http://news.prlog.org/tag/united-nations/united nations - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12131389-savant-books-releases-tom-donnellymike-mungers-new-novel-blessed-are-the-peacekeepers.htmlSavant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, announces the release of Tom Donnelly and Mike Munger's dramatic international police novel, "Blessed are the Peacekeepers." http://www.prlog.org/12107238-gender-equality-crucial-to-world-stability-say-sisters-of-notre-dame-de-namur.htmlAn accredited NGO at the United Nations, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur took an active role in championing the rights of women and girls across the globe during the recent U.N. Commission on the Status of Women. http://www.prlog.org/12097155-adelphi-university-presents-eighth-annual-conference-for-peace-and-human-rights.htmlAdelphi University will explore ideals of peace and sustainability in a two day event with the Eighth Annual Conference for Peace and Human Rights on March 21 and 22, 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12090257-world-top-20-education-poll-unveiled-today.htmlEducation in the highest order will be on display each year, in the new World Top 20 Education Poll. Whose mission will be to encourage countries to improve their commitment to educate their citizens! http://www.prlog.org/12085976-local-writer-joins-the-un-to-eradicate-polio-by-2025.htmlAs part of the United Nations Foundation Shot@Life campaign, Lee Reyes-Fournier added her support to nearly 100 doctors, advocates and bloggers committed to seeing that every child in the world has a chance at life by receiving their vaccinations. http://www.prlog.org/12071706-zed-urges-hindus-worldwide-for-dialogue-during-un-world-interfaith-harmony-week.html“World Interfaith Harmony Week” launched by United Nations from February 1-7. http://www.prlog.org/12066136-new-educational-paradigm-soon-to-be-released-in-us-and-then-globally.htmlof The Black Box Interactive Learning Network™ is the empowerment of all levels of learning, from Kindergarten through PhD. http://www.prlog.org/12036666-we-cannot-just-leave-education-to-the-experts.htmlBTI Communications Group supports Youth for Human Rights documentary Finding Our Voice, Youth on the Educational Frontline http://www.prlog.org/12035386-united-nations-event-honours-founders-of-the-first-womens-global-financial-network.htmlFormal Launch of Founding a Movement, a book by Women’s World Banking Founding President Michaela Walsh http://www.prlog.org/12020842-on-massacre-anniversary-etan-urges-un-and-us-to-act-for-justice-for-timor-leste.htmlEast Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) urges the UN, U.S., and other governments to fulfill promises of justice for the victims of Indonesia's illegal occupation of Timor-Leste on massacre anniversary. http://www.prlog.org/12006129-crowdfunding-capital-creation-in-africa.htmlCrowdfunding conference to explore groundbreaking investment opportunities for African companies http://www.prlog.org/11984830-beauty-vision-and-focused-meet-united-nations-pageant-winner-ms-usa-erin-morgart.htmlErin J Morgart is a skilled fitness trainer and model, available for engagements as a personal trainer, fitness model, and product spokesperson. She was just crowned Ms. US in the United Nations Pageant and won the Peoples Choice Award. http://www.prlog.org/11972547-the-business-of-keeping-peace-in-africa.htmlPrivate sector opportunities are the focus of the U.S.-Africa Peace Support Industry Symposium in South Africa this month http://www.prlog.org/11911982-mercado-global-participates-in-round-table-discussion-and-press-conference-at-the-united-nations.htmlFashion industry leaders to announce new commitments to the UN Secretary-General-led initiative, “Every Woman Every Child” http://www.prlog.org/11866901-the-peoples-political-web-site-needs-your-signature-to-help-our-country.htmlFed Corruption has introduced four new petitions that all Americans should be ready to sign right now. These petitions are designed to chip away at the freedom killing policies that they are creating in Washington right now. http://www.prlog.org/11838638-american-fashion-expertcelebrity-host-rocco-leo-gaglioti-special-guest-of-un-in-ukraine.htmlRocco Leo Gaglioti, Dji Dieng, and the UN help promote the Clean Water Initiative and "World Water Day" to bring attention to the deplorable conditions of regions in the world that still have non potable water which cause disease and death. http://www.prlog.org/11798702-sisters-of-notre-dame-de-namur-brief-united-nations-representatives.htmlThe Sisters' African Photovoltaic Project is transforming primitive, impoverished villages into thriving communities. As these efforts support U.N. Millennium Development Goals to