since the 2008 recession. For this year according to S&P/Case-Schiller…
I DREAM OF A BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA WHICH IS IN PEACE WITH ITSELF
A world at peace with itself. A world that is a mosaic of cultures, religions, ethnicities. A world in harmony with its fellowman.…
ROAD AND DIRECTION FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
UN COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN CONFERENCE 56th Session (CSW56) opened today, 27 February, 2012, to an enthusiastic crowd queued…
Rick Santorum's Disappointing Oscar Night
Santorum was rooting for the "Descendants" because he though it was an anti-contraceptive film! While Rick Santorum wondered why the…
Obligation to Safety of Migrants at Sea
Breakthrough legal precedent - UN endorses European Court of Human Rights judgment that Italy violated its obligations under the European…
Peter Jennings on Betrayal of Bosnia (from Grave?)
Before his death, Peter Jennings was apparently completing a Report on the betrayal of Srebrenica. Sudden discovery of his cancer…
Urban Children Facing Challenges & Disadvantages
Billion children are now estimated to live in urban areas, according to UNICEF, which is releasing the Report entitled “The State…
UN Recognizes Intellectual Disabilities Advocates/Pioneers
Distinguished American professor Douglas Biklen is the winner of a United Nations award recognizing outstanding individuals that promote…
What is Sexual Violence When UN/Globe Has Stake?
“…helping to end centuries of silence that have made rape an effective ‘secret weapon’,” from the Congo to Cambodia, and…
Video Awards for DoGooders
“Celebrating Fearless Nonprofit Videos” is broad theme. “For six years now, the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards has been shining…
Saving Homs&Syria Kofi Annan Now-Srebrenica&Diego Arria Then
A besieged city bombarded and starving – it’s happened before. Kofi Annan will recall what Diego Arria did to save Srebrenica…
Gates To Aid Small Farmers:
Facing huge challenges as having to produce 60% more over next 4 decades for growing global populations the UN’s IFAD and Bill &…
Kofi Annan-Srebrenica Lesson to Syria
Kofi Annan Head of UN Peacekeeping when Srebrenica was betrayed, now becomes the central figure to coordinate action regarding Syria…
UN Draws “Syria 2B Investigated” List
Crimes Against Humanity in Syria are broadly evident but to be actionable the investigation needs form to prompt prosecution and of…
UN Files Amicus Brief on US Human Rights Case
In a case brought against Shell in New York by alleged victims of human rights abuses in Nigeria, the UN Human Rights Office (Office…
Obama to Lower Corporate Tax Rate
Lost in Republican Debate Wars is initiative by President Obama to lower corporate taxes and generally war welcome from business.…
Latvia Vote Nixes Russian-Human Rights Concern?
“This referendum should not be considered as a victory for one community over another. Rather it should mark an opportunity for…
2012 World Environment Day-Brazil Hosts
“In celebrating WED in Brazil in 2012, we are returning to the roots of contemporary sustainable development in order to forge a…
Israel Prisoner-UN Human Rights Expert Raises Concern
“Allegations of torture and other mistreatment should be promptly, independently and impartially investigated… I am informed that…
Iran-UN Nuclear Agency Disappointed
IAEA inspector team returned from Iran largely unsatisfied, and head of the Agency issued a brief statement that emphasized “disappointed.”…
Death of Journalist Who Was More
Marie Colvin’s death was no more unnecessary than so many others now being killed in Syria, including that of a baby she described…
DSK More Sex Dis-ing, but Klout Credit!
Latest Joke-Only very high Klout scores & DSK get Retweeted by PornSpam on Twitter – Having escaped prosecution in New York for…
Somalia-More Foreign Troops?
While Somalia London Conference starts, the UN Security Council is likely to adopt at same time Resolution authorizing increase in…
$5.00 Gas, Then Recession, Then Obama Loses!
Predictions for $5.00 gasoline are more frequent even if rationale is contradictory and frankly avoids the core of the problem. Neither…
Teacher Shortages Eastern Europe/Central Asia-Social Media Answers?
