Why the Girls Count Act Matters

By Guest Blogger on June 18, 2015

A few months ago at a college interview panel, a human rights professor asked me, “What do you think is …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts (Part 3)

By Jenni Lee on June 18, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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New Leaders on Climate Change

By Justine Sullivan on June 18, 2015

Pope Francis is a man of many firsts: The first pope from Latin America – or for that matter, from …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts (Part 2)

By admin on June 17, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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A Look at the State of the World’s Fathers

By Daniela Ligiero on June 16, 2015

This week, as much of the world celebrates Father’s Day, I am reminded of the important role my own father …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts

By Jenni Lee on June 16, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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An Inside Look at Mobile Health for Mothers in India

By Rachel Sorensen on June 10, 2015

MAMA (the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action) uses mobile phones to deliver relevant health information directly to new and expectant …

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5 Facts for Healthy and Happy Oceans

By Justine Sullivan on June 8, 2015

Happy World Oceans Day! Before joining the UN Foundation, I worked with the ocean nonprofit Oceana, so June 8 holds …

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15 Photos, 7 Billion Dreams, 1 Planet

By Justine Sullivan on June 5, 2015

For World Environment Day on June 5, we delved into the United Nations photo archives to find 15 breathtaking reasons …

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Companies Warm to Carbon Offsets from Cookstoves

By Radha Muthiah on June 4, 2015

Every day, 3 billion people in the world cook their food on open fires or traditional cookstoves. They burn solid …

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