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	March 11, 2013 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate Ban welcomes release of 21 peacekeepers The 21 United Nations peacekeepers from the Philippines being held by Syrian rebels were released Saturday and are safely in Jordan. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that he "appreciates the efforts of all concerned to secure their safe release" and wished to emphasize "to all parties the impartiality of UN peacekeepers." The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (3/9), GlobalPost.com/Agence France-Presse (3/9)      UNHCR: Syrian refugees may increase threefold  Susan Rice eyed for U.S. national security post  Child marriage threatens girls' health, education  Suspect in New Delhi gang-rape case found hanged  Sustainable energy needed for developing areas  Kenyatta wins Kenyan election as fraud alleged  "Global Mom Relay" connects moms everywhere through the power of social media to help women and children  Hundreds of students from Boston's public and charter schools participate in Model UN Conference  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Spotlight: U.S.-UN relations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security | UN Foundation & Better World Campaign | Spotlight: UNA-USA 'Women girls should be able to determine their own future, no matter where they're born.' @MelindaGates http://on.fb.me/Y4ZOON" @UNFoundation "This year, there is some cool social media action you can take that will translate into REAL WORLD action benefiting women all over the world. It's called the Global Mom Relay." UN Dispatch UNHCR: Syrian refugees may increase threefold The number of Syrian refugees could be as high as 3 million by year's end, according to Antonio Guterres, head of the United Nations refugee agency. Separately, a UN report cites mass killings by Syrian government-backed militias that are sometimes sectarian. Meanwhile, humanitarian aid groups are struggling to get assistance to rebel-held areas. CBC.ca (Canada) (3/10), AlertNet/Reuters (3/11), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (3/8)      Other News UN report seeks inquiry into North Korea human rights abuses The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (3/10)      UN post-2015 development talks are under way in Beijing China.org.cn (China) (3/11)      UN identifies DR Congo troops in human rights abuses United Press International (3/8)      DR Congo helicopter accident kills UN staffers News24.com (South Africa)/Agence France-Presse (3/11)      UN's Pillay rebukes Fiji on torture Radio Australia (3/11)      Women increase participation in UN peacekeeping Voice of America (3/6)      Susan Rice eyed for U.S. national security post Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is said to be the leading candidate to succeed Thomas E. Donilon as U.S. national security adviser, which would give her a central role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. In 2012, Rice was considered for secretary of state but bowed out after criticism over the Libya embassy attack. The Washington Post (3/9)      Child marriage threatens girls' health, education Child marriage is widespread, with the United Nations Population Fund calculating that in 42 countries, one-third of girls are married. High maternal death rates, limited access to education and exposure to violence are directly related to child marriage, according to a Human Rights Watch report. "The United Nations recognizes child marriage as a serious human rights violation that threatens the achievement of nearly all the Millennium Development Goals, a set of priority targets the international community agreed to achieve by 2015," Carole Presern writes. Detroit Free Press/The Associated Press (3/10), The Guardian (London) (3/8), The Huffington Post (3/6), The Japan Times (3/11)      Other News FAO consultant: Improve communication with development clients by listening The Guardian (London) (3/4)      Aid groups in Sudan face challenges in implementing humanitarian efforts Devex.com (3/11)      Suspect in New Delhi gang-rape case found hanged A suspect in the New Delhi gang rape of a young Indian woman was found hanged in his jail cell today. Ram Singh was allegedly the driver of the bus where the attack took place. Jail officials are calling the death a suicide while Singh's family claims it was murder. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (3/11), The Wall Street Journal (3/11)      Sustainable energy needed for developing areas The development of sustainable energy sources for the poverty-stricken areas of the world will do much to improve the lives of 90% of the world, writes Andrew C. Revkin. "[T]he 'energy quest' that's needed to smooth the human journey in this century has two faces -- one figuring out how the haves can use energy more wisely, the other figuring out how to get the benefits that come with modern energy to the billions without sustainable options right now," he argues. He cites several companies who are moving toward this goal. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Dot Earth blog (3/8)        Other News Group votes to ban trade in endangered shark species Reuters (3/11)      Kenyatta wins Kenyan election as fraud alleged Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday was pronounced the winner of the presidential elections in Kenya, avoiding a runoff vote. The announcement immediately was followed by accusations of voter fraud. Meanwhile, Kenyatta is scheduled to be tried in July at the International Criminal Court for allegedly funding death squads during the 2007 elections. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (3/9), CNN (3/11)      Chadian fighters an asset for French in Mali Chadian troops are proving to be experienced and effective fighters alongside the French against Islamic militants in Mali. But the troops have a reputation for human rights abuses, Peter Tinti writes, which works against using them for long-term security in Mali. The Christian Science Monitor (3/7), GlobalPost.com/Agence France-Presse (3/11)      Other News USAID pledges $11 million for free, honest Myanmar elections in 2015 Devex.com (3/11)      Top five news stories selected by UN Wire readers in the past week. De Schutter: Food rights, gender equality need increased FAO support (The Guardian (London)) World leaders speak out on International Women's Day (Devex.com) 25 leading African women (The Guardian (London)) USAID programs cut as part of sequestration (Devex.com) UN's Guterres: Syria at "tipping point" as refugees top 1 million (The New York Times (tiered subscription model)) Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers. "Global Mom Relay" connects moms everywhere through the power of social media to help women and children Mothers around the globe are mobilizing their voices and their social networks as one of the most powerful forces for positive change for women and children in today's world. Moms and their friends will come together as part of a groundbreaking series of online conversations to share advice, stories, and inspiration about motherhood as part of the Global Mom Relay, a first-of-its-kind virtual relay with a goal of improving the lives of women and children around the globe. Learn more.      Hundreds of students from Boston's public and charter schools participate in Model UN Conference More than 250 middle and high school students from 15 schools in the Boston area attended the United Nations Association of the USA's Global Classrooms Boston Model UN Conference at Northeastern University. In Model UN, students role-play as representatives from countries, interest groups and nongovernmental organizations in simulations of UN bodies. Learn more.      Position Title Company Name Location Operations Assistant, DC Office United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Officer, Online Communications, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Innovation Associate, NYC United Nations Foundation New York, NY Program Manager, Post-2015 Development Agenda, NYC United Nations Foundation New York, NY Director of Development Invisible Children San Diego , CA 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 Medical care in Syria used as 'tactic of war' says UN Commission of Inquiry 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 Caleb Tiller Executive Director, Communications and Public Affairs United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 202-887-9040 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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