Afghan Shelter Crackdown Sparks International Advocacy
Here at UN Dispatch, we’ve been following the controversy over the Afghan government’s plan to wrest control of women’s shelters from the non-governmental organizations currently running them and apply highly restrictive admissions criteria for abused women and girls. Some updates from the past 48 hours.
Friday
Feb 18, 2011
Category: Security
Topics: #Feb14, Bahrain, Israel, Security Council
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A Tough Day For American Diplomacy in the Middle East
In Bahrain today, a geo-strategic ally of the United States has massacred its own people. Meanwhile, in New York, the United States cast a lone veto on a resolution condemning new Israeli settlement construction.
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U.S. vetoes Israel settlement resolution, SG heads to LA for Global Creative Forum, health concerns mount in Cote d’Ivoire and more from UN Direct
“On Tuesday, the 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women begins in New York, and will run through March 4…”
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SG speaks out on unfolding situation in the Middle East, addresses AU panel on Cote d’Ivoire, peacekeeping heads brief Council and more from UN Direct
As the second session of the Geneva portion of the HRC Review continues, the President of the HRC has submitted the “negotiating text”, which will form the basis of the negotiations.
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Pillay urges field mission to Egypt to assist in democracy transition, Security Council discusses Cote d’Ivoire and more from UN Direct
MONUSCO is reporting that on February 15, Samuel Bisengimana was extracted in Eastern DRC, a “serious blow” to FDLR, as he was responsible for mobilizing their civilian support.
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SG wraps up Latin America trip, UNHCR enhances support to IDPs in Cote d’Ivoire and more from UN Direct
In regards to the recent developments in Iran, the SG said that leaders must listen attentively to the voices of the people.
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SG in Ecuador, marks sixth anniversary of Hariri assassination, and more from UN Direct
Today the Council held a closed meeting on the situation in Cambodia/Thailand, pursuant to a letter from the Cambodian Perm Rep to the Security Council President requesting the meeting.
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Cholera panel travels to Haiti, UNMIS prepares assistance to Southern Sudan, HRC Review continues in Geneva and more from UN Direct
“The voice of the Egyptian people, particularly the youth, has been heard, and it is for them to determine the future of their country.”
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SG, Ambassador DiCarlo, Defense Minister Barak and others address Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony, UNOCI continues radio broadcast and more from UN Direct
“He added that the list of survivors is shrinking and we must ensure that the memory of their suffering and endurance never dies.”
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SG announces travel to Latin America, GA debates ways to enhance disaster risk preparedness and more from UN Direct
Today, Haile Menkerios, SRSG for Sudan, briefed the Security Council on the current situation in the country, emphasizing the historical significance in recognizing the validity of the referendum outcome in a peaceful manner.
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SG briefs Council on travel, EU’s Ashton discusses UN-EU cooperation, DPKO releases 1325 impact study and more from UN Direct
Ambassador Donahoe stated that the U.S. believes that governments should speak out against religious intolerance and employ tools to address it.
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SG back in NY after 2 weeks abroad, SG, USG welcome announcement of Sudan Referendum results, and more from UN Direct
On Sunday, UNICEF and UNFPA came together to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)
