UN Wire September 16, 2013 - Rockets armed with sarin used in Syria, UN report says

September 16, 2013 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION   News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story Rockets armed with sarin used in Syria, UN report says United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon revealed the UN chemical-weapons team's findings on Syria to the Security Council today. Sarin-loaded rockets were used, according to the report, which did not release a determination of who used the chemical weapons. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (9/16), Reuters (9/16), ABC News (9/15), The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (9/16) Share: Above the Fold Somalia's progress remains "precarious," UN envoy says Post-2015 goals need to be "clear, concise," MDG architect says Local context is key to sustainable-energy programs Syrian chemical-weapon plan is reached by U.S., Russia UN commission says both sides in Syria are violating human rights UN Radio Quote of the Day @UN: Monday is the Intl Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer -- A healthy atmosphere, the #futurewewant http://j.mp/15qDaFR Share: UN Dispatch "The Security Council will offer its support for the deal, and the Secretary General is tasked with coming up with plans to send weapons inspectors back to Syria, this time to contain and destroy the stockpiles." UN Dispatch (9/16) Share: United Nations Somalia's progress remains "precarious," UN envoy says Somalia has made progress in building the foundation of a credible state, but the country continues to need support, says Nicholas Kay, the United Nations special representative to Somalia. "We cannot afford to lessen our focus or investment -- despite the many competing claims for our attention in the rest of the world," Kay says. Sabahi (U.S. Africa Command) (9/13), The Atlantic online (9/13) Share: Human rights abuses by Syrian rebels, foreign militants on the rise, UN official says Reuters (9/16) Share: Education will be a "top priority" for UN Women, Mlambo-Ngcuka says Thomson Reuters Foundation (9/13) Share: Health & Development Post-2015 goals need to be "clear, concise," MDG architect says The post-2015 development goals need to be focused and achievable, says Jan Vandemoortele, one of the creators of the Millennium Development Goals. "If it is not clear, concise and measurable, it will be neglected by everyone tomorrow," he argues. EurActiv.com (9/16) Disabled need access to disaster risk, relief information The disabled can do a better job of preparing for disasters and preventing deaths if they have access to information about disaster risks and relief, experts say. "People with disabilities must be seen not as passive recipients of humanitarian care, but rather, as equal participants in disaster risk reduction," the news service IRIN writes. IRINNews.org (9/16) Share: EU to fund rebuilding of Somalia's infrastructure BBC (9/16) Share: Indian children mistakenly vaccinated for hepatitis B, not polio France 24/Agence France-Presse (9/16) Share: Climate and Energy Local context is key to sustainable-energy programs Sustainable-energy programs need to consider local habits and context if they are to be successful, write Sarah Wykes and Ben Garside. Programs "must be adaptable" if they are to benefit the people that need energy the most, they argue. The Guardian (London)/Poverty Matters Blog (9/16) Share: What drought can teach us about coping with climate change IRINNews.org (9/13) Share: Peacekeeping and Security Syrian chemical-weapon plan is reached by U.S., Russia The U.S. and Russia agreed on Saturday on steps to remove Syria's chemical-weapons arsenal by the middle of 2014. Today, the U.S., U.K. and France met to craft deadlines for those steps, while Russia is calling for Syrian rebels to be compelled to the negotiating table. Thomson Reuters Foundation/Reuters (9/14), Reuters (9/16), The Guardian (London)/Reuters (9/16), ABC News/The Associated Press (9/16) Share: Seleka rebel group is dissolved by CAR president BBC (9/13) Share: Dissatisfaction in South Sudan with government's performance Thomson Reuters Foundation/Reuters (9/16) Share: UN nuclear agency to increase authority in Myanmar Reuters (9/16) Share: Iraq car bombs leave at least 58 dead USA Today/The Associated Press (9/15) Share: Will Obama, Iran's Rouhani meet next week? The Guardian (London) (9/15) Share: Hot Topics UN commission says both sides in Syria are violating human rights BBC Syria agrees to plan to yield chemical weapons Reuters Ban: Syrian crisis highlights importance of "responsibility to protect" The New York Times (tiered subscription model) Child mortality halved since 1990, UN report says ABC News Pillay urges renewed diplomatic push for Syria The New York Times (tiered subscription model) Position Title Company Name Location Program Manager Social Science Research Council Brooklyn, NY Click here to view more job listings.