Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
The International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC), OutRight Action International and the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) held a press conference at the United Nations Correspondents Association to discuss a Feminist Declaration to achieve gender equality launched by the Women’s Rights Caucus, a self-organized feminist advocacy group, comprised of more than 200 organizations, dedicated to advancing
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with a delegation of Iraqi activists from Canada on their appeal to the UN to support the protests in Iraq. (Video below) Speakers were:Mr. Ray Siger Mr. Moneer Alward Ms. Amel...
Friday, February 7th, 2020
On Thursday, February 6th, in the UN Correspondents Association room, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held a press briefing to present an appeal for $683 million to urgently provide life-saving reproductive health and protection services to...
Thursday, January 16th, 2020
Human Rights Watch launched their 2020 World Report on Tuesday, January 14th in New York. Speakers were: Kenneth Roth, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch Emma Daly, Media Director, Human Rights Watch Sophie Richardson, China Director, Human Rights...
Monday, October 28th, 2019
On Thursday, October 24th, the United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with nuclear experts and organizers on a new initiative with an Alternative Strategy for Constraining Nuclear Arsenals, launching the “Count the Nuclear Weapons Money” campaign. Speakers...
Monday, September 16th, 2019
The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with Lumos to launch their new report A Goal Within Reach: Ending the Institutionalization of Children to Ensure that No One is Left Behind. Speakers were: Sharon Riggle, Chief...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press briefing with Hon. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), following his intervention at the UK-sponsored event “Attacks on Civilians and Civilian Infrastructure in North-West...
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
The United Nations Correspondents Association held an embargoed press briefing with Save the Children ahead of their May 28th launch of the 2019 Global Childhood Report Speakers were:Carolyn Miles, President & CEO, Save the ChildrenDr. Beryl Levinger,...
Monday, May 6th, 2019
The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press briefing with UN Women on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action 25th anniversary commemoration taking place in 2020. Speakers were:Åsa Regnér, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director, Intergovernmental...
Friday, May 3rd, 2019
The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press briefing with Mr. Diego Arria, former Venezuelan diplomat and founder of the Arria Formula Meetings devised in 1992, on the situation in Venezuela. BIO and VIDEO below Diego Enrique...
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Woman walks by, sweatshirt stuffed with looted gear. ‘I’m pregnant!’ She says.
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President Trump threatening military action as Times is inundated with police cars and cruisers all over
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As protesters made their way into Chinatown, military helicopters were positioned just above rooftops, sending gusts of dust into the air. A part of a tree fell, nearly hitting passerbys. The crowds dispersed down side streets. Some storefronts were shattered. #DCProtest.
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