Angelina Jolie and Women's Annex Building Schools in Afghanistan for Girls
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Fereshteh from NYC, Sports in Afghanistan and Empowering Women by Esteqlal Football Team
Starting from International Women's Day since today, I have read many good news about women in Afghanistan and their great achievements.…
Afghanistan’s corruption cost up to USD 3.9 billion in 2012
According to a report by the UN office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) and Afghanistan’s anti-corruption unit, the total cost of corruption…
Evie Evangelou, President and Founder of Fashion 4 Development on Women Empowerment and Fashion In Afghanistan
Evie Evangelou is the President and Founder of Fashion 4 Development. She is the spokesperson, entrepreneur, philanthropist,…
Israel launches Social Media Bomb on Gaza
Last month People across the world work up to a new offensive that started in Palestine. There were war cries with both side accusing…
Fashion Institute of Technology’s Diversity and Globalization in the Beauty Industry Symposium
By: Nicole Tan 3 Things I Learnt at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Diversity and Globalization in the Beauty Industry…
Schoolgirl Shot for Empowering Women through Education as UN to Promote “International Day of the Girl Child”
Female empowerment is their enemy but apparently the Taliban have targeted a 14 year-old Pakistani schoolgirl as she rode a school…
HONOR KILLINGS STRIKE INDIAN AND AFGHAN CULTURE
Some people kill for greed. Some people do it for power. Some kill because triggered by uncontrollable passion. Others do it just…
How Digital Can Spur Development & Identify Sources of Economic Growth
New UN initiative was launched this week in Jakarta, Indonesia, country now becoming a true driver of economic growth in Asia as well…
Is Syria-Turkey War Next?
It is not war yet, but Turkey and allies have determined this time to respond differently and open the door to potential military…
Postal Service for Money Banking and Financial Markets?
The global postal sector should increase its financial services in an effort to reach millions of unbanked people, help grow small…
Ageing Population: Negative for World Economic Growth??
Is global population really ageing or are we just living longer, more productive lives? The UN has issued a Report projecting…
Making Informal Justice Systems Work
“The evidence in this Report illustrates the direct bearing such systems can have on women and children’s legal empowerment,…
Bosnia Threatened? & European Road Mutually Blocked for Serbia & Kosovo
Serbia President Tomislav Nikolic’s offer of direct negotiations with Kosovo’s leadership but oath not to recognize its…
Calls for UN Reform: Veto Power, Climate Change to World Economic Growth
Is the United Nations the Titanic with a couple of Captains giving the order or an armada of nations plying toward shared objectives?…
AFGHANISTAN EDUCATION SYSTEM: BETWEEN ACID AND INTERNET
How would you feel if you couldn't go to school because of the fear of being thrown acid on your face? How would you feel if attending…
New Highly Dangerous Killer Virus Stalking Globe?
"At the moment, we still don't know very much about this virus. We do know that it is in the Corona family of viruses - Corona…
Imposed Ethnic Divisions in Bosnia & Herzegovina Reviewed by UN Human Rights Rapporteur:
The current convoluted and dysfunctional education and political systems based on ethnic delineations is neither meeting the aspirations…
“Gunboat Diplomacy”?-Cyprus President Accuses Turkey
After recent talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders consistently underperformed expectations and recent oil/mineral finds…
Assad Intends to Perpetuate his Rule is UN/Arab League Envoy’s Assessment
His public comments were less direct and more circumspect about what next on Syria; however the private assessment of new UN/Arab…
Will UN Mandate Mali Intervention into Chaos of Actors & Causes?
"The members of the Security Council reiterate their grave concern about the continuing deterioration of the security and humanitarian…
Myanmar Political Prisoners
“Bold steps are needed now to overcome the legacy of the past and to ensure that no prisoners of conscience are left behind,”…
HONOR BEFORE EVERYTHING, FROM AMERICAN TO AFGHAN WOMEN
I don't have children, but I've always heard that losing your child is the biggest pain a person can experience in life. It…
Peacekeeping Becoming more Environmentally Friendly-Reducing the UN’s Environmental Footprint?
Environmentally friendly economic opportunities is not part of the job description of over 120,000 persons serving globally,…
Development Agenda & World Economic Growth beyond 2015 MDGs
What happens after 2015 when the 8 Millennium Development Goals are scheduled to mature? While most of the current concern…
Concern Over Religious Minorities in Iran
Release of Christian pastor charged with apostasy has been welcomed; however, arrest and detention of many others continues to be…
Algeria: Restrictions & Impediments on Civil Society
“While recognizing that the driving force behind this state of affairs is rooted in security concerns, I encourage the Government…
Does UN Session start with Prayer? - & a Hope!
