UN Wire Mon, Oct 21, 2013 - Better World Campaign poll shows increasing U.S. support for UN

October 21, 2013 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION   News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story Better World Campaign poll shows increasing U.S. support for UN Three in 5 Americans polled have a favorable rating of the United Nations against 28% with an unfavorable view. The results, from an Oct. 5 to 10 poll commissioned by the Better World Campaign, revealed even greater support for U.S. on-time dues payments, the UN's work on humanitarian efforts and in dealing with Syria's chemical weapons, and for the U.S. supporting such initiatives. Read more from Better World Campaign. UN Dispatch (10/21) Share: Above the Fold Peace talks reportedly at halt between DR Congo, M23 Why the post-2015 goals must have a sustainable development focus UN resolution stipulates inclusion of women in peace process Envoys continue to urge political solution to Syrian crisis 6 steps to defining success for development projects UN Radio Quote of the Day @UNFoundation: Did you know @UNFPA supports safe motherhood initiatives in more than 90 countries? #UNDay Share: UN Dispatch "The WHO is investigating potential cases of polio showing up in Syria. If confirmed, it would be the first cases in Syria since 1999." UN Dispatch (10/21) Share: United Nations Peace talks reportedly at halt between DR Congo, M23 United Nations envoys are urging the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels to agree on a negotiated peace settlement. However, an M23 spokesman says discussions have halted after the group was asked to remove one of its negotiators. The Windsor Star (Ontario)/The Associated Press (10/21), Google/Agence France-Presse (10/21), GlobalPost.com/Agence France-Presse (10/20) Share: Saudi Arabia's activity on human rights called into question Reuters (10/21) Share: UN's Amos renews call for Syrian cease-fire to allow aid distribution The Nation (Pakistan) (10/20) Share: UN review of China's human rights actions reveals contradictions The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Sinosphere blog (10/20) Share: Ban: No official word from Saudi Arabia on Security Council seat BBC (10/18) Share: Health & Development Why the post-2015 goals must have a sustainable development focus Sustainable development affects every country and will be a focus of the post-21015 development goals, says Macharia Kamau, co-chairman of the open working group on sustainable development goals and Kenya's envoy to the United Nations. "There is a growing realization that we are all in the same boat. On some of these issues -- biodiversity, climate, environment -- there is no getting away from the fact that everyone has to contribute," he argues. The Guardian (London) (10/21) Share: Polio might be re-emerging in Syria, WHO says BBC (10/21) Share: Women & Girls UN resolution stipulates inclusion of women in peace process The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 2122 on Friday, which emphasizes the need for women to be included all areas of peace processes. "Resolution 2122 demonstrates the security council's intention to put women's leadership at the center of all efforts to resolve conflict and promote peace," says Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, executive director of UN Women. The Guardian (London) (10/21), Thomson Reuters Foundation (10/18) Share: Gender equality promotes global economic growth Gender equality helps women attain better jobs and enables the broader economy to thrive, writes Henriette Kolb of the International Finance Corp. "With more income and financial independence, women can increase household spending on children's nutrition, health, and education. The potential for social and economic change is too good to pass up," she writes. Council on Foreign Relations online/Development Channel blog (10/16) Share: Pakistan looks to add female police despite challenges Thomson Reuters Foundation/Reuters (10/20) Share: Peacekeeping and Security Envoys continue to urge political solution to Syrian crisis EU members will be discussing Syria at their meeting this week. One stumbling block to scheduling peace talks is the lack of participation of a "credible opposition," says Lakhdar Brahimi, the joint United Nations-Arab League envoy for Syria. Al Jazeera (10/21), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/20), The Guardian (London)/The Associated Press (10/20), Reuters (10/21) Share: Unrest continues in Egypt as interim government gains support Anti-military protects erupted in Cairo over the weekend, with security forces clashing with students. Meanwhile, support is reportedly growing for the interim government headed by Egyptian Army Gen. Abdel Fatah el-Sisi. BBC (10/20), The Guardian (London) (10/20), BBC (10/21) Share: 7 police officers killed in Iraq a day after suicide bombing USA Today/The Associated Press (10/21) Share: 19 dead after attacks by Boko Haram rebels disguised as soldiers BBC (10/20) Share: Attack in South Sudan leaves more than 40 dead, dozens injured BBC (10/21) Share: Hot Topics 6 steps to defining success for development projects Stanford Social Innovation Review Ban names UNDP official to lead Syria chemical-weapons team Al Arabiya (United Arab Emirates) The case for migration to be included in the post-2015 goals The InterDependent On World Food Day, efforts to improve food security, reduce hunger show results Channel NewsAsia "Hidden crime" of slavery affects 29.8 million people globally BBC Position Title Company Name Location Program Manager Social Science Research Council Brooklyn, NY Click here to view more job listings.