eradicate poverty by 2015, the Sisters were asked to speak at U.N. http://www.prlog.org/11753502-linkin-park-supports-campaign-to-light-haiti-with-solar-bulbs.htmlTogether with United Nations, Linkin Park will be bringing electricity to Haiti. With just $10 donation, the band asks for help to light up Haiti with solar bulbs http://www.prlog.org/11746295-way-to-transform-shridhar-university-pilani-celebrates-human-rights-day-2011.htmlHuman Rights are Universal is a common dream in Perth or Pilani or Pittsburgh and recognition of human rights aims at preserving dignity and upholding equality of all people before the law. http://www.prlog.org/11742069-assist-sustainability-initiative-highlighted-at-the-european-union-switch-asia-networking-in-jakarta.htmlAsia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) Project Green Philippines Islands of Sustainability was highlighted at the European Union’s SWITCH Asia Networking Meeting last October 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia. http://www.prlog.org/11735503-whats-happening-at-the-united-nations-our-world-for-better-or-worse.htmlAn Amazing Visit To NYC During United Nations Spirituality Week, Included Representatives From The Hopi Native Tribe. Elyce Monet Shares Her Personal Experience As A Speaker And Participant In Important Meetings Taking Place In Our World Today. http://www.prlog.org/11711441-palestine-joins-unesco-as-full-member-state.htmlIn a move that considerably boosted the Palestinians' bid for full membership at the United Nations, UNESCO voted overwhelmingly and admitted Palestine as a full member state. http://www.prlog.org/11710841-is-slavery-making-comeback-in-america.html"According to the United Nations, there are more than 27 million slaves worldwide, which are more than twice the number of those who were enslaved over the 400 years that transatlantic slavers trafficked humans to work in the Americas." - L Mann http://www.prlog.org/11700655-international-recipes-celebrate-un-day.htmlUN Day began 63 years ago this Monday to highlight the goals and achievements of the United Nations. Part of those goals includes fostering communication between member states, and one of the best ways to experience a culture is through its cuisine. http://www.prlog.org/11682343-ambassador-dr-palitha-tb-kohona-presents-the-world-from-the-perspective-of-sri-lanka.htmlThe International Initiatives Committee’s Ambassador Series invites Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona, to share his expertise and unique perspectives on world events and issues. http://www.prlog.org/11674424-global-sustainable-tourism-council-gstc-celebrates-world-tourism-day.htmlInvites the Travel Industry to Join and Support the Council's Work to Help Drive Conservation and Poverty Alleviation Worldwide http://www.prlog.org/11668825-on-the-leading-edge-of-peace.htmlLet It Begin With Me Offers Insights from 21 Modern Peacebuilders http://www.prlog.org/11628733-causal-fridays-with-cause.htmlStudents Call on Professionals to Ditch Suits and Raise Funds for Education http://www.prlog.org/11625246-assist-and-dekra-wit-hangzhou-kick-off-green-and-safe-project.htmlInternational NGO Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) formally kicked off Green and Safe, a PPP funded by DEG, in cooperation with DEKRA WIT (Hangzhou) Certification Co. Ltd. last July 28 in Beijing, China. http://www.prlog.org/11616589-tnt-express-airlifts-45-tons-of-food-aid-for-somalia.html8 August 2011 – TNT Express today uplifted 45 tons of emergency food aid to Nairobi, Kenya, to help the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) feed thousands of children in neighboring Somalia. http://www.prlog.org/11613722-india-violates-un-convention-against-corruption-after-ratification-protest-in-front-of-un-ny.htmlIndia has ratified UNCAC but refuses to instrument strong laws. Condemning this, a peaceful protest is being held at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Park, across United Nations, New York, NY from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday, August 12, 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11609294-michel-montecrossa-releases-single-the-united-states-of-planet-earth.htmlMira Sound Germany releases ‘The United States of Planet Earth’, Michel Montecrossa's New-Topical-Song-Movement Audio Single and DVD about the way into the future. http://www.prlog.org/11603489-animated-video-about-human-rights.htmlWhat exactly are Human Rights? Who is responsible for protecting them? And do they really apply to all people? These are the question the newest animated Video clip in the WissensWerte series deals with. http://www.prlog.org/11593157-double-honors-for-cal-state-las-model-united-nations-delegation.htmlCSULA political science class