Religion and culture does play an integral role in the work of the United Nations, but a benediction or blessing as seen in the US…
More Dialogue or Lip Service at UN General Assembly?
Bill Clinton received the most applause of any leader during his speech at the UN General Assembly – that was right after…
Romney Insults a People, Negates Peace & Undermines Respect for US
Perhaps Palestinians or Middle East peace are not his first priority but US standing as diplomatic power should matter to someone…
Serbia’s Foreign Minister: President of General Assembly-Next UN Secretary General?
Vuk Jeremic yesterday assumed the role of President of the United Nations General Assembly having been elected a few months earlier…
UN Must Name Syria War Crimes Perpetrators & Urge Prosecution?
UN failing its own principles in Syria? Recently the UN offered a new set of guidelines for mediators in how to address evidence of…
Rule of Mighty or Rule of Law?
None have joined the International Criminal Court, but India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea have become “nuclear club”…
What is UN System Staff College & Who is New Head?
Before we even go further, what is UNSSC: Primary mandate is to provide inter-agency training and teaching of UN staff. Based…
Transforming Olympics into More Concrete Event for Peace?
The opportunity for even greater symbiotic relationship between the Olympic movement and the United Nations - As they came to conclusion,…
Child Sexual Exploitation in Honduras
Addressing child victims of prostitution, pornography and abuse: “Weaknesses in the education system, poverty, socioeconomic…
9/11 from United Nations Perspective-Bleeding Blue (from UN Archives)
The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 were only 3 miles from the United Nations HQ in NY City. Although some thought the UN was…
Confronting Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan
“Police Taking Action to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan” is a new initiative launched this week…
Chemicals in Our Air, Water, Food & Body!
“The gains that chemicals can provide must not come at the expense of human health and the environment. Pollution and disease…
Responsibility to Protect Needs Prompt Response
“Six weeks ago, in visiting the memorial at Srebrenica, I said I did not want my successors to apologize years from now for…
Ann Romney or Michelle Obama in Global Eye?
Will Michelle be the new political star beyond the shadow of Barack and to exceed Hillary ultimately? This one goes beyond the stereotypes…
Dangers Of Peace Keeping Functions
When you watch the video Peace Keeping and Rule of Law there are going to be some conflicting emotions that come to you. On the service…
Digital Age Beyond the Digital Clock
UNESCO Prepares Conference to Preserve Digital Age: The "Digital Age" according to below UN Photo arrived at the United Nations on…
A TIGER AMONG LIONS: A WOMAN MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE AFGHANISTAN CULTURE
Last week 17 people were slaughtered in Afghanistan just because they were attending a party. They were caught while engaging themselves…
Death Penalty in Secrecy & Lacking Due Process
UNSG Ban Ki-moon should refuse to meet Gambia’s strongman Yahya Jammeh unless/until such heeds the plea of UN officials to halt…
Iran & Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Today is International Day Against Nuclear Tests, ironically same day UNSG Ban Ki-moon is in Tehran to attend the Non-Aligned nations…
Diplomats for Human Shields in Syria
Diplomacy has not worked very well for Syria. So how about rethinking the whole diplomacy thing in Syria-Diplomats not talking so…
UN Climate Fund Seeking Country Home:
Germany, Mexico, Namibia, Poland, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland are vying to host the Green Climate Fund (GCF) which was created…
Chile's Forced Disappearances Still Inadequately Sanctioned?
“Very few of the convicted perpetrators are effectively serving a sentence, due to the low penalties imposed or other benefits…
China Sea Islands Stepping Stones to Conflict?
Islands as landmines for international peace and security. Could tensions spark real conflict as disputes regarding sovereignty…
Australia Violates Human Rights & Loses Bid for UN Security Council?
Australia’s Parliament adopted an act that would allow the re-opening of offshore detention center for migrant asylum…
Rohingya/Myanmar Investigation?
Myanmar does not allow itself to be taken at face value - a government that lacks transparency and a junta that maintains a grip on…
Palestinians Homes Designated Israeli Military Firing Zone
“These are already some of the most vulnerable families in the West Bank – forcibly displacing them from their…
Syria: Why No ICC (International Criminal Court)?
