The United Nations General Assembly has declared for the first time that access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right. In a historic vote Wednesday, 122 countries supported the resolution, and over forty countries abstained from voting, including the United States, Canada and several European and other industrialized countries. There were no votes against the resolution. We speak with longtime water justice activist, Maude Barlow.

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United Nations, New York, 21 June 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged leaders of some of the world's biggest economies to focus on development and green growth in their economic stimulus strategies as a new United Nations report highlights the ongoing effects of the global financial crisis on the most vulnerable. Mr. Ban issued an open letter encouraging the Group of 20 economies - which will be meeting in Toronto, Canada, this weekend - to support initiatives that will sustain recovery efforts while enhancing global economic stability, environmental sustainability and achievement of development objectives. News Story: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=35087&Cr=mdg&Cr1=

http:www.noetic.orgSIAShiftInActionLP_W7B.htm Are you ready for a quantum leap forward, personally and collectively? In this video, bestselling author Marianne Williamson dares us to become part of the 11% of people that can transform the world. From the suffragettes to the civil rights movement, history shows that all it takes is ENOUGH people to truly make a difference. Will you be one of them?

Introduction to the Universal Peace Federation and Summary of Recent Activities www.uk.upf.org http:peacedevelopmentnetwork.wordpress.com

'We can meet the Millennium Development Goals, but it will require the engagement of millions of people through volunteer action.' That's the message behind the online film festival to celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) in 2010. The festival will be hosted on http://www.facebook.com/unvolunteers on December 4. Check out the promo clip. What's your volunteering story?

http:playingforchange.com - Born of the inspiration to connect the world through music, the producers of Playing For Change Songs Around The World traveled the globe to find musicians who shared the common goal of peace and understanding of their fellow human beings. Music is a universal language we all share and can serve as a powerful tool to unite us. This trailer will give just a bit of insight into the process of making the Songs Around The World CDDVD. We hope you enjoy it. The CDDVD Playing For Change: Songs Around The World is available now at amazon.com: http:tinyurl.comc6mhgd Playing For Change Songs Around The World is also available at your neighborhood Starbucks and everywhere music is sold. Order the WarNo More Trouble, Stand By Me, Don't Worry, and One Love videos and the new Songs Around The World album now at itunes! Sign up at http:playingforchange.com for updates and exclusive content. You can also buy cool stuff in our new online store! Join the Playing for Change Online Street Team at: http:ufanz.comteamsplayingforchange Join the movement to help inspire people from around the world to come together through music.

The official video for People Have the Power by Friends of War Child. War Child Canada's retrospective album, War Child: 10, is available NOW on iTunes and in store. The album marks the 10th anniversary of the charitys founding in Canada. War Child: 10 features a selection of some of the extraordinary music donated to the cause over the years, as well as exclusive new recordings. All proceeds from War Child: 10 will goto Haitian Recovery. The tracks on War Child: 10 stretch from the very beginning of War Child, right through to this years critically acclaimed Heroes record. The album includes music from some of the worlds biggest artists, including Coldplay, Radiohead and a brand new recording from Wolfmother. War Child:10 contains six tracks released for the first time on CD in Canada. These include the recently recorded Patti Smith song People Have The Power, by Friends Of War Child Chantal Kreviazuk, Liam Titcomb, Shiloh and Lucas Silveira of The Cliks.

The Secretary General of the UN has used his considerable postion to strengthen the global call for peace, by urging the people of the world to participate on the International Day of Peace which happens on September 21st. Join him and millions of other people as they celebrate and call for peace on earth.

H. Arney, from our international programs staff narrates her recent visit to photographs from Tigray, Ethiopia. She learns that generations ago, before deforestation and climate change, many in these areas had access to water. Now women walk miles each day to collect water for their families. http:water.orgethiopia

Michael Franti inviting people to a the free 2009 Power To the Peaceful Festival.

Jane Goodall's organization for youth now in over 87 countries, with over 6,000 Roots and Shoots groups across the globe.

Reduce by two thirds the mortality rate of children under five.

