[RED DEMOCRATICA] Obama extols freedom of expression, importance of UN role in global cooperation

 

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	September 26, 2012 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate Obama extols freedom of expression, importance of UN role in global cooperation U.S. President Barack Obama called upon nations of the world to "rally against bigotry and blasphemy and lift up the values of understanding and mutual respect" in a speech Tuesday before the United Nations General Assembly. "The strongest weapon against hateful speech is not repression, it is more speech," said Obama, who also paid tribute to slain Ambassador Christopher Stevens and his investment "in the international cooperation that the UN represents." PBS/Newshour (9/25), The Blade (Toledo, Ohio) (9/25), Mail & Guardian (South Africa)/Agence France-Presse/South African Press Association (9/26)      All eyes to be on Egypt's Morsi in UN debut  Preparations for new food realities are paying off  Assembly meeting yields commitments to women  Climate change is linked to deaths, financial loss  Japan, China talk at UN amid territorial dispute  Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves celebrates 2-year anniversary with announcements  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security | UN Foundation & Better World Campaign Did u see @GirlUp Teen Advisor Sofia at #SGSglobal? Check out her blog on the experience her post-panel interview http://bit.ly/ReU7uJ" @UNFoundation "It is time to heed the words of Gandhi: 'Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit.' Together, we must work towards a world where we are strengthened by our differences, and not defined by them." UN Dispatch All eyes to be on Egypt's Morsi in UN debut Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is scheduled to take center stage today at the United Nations General Assembly. During a speech on Tuesday at the Clinton Global Initiative, also in New York City, Morsi provided what observers say was a glimpse of his likely remarks before the world body, emphasizing that freedom of expression must come with "responsibility." San Antonio Express-News/The Associated Press (9/26), The Guardian (London) (9/23), The Economist (9/22)      Assembly's first day brings calls for intervention in Syria At the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani called upon the Arab world to unite politically and militarily to stop "the cycle of killing" in Syria. French President Francois Hollande urged the UN to intervene to protect civilians in rebel-held areas. Meanwhile, UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi discussed prospects for Syria with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. ForeignPolicy.com/Turtle Bay blog (9/25), Reuters (9/25), The Washington Post/The Associated Press (9/25)      Other News Day 2 speakers: What, and who, to look for CNN (9/26)      NAACP seeks UN voting rights observers for U.S. poll The Washington Post/The Associated Press (9/25)      Assange to address UN by video from Ecuador's London embassy USA TODAY/The Associated Press (9/25)      Preparations for new food realities are paying off Will the lessons learned by governments during the global food crisis of 2008 be sufficient to ward off social unrest as prices continue to climb for some of the world's most critical grains? "[S]o far, no panic," writes Dan Murphy. The Christian Science Monitor (9/23)      Malaysian villages are seen as model for developing world The government of Malaysia is helping to lift farmers out of poverty by building model villages that are branded as sustainable and with uncomplicated farming methods. BBC (9/25)        Other News Global Good Challenge is bridging online, offline worlds The Huffington Post (9/25)      China's elderly are left behind by economic boom BBC (9/20)      Assembly meeting yields commitments to women Governments and aid organizations at the United Nations General Assembly have been making pledges to improve the rights and health of women and children. A host of nations is backing the Equal Futures Partnership, an initiative intended to increase the participation of women in business and politics. Devex.com/The Development Newswire blog (9/26), Devex.com/The Development Newswire blog (9/25)        Climate change is linked to deaths, financial loss A study is linking climate change to the deaths of nearly 400,000 people annually, with a yearly economic toll of $1.2 trillion, or 1.6% of global gross domestic product. Developing countries will continue to bear the brunt of the effects of climate change through 2030, by which time the cost to global GDP is projected to reach 3.2%, according to the study, Climate Vulnerability Monitor. The Guardian (London) (9/25), AlertNet (9/26)        Other News Panoramas of Great Barrier Reef are provided via Google Maps The Guardian (London) (9/26)      South American nations plan tsunami early-warning system PhysOrg.com/Agence France-Presse (9/26)      Plastic-based bags and containers are prohibited in Haiti The Miami Herald (free registration) (9/24)      Japan, China talk at UN amid territorial dispute The territorial dispute between Japan and China over ownership of islets in the East China Sea continues, but foreign ministers from both countries met for an hour today during the United Nations General Assembly. On Monday, fishing boats from Taiwan in the waters surrounding the small, rocky islands were moved away by the Japanese Coast Guard. Reuters (9/26), The Guardian (London) (9/26), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (9/25)      Other News Syrian army headquarters in Damascus is hit by dual blasts Al-Jazeera (9/26)      Opposition, Western nations are unable to counteract Belarus' Lukashenko Spiegel Online (Germany) (9/25)      Gadhafi captor dies of injuries from kidnapping, torture Al-Jazeera (9/26)      Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves celebrates 2-year anniversary with announcements The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves celebrated its two-year anniversary with announcements that combined are instrumental toward accomplishing its mission to create a global market for clean, safe, and efficient cooking technologies. The Alliance also released its second-year report detailing progress in the areas of market development, research, outreach, standards and testing, and more. Learn more.      Innovation Working Group and mHealth Alliance announce 2012 grant winners The Innovation Working Group and mHealth Alliance announced the eight 2012 winners of catalytic grants today at a luncheon event held in support of Every Woman Every Child. The competitive grants provide targeted technical assistance for critical areas in the scale-up process, including objectives related to generating evidence appropriate for a variety of stakeholders, building partnerships, and developing sustainable business models. Learn more.      Position Title Company Name Location Partnership Associate, Global Partnerships United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Global Health Officer, Global Health United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Administrative Assistant United Nations Foundation Washington, 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 The Interdependent UN Radio News Service Security Council to hold high-level meeting on Middle East 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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