Why has Syria still not been referred to the ICC? Big Power ambiguity/hostility to the ICC, particularly China, Russia but also the…
UN’s Central Asia Preventive Diplomacy Center
Central Asia is on the cusp of greater chaos or immense prosperity depending on the perception of the past, present and future.…
Syria Refugees Targeted by Assad Forces-UN Concerns
From a recent interview by Jordan’s King to the UN Refugee agency (UNHCR) the record of deliberate targeting of refugees…
Streamlining Entrepreneurship/Business Opportunities in Caribbean & Central America
Caribbean states will be moving to streamline investment and trade procedures if the regions major multilateral institution, Association…
“I Was Here” - Beyonce
In advance of World Humanitarian Day, Beyonce recorded before a live audience at and dedicated to the United Nations and global citizens…
Saving the Oceans: a Reinvigorating Compact
“What we need is to create new momentum for ocean sustainability. The Oceans Compact sets out a strategic vision for the UN…
Sustainable Developments Solutions Network Initiative by UN
New independent global network of research centers, universities and technical institutions to help find solutions for some of the…
Media Empowering Indigenous Peoples?
“Indigenous voices are recounting compelling stories of how they are combating centuries of injustice and discrimination,…
Does United Nations Have Intelligence Agency...?
... or at least, can UN borrow "intelligence" capacities of others? The UN does try to anticipate both crisis, threats to international…
"Serious Human Rights Concerns" in Myanmar
In treatment of ethnic/religious minorities and political prisoners still held, UN Human Rights Special Rapporteur on the human…
Somalia: Does New Constitution Equal fresh Start?
“Today is a day of celebration. The adoption of the Provisional Constitution is an historic achievement as it completes one…
Kofi Annan’s Resignation New Opportunity for Syria Peace?
Assad, Kremlin and Beijing had counted on Kofi Annan’s diplomacy to effectively act as buffer against more sanctions or greater…
Lord of War Trade Prevails as UN Talks Fail
If you recall the Nicolas Cage character in the Hollywood's "Lord of War," he sold to anyone who would pay for the weapons. He reasoned…
Case for Syria Humanitarian Intervention
It has been convenient both for many "Friends of Syria" and "Pals of Assad" to park the entire debate at the UN Security council over…
Last Guantanamo Child Soldier
“Omar Khadr was a child soldier and our experience around the world clearly indicates that a system focusing on rehabilitation…
Eradicating Polio/Measles with Afghanistan Schools as Partners
Despite threats from Taliban, insecurity and a challenging geography, a UN/Afghanistan government program to eradicate measles…
Myanmar Security Forces: "Instigation of & Involement in Clashes"
“Reports indicate that the initial swift response of the authorities to the communal violence may have turned into a crackdown…
DRC: "Summary Killings, Rape, Sexual Abuse & Torture"
“Our staff and partners in Uganda, Rwanda and eastern DRC have been receiving regular and extensive reports of widespread human…
Muhammad Ali Still Carrying the Torch
Ali’s always been that bold and unique complexity of humility and dignity that at times maybe was overshadowed by the bravado…
What is Truth of Burma & the Rohingya?
Do not expect a rant now about the “truth” – the unfortunate reality is that few outside of the region of…
Syria-Arab League Needed to Regain its Role
It had become more of a stand-off between the big powers than about Syria’s neighbors or even that country’s citizens.…
Slovenia's Rapid Climb 2 Decades After Independence
“I am confident that Slovenia is a natural partner of the United Nations, and that our ties will grow stronger and stronger…
US to Execute Persons with Disabilities?
“It is a violation of death penalty safeguards to impose capital punishment on individuals suffering from psychosocial…
Roya Mahboob's Inspiration for Afghanistan's Education and Economy
Roya Mahboob's visit to New York was very inspirational for me. Her role in Film Annex's endeavors in Afghanistan, both…
UN in Popular Culture-The Elite to Human Rights
Celebrating the establishment of the United Nations, “UN Day Concerts” became part of the scene relatively early. (Below…
Alliance of Hate-(Exposing the Haters Who Echo Each Other Across a Divide they Erect)
Geert Wilders, was welcomed as “our brother who loves God and loves freedom.” The Dutch connoisseur of hate joined the…
Afghanistan: Conquered or Partner?
Many have sought to conquer Afghanistan - and failed. Before the Soviets and most recently the US/NATO, it has been the British Empire.…
It is About Jobs in US & Globally!
US jobs report delivered another disappointing report for June. The global picture looks as bad or worse (better in some Asian states…
Will UN Security Council Extend Syria Observer Mission?
“UNSMIS is not a static mission – it will continually adapt and reconfigure to best serve the needs and aspirations…
The UN's Hollywood Premier
“North by Northwest”, Alfred Hitchcock’s immortal thriller with Cary Grant was the UN’s first big coming…
Rule of Law as Basis for Protecting Citizens:UN
Rule of law is key to the implementation of the ‘responsibility to protect’ principle, “R2P”, and the prevention…
(In)Famous UN Moments in Popular Culture
“License to kill gophers by the government of the United Nations,” from “Caddyshack” film starring…
UN Public Service Day: How Many Next Year?