POD 2011 Concert Promo

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Doha, Qatar ( 21 to 25 April 2012) - How the global economy can spread its benefits more inclusively and sustainably, creating jobs and raising living standards for poor people and nations, will be a focus of the thirteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development to be held in Qatar, from 21 to 25 April 2012. UNCTAD 13 website: http://unctadxiii.org/en/Pages/Home.aspx

We all must have a sense of ownership and guardianship over our precious planet. And in the 21st Century, we all have an important role to play to help solve the world's problems, including nuclear disarmament, violence and pollution. The Earth Citizen Movement is a global, grassroots campaign, which has set out to create a healthier, happier, and more peaceful world. We invite you to join a cause that's larger than yourself...for nuclear disarmament, better humanity and a more peaceful world. We Must Disarm!!! Take action for a world free of nuclear weapons!!!

Millions of people in the Global South suffer from neglected diseases, many of which could be treated, even cured, if they were detected early enough. But reliable, low cost diagnosis hasn't been available, as drug companies have no incentive to invest in the diseases of the poor. New pandemics can go undetected until they have spread out of control, like HIV, and treatable ailments can cripple impoverished communities because it is too expensive to detect them early enough to do something. LavaAmp makes possible rugged, accessible, DNA diagnostic tool to quickly respond to pandemics and neglected diseases and educational applications of molecular biology. If you like this project, consider donating for the LavaAmp at the Unreasonable Institute, www.bit.lyLavaAmp

VISIT SITE - http://www.theamericandreamfilm.com - If you liked this film please visit our site, donate or buy the dvd, so we may continue sharing with YOU more films on what is going around affecting our lives. The AMERICAN DREAM is a 30 minute animated film that shows you how you've been scammed by the most basic elements of our government system. All of us Americans strive for the American Dream, and this film shows you why your dream is getting farther and farther away. Do you know how your money is created? Or how banking works? Why did housing prices skyrocket and then plunge? Do you really know what the Federal Reserve System is and how it affects you every single day? THE AMERICAN DREAM takes an entertaining but hard hitting look at how the problems we have today are nothing new, and why leaders throughout our history have warned us and fought against the current type of financial system we have in America today. You will be challenged to investigate some very entrenched and powerful institutions in this nation, and hopefully encouraged to help get our nation back on track. This is not just in America this entrenched scam is world wide!

Created and directed by Andreas Sandre von Warburg, United Nations for kids is a short cartoon documentary about the UN and its mission. The first episode is a general introduction and includes a little historical background and details on the principal bodies of the UN.

Created and directed by Andreas Sandre von Warburg, United Nations for kids is a short cartoon documentary about the UN and its mission. The second episode revolves around the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the role of the UN.

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Afghanistan is a challenging place for a woman to live and work—especially one as independent as Challiss. A Public Information officer for WFP, she says that while daily life for women can be tough, that hasn't stopped her from falling in love with the country and its people.

www.peaceday.tv ~ Opening sequence for the preview to the 2010 Peace Day Global Broadcast launched on June 13th in support of the 100 day countdown to the September 21st International Day of Peace. Participate in the broadcast celebrations by joining our peace-building community at www.peaceday.tv Add your peace to the broadcast by uploading a video response to our "What's Your Peace Campaign" at www.youtube.com/whatsyourpeace Embed this player on your website, Facebook page, or blogs. Tweet to your friends, help spread the word about Peace Day. Sponsorships are still available for the September broadcast, contact us for details on www.peaceday.tv

Young people are driving the vision for peace. Peace One Day hopes to put our free Education Resource in every school in the world.

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight specific targets set by the world's nations to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. The Australian Government is committed to helping achieve the Millennium Development Goals through its aid program. For more information about the MDGs go to http://www.ausaid.gov.au/keyaid/mdg.cfm

5 May 2011: UNICEF's Edward Bally reports on schools re-opening in post-crisis Côte d'Ivoire. For more information, please visit http://www.unicef.org

United Nations, New York, 24 March 2010 - Mr. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General, briefed the members of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, following his trip to the region.

