Letters Hopes for a negotiated settlement of the conflict in Syria
The civil war is still to come , 16 May), consider that the solution to such conflicts must be through developing better mechanisms for encouraging a negotiated settlement. Only a few weeks ago the UN general assembly...Read more...
Iran Opposes U.N. Resolution on Syria
On May 15, the U.N. General Assembly approved a non-binding resolution calling for a political transition in Syria. The Qatari-drafted measure passed with 107 countries voting in favor and 59 abstaining. Iran and 11 other...Read more...
Why Belarusian FM canceled his New York visit?
On May 13th -14th, Belarus’ Deputy Foreign Minister Valiantsin Rybakou took part in the high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. Earlier it was reported that this meeting would be attended by Foreign Minister...Read more...
UN tells Israel to let in nuclear inspectors
As nuclear peace talks are cancelled, overwhelming vote by general assembly calls for Israel to join nonproliferation treaty A vote by the United Nations general assembly has called on Israel to open its nuclear programme to...Read more...
IISD RS @ Third Session of the UNGA Open Working Group on SDGs, Highlights for Wednesday, 22 May...
International Institute for Sustainable Development - Reporting Services (IISD RS), Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB), Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN General Assembly (UNGA), Open Working...Read more...
DavidIcke.com: Obama Administration to Sign U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
Posted by David Icke 'Just when we all thought the gun debate was dying down, the Obama administration has said it is now pursuing to sign the UN Arms treaty in the â__near futureâ__. On April 2nd, 2013, the UN general assembly...Read more...
Afghanistan: No sustainable development without access to quality education
In September 2000, when the Millennium Summit was held at the UN General Assembly, Afghanistan was suffering from conflict and could not participate in the formulation of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Government...Read more...
Comment on Nuclear Israel: The secret that is not by Buy Facebook Likes
December 5, 2012 By 21wire 295 Comments The United Nations General Assembly is pressing Israel to reveal its nuclear arsenal. Israel has lashed out against the overwhelming approval of the resolution, which calls for...Read more...
Experts call for steps to protect cetacean species
KARACHI, May 22: Over a thousand dolphins, whales and porpoises are killed every year in Pakistan mainly due to the widespread use of large gillnets that are prohibited under a United Nations General Assembly resolution.Read more...
Today is World Day for Cultural Diversity
Photo: An indigenous delegate in the General Assembly Hall at the opening of the twelfth session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. 20 May 2013. United Nations, New York. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas. Photo: Indigenous...Read more...
The History of the World: Nixon visits Moscow
22 May 1972 The following is a brief extract from The History of the World: Sixth Edition by J.M. Roberts and O.A. Westad. In October 1971 the UN General Assembly had recognized the People’s Republic as the only legitimate...Read more...
Call for national debate on decriminalising drugs
By Cormac O'Keeffe Irish Examiner Reporter Community groups, health researchers, and academics are calling for a national debate on drug laws. It comes as Ireland prepares its position on drug prohibition ahead of a special...Read more...
PM Lilo Thrilled with Solomons Support For French Polynesia
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo is thrilled that the United Nations General Assembly has voted to place French Polynesia back on the UN decolonization list and requested the French government facilitate rapid progress towards...Read more...
U.N. boosts Palestinians' status to nonmember observer state
UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday to slightly enhance the status of the Palestinian territories at the international organization, a controversial gambit that conveys world recognition for...Read more...
NRA-ILA: Obama Administration to Sign U.N. Arms Trade Treaty "In the Very Near Future"
source http://www.nraila.org May 17, 2013--As we reported last month, on April 2, the United Nations General Assembly voted 153-4 to pass the Arms Trade Treaty, with the United States voting in favor and several countries...Read more...
Pacific Buzz (May 22): French Polynesia on decolonisation list | Major powers court leaders |...
A roundup of political and economic news by the Pacific Institute of Public Policy and the Development Policy Centre. POLITICS French Polynesia re-inscribed on UN decolonisation list Former president Oscar Temaru managed a last...Read more...
French Polynesia back on UN decolonisation list
Posted May 22, 2013 14:39:57 The United Nations has approved former French Polynesian President Oscar Temaru’s appeal for the territory to be re-listed for decolonisation. The UN General Assembly will put French Polynesia back...Read more...
Getting the facts straight
Centre provides crucial input to UN General Assembly debate on sustainable development Social-ecological research and the importance of operating within a safe operating space for humanity took centre stage in a recent debate...Read more...
G3ict Supports HLMDD 2013: Disability Inclusive Development Agenda Enabled through ICTs
On 23 September 2013 the UN General Assembly will hold in New York (USA) a high-level meeting to agree on a global roadmap to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all development efforts. The meeting will have...Read more...
Syria Update
UN General Assembly Vote Reflects Shift in Syrian Public Opinion by FRANKLIN LAMB Homs, Syria It’s not hard to find critics of the Assad government in the Governorate (Muhafazat) of Homs or for that matter, to varying degrees...Read more...
Columbia Prof: WWII-Era Zionists Colluded with Nazis
“There are some ideas so stupid that only an intellectual could believe them” (George Orwell) Columbia University Professor Joseph Massad is blind to reality. His virulent anti-Zionist streak leads him to the most laughable...Read more...
Australia: Declarations Of Independence Advanced At Brisbane Treaty Talks
Australia: Declarations Of Independence Advanced At Brisbane Treaty Talks Michael Anderson, Convenor of the Sovereign Union of First Nations and Peoples in Australia, said from Brisbane today: “Having attended a two-day...Read more...
Part 159, Here Comes the Handoff- Get Ready to Carry the Ball /channeling/ Channeler: Kathryn E. May
by Kathryn E. May, PsyD on 05/21/13 There are very exciting things under way. We know that some of you became disinterested in the process of Ascension when it didn’t happen as fast as you thought it…Read more...
The international day for biodiversity
The United Nations has designated May 22 as International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. It was initially celebrated on December 29, when it was first created...Read more...
Indigenous culture youth among key topics as UN permanent forum opens 12th session
20 May 2013 150 Around 2,300 indigenous participants are expected to discuss culture, education and health during the 12th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, which will include a special focus...Read more...
"UN Guidance for Effective Mediation" - United Nations
Feature Description: Newly developed guidance from the UN can help mediators succeed. Newly developed guidance from the United Nations can mediators succeed, providing practical advice for navigating mediation processes...Read more...
UNGA Discusses Climate Change and Energy-Water Nexus in Post-2015 Context
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) held a thematic debate, titled “Sustainable Development and Climate Change: Practical Solutions in the Energy-Water Nexus,” which brought together environment and development experts to discuss...Read more...
Comment on Legally, Morally, and Ethnically Israel Has No Right To Exist by Jack Martin
The greatest "justification" for Israel's claim to the land of Palestine is the so-called "Holocaust." And that claim is every bit as bogus as is their claim that the land was given to them by God. But it does convince people...Read more...
OAS Releases Historic Report on Drug Policy Alternatives
BOGOTA, COLUMBIA – The Organization of American States (OAS) Friday released a ground-breaking report on… OAS Releases Historic Report on Drug Policy Alternatives OAS suggests countries consider debate legalizing marijuana By...Read more...
UNWTO indaba will be huge success – Storella
By BRIAN HATYOKA - THE co-hosting of the 20th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly in August this year will be a big success for Livingstone and Zambia, US Ambassador to Zambia Mark...Read more...
