[RED DEMOCRATICA] Russia softens over Syria as UN decries violence

 

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	February 14, 2012 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate Russia softens over Syria as UN decries violence UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Monday told the 193-nation General Assembly that Syria has launched "an indiscriminate attack on civilian areas" in the city of Homs, adding pressure on Russia, which for the first time since the onset of violence in March indicated it was ready to consider international intervention. Some Arab leaders hinted that they might arm opponents to President Bashar al-Assad unless he stops the crackdown on anti-government protests. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (2/14), Reuters (2/14), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (2/14)      UN reports on soil depletion, aging reactors  Reforming Afghanistan's orphanages  Child-marriage alliance sets sights on South Asia  Can China's growth be greener?  Radio: Forgotten medium continues to empower  Kimberley Process is "under siege," say observers  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Technology | Peace and Security Great News @whitehouse Budget Furthers Strong U.S.-UN Relationship -- our ED Peter Yeo ow.ly/931HV" @BetterWorldOrg "The White House released its 2013 budget request. What this means for the U.S.-UN relationship, global health priorities, and the legacy of Hillary Clinton." UN Dispatch UN reports on soil depletion, aging reactors A report released Monday by the UN Environmental Programme spotlights the effects of unsustainable land-use, and the problems associated with safely decommissioning aging nuclear reactors, as among the most critical environmental issues facing the world today. Agricultural methods that contribute to soil erosion contribute significantly to global warming, according to the Year Book 2012. AlertNet/Reuters (2/13), United Press International (2/13)      Other News Maldives' UN ambassador resigns, alleges Nasheed coup The Telegraph (London) (2/13)      UN envoy to Sierra Leone is reportedly ousted by country's president Reuters (2/13)      UN seeks tougher rules for air cargo battery shipments Bloomberg Businessweek (2/14)      Reforming Afghanistan's orphanages Afghanistan's new national director for orphanages, Sayyid Abdullah Hashemi, has been conducting inspections of the country's provincial children's homes in an effort to root out corruption by local officials, who often siphon off not only the $1.50 that is allocated daily per child, but food and clothing. Hashemi is finding that, outside the capital, Kabul, the authority of the central government is weak. Al-Jazeera (2/13)        Other News Nearly 61% of Nigerians are living in "absolute poverty" BBC (2/13)      Child-marriage alliance sets sights on South Asia Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who is spearheading the Girls Not Brides alliance, last week helped launch in New Delhi a regional initiative backed by dozens of South Asian charities to persuade governments and community leaders across Asia to help reduce high rates of child marriage. "Women represent 50% of humanity and countries are holding themselves back in terms of their economic development by discriminating against girls and women," he said. TrustLaw (2/13)      Can China's growth be greener? Experts realize they cannot constrain the growth of cities in China, an urbanization boom that is not only unprecedented for the world, but especially harmful to the environment. Experts and foreign conservation groups are trying to get China's construction industry to use principles of green design and smart growth to steer future development. Yale Environment 360 (2/13)      Guide helps cities cope with surge in urban flooding A new World Bank manual offers practical guidance to governments on how to better manage flood risk in light of trends in rapid urbanization, surging populations and climate change. Structural measures such as drainage channels and wetlands, as well as nonstructural measures such as flood warning systems and insurance schemes, are increasingly necessary because aid agencies are ill-equipped to deal with urban disasters. 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The Guardian (London)/Poverty Matters blog (2/13)        Kimberley Process is "under siege," say observers Observers say the Kimberley Process, a system of cross-border certification ostensibly intended to ensure that diamonds are not tainted by civil conflict, is "under siege" after the process, itself, approved the export of diamonds mined from Zimbabwe's notorious Marange fields, widely associated with violence and killings. Millions of dollars reportedly are being siphoned from the state-owned mines by the regime of President Robert Mugabe, bypassing the nation's treasury. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (2/13)      Other News Unprecedented Iran letter-writing campaign presages protests The Wall Street Journal (2/14)      Chinese activist gets 7-year term for sending poem via Skype The Guardian (London)/Reuters (2/10)      Position Title Company Name Location Field Director for Membership Development JCI (Junior Chamber International) St. Louis, MO Senior Associate, Planning and Learning United Nations Foundation Washington DC, DC Administrative Assistant, shot@life United Nations Foundation Washington DC, DC Program Officer, Adolescent Girls United Nations Foundation Washington DC, DC Click here to view more job listings.   Get more involved: Follow the UN Foundation on Twitter Key Sites United Nations Secretary-General UN News Centre Key UN Bodies, Agencies, Funds and Programs UN Foundation UN Dispatch UN Radio News Service Crimes against humanity "likely to have been committed" in Syria UN Radio   This SmartBrief was created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com   Subscriber Tools       Update account information | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Print friendly format | Web version | Search past news | Archive | Privacy policy Grab our News Widget Advertise With Us Amy DiElsi Director for UN Foundation Communications United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (D) 202-419-3230 (C) 202-492-3078 (F) 202-887-9021 www.unfoundation.org   About UN WIRE UN Wire is a free service sponsored by the United Nations Foundation which is dedicated to supporting the United Nations' efforts to address the most pressing humanitarian, socioeconomic and environmental challenges facing the world today. 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