While officially described as minimal, deeper analysis in recent study suggests problem is deeper and wider, particularly in quality.…
Klout, Kred or Neither?
Like it or not, measures of Social Media Influence are establishing new stratification on and across networks. For what started out…
Sports/Environment Partner for Long-RUN
Kenya’s current & former (and perhaps future) world champions joined hundreds on the roads of Nairobi, Kenya, on February 19, 2012…
Is Somalia Closer to Peace & Reintegration
Accord which “sets out clear steps for ending the transition and putting in place a constitutional order” in Somalia at the “Garowe…
Creating An Epidemic Monster?
Perhaps more like some recent film scripts of greedy corporations or terrorists seeking an edge to wage profit or war, there is now…
Africa Diaspora Summit Calling
Preparing for African Diaspora Summit this summer - “There is now clear recognition that the African identity is a global one,”…
Does Facebook Work 4UR Global Cause?
New, more effective and less intrusive means of fundraising are highly desirable as both economics and good manners compel a fresh…
Religious NGOs & UN Team 4 Solar Energy 4 Schools
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has partnered with religious institutions to provide solar panels that will power much-needed…
UN Provide Condoms to SouthSudan Army
South Sudan military has high rates of AIDS/HIV and UN & NGO IntraHealth International are providing condoms in a bid to tackle the…
Latin America Prisons or Death Dungeons-UN?
After horrific Honduras prison fire that killed so many, UN is again voicing concern over the recent wave of violence in Latin American…
Petroleum Prices Spike, but Why?
Leashing the Speculation Predator! Gasoline in US has risen by well 20%+ in just a month or so. Bad news for Obama as well as consumers.…
MY BOOK AND MY HEART MUST NEVER PART
A child’s education is the foundation to potential greatness in life. Depriving a child of this fundamental human right is to steal…
UN-Access for All Women to Birth Control
Ironic that on day that some Congressmen apparently seeking to curtail contraceptive access for American women, the UN Joint Program…
SolarPower for Poorest
Up to 33 million people living in poverty in Africa & Asia will gain access to low-cost solar energy by 2016. The solar energy provider,…
Angelina Jolie Directorial Debut Tears & Raves-Sarajevo
“In the Land of Blood and Honey” was premiered in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Deceived tolerance, lost peace and betrayed…
Will Ratko Mladic Cheat Justice?
Trial of Ratko Mladić, commander of Serbian/Bosnian Serb Army in Bosnia & Herzegovina has been rescheduled to commence on Monday,…
Who Leads in IT Economy?
Global Digital Divide persists, and Finland has the world’s largest portion of domestic economic activities related to information…
Environmental Killers
One out of every five Europeans dies from environmentally-related diseases, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) warned today,…
Georgia- a Climate of Fear & Intimidation
“It is clear that all these restrictive efforts have been put in place to deliberately prevent and restrict certain individuals…
“EFFECTS OF HUNGER GO BEYOND GEOGRAPHIC BORDERS”
800 MILLION men, women, and CHILDREN go to bed HUNGRY each night. The images of starving children are ubiquitous around the world,…
UN: Banks as Masters-Globe Needs New Deal!
Borrowing term US President FDR employed to deploy vision of how to deliver US from Great Depression and help US workers 3/4s of century…
Organic Products Get UN Push
UN backed conference to encourage access to markets for organic products began today with delegates and experts gathered to examine…
2012 Environment Challenges/Opportunities
UN Environment Program (UNEP) has just published its “2012-Emerging Issues in our Global Environment.” Nuclear power plant decommissioning…
UN Human Rights Chief Leads Syria Confrontation
Citing “shoot-to-kill” policy and “crimes against humanity” initiated at the “highest levels” of Syria’s Government,…
Most Important Element-Syria UNGA Resolution
The draft resolution on Syria remains to be fully negotiated and adopted but few key elements are coming through even before final…
UK–Argentina Diplomatic War @UN
“South Atlantic remains perhaps as the last vestige of an empire in decadence. It is the last ocean controlled from Great Britain,”…
Will ICC Assume More Libya Responsibility?
