African countries need to “cushion” their economies
African nations need to stimulate sectors within their countries that can diversify their economies, so that they are not dependent on commodities.
African nations need to stimulate sectors within their countries that can diversify their economies, so that they are not dependent on commodities.
The Eleventh Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues opened in New York Monday.
This year’s special theme is “The Doctrine of Discovery: Its Enduring Impact on Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Redress for Past Conquests.
More than 2,000 indigenous peoples from around the world have gathered in New York.
They are participating in a two-week session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues which opened on Monday.
Five years ago, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning attacks on journalists in conflict situations.
The UN Security Council has called on Sudan and South Sudan to end hostilities.
In a unanimous resolution on Wednesday, Council members called on the two countries to resume negotiations and within three months resolve the issues causing the conflict.
Rehearsals took place at the General Assembly Hall on Sunday for the first International Jazz Day to be celebrated on 30 April 2012.
South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela and other musicians rehearsed on Sunday in preparation for the first International Jazz Day which is being celebrated on Monday, 30 April.
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock says jazz is a universal language that does not need translation.
On 30 April the United Nations will celebrate the first International Jazz Day with a star studded musical concert.
Two famous women use their celebrity to advance humanitarian causes.