For too long, migrant workers have been an invisible majority in the Middle East. They are rarely discussed in the media and receive little protection from the governments of host countries, many of whom have no clear policies for safeguarding their welfare. Please join our struggle for migrant rights in the region: http://www.migrant-rights.org

Video Contest: If you had the opportunity to speak to the world leaders, what would you say? Well, here is your chance. Use your voice as a global citizen and tell these leaders in a short video what you think needs to be done to make this world a better and safer place. Be a Citizen Ambassador to the UN. Guidelines: 1. Create your own video, no more than 3 minute duration, focusing on the subject of the contest. 2. Add English subtitles to videos in other languages. 3. Upload the video to your YouTube account. 4. Add it as a REPLY VIDEO to the video you are watching right now. 5. Deadline for submissions: 10 October 2009 Selection process: 1. The best 5 video entries will be selected by a committee based on compelling content, originality and creativity. 2. The finalists will be designated Citizen Ambassadors, and will be invited to United Nations Headquarters in New York on the occasion of the 64th UN Day. 3. They will take a special guided tour of UN Headquarters, have their photo taken with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and receive VIP seating at the UN Day Concert, to be held on Friday 23 October 2009. So go on, speak to the world. This is your chance to be a Citizen Ambassador to the UN.

Deepak Chopra for ONE The Event speaking about healing the mental and emotional scars of 9/11 on it's 10th anniversary. This special video premiered on the ONE The Event global broadcast carried by www.peaceday.tv Visit One The Event website at www.onetheevent.org ~ May Peace Prevail on earth.

This video demonstrates the advantages for rural bank clients and merchants who want to use GCASH to expand their sales and better manage their businesses including remote selling or delivery services as well as reducing the costs of cash management and paying suppliers or repaying loans remotely. This video was made possible with support provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development under the terms of contract number 492-C-00-98-008-00. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Just a little anti-war video I made to Michael Franti's Bomb the World

United Nations, New York, 22 October 2009 - The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on 24 October 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. It has traditionally been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the Organization. UN Day website: http:www.un.orgeneventsunday2009

Reduce by three quarters the maternal mortality ratio

Michael Jackson's Heal the World There's A Place In Your Heart And I Know That It Is Love and this place could be Much Brighter Than Tomorrow And If You Really Try You'll Find There's No Need To Cry In This Place You'll Feel That There's No Hurt Or Sorrow There Are Ways To Get There If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Little Space Make A Better Place... Heal The World Make It A Better Place For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race There Are People Dying If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Better Place For You And For Me If You Want To Know Why There's A Love That Cannot Lie Love Is Strong It Only Cares For Joyful Giving If We Try We Shall See In This Bliss We Cannot Feel Fear Or Dread We Stop Existing And Start Living Then It Feels That Always Love's Enough For Us Growing Make A Better World Make A Better World... Heal The World Make It A Better Place For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race There Are People Dying If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Better Place For You And For Me And The Dream We Were Conceived In Will Reveal A Joyful Face And The World We Once Believed In Will Shine Again In Grace Then Why Do We Keep Strangling Life Wound This Earth Crucify Its Soul Though It's Plain To See This World Is Heavenly Be God'sGlow We Could Fly So High Let Our Spirits Never Die In My Heart I Feel You Are All My Brothers Create A World With No Fear Together We'll Cry Happy Tears See The Nations Turn Their Swords Into Plowshares We Could Really Get There If You Cared Enough For The Living Make A Little Space To Make A Better Place... Heal The World Make It A Better Place For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race There Are People Dying If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Better Place

A music video showing the flags of all 192 Members of the United Nations, which took forever to make!... Song : 'We Are The World'

Pathways to Peace at the United Nations: Building a Culture of Peace. This video features Avon Mattison at he 27th Annual International Day of Peace Observance at the United Nations. Music by Family Tree http:www.familytree.tc Created by Some Day Fire Productions http:www.somedayfire.org http:www.youtube.comsomedayfire

United Nations, New York, 14 may 2010 - A United Nations development panel has stressed the smarter use of resources and sustainable economic growth as key drivers to tackle climate change and achieve the anti-poverty targets with a 2015 deadline. Fertile land, clean water and adequate sanitation are crucial if countries are to break out of the poverty trap and prosper, according to the Commission on Sustainable Development, whose current session focused on transport, waste management, chemicals and mining.

The International Day of Peace was created by the UN, it is a global observance by hundreds of millions people and thousands of organizations each year on September 21st. The music and images in this video are entertaining, and the message provides a sense of hope.

