Tonight, President Obama called both Secretary Hillary Clinton and Senator Sanders. The President congratulated both candidates for running inspiring campaigns that have energized Democrats, brought a new generation of Americans into the political process, and shined a spotlight on important policy ideas aimed at making sure our economy and our politics work for everybody, not just those with wealth and power. The President congratulated Secretary Clinton for securing the delegates necessary … [Read more...]
The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has elected the first Woman President.
June 21, 2011 by
The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has elected the first Woman President. The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has elected the first woman ever to serve as its President. Laura Dupuy Lasserre, from Uruguay replaces the outgoing president, Thailand’s Sihasak Phuangketkeow. She says she knows at first hand how important human rights are because her homeland, until a little over 20 years ago, suffered from a painful dictatorship. The Human Rights Council is an … [Read more...]
