SECURITY COUNCIL ADOPTS TEXT URGING TARGETED SANCTIONS AGAINST PERPETRATORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE DURING ARMED CONFLICT Rape Largely ‘Cost-free’, Says Special Representative As UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Recounts 5-year-Old Girl’s Ordeal The Security Council today urged the United Nations sanctions committees to apply targeted sanctions against parties committing sexual violence during armed conflict. Ahead of a debate on the subject that attracted more than 60 speakers, the … [Read more...]
Hong Kong and India lead in growth of wealthy population, Lorre White
June 25, 2013 by
According to the World Wealth Report 2013, released by Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management, the investable wealth of the world’s high net worth individuals (HNWIs) rebounded in 2012, growing by 10 per cent to reach a record high of $46.2 trillion, after declining 1.7 per cent in 2011. As many as one million individuals joined the global HNWI population, which reached 12 million, reflecting an increase of 9.2 per cent. In 2012 North America’s population of 3.73 million HNWIs surpassed the … [Read more...]
Ana Manao celebrates “Benvenuto Presidente” (June 26)
June 23, 2013 by
You are cordially invited to the opening of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival in Toronto on Wednesday June 26, 2013 -- a “Reel Italian Experience!” The festival will kick off with Italian box office smash hit “Benvenuto Presidente” (Welcome Mr. President), a charming political comedy directed by Riccardo Milani. The opening night film stars Claudio Bisio (co-star of Oscar winner Mediterraneo), as a modest, good-hearted librarian mistakenly elected President of Italy. Following … [Read more...]
Mary D. Moore is Taking Action for World Peace!
June 22, 2013 by
Throughout human history, war and violence defined whether territorial boundaries would expand or constrict. The Rule of Law seldom became the standard of societal life; too often, it was might over right. But evolution and the refinement of human morals and ethics have moved mankind, from the mid-20th century, to rise above the pattern of war and violence towards the higher invitation of sustainable peace and the rule of law. For that purpose, the United Nations was … [Read more...]
Lorre White reports, ‘Dubai ruler sets up Emirates Excellence Council’
June 12, 2013 by
Emirati Prime Minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum. (AFP/Getty Images) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and vice president and prime minister of the UAE, has announced the establishment of the Emirates Excellence Council in order to foster a “national culture that encourages all to achieve excellence” in the Gulf state. The council will see all of the UAE’s existing local and federal excellence programmes brought under one umbrella. Sheikh … [Read more...]
World Oceans Day is June 8th, celebrate!
June 8, 2013 by
June 8th is World Oceans Day Together we have the power to protect the ocean World Ocean Day is a time to celebrate our common treasure, which makes the Earth habitable for people by providing and regulating the climate, weather, oxygen, food and many other environmental, social and economic benefits. The lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe, the ocean is also a major source of food and medicines and a critical part of the biosphere. The ‘blue economy’ of the … [Read more...]
Lorre White, E-commerce of China, 2.8 Trillion RMB by 2016
June 7, 2013 by
E-COMMERCE IN CHINA WORTH 2.8 TRILLION RMB BY 2016 240,000 RMB (US$40,000) – this is how much Chinese online shoppers spend online per second. And this astronomical figure is still growing. More than any other country in the world, China has 242 million online shoppers already, or approximately 43% of total Internet users. This online consumer population is twice as big as that of Japan, and 75 million more than that of the US. Web agency Go-Global forecasts this population of … [Read more...]
Cyclone Mahasen evacuees still homeless, Take Action!
June 6, 2013 by
Cyclone Mahasen evacuees still homeless Several weeks ago, reports came in of a fearsome tropical cyclone poised to strike Myanmar and Bangladesh. Over 1 million people evacuated their homes. CARE's emergency teams sprang into action, coordinating with other groups and governmental agencies to be at the ready with crisis materials: 40,000 emergency family kits, including plastic sheeting for shelter, water purification tablets, and soap, to be distributed to families who lost their homes to … [Read more...]
Metta foot spa: Happy feet that empower
June 5, 2013 by
In the heart of posh Bandra is a unique social enterprise business – a spa that helps its visually impaired therapists stand on their feet even as yours get much needed rest. The fragrance of lemon grass and a gentle quiet greet my tired feet. I feel like I am miles away from the maddening city I have been commuting through all day. There is stillness around here, almost ashram-like. Tucked away in a quiet part of Bandra, one of Mumbai’s most ‘happening’ suburbs, is Metta Foot Spa, a … [Read more...]
Australia occupies top rank yet again in OECD’ s better life index!
May 30, 2013 by
The OECD's Better Life Index ranks the world's developed economies on quality-of-life criteria. 1. Australia 2. Sweden 3. Canada 4. Norway 5. Switzerland 6. United States 7. Denmark 8. The Netherlands 9. Iceland 10. United Kingdom For over fifty years, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has helped governments design better policies for better lives for their citizens. It provides a forum in which leaders and policy makers can work together to … [Read more...]
29 May is the, International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
May 29, 2013 by
Peacekeepers Day 2013 On 29 May, UN offices, alongside Member States and non-governmental organizations, hold solemn events to honour fallen peacekeepers. Since the first UN peacekeeping mission was established in 1948, more than 3,100 military, police and civilian personnel have lost their lives in the service of peace as a result of acts of violence, accidents and disease. The day has two purposes: to honour the memory of the UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of … [Read more...]
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers celebrated May 29
May 26, 2013 by
United Nations Peacekeeping helps countries torn by conflict create the conditions for lasting peace. It is comprised of civilian, police and military personnel. Since the UN does not have its own military force; it depends on contributions from Member States. In addition to maintaining peace and security, peacekeepers are increasingly charged with assisting in political processes; reforming judicial systems; training law enforcement and police forces; disarming and reintegrating former … [Read more...]