Eleanor Roosevelt addresses the United Nations on the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Peace. It's cheaper than war. Find out why the U.S. government isn't fulfilling its commitments to fund UN peacekeeping.

Edward James Olmos for the 2011 www.peaceday.tv Peace Day Global Broadcast, celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace. Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is a Mexican American actor and director. Among his most memorable roles are William Adama in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, Lt. Martin Castillo in Miami Vice, teacher Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver, patriarch Abraham Quintanilla in the film Selena, Detective Gaff in Blade Runner, and narrator El Pachuco in both the stage and film versions of Zoot Suit. Join us for the 2011 Peace Day Global Broadcast September 17-21st, brought to you by Xeden (Z-Den), Unity Foundation, Peace Portal, and GLTV.

An overview of the nuclear threat and an introduction to the work of the Global Security Institute, a unique non-profit founded by the visionary American Senator, Alan Cranston. For more information, see: http:www.gsinstitute.org

The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves' primary goal is to work collectively with its partners to stimulate a thriving global market for clean cookstoves and fuels. This will help it achieve—and ideally surpass—its 100 by '20 target. To learn more, visit www.cleancookstoves.org.

In this complete interview, Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa reflects upon the meaning of oneness in this age. Noting how values of oneness hold the Tibetan culture in exile together, His Holiness describes how cultural cohesion has revivified the religious view of metaphysical oneness. His Holiness believes that religion and spirituality must adapt to reflect the evolving human condition, although root causes of suffering remain the same. Spiritual leaders and luminaries can facilitate this adaptation by connecting their spiritual power with the devotional power of the masses. Spirituality can be spread not through commodification, but rather through meaningful and conscious relationships intended to benefit the whole.

Music Video created for Peace One Day. Excellent, enjoy! www.peaceoneday.org

In this episode of Hungry Planet: a woman in Ghana breaks into the food processing business(IFAD); a typhoon victim in Manila gets help via text message (WFP); and a project in the Philippines helps protect forests for future generations (FAO).

United Nations Millennium Campaign Goal 2 Universal Education

United Nations, New York, 11 January 2010 - Heralding 2010 as the year of development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underscored the urgent need to ensure that action is accelerated to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight anti-poverty targets with a 2015 deadline. We live in an age of insecurity, Mr. Ban told reporters at United Nations Headquarters. While many countries are experiencing an economic upswing, he underscored that times are hard for too many people. Too many conflicts continue around the world. Too many people are being left behind. With the world looking to the UN for leadership, the Secretary-General declared this year as the year of development. News story: http:www.un.orgappsnewsstory.asp?NewsID=33454&Cr=Secretary-General&Cr1=Priorit View the entire stakeout (Real media, 18 minutes): http:webcast.un.orgramgenondemandstakeout2010so100111.rm

GPF Philippines leads the world in promoting peace and bringing people from different religion, nationality, politically, organization, race and culture together. To create One Family Under God. Aju!!!!

UNICEF Ambassadors Tea Leoni, Mia Farrow, Alyssa Milano, Laurence Fishburne, Joel Madden and others proclaim their belief in zero: a day when no children die from preventable causes. Visit http://ibelieveinzero.org to join the effort.

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Polo Jones speaks out for the International Day of Peace (Sept. 21) on behalf of the www.PeaceDay.TV Global Broadcast.

An excerpt from an interview with H.H. the 17th Karmapa

Support this program by voting here: http://www.cultivatewines.com/cause/6178/ Three of Africa's greatest musicians visit the PFCF's music school in Kirina, Mali.

FOUR YEARS. GO. is a campaign to change the course of history. The next four years will determine the quality of life on this planet for the next 1,000 years. There is still time to act, but no time to waste. For more information go to http:www.fouryearsgo.org

The video for Ziggy's song, "Love is My Religion"

http:good.is In 2000, 189 nations came together and made a promise to eradicate extreme poverty by 2015. (Extreme poverty is defined as living on less than a dollar a day). This promise led to the Millennium Declaration - a document outlining 8 specific goals to help the world realize this promise.

