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Interview with Edward Snowden: The Latest Whistleblower

""I don't want to live in a society that does these sort of things … I do not want to live in a world where everything I do and say is recorded. "


The International Peace in Syria Initiative Meets with Government and Opposition in Damascus and Lebanon

"a genuine solution to the conflict should arise from a political process and outcome consistent with basic democratic and human rights, Syrian sovereignty, principles of international law and international humanitarian law "

World Day to Combat Desertification, 17 June 2013 - Don't let our future dry up

"Land restoration is increasingly recognized as an important factor in fostering peace and sustainable development, locally, and globally. "

The social justice goals of Culture of Peace Hamilton based on an interview with Gail Rappolt, one of its founding members

"the six principles of the UNESCO Manifesto 2000 as a common language for working toward social justice "


We can end world hunger if we end violence to women.

"the G8 Summit in Ireland next week . . . should clear part of its agenda for an initiative to ensure the safety of women, thus the safety of food, if it is to accomplish its mandate to act on matters related to world economic matters "


New report calls for 'extended leadership' on sustainability

"business has both the reasons and resources needed to chart the course toward a more sustainable global economy, and to pull governments, consumers and other critical actors along with them "

Human Development Report 2013 - The Rise of the South

"The 2013 Report identifies four specific areas of focus for sustaining development momentum: enhancing equity, including on the gender dimension; enabling greater voice and participation of citizens, including youth; confronting environmental pressures; and managing demographic change "

Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano 2013 - El ascenso del Sur:

"El Informe 2013 identifica cuatro áreas específicas de enfoque para sostener el impulso del desarrollo: mejora de la igualdad, incluida la dimensión de género; dotación de voz y participación a los ciudadanos, incluidos los jóvenes; confrontación de presiones ambientales; y manejo del cambio demográfico "


Rapport sur le développement humain 2013 - L’essor du Sud

"Le Rapport 2013 met en lumière quatre domaines d’action spécifiques pour maintenir la dynamique du développement. Il s’agit d’encourager l’équité, notamment dans la dimension du genre, d’accroître la représentation et la participation des citoyens, notamment des jeunes, d’affronter les problèmes environnementaux et de gérer les mutations démographiques "


Protest to Stop Western Intervention in Syria

"The solution in Syria cannot lie in further militarising the conflict, or in intervention by Western powers "

State of Urban Youth Report 2012-2013: Youth in the Prosperity of Cities

"The events of the Arab Spring demonstrated that youth can be a powerful social force for positive change. "

Asian youth gather in Cambodia to discuss peace, development

"They would discuss challenges, share experiences and reflect their commitments to a significant and proactive role in building a culture of peace and development in the region in particular and the world at large "


IIPT and Skål set goal to dedicate 300 Peace Towns and Villages

"A Peace Town or Village will therefore be actively committed to promoting values of tolerance, non- violence, gender equality, human rights, youth empowerment, environmental awareness, and sustainable social and economic development "


Amnesty International Report 2013: world increasingly dangerous for refugees and migrants

"Respect for state sovereignty cannot be used as an excuse for inaction. The UN Security Council must consistently stand up to abuses that destroy lives and force people to flee their homes. "

Rapport d'Amnesty International 2013 : un monde de plus en plus dangereux pour les réfugiés et les migrants

"L'argument du respect de la souveraineté des États ne peut pas être utilisé comme une excuse pour rester passif. . . Le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies doit s'élever inlassablement contre les violations des droits humains qui détruisent des vies et forcent des personnes à quitter leur foyer "

Informe de Amnistía Internacional 2013: El mundo es un lugar cada vez más peligroso para personas refugiadas y migrantes

"El respeto a la soberanía del Estado no puede usarse como pretexto para la inacción. El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU debe hacer frente de forma coherente a los abusos que destruyen vidas y obligan a las personas a abandonar sus hogares. "


Report on the UN Millennium Development Goals: we can eliminate world poverty by 2030

"an historic opportunity to eradicate extreme poverty and achieve sustainability and equality for all "


New United Nations Initiative to Boost Family Planning Services for Countries in Transition

"A new level of partnership . . . was launched by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) "

UNESCO to make its publications available free of charge as part of a new Open Access policy

"By championing Open Access for its publications, UNESCO reinforces a fundamental goal of an Intergovernmental Organization - to ensure that all the knowledge it creates is made available to the widest possible audience "

L'UNESCO va rendre ses publications accessibles gratuitement dans le cadre de sa nouvelle politique de libre accès

"Par cette nouvelle politique, l’UNESCO remplit sa vocation fondamentale d’Organisation intergouvernementale en s’assurant que les connaissances qu’elle génère soient rendues accessibles à un public aussi large que possible "