[RED DEMOCRATICA] How the UN intervention force restored "hope to the people"

 

Quote of the Day | Excerpts from UN Dispatch | Protecting journalistic freedom is a daily task for UNESCO Created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com |  Web Version   November 14, 2013 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION     News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story How the UN intervention force restored "hope to the people" The first United Nations invention brigade carried out its mission successfully in the Democratic Republic of Congo despite the risks of such an action. The UN's "task is to dissolve political blockage, to end occupation by armed forces, to restore state authority, to bring back hope to the people," says UN special envoy Martin Kobler. "You have to find new instruments to restore the peace," he argues. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (11/12) Share:      Above the Fold Protecting journalistic freedom is a daily task for UNESCO Getting aid to the Philippines is the priority, UN's Amos says Why aid agencies must prioritize women's safety during emergencies Will a global platform for emissions trading be helpful? Fighting in Syria continues Business leaders call on companies to increase participation in improving health in India UN Radio   Quote of the Day @BetterWorldOrg: .@UN makes funding appeal for #Philippines relief efforts as humanitarian agencies struggle to reach worst-hit areas: bit.ly/1arTYgB Share:      UN Dispatch "If the trends in the first 9 months of 2013 continue, this year will be one of the ten warmest years on record since 1850. This is according to the World Meteorological Organization, which says that January to September 2013 match with January to February 2003 as the seventh warmest 9 month period on record." UN Dispatch (11/13) Share:      United Nations Protecting journalistic freedom is a daily task for UNESCO The recent killing of two French journalists in Mali emphasizes UNESCO's mission to support journalistic freedom. "Although many journalists are harassed or imprisoned worldwide, we prioritize our attention on the killings and impunity issues which constitute not only the ultimate form of censorship but also a cycle of unpunished attacks," says Guy Berger, UNESCO director of the Division of Freedom of Expression and Media Development. The InterDependent (11/13) Share:      Lebanon grapples with spillover violence from Syrian conflict, Ban says Firstpost (India)/The Associated Press (11/14) Share:      Security Council renews Somali peacekeeping mission, adds troops Al Jazeera (11/12) Share:      Health Development Getting aid to the Philippines is the priority, UN's Amos says The United Nations is working to expedite aid distribution to people in the Philippines. "We need to get assistance to them now. ... Ensuring a faster delivery is our immediate priority," says Valerie Amos, the UN emergency-relief chief. Channel NewsAsia/Agence France-Presse (11/14), Voice of America (11/13), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (11/14), CNN (11/14) Share:      How to use openness and accountability to strengthen development Devex.com (free registration) (11/13) Share:      Women Girls Why aid agencies must prioritize women's safety during emergencies Aid workers during emergencies need to be mindful that women's safety is always a priority, experts say. "At the policy level, the leadership, we have recognized the gaps, but the biggest challenge is the implementation on the ground. That's where the difference will be made," said United Nations official Zainab Hawa Bangura. IRINNews.org (11/14), The Guardian (London) (11/14) Share:      Why more women are becoming entrepreneurs in the Middle East Inter Press Service (11/13) Share:      Climate and Energy Will a global platform for emissions trading be helpful? Proponents of a global platform for carbon emissions trading are hoping to garner buy-in during the United Nations climate talks in Poland. However, officials from multiple countries say it's premature to discuss such a venture. Reuters (11/13) Share:      Report: Carbon dioxide emissions are rapidly acidifying oceans BBC (11/13) Share:      Peacekeeping and Security Fighting in Syria continues Fighting between Syrian government troops and rebels continues, particularly around the cities of Damascus and Aleppo. Meanwhile, Hezbollah, whose fighters are backing the Syrian government, said it will remain in the conflict indefinitely. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (11/13), Reuters (11/14), BBC (11/13), Thomson Reuters Foundation/Reuters (11/13) Share:      Russian, Egyptian officials hold discussions in Cairo BBC (11/14) Share:      Nigerian refugees pour into Niger, straining food security Reuters (11/13) Share:      Paraguay sees increased activity by insurgents The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (11/13) Share:      35 killed by suicide bomber in eastern Iraq city Reuters (11/14) Share:      Fighting kills 3 in CAR capital Thomson Reuters Foundation/Reuters (11/13) Share:      UN Foundation Better World Campaign Business leaders call on companies to increase participation in improving health in India "On the eve of Children's Day in India, business leaders and health leaders today called on companies to accelerate efforts to save children's and mothers' lives in India. If the business community stepped up its efforts and targeted key health areas, it could help India achieve global targets for reducing maternal, newborn and child deaths in India and save millions of lives." Read more. Share:      Position Title Company Name Location Communications UN Relations Officer, UN Association of the USA United Nations Foundation New York, NY IT Support Specialist United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Click here to view more job listings.   UN Radio "Even though the world produces enough food for all, more than 840 million people still go hungry, the head of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said on Wednesday." UN Radio (11/13) Share:      Learn more about the UN Foundation -> United Nations | Secretary-General | UN News Centre | Key UN Bodies, Agencies, Funds and Programs UN Foundation | UN Dispatch | The Interdependent 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.   Contact the UN Foundation 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 Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Lead Editor:  James daSilva Jobs Contact:  Jackie Basso   P: 202.407.7871     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Web version (print friendly) Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2013 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information

 

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