Addressing the United Nations for the first time in more than 50 years, Queen Elizabeth II today lauded the world body for its many achievements and urged it to continue playing its lead role in the cause of peace and prosperity for all. "In my lifetime, the United Nations has moved from being a high-minded aspiration to being a real force for common good," the British monarch, who was accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, told the General Assembly. News Story: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=35249&Cr=mdg&Cr1=

United Nations, New York, 6 July 2010: Video Contest: Tell the World Leaders what YOU think about the Millennium Development Goals. Contest Rules: Only entries submitted via the YouTube platform will be eligible for consideration. To sign up for an account on YouTube, please visit http://www.youtube.com/create_account. Video entries should be two (2) minutes in duration or less. The contestant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to enter the contest. Video submissions should be original and unpublished work by the contestant. The submitted video must address at least one of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) listed in the United Nations Millennium Declaration. For more information about the MDGs, please visit http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals. The submitted video should address one of the following challenges: 1. "Why are the Millennium Development Goals important to you and your family?" 2. "What is your community, city or country doing to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?" 3. "How can the international community better work together to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?" Submitted videos must be recorded in English or French, or in any other language but with English or French subtitles. Please see http://www.youtube.com/t/captions_about for simple instructions on how to create closed captioned subtitles for YouTube videos. The nationality and age of the contestant must be clearly indicated in the YouTube user profile to be eligible for consideration. Video submissions may not contain any offensive or inappropriate content, according to United Nations principles and practices, and must comply with YouTube's general terms and conditions. Current or former staff members, interns or retirees of the United Nations Organization, its Agencies, Funds or Programmes and any family and/or house-hold members of these staff members are not eligible for consideration in the contest. Submissions will end on 23 August 2010 at 11:59 p.m. New York time. Any entry submitted after this time will not be accepted. Any video modified after the end of the contest will not be eligible. The results will be announced in late September 2010 on the official Citizen Ambassadors website, on http://www.uncitizenambassadors.org and on the UN Channel on YouTube. Please visit: http://www.uncitizenambassadors.org for more information on the Terms and Conditions, including the Selection Process. 'Hey Boys and Girls' performed by Evermore ( www.evermoreband.com ) courtesy of Scorpio Music ( www.scorpiomusic.com.au ).

This short film, edited by Drew Davidson, shows the impact Inveneo is having in Africa. The Africa footage was shot in Uganda (Kampala, Gulu, Pabo, and Unyama) and Rwanda (Muhura).

Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers - Tomorrow People

Maya Azucena speaks on Millennium Development Goal 5 (Maternal Health) for the www.peaceday.tv International Day of Peace Global Broadcast. Brooklyn singer/songwriter Maya Azucena believes that music is a tool for healing and activism, and supports humanitarian causes with her voice. Maya was commissioned to write two original songs for IFC documentary Lockdown USA; has contributed music to Emmy-winning UN documentarian Lisa Russell's latest film "Not Yet Rain," regarding the advancement of Women's Health laws and reproductive rights in Ethiopia; was invited two years in a row to be the official post-race entertainment at the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in NYC's Central Park; and produced Hope Night, a concert night of domestic abuse awareness which brought together four nonprofit organizations. Recently a Grammy winner for her duet on Stephen Marley's "Reggae Album of the Year," named Best Alternative Artist by AllHipHop.com, winner for three awards including Best Female Vocal in the international competition for ABC Radio Network's Fame Games EFFIGY Awards, and two-time nominee for Best Female Vocalist of the Year at the Reader's Choice Soul Tracks Awards

www.peaceday.tv was provided this wonderful music video by Polo Jones & Danny for use in the 2010 Peace Day Global Broadcast.

This is the part 2 of CNN's Principal Voices program on Technology & Innovation.

Paint for the Planet is an exhibit and auction of children's art to launch the global United Nations campaign UNite to Combat Climate Change. The event will feature a selection of paintings from UNEP's International Children's Painting Competition. Showcasing children's fears and hopes for the planet, the paintings are a powerful plea from children for leadership on climate change before it is too late.