represented the Kingdom of Spain at national conference http://www.prlog.org/11553776-iona-college-and-university-of-connecticut-business-schools-to-hold-6th-annual-summer-symposium.htmlIona College’s Hagan School of Business and the University of Connecticut’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) will present the sixth annual summer regional symposium, “The Changing Face of Globalization.” http://www.prlog.org/11541603-iclei-usa-and-us-green-building-council-launch-national-leadership-speaker-series.htmlAmbassador Sha Zukang, Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to Deliver Inaugural Keynote Address at National Press Club, Washington, D.C. June 28. http://www.prlog.org/11540228-5-fun-ways-to-celebrate-international-friendship-day-july-30.htmlInternational Friendship Day is July 30. Here are five fun ways to celebrate. http://www.prlog.org/11520520-finnish-ict-innovation-gains-recognition-in-the-2011-world-summit-awards.htmlThree Finnish applications: HammerKit, Epooq and Renderfarm were selected among the winners in the 2011 global World Summit Awards (WSA). The contest awards five best ICT solutions in all together eight categories. http://www.prlog.org/11505749-nets-for-hope-benefit-raises-2600-to-support-africas-children-by-preventing-spread-of-malaria.htmlOver a week ago on Saturday, May 14, 2011, Amenawon Foundation hosted Nets for Hope-DC at the historic Bohemian Caverns in Washington, DC. Read more to see what they are doing with the money raised. http://www.prlog.org/11505355-international-day-of-slayer-demands-un-recognize-heavy-metal-culture.htmlClaiming that heavy metal while an elective culture is a culture like those recognized by ethnicity, religion or geography, heavy metal fans petitioned the United Nations to recognize the "International Day of Slayer" as a heavy metal holiday. http://www.prlog.org/11469092-way-to-transform-shridhar-university-pilani-rajasthan-and-world-press-freedom-day.htmlThe media landscape has changed beyond recognition in the last two decades with the power unleashed by the internet, popularity of wikis and blogs as well as the mind boggling social networking such as Twitter and Facebook. http://www.prlog.org/11428467-compelling-black-history-collection-showcased-at-the-united-nations.htmlTwenty original documents and artifacts from The Freeman Institute Black History Collection about the Transatlantic Slave Trade are exhibited (free) at the United Nations until 30 April, 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11388706-finnish-ambassador-jarmo-viinanen-to-lecture-at-adelphi-university-on-april-12.htmlAdelphi University is pleased to welcome Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations Jarmo Viinanen as he speaks on “Dignified Foreign Policy.” http://www.prlog.org/11388634-american-missiles-hitting-libya.htmlMatter Of Opinion, an Atlanta-based opinion poll website, wants to know readers’ thoughts about America’s involvement in the situation in Libya. The survey’s purpose is to gain insight into public opinion and to stimulate productive discussion. http://www.prlog.org/11376449-international-haitian-american-summit-united-nations.htmlRaise your hand for Haiti - Morning Flag Raising - Prayer Breakfast - Afternoon Symposium http://www.prlog.org/11360971-on-international-womens-day-shridhar-university-pilani-enhances-scholarship-for-girl-students.htmlFemale literacy has considerable multiplier effects in all areas of women empowerment and no one anywhere has a doubt that educational empowerment alone can transform women into powerful agents of social change. http://www.prlog.org/11345741-society-for-academic-continuing-medical-education-announces-conference-on-patient-centered-cme.html“Patient-centered CME: from a Local to a Global Perspective” will explore changes in the dynamic of the delivery of healthcare in North America and the important role of CME as a tool in promoting better quality and efficiency within that system. http://www.prlog.org/11339225-national-science-day-international-year-of-chemistry-celebrations-at-shridhar-university-pilani.htmlTo quote Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore “In Science, we go through the discipline of eliminating the personal limitations of our minds and thus reach the comprehension of truth which is in the minds of the universal man”. http://www.prlog.org/11328044-new-important-step-towards-accessibility-in-the-ict-domain.htmlCEN, CENELEC and ETSI establish Joint Working Group on eAccessibility. http://www.prlog.org/11315244-world-day-of-social-justice-at-way-to-transform-shridhar-university-pilani.htmlWithout Social justice which is the underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations, the dream of Fair Globalization cannot be achieved.