The International Criminal Court could be called upon to address human rights abuses, including recent killing of 7 internally displaced…
Prosecution of Spanish Judge Concerns UN
“Spain is obliged under international law to investigate past serious human rights violations, including those committed during…
Syria UN Resolution-ICC Investigation?
Justice Blocking Tanks? - International Criminal Court as force for justice and to temper human rights abuses needs to be empowered.…
Finally Justice for Rape
UN welcomes the news that a Guinean court has filed charges against an army colonel accused of being responsible for mass rapes that…
Chavez Putting Venezuela on Wrong Side of History
President Hugo Chavez has developed a habit of putting Venezuela on, more like embracing wrong side of history – only see Libya…
Closer to War Than Peace-Sudan/South Sudan
Title is quote of Sudan’s President Bashir - The two new neighbors signed a non-aggression pact today (February 11), but actually…
First World Radio Day!
Has radio been totally made irrelevant by social media? Radio as a facilitator of education, freedom of expression and public debate…
Syria Debate @ UN General Assembly Coming
UN General Assembly will meet on Monday to discuss the situation in Syria.Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human…
Irish FM Spurs European Security & UN Cooperation
“…conflicts in Kosovo, Moldova regarding the territory of Transdniestria in Georgia regarding the territories of Abkhazia and…
Greek Orthodox Church V. Euro?
Reflecting how pain of austerity and shrinking economy is being felt by many Greek citizens and being translated into social discontent…
Rap Star Making Good on Promise!
“50 Cent”, (rap star Curtis Jackson) made visit to Horn of Africa, Somalia & Kenya, to see first hand impact of famine. Hosted…
“WHEN IS ENOUGH - ENOUGH?”
More than 5,000 SYRIAN lives lost since just last March. Worse, many of these lives were CHILDREN, the new COLLATERAL DAMAGE. The…
“UNITE FOR CHILDREN” - EVEN IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA”
CHILDREN of GENOCIDE bear the burden of adult atrocities and the imprint of an “us versus them” classification. Combined EDUCATION…
Child Bondage-Afghanistan?
Birth/Debt/Bondage/Death - New UN Report-most workers in Afghanistan’s brick kilns are bonded child laborers, and calls for a strategy…
Diplomatic Scuffle,Threats&Fists-Russia & Qatar?
Did Russia Ambassador Churkin threaten Qatar’s PM/FM Al-Thani? Commenting on reports that he threatened the prime minister of Qatar…
Can Religion Bring Human Kind Together/Peace?
“We recognize and celebrate the values that are shared across religious traditions,” said UN General Assembly President Nassir…
UN-Europe Cold Due to Climate Change?
UN’s WMO forecast current cold spell in Europe will start “easing slowly from next week.” However, climate change may be the…
Goal!-Convert Africa Passion for Soccer to Peace&Development
Another example of art and sport employed for opportunities beyond the immediate horizon of canvas and/or field, and in this instance…
Serbian Defense Lawyer Bribed Witnesses at ICTY-Sentenced
UN’s war crimes tribunal for the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s today sentenced a member of a legal team defending a Bosnian Serb…
Moscow Flies-in to Save Damascus Assad
Any help to peace when later today Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to land in Damascus? Not likely, although…
Connection Technologies Key to Sustainable Development/Rio+20
Six billion mobile devices worldwid,1.2 billion mobile Web users, in 2011, 7 trillion mobile phone texts sent around the globe & by…
Big Polluters Fear Court Ruling?
Small island states most affected by climate change and rising oceans are leading effort before International Court of Justice for…
Was Gisele UN-Diplomatic in Defending Husband?
Gisele Bundchen again in my article? – It’s irresistible after she blamed her husband’s teammates for NY Giants beating Tom…
Sara Brightman-Not a Phantom Diplomat-Artist
Star of "Cats" and "Phantom of the Opera" and global recording artist has today (February 6, 2012) been named by UNESCO (United Nations…
Female Genital Mutilation-Winning Battle?
Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance to Genital Mutilation of women/girls - UN Report shows that almost 2,000 communities…
Another Groundhog Day-Greece Default Coming?
Groundhog Day officially was February 2nd, and Punxsutawney Phil predicted another 6 weeks of winter. Similarly, I’m predicting…
Super Bowl Breaking News-Patriots Activate Gisele!
New England Patriots have activated Tom Brady’s favorite receiver Gisele Bundchen for Super Bowl. Some claimed she would only be…
In Super Bowl, UN is 4 Gisele!
The UN has its own rooting interest – a New England and Tom Brady victory could make Gisele Bundchen even bigger attention grabber.…
Worse Year for Afghan Civilians
If you are asking why the allied forces are losing Afghanistan, this is the 5th consecutive year that civilian casualties have risen…
How Freedom Wins-Free Market Place of Ideas
From Bosnia to Afghanistan - same cure where fear and hate now may rule – free market place of ideas. Fighting warlords and their…
Veto of Syria Resolution Portends Seismic Shifts?
What are consequences and next? For now a brief summary which we will elaborate upon what may be implications beyond Syria. ---Strategically/tactically…
Who is Russia’s Sergey Lavrov as Syria Vote Presses?
“The key to overcoming Russian stubbornness at UN Security Council may be in pressing in the General Assembly…” The spike in…
Syria, “Anonymous” & Religious (Islamic) Authoritarians?
“Anonymous” is supporting the Syrian opposition. The significance goes beyond the logistics and other functional support that…
Syria Resolution Not Likely Till Early Next Week?
Action by the Security Council on Syria draft resolution is not likely now until very beginning of next week. Some though do consider…
UN Tribunal Trial for Lebanon Murder
UN-backed independent Lebanon Tribunal established to prosecute suspects in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese prime minister…
Another Positive US Jobs Report?
Even more impressive for January in that the number of people who were looking for employment found work. Jobs created this month…
World Business & Development Awards
Businesses with innovative models that enhance commercial success as well as contribute to sustainable development have been invited…
Ethiopia Terror Laws to Abuse Freedom-UN
“Journalists play a crucial role in promoting accountability of public officials by investigating and informing the public about…
Thieves Stealing the Glaciers!
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Could it be that criminal gangs are becoming a threat to the world’s glaciers as well as climate change? In Chile police are currently…
Good news for peace & oil prices? More Iran Talks:
The UN’s Nuclear Agency announced more meetings on re Iran’s nuclear project just as it had concluded the investigative mission…
GLOBAL CITIZEN’S ANALYSIS OF “WILL KENYA INDICTMENTS FURTHER SPLIT AFRICA - ICC”
DIPLOMATICALLY INCORRECT contributor JIM OKORE presents his concrete legal analysis of AMBASSADOR SACIRBEY’s recent report “Will…
Push for Israel/Palestine “2 State Solution”
“This is a critical moment for Israel and the region. I also hope that Israel will be forthcoming with its own concrete proposals…
Feed Hungry–Online Quiz Theme: February 6-11
No Donations Just Play! – by playing an online game you’re helping feed the hungry and bring your friends into the quiz game for…
On Syria, It’s China Vote Not Russia that Counts Now!
While Moscow postures this morning, yesterday I witnessed in public and more private settings evidence that China’s envoys are ready…
Why Can’t Gingrich Hold a Lead?
Newt is like that sports team that just when it gains the momentum and looks headed for the win, drops the ball. He lost Florida after…
UN Launches IT System Re Disaster Prevention & Food Security
Information system will improve and expand the exchange of weather, climate and water data, which can be used for disaster risk reduction,…
Volatility of Food Prices Highest Risk
According to the World Bank’s quarterly Food Price Watch report, prospects for decline in 2012 food prices remain favorable, due…
Holocaust as Lesson/Effort Against Intolerance
Transmitting the memory of the Holocaust is a vital part of the struggle to combat ignorance and prejudice through education in humanist…