United Nations, New York, 6 August 2009 - The International Day of Peace, observed each year on 21 September, is a global call for ceasefire and non-violence. This year the Secretary-General is calling on governments and citizens to focus on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. Follow We Must Disarm campaign on: Twitter: http:twitter.comWeMustDisarm Facebook: http:www.causes.comwemustdisarm MySpace: http:www.myspace.comwemustdisarm International Day of Peace website: http:www.un.orgeneventspeaceday2009index.shtml

The world is experiencing a drastic age change, from the ravishes of a tired Industrial Age system, into the potentials of a new Information Age culture and economy. We have the tools to make it successfully by adopting new ways of interaction in commerce and developing cooperative sustainable solutions.

The Gandhi Tour trailer 2008 touring Festival Concerts 4 Peace

Youth Leaders & the Culture of Peace Initiative at the United Nations International Day of Peace 2009 The International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations in 1981—and was first celebrated at the UN in 1982. Since then, all over the world, millions of individuals and organizations have joined together on September 21st to promote peace at the local, national and global level. It is a Day of Ceasefire—Personal or Political. The international peacebuilding and educational organization Pathways to Peace has taken the initiative to help build a co-operative movement that unites organizations that have the power to make peace on earth a reality. With a special focus on the role of youth development and leadership, Pathways to Peace UN NGO Representative Michael Johnson is dedicated to bringing together young people from all over the world to imagine and put into action a better world. Meet some of these youth leaders and listen to their hopes and aspirations for a better world. Featuring Youth Leaders Autum Ashante from the Hip Hop Youth Summit Council and Pathways to Peace Middle East Coordinator Aliza Hava; and also Pathways to Peace UN NGO Representative Michael Johnson. LINKS International Day of Peace http:www.internationaldayofpeace.org Pathways to Peace http:www.pathwaystopeace.org Music by Family Tree http:www.familytree.tc Created by Some Day Fire Productions http:www.somedayfire.com http:www.youtube.comsomedayfire

A Thousand Suns tells the story of the Gamo Highlands of the African Rift Valley and the unique worldview held by the people of the region. This isolated area has remained remarkably intact both biologically and culturally. It is one of the most densely populated rural regions of Africa yet its people have been farming sustainably for 10,000 years. Shot in Ethiopia, New York and Kenya, the film explores the modern world's untenable sense of separation from and superiority over nature and how the interconnected worldview of the Gamo people is fundamental in achieving long-term sustainability, both in the region and beyond.

highlights of UNICEF's challenges and achievements in 2010.

In the first of a series of mini-films, Excellent Development explains how its approach to creating development through conservation is benefiting communities in Kenya. In addition to exploring each individual element of the charities holistic approach to soil and water conservation, these films also offer a valuable insight into how Sand Dams, a key element of Excellent Development's approach, represent an effective and necessary small-scale approach to strengthening communities' long-term sustainability. Whilst being critical to improving water supplies, food production, health and incomes for communities in semi-arid Kenya, sand dams are also a grassroots answer to fighting climate change, a benefit recently reinforced by the release of the government commissioned Stern Report. The Stern Report has renewed attention on the impacts of climate change in Africa highlighting their uneven distribution, with the poorest countries being most affected. Simon Maddrell, Excellent Development co-founder comments, "The development challenges in semi-arid Africa are completely different to the industrial nations. In semi-arid Africa it is conservation that can actually create sustainable development. Water and soil conservation provides farmers with the environment to create livelihoods by creating oases in semi-arid lands that can support water and food security. Arguably, the communities we are working with are doing far more to reverse the impacts of climate change than any of us in the West. They deserve our support, not just because they struggle to sustain their lives, but as global citizens concerned with the future of our planet." To see more, please go to http://tv.oneworld.net These films were produced by Globell Media -- www.globellmedia.com A DVD of these films, along with the full length feature documentary is available from http://www.excellentdevelopment.com

Promoting the role of women in stopping climate change. For more information, visit http:www.unfpa.orgswp

