Empowering Women to Beat the Blues
Depression is a global health crisis. It is not the sole domain of women, for depression affects 350 million people worldwide. However,……
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Space Science & Technology as Catalyst for Greater Environmental Sustainability
Human development and education is enhanced by space science and technology. On 4 October, 2012, the United Nations celebrates World……
My Bosnia, I Call You “Mother”
“Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” This quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes,……
New Hope and Expectations for Somalia
Somalia’s 7.2 million people have struggled and survived two decades of civil conflict, drought, and famine. This……
SASHA MARINI: September’s Diplomat Artist of the Month
As Summer wanes in the month of September, so too does New York City heat up. The red carpet runway rolls out September 6, for Fall……
Education as an Initiator of the International Criminal Law Integration
Judgment, critical assessment, and courage to face the truth are necessary to make constructive societal changes to further……
Is it Possible to Negotiate with the Taliban?
27 August is a tragic day for Afghanistan and a more open society as UN News media reported the brutal slaying of 17 Afghan civilians,……
Afghanistan to the United Nations - It’s International Youth Day
Around the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe to the United Nations, we celebrate International Youth Day this year on 12 August. ……
Tunisia’s Mellouli Turns Arab Spring into Summer Gold
Oussami Mellouli is Tunisia’s big winner as he clinched two medals in the men’s 10-kilometer swimming marathon in the……
Ethiopian Regime Rebuked by High Commissioner for Human Rights
Over six months ago, Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey and I published blog reports on Diplomatically Incorrect critical of……
Youth Empowerment in the Philippines
Poverty reduction and retaining an empowered youth workforce is the goal of a new programme of the United Nations: “Alternatives……
Abusing Children with Disabilities
Children with mental illness or intellectual impairment are most vulnerable, but all children with disabilities are 4 times more likely……
Human Rights for 7 Billion & Growing...
World Population Day is observed today, 11 July, and with it plans for solutions to accommodate a population of 7 Billion people and……
Srebrenica Remembered
“May grievance become hope; may revenge become justice; may mothers' tears become prayers, that Bosnia and Herzegovina, and……
AIDS -- The Human Face
Cultural taboos, gender inequality, human rights abuses, and punitive laws are negatively impacting the way we see the human face……
Dress Down Poverty -- Dress Up with F4D
The Fashion for Development (F4D) initiative and global platform incorporates the world of popular culture and fashion to help alleviate……
“WINTER” -- Summer’s Diplomat Artist for July
Diplomat Artist opens up the convergence of the world of diplomacy, art, sports, & popular culture: Diplomats increasingly endowed……
Bosnia & Herzegovina -- Rise From the Ashes?
As Bosnia & Herzegovina remembers the 20 year siege of Sarajevo, the start of war, and its admission to the United Nations,……
How Many Steps Does the Washington Monument Have?
“Happy Father’s Day” to the World’s fathers and care givers. Today holds a special place in my heart for the……
Don’t Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY is being observed for the first time this year, 15 June 2012, as Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called……
Respect Myanmar’s Rohingyas
UN Special Rapporteur, Tomas Ojea Quintana delivered a critical assessment today on the rising tensions among Myanmar’s ethnic……
Elie Naaman - June’s Diplomat Artist
Diplomat Artist opens up the convergence of the world of diplomacy, art, sports, & popular culture: Diplomats increasingly endowed……
Open Our Hearts
4 June is designated as the “International Day of Innocent Children - Victims of Aggression.” From Afghanistan to the……
International Children’s Day
Around the Globe, the world celebrates International Children’s Day on 1 June, 2012. While individual countries have specific……
Cestitam Svima - Congratulations to All
Twenty years to the day, 22 May 1992, Tuesday, 22 May 2012 was much cause of celebration for three United Nations Member States: Bosnia……
Facing International Crimes Inside Balkan Societies
Judgment, critical assessment, and courage to face the truth are necessary to make constructive societal changes to further……
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE
As Bosnia & Herzegovina commemorates its 20 Years of Independence, the Start of War, and its Admission to the United Nations,……
Glamour Dreams or Runway Exploitation?
Child labour, servitude, and exploitation has no geographic border. Whether it’s the mines of Bolivia, the sugar cane……
Herbie Hancock - May’s Diplomat Artist
Herbie Hancock, or Ambassador Cool, is Diplomatically Incorrect’s profiled Diplomat Artist of the month. Coming……
The Rape of War
During 1992-95, systematic rape was employed as a tool of war in Bosnia & Herzegovina. In 2012, Bosnia & Herzegovina……
Change the World Through Sport
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon took Earth Day 2012 to heart and foot yesterday as he kicked off what has become an annual soccer……
THE SCREAMS OF NERETVA
During 1992-95, systematic rape was employed as a tool of war in Bosnia & Herzegovina. In 2012, Bosnia &……
Two Decades Later-What Have We Learned?
UNHCR, UN Refugee Agency spokesperson Melissa Fleming at 3 April, 2012 press briefing in Geneva: “The siege of……
Ersin Faikzade - April’s Diplomat Artist
Diplomat Artist, our Facebook page and Web TV Channel, opens up the convergence of the world of diplomacy, art, sports, & popular……
Syria: The Man of Tomorrow
Already, close to 2,500 Syrian children have been killed or injured. On the 24th February 2012, Navi Pillay, the UN High Commissioner……
Stop TB In Our Lifetime
World Tuberculosis Day, 24 March 2012, is making inroads with an awareness platform as the second top infectious adult killer after……
21 March, Past & Present: Lessons To be Learned
On March 21, 1960, South African police opened fire on a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville. Sixty-nine deaths of those protesting……
Hands That Rock the Cradle
International Women’s Day is celebrated the world over on 8 March each year. This year’s theme is “Empower Rural Women - End……
Syria TWEETS from Security Council Horseshoe Table
Heated and contrary exchanges were evident today from the UN Security Council Horseshoe Table regarding a situation in Syria where……
REMEMBRANCE & BEYOND
On International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2012, it is only appropriate to remember those courageous women who were sacrificed in the……
GIRLS CAPTURING DREAMS
Education is the cornerstone to a better life for young girls. It impacts their heath, livelihood, and sense of well-being. For too……
Food for Thought and Women’s Empowerment
International Women’s Day is being celebrated on 8 March, 2012, and the United Nations is unveiling a host of activities and programmes……
In the Depth of Winter, Within Me There Lay an Invincible Summer
From Afghanistan, to Syria, to countries in Africa, the world is not at peace. Hope for reconciliation, human rights and cultural……
UN Grants for Women’s Empowerment Projects
“UN Women” set to grant $10.5 million to organizations working to advance economic and political empowerment of women in Africa,……
DROUGHT, DISPLACEMENT, DEATH, DISASTER
Images of drought, displacement, death, and disaster have been at the forefront of headlines attributed to climate change and its……
I DREAM OF A BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA WHICH IS IN PEACE WITH ITSELF
A world at peace with itself. A world that is a mosaic of cultures, religions, ethnicities. A world in harmony with its fellowman.……
ROAD AND DIRECTION FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
UN COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN CONFERENCE 56th Session (CSW56) opened today, 27 February, 2012, to an enthusiastic crowd queued……
Tourism & Wetland Preservation
Have you seen the Everglades?-You’re missing a beautiful as well as rich ecosystem. Responsible, sustainable tourism can play a……
Intel & UN Team for Baby/Mother!
Preventing Tragedy as life begins - an estimated 360,000 women die in pregnancy or childbirth and up to two million babies die within……