United Nations Public Service Day is June 23, 2012, (but this year observe on June 25, 2012), and the UN’s top brass…
How Will NATO & Turkey Respond to Syria Shooting Down Plane?
Turkey can invoke NATO’s mutual defense pact under Article V in what is now a direct military confrontation with the…
Boko Haram & Crimes Against Humanity
Attacks against churches and/or worshipers or even other Muslims in Nigeria who do not share Boko Haram’s extremist/violent…
Journalists as Enemy/Combatant
Journalists are seen increasingly as either asset or vulnerability. The conflict in Bosnia & Herzegovina was one of first…
Drones Guilty of Arbitrary/Summary Executions?
“I don't think we have a full answer to the legal framework and we certainly don't have the answer to the accountability…
Rio+20: Bride Without Groom?
The final outcome documents is already concluded even though Rio+20 starts officially just today (June 20, 2012) – that…
Cities + Sustainability?
Efficient use of energy, water and other resources, lowering pollution levels and reducing infrastructure costs in cities are part…
Africans Addressing an African conflict: UN to Mandate Mali Peacekeeping Force?
Mali has been now embroiled in coups and rebel fighting complicated by famine that threatens to tear apart the country at its most…
Oversized Putin Downsizes United Nations
New Russia in Syria is looking very much like the old one as Putin seeks to regenerate the Empire. The UN is blocked from acting…
Career Defending Wildlife’s Most Endangered?
CITES is the UN affiliated organization that seeks to ensure that international trade in wildlife does not endanger the survival…
Libya “Urged” by UN Security Council to Release 4 ICC Staff:
A “Press Statement” representing the consensus of all 15 members, the UNSC “urge(d) Libyan authorities at…
India UN Security Council Ambitions & “Junk” Credit Downgrade
BRICS falling? Recent news about economic slowdown and a rapidly falling currency complicate India’s active effort to…
Syria Leads “List of Shame” on Children in Conflict
Children have not only been targeted for murder and torture but have also been employed as human-shields by the Assad Regime…
Signal Focus on Middle East by Appointment of Top UN Political Adviser
I briefly met US Diplomat Jeffery Feltman when he was Lawrence Eagleburger’s Special Assistant on Eastern and Central…
Will Serbia Foreign Minister's Election as UN General Assembly President Deliver Change?
While the vote was close, from my inside sources there was no real effort by the western capitals to promote the alternative Lithuanian…
Syria’s Assad Regime Blocks UN Observers
Blocking UN Observers from performing their mandated task may appear to pale in comparison to the continued killing and massacres.…
Arresting Sudan President?
“Those who bear the greatest responsibility have been indicted. The current challenge is their arrest,” according…
Bosnia & Herzegovina Road to UN-Part III
A Scheme to Keep BiH Out Indefinitely? Friday, May 22, 1992 Bosnia & Herzegovina’s flag was raised for the first time at…
Will Indigenous Forum Leave Imprint?
The Indigenous Forum ends at the United Nations this week with an address from the UN General Assembly President and a special program…
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Road to UN Membership
When President Izetbegovic and Dr. Haris Silajdzic came to New York in February 1992, things had dramatically changed in thinking…
Herbie Hancock - May’s Diplomat Artist
Herbie Hancock, or Ambassador Cool, is Diplomatically Incorrect’s profiled Diplomat Artist of the month. Coming…
Ambassador Mo Sacirbey on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
Ambassador Mo Sacirbey with Muhammad Ali at the UN Film Annex is investing in Afghanistan's educational system by building Internet…
UN Reaches Out Via Digital-Diplomacy
“Our decision to embrace the digital revolution was a move borne out of necessity. DPI, like the United Nations, must adjust…
Can Religion Bridge Cyprus Divide?
“The overall picture of Cyprus is largely shaped by the reality of bi-communalism which also has repercussions for the situation…
Overnight Retreat for UNSG & UN Security Council
There will be no sleeping bags, campfires or marshmallows but a lot of fireside conversations. This now annual outing will go on tonight…
World Autism Awareness Day 2012
“Autism is not limited to a single region or a country; it is a worldwide challenge that requires global action. People with…
“Earth Hour” Observed by United Nations
The United Nations turned off the lights for one hour at its Headquarters in New York ending another March 31, 2012 observance…
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…