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MaximsNewsNetwork: 30 October 2009 - UNTV - United Nations: UN officials pay tribute to the five UN staff killed on Wednesday after a deadly attack in Kabul. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for more political, material and financial support for UN staff security. Top UN officials today (30 October) paid tribute to the five UN staff killed on Wednesday in a deadly attack in Kabul, calling for urgent improvements in the security arrangements for UN staff. After a moment of silence in honor of the fallen colleagues, Secretary-General Ban Ki moon, told a town-hall meting that too often we take our security for granted, and appealed for more political, material and financial support for staff security from member states. He added that despite the clear need our security management system continues to suffer from resource constraints. The Head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Helen Clark told the meeting that these horrific acts test our courage not only to do our jobs in the field, but also to hold fast to the ideals that took us there, and voiced support for the Secretary-Generals call to do the utmost to fund and support us in providing the best possible security arrangements in such environments. The Executive Director of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Ann Veneman said that the incident in Kabul was yet another painful reminder of how UN staff continue to work in difficult and dangerous environments to assist those who are most in need and concluded that insuring the safety of humanitarian workers is of utmost priority. Yesterday, the Security Council, in a presidential statement, voiced support for the measures already taken by Ban to ensure staff security and said it looked forward to further detailed proposals by him. It also commended the determination of the UN not to be deterred by the tragic incident and to carry on its mission in Afghanistan. MaximsNewsNetwork: News Network for the United Nations and the International Community. See: http:www.MaximsNews.com. GIVING POWER & RESONANCE TO THE VOICE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY .

This is the part 1 of CNN's Principal Voices program on Technology & Innovation. Excellent video!

In West Oakland, California, where liquor stores have replaced markets, Peoples Grocery is creating a healthy alternative, offering access to organic produce. Through urban gardens and local farms, People's Grocery supports a culture based on connection to the land, sustainable agricultural practices, and regenerating community.

Global Peace Service Alliance provides the framework for the meaningful peace building, but reconciling enemies, embittered by violence, is not easy. It requires work, says Yeqing Li, secretary general of Youth Federation for World Peace, who traveled to Mindanao to support the festival. But the dream of peace, of one human family, is in the hearts of all people. When people taste peace they find it is sweeter than the enmity they are holding. This is what the GPF can offer.

8 Goals for Africa

Peter Coyote, actor and activist, for the 2011 www.peaceday.tv Peace Day Global Broadcast, celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace. Join us for the 2011 Peace Day Global Broadcast September 17-21st, brought to you by Xeden (Z-Den), Unity Foundation, Peace Portal, and GLTV. Peter Coyote (born Rachmil Pinchus Ben Mosha Cohon) is an American actor, author, director, screenwriter and narrator of films, theatre, television and audio books.

Read more about the report: http://www.ipcc-wg2.gov/SREX/

One Laptop per Child: http:laptop.org It's an education project, not a laptop project. Inexpensive, durable, networked laptops are important to better education everywhere in the world, empowering children and communities, and sharing access to modern skills with every child on the planet.

Today, UNICEF fights for every child's right to survive and thrive into adulthood. UNICEF is the global authority on children. No other organization has UNICEF's experience, expertise and reach. Every child is born with fundamental human rights: the right to health care and education. The right to be treated equally, and protected from harm. UNICEF is the unifying force that helps build a world where these rights are realized, for every child. Yet today, conflict, disease, exploitation and poor education keep millions of children from reaching their full potential. And when children are held back, so is our world. UNICEF's mission is to create a better world, by advocating for the protection of children's rights. To do this, we bring people together: governments, donors, humanitarian agencies, businesses and children themselves. For every child, health, education, equality, protection. This is what UNICEF does. www.unicef.ca

United Nations, New York, 24 September 2009: Michael Douglas, actor and UN Messenger of Peace for Disarmament, speaks to the Media following the opening session of the Conference on Facilitating the Entry into Force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Webcast video: http:webcast.un.orgramgenondemandstakeout2009so090924am1.rm

Michael Nouri for the 2011 www.peaceday.tv Peace Day Global Broadcast, celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace. Join us for the 2011 Peace Day Global Broadcast September 17-21st, brought to you by Xeden (Z-Den), Unity Foundation, Peace Portal, and GLTV. Michael Nouri (born December 9, 1945) is an American television and film actor. He may be best known for his role as Nick Hurley, in the 1983 film Flashdance. He has had recurring roles in numerous television series, including NCIS as Eli David, the father of Mossad officer (now Special Agent) Ziva David, The O.C. as Dr. Neil Roberts, and Damages as Phil Gray

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