Day of Reckoning
The Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted 26 years ago today – 20 November – marks Universal Children’s Day. Perhaps this year more than any other we are…
Tag Archives: #UN
#University & UN Look to Future Together
The new global citizen is being educated at the globe’s university. From activism to careers, much of what occurs at the grassroots comes from new organizations and groups taking shape…
When Marlon #Brando Joined #Diplomacy’s Night
Back in 1956, there was no more glamorous or rebellious film star than Marlon Brando. On this night though, he joined in the protocol of the United Nations in what…
#007 in #Cyprus to Tackle Minefields
#DanielCraig is employing his celebrity as James Bond to highlight de-mining efforts that are ongoing on that island state for the last four decades and as reunification talks under…
#GlobalCitizen #Diplomacy Rocks!
The United Nations and its diplomacy is increasingly about engaging the global citizen. Fenced in diplomatic reserves remain at the UN HQ which is hosting the globe’s kings, presidents, prime…
Colombia’s #Juanes & Latin America’s Diplomat-Artists
Music star Juanes represents the rising engagement of global artists with the United Nations and its many organizations and agencies, including UNICEF and UNHCR. Initially, the engagement was limited in…
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…
#Eid Al-Fitr From the UN
The end of Ramadan is celebrated throughout the globe, after a month of fasting, prayer, abstinence and hopefully reflection. The United Nations holds its own prayer services for diplomats,…
Reboot of #Development #Finance
From gender equality to sustainability, the key catalyst will be a new approach to development finance. Profit is not a dirty word and growth is not the overriding objective. Rather,…
#HighNoon when Gary Cooper Comes to UN
He was already an American war hero and celebrated film actor. He had also played other US heroes, as Lou #Gehrig, in film, but perhaps his most famous role was…