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Renewable Energy

19 June 2009
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Celebrating Astronomy: Rediscovering Our Place in the Universe

14 May 2009
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Revisiting the food crisis

16 April 2009

Sharing caregiving between women and men

18 March 2009
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A global assessment and a new goodwill ambassador to combat human trafficking

19 February 2009
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The search for peace in Gaza

16 January 2009

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 60

17 December 2008
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New push for nuclear disarmanent

20 November 2008

A look at the global economic crisis

17 October 2008
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Victims of terrorism speak out

19 September 2008
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No peace without justice

14 August 2008
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The International Year of Sanitation – what progress is being made?

17 July 2008
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Migrants and illegal migration - a hornet's nest of controversy

13 June 2008

"What Would Martin Say?"-- a look at racism 40 years after the death of the civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

16 May 2008

"Remembrance and Beyond” — stories of survival

18 April 2008

Slow pace of efforts to combat climate change effects

8 April 2008

In search of a place called home -- The Rohingyas in Bangladesh --

15 February 2008

NEPAL AT THE CROSSROADS - a look at the peace process as the country approaches Constituent Assembly elections

31 January 2008

NEW YEAR BABY: A TALE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE, LOVE, AND FORGIVENESS
As observance of the 60th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights begins, this programme explores one Cambodian family's first hand experience of human rights abuse living under the Pol Pot regime. The film produced by the youngest member, Socheata, which means "the lucky one," shares the family's exploration of the past, 25 years after leaving Cambodia. Socheata is anxious to find out more about the life the family has left behind in Cambodia and takes a trip with her parents and her brother to the killing fields where it all began. She finds out interesting things about her family and how Khmer Rouge regime has affected their lives.

28 December 2007

"Towards an International Arms Trade Treaty" - we take a closer look at the devastation and destruction caused by small arms and light weapons and the campaign being waged by governments, civil society organizations, humanitarian and human rights activists, military experts and journalists to secure a legally binding international treaty to end the irresponsible trade in arms world wide. The figures are startling - there is one gun for every 10 people on the planet and a thousand people die each day from gun violence. In this edition, we hear the views of supporters of campaign to control all conventional arms worldwide including former UN force commanders, a war reporter, and a representative of one of the member States leading the international efforts to secure an international treaty.

18 October 2007

For indigenous people around the world Thursday, 13 September, was an historic day. After 25 years of sometimes contentious negotiations, the General Assembly adopted a landmark declaration outlining the rights of the estimated 370 million indigenous people around the world and outlawing discrimination against them. Though the document is non-binding on Member States, indigenous people hope that recognizing the need for the indigenous to have the same rights as others to culture, identity, language, employment, health and education among others, that UN Member States will support the right of the indigenous to have their human rights respected. It was hoped that the Declaration would have been adopted by consensus, but this proved to be difficult. This edition of Perspective looks back at this significant decision, some of the problems that a few Member States still have with it, and the hopes that those in the indigenous community hold for a new chapter in their lives.

25 September 2007

"Civilizations and the Challenge for Peace: Obstacles and Opportunities"
A debate convened by the President of the General Assembly, explored some of the reasons behind the growing level of mistrust between people of different religions and cultures; and examined how and why cultural and religious differences increasingly fuel, or are used to justify, conflicts. A number of prominent commentators, academics and political figures participated over two days in four separate panel discussions and shared their ideas.

16 August 2007

Each year the UN Office on Drugs and Crime [UNDOC] in Vienna publishes an annual report giving us insight into the state of the drug situation in the world. The annual report provides policy makers with the information they need to devise policies that would address identified problems. It also gives information to the general public about the state of the drug situation around the globe; what are some of the emerging problems, where there have been successes and what measure are being taken or need to be taken to bring the situation under control. The report this year shows significant and positive changes in the world's drug markets. But the head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes Antonio Maria Costa warns that while there are signs that both the supply and demand for drugs is stable, "we cannot take our foot off the brake." Material for this programme was provided by Louise Potterton of our Vienna Office.

16 July 2007

Darfur At The Crossroads: The situation in Darfur, Sudan, has stirred both the public interest and conscience. Last December when actor George Clooney calling on the UN to do more he posed the question: " when it's all sorted out and justice is handed down the question will then be asked where did the nations of the United nations stand on the right side of history or inaction

22 June 2007

Together, the slave trade and slavery represented one of the longest, most sustained assaults on the dignity and self-worth of human beings in the history of humankind. Lasting almost 400 years, the slave trade orchestrated the capture and forced migration of more than 12 million Africans from their homelands to the far reaches in the western hemisphere.For the vast majority of these Africans, the enslavement process began in the interior of the West Coast of Africa. Some were seized in wars or raids and sold from one trader to another until they reached the coast. Others were kidnapped or enslaved for indebtedness or alleged crimes. They were marched from the interior under force of arms in slave coffles or imprisoned in castles and other baracoons. until they were sold to be shipped to the Americas.

11 May 2007

Killing the Messenger World Press Freedom Day observed each year on 3 May reminds us that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are basic human rights, and that in a number of countries these freedoms are under attack. 2006 has been described as one of the worst years for reporters since 1994, with 84 journalists killed and nearly 1,500 journalists physically attacked or threatened. In this programme we explore the theme of this year's observance -- the safety of journalists -- in light of the increased attacks on journalists, not only in war zones, but in democracies, and even on bloggers trying to get their message across on the Internet.

11 May 2007

UN Secretary-General Ban is currently in the Middle-East getting a first hand look at the situation on the ground and meeting the political leaders in the region. Mr. Ban has made it clear that addressing the problems of the Middle East is a priority for him. Though violence continues in the region and the economic hardship for the Palestinians continues to be a source of worry; a number of other developments have provided what may be described as a “window of opportunity” to made the peace process forward. This edition of perspective sums up some of the latest views expressed in the Security Council about new possibilities for achieving last peace and stability in the Middle East.

26 March 2007

UN Secretary-General Ban is currently in the Middle-East getting a first hand look at the situation on the ground and meeting the political leaders in the region. Mr. Ban has made it clear that addressing the problems of the Middle East is a priority for him. Though violence continues in the region and the economic hardship for the Palestinians continues to be a source of worry; a number of other developments have provided what may be described as a "window of opportunity" to made the peace process forward. This edition of perspective sums up some of the latest views expressed in the Security Council about new possibilities for achieving last peace and stability in the Middle East.

26 March 2007

Ordinary citizens bear witness to its effect, businesses call on their governments to act on it, and the new UN Secretary-General says it will be one of his top priorities. This radio program looks at the reality of climate change.

Our world is warming, and there's little doubt that our emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are causing the earth's temperature to rise. A report compiled by the world's leading scientists and climate experts, released in Paris in February, confirmed with a 90 per cent certainty that human activity is responsible for climate change. Nelly Damaris, a farmer in Western Kenya, is living first hand the effects of climate change.

16 February 2007

YEAR IN REVIEW Outgoing UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on his best and worst moments; the UN Security Council takes action on Darfur, Lebanon, Nepal, North Korea and Iran; the UN creates a new human rights mechanism; a permanent $500 million Central Emergency Relief Fund for natural disasters; and a Peacekeeping Fund to strengthen post-war countries' institutions; the UN adopts the Disability Convention; but consideration of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People is postponed to next year

10 January 2007
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