Check it out.
Could the USA move in this direction? What do you think?
"What is gross national happiness?" explained by Morten Sondergraad
"What is gross national happiness?" explained by Morten Sondergraad
Monday, November 11, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
The UN Wants To Change the Gross Domestic Product as the Indicator of the Country's Wealth. So what is the problem with the GDP?
The gross domestic product (GDP) is one the primary indicators used to gauge the health of a
country's economy. It represents the total dollar
value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period - you can
think of it as the size of the economy.
Watch the Youtube video for more on the GDP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQWnfFiWUYE
Watch the Youtube video for more on the GDP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQWnfFiWUYE
Monday, October 28, 2013
Women’s Empowerment Builds International Peace and Security
Source: UN
Women - Fri, 18 Oct 2013 05:46 PM
Author: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
When war erupts, women are often the first to experience the harsh brutality and the last to be called to the peace table. A resolution adopted by the UN Security Council moves us one step closer to the full participation of women as leaders for peace and security.
By unanimous vote, the Council adopted a resolution that sets in place stronger measures to enable women to participate in conflict resolution and recovery, and puts the onus on the Security Council, the United Nations, regional organizations and Member States to dismantle the barriers, create the space, and provide seats at the table for women.
Despite increases in the numbers of women in politics and in business leadership, very few women have lead roles in formal peace talks, in spite of the significant role they play in community-level reconciliation. Peace negotiations and all institutions linked to conflict resolution remain male-dominated.
When war erupts, women are often the first to experience the harsh brutality and the last to be called to the peace table. A resolution adopted by the UN Security Council moves us one step closer to the full participation of women as leaders for peace and security.
By unanimous vote, the Council adopted a resolution that sets in place stronger measures to enable women to participate in conflict resolution and recovery, and puts the onus on the Security Council, the United Nations, regional organizations and Member States to dismantle the barriers, create the space, and provide seats at the table for women.
Despite increases in the numbers of women in politics and in business leadership, very few women have lead roles in formal peace talks, in spite of the significant role they play in community-level reconciliation. Peace negotiations and all institutions linked to conflict resolution remain male-dominated.
Monday, October 21, 2013
POVERTY ERADICATION: What has been accomplished?
For the past 15 years the Millenmium Development Goals have
been addressed by many developing countries. The target date to accomplish the
MDG's goals is 2015. Check the progress of the past 14 years.
MDG infographics showing the world's progress and the challenges that remain.
Click on Download below each photo to enlarge.
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