Henry #Fonda Speaks on Behalf of #Disarmament
The vision of a globe disarming rather than ever more destructive weapons in quantity and capacity was a founding goal of the United Nations. Actor Henry Fonda was one of…
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She Wore Black, Audrey #Hepburn at UN
She became the model for the diplomat-artist, as the “little black dress” became the fashion of choice for so many because of the trend she set. As UNICEF’s…
Angelina Jolie, in #Myanmar, Bridges Peace & Humanitarian Work
The misery of displaced persons and refugees is too frequently created by conflict. Too often the civilians themselves are the targets of ethnic cleansing and genocide. Humanitarian efforts may be…
“I, the Diplomat” 1956 Radio Program by Sir Michael #Redgrave
He is the father of Oscar-winning actress and friend Vanessa Redgrave; but even before then, he was a friend of the United Nations and as many of the period who…
Robert #Redford at UN says #ClimateChange Will #Sting All!
In “Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid” he went out in a blaze of bullets. Now, more than four decades later, since he joined Paul Newman to film one of…
Angelina Jolie Speaks to UN Security Council
An actress and artist speaking to diplomats on the political and humanitarian considerations of the never ending cycles of conflict might appear a bit at odds with past tradition. But…
Earth Day Concert in Washington
As Washington goes so goes the world. And this weekend ahead of Earth Day on April 22, citizens – global or US or both – gathered at the National Mall…
Sport as Diplomacy & Tool for Peace
April 6 is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Sport in the past and even today has been employed to further nationalism, and perhaps as cover for…
Orlando Bloom Looks into the Eyes of Ebola, a Very Young Face
The youngest victims of Ebola may have beaten death for now, but the legacy of their battle will continue to traumatize psychologically and materially. The nightmares will continue for…
Danny Schechter, Journalist Defining Diplomat-Artist
From the UN to Wall Street, Danny Schechter and I worked together to make/reflect complex issues in multi-media format. Danny has been defined as an “investigative journalist” but he employed…