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United Nations, New York, 11 August 2009 - The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted in its Plenary Session on 11th December 2008, the Swe...
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United Nations, New York, 11 August 2009 - The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted in its Plenary Session on 11th December 2008, the Swedish sponsored Omnibus Resolution on Strengthening of the Coordination of Emergency Humanitarian Assistance of the United Nations, that carried the historic decision by the world body, to designate the 19th August as World Humanitarian Day to honor all humanitarian and the United Nations and associated personnel who have lost their lives in the cause of duty and those who have worked in the promotion of the humanitarian cause. The Resolution invites all Member States, the United Nation system, within existing resources, as well as other international organizations and non-governmental organizations to observe the day annually in an appropriate manner. This is a major historic landmark for the Humanitarian Sphere and a great gain for all victims of armed conflict.
As a background to this landmark resolution, the family of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the late Special Representative of the Secretary General in Iraq, deeply moved by the tragic bombing of the Headquarters of United Nations in Baghdad on 19th August 2003 that killed Sergio and 21 of his humanitarian colleagues, resolved to work towards having the day recognized as a befitting tribute to all humanitarian personnel. In 2004 Madame Annie Vieira de Mello the widow of Sergio initiated discussions with key personalities in the United Nations and a number of governments to designate the day as the World Humanitarian Day. Based on this concept, in early April 2008 the Board of the Sergio Vieira de Mello Foundation prepared a draft Resolution to be sponsored and adopted by the General Assembly designating 19th August as World Humanitarian Day. France, Switzerland, Japan and Brazil, contacted with the draft Resolution, agreed to co-sponsor it. They led its long and extensive debate and revision in the General Assembly. The family of Sergio and the Board of the Foundation remained engaged with following up the process. Eventually the draft Resolution was folded by the co-sponsors into the omnibus Swedish draft Resolution that was adopted by the General Assembly on 11th December.
The family of Sergio Vieira Mello supported by the Board of the Sergio Vieira de Mello Foundation is deeply grateful to all the Member States for adopting the historic Resolution and to the Governments of France, Switzerland, Japan, Brazil and Sweden for co-sponsoring the Resolution. The Board is committed to working closely with all governments, the United Nations, International Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations to give the day a meaningful observance every year.
World Humanitarian Day website:
http://ochaonline.un.org/News/WorldHu...
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For this years World Refugee Day on June 20th UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador actress Angelina Jolie recorded a public service
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For this years World Refugee Day on June 20th UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador actress Angelina Jolie recorded a public service
announcement (PSA) to draw attention to the plight of the millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes because of war or persecution.
more UNHCR video :http://www.youtube.com/unhcr
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JUNE 20, 2009: World Refugee Day 2009
"Real People, Real Needs" - refugees are individuals with real needs, just like you and me."
For the more than 34 million people of concern to UNHCR, a shortage or lack of the essentials of life - clean water, food, sanitation, shelter, health care and protection from violence and abuse - means that every day can be a struggle just to survive.
Real People, Real Needs
This year, with the world economic crisis threatening to slash aid budgets and amid enormous global uncertainty, we need to ensure refugees are not forgotten. That's why the theme for this year's World Refugee Day on June 20 is "Real People, Real Needs."
Of the millions of people forcibly displaced by conflict, persecution and natural disasters, every one has a story to tell; they are real people, just like you and me, and they have real needs. But, despite the best efforts of UNHCR and many others, many of these basic needs are far from being met.
A comprehensive assessment of the needs of refugees and other people cared for by the UN refugee agency revealed that 30 percent were unmet - a third of them in basic and essential services. Improvements in nutrition and water supplies, access to primary health care, strengthened child protection programmes, better protection for women from sexual violence and abuse, and improvements in living conditions and sanitation facilities are just some of the needs that are not being met worldwide.
This World Refugee Day we ask you to remember the millions of forcibly displaced and stateless people under our care who are struggling with their day-to-day lives. One thing connects them all: basic needs that must be met so they have a chance to rebuild their lives.
http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c46...
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LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2009
Angelina Jolie will be joining CNNs Anderson Cooper 360 on World Refugee Day on June 18,
The humanitarian star has been filming the spy drama Salt on location in New York City and Washington, D.C., but she hasnt forgotten about her causes. Jolie wrote an article for Time magazine earlier this month expressing outrage over the conflict in Darfur.
Darfur has almost disappeared from the news, and experts now call it a low-intensity conflict. But the intensity of the crisis has not lessened for those who are struggling to survive, she wrote at the time, imploring the United Nations Security Council to move forward on the issue.
http://www.accesshollywood.com/angeli...
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World Refugee Day 2009
On World Refugee Day, 20 June, we honor the millions of forcibly uprooted people whose lives often hang in the balance. During the week of World Refugee Day, various events will take place around the world to celebrate this day.
In Washington D.C., a reception at the National Geographic Society will be held on Thursday 18 June. The event will be hosted by Good Will Ambassador Angelina Jolie and the High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres. Among the guests will be US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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In 2000 world leaders committed to ending extreme poverty through the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In 2008, poverty still takes 50,000 live...
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In 2000 world leaders committed to ending extreme poverty through the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In 2008, poverty still takes 50,000 lives a day. It's time for world leaders to keep their promises.
Millennium Development Goals website:
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/
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Directed by Douglas Busby
Produced by Stephen Nemeth & John Woldenberg
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