Monday, September 17th, 2018
The United Nations Correspondents Association in partnership with Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) held a press conference on September 17th, 2018, with Marc and Debra Tice, parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who has been detained in Syria since 2012. The press conference was moderated by Luke Vargas, Talk
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with experts on the upcoming UN High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) taking place on September 27th during the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly. Speakers were: Katie...
Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
On Tuesday, August 14th the United Nations Correspondents Association held a press briefing with Dr. Paula Fujiwara, Scientific Director of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) to discuss the negotiated Political Declaration to be presented...
Friday, August 3rd, 2018
The United Nations Correspondents Association held an on-the-record conversation with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Thursday, August 2nd in the context of the 70th anniversary on the Universal Declaration of Human...
Thursday, July 19th, 2018
On Thursday, July 19th, the United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with Human Rights Watch to launch their newest report titled ‘These Killings Can be Stopped’ on the crisis in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions based on...
Thursday, July 19th, 2018
On Thursday, July 19th, the United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with the Walk Free Foundation to launch the Global Slavery Index 2018 which uses world-leading research to estimate the prevalence of modern slavery country...
Friday, July 13th, 2018
The United Nations Correspondents Association marks its 70th anniversary in 2018 – seven decades of journalism committed to reporting on the UN and its many causes and objectives. On Tuesday, June 26th, UNCA hosted the launch of...
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
The United Nations Correspondents Association hosted a special screening of the feature film The Journey is the Destination about the life of Reuters photojournalist Dan Eldon. The screening was followed by a conversation with director Bronwen Hughes, producer Kathy Eldon and...
Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
On Wednesday, May 9th, 2018, the United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with Nihal Saad, the Spokesperson for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) over allegations of UN censorship of a postponed World Press Freedom...
Tuesday, May 8th, 2018
On Tuesday, May 8th, the United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with Human Rights Watch, Fortify Rights, Amnesty International and the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect on the urgent need for Security Council...
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“The Iranian regime faces significant consequences if it doesn’t change its behavior. We are watching and we will come after you.” @AmbJohnBolton
“We will not allow our (Iran) sanctions to be evaded by Europe or anyone else,” @AmbJohnBolton belittles #EU as “strong on rhetoric and weak on follow through.” #JCPOA
Maximum pressure campaign against Iran described by @AmbJohnBolton - those who do business with regime/banks “do so at own risks.”
“If you cross us or our allies... there will indeed be hell to pay,” @AmbJohnBolton threatens Iran. #UANI summit
Meanwhile in non-Trump developments: twitter.com/APBusiness/sta…
Dunkin' Donuts is renaming itself Dunkin' to reflect its growing emphasis on coffee. https://t.co/vvi34i6dz5
— AP Business News (@APBusiness) September 25, 2018
Top US diplomat denounces European allies for seeking to honor JCPOA, which US has repudiated. twitter.com/StateDept/stat…
.@SecPompeo: The U.S. was disturbed & deeply disappointed to hear the remaining parties in the deal announce they are setting up a special payment system to bypass U.S. sanctions. This is one of most counterproductive measures imaginable for regional & global peace & security. pic.twitter.com/S57WiJpVl2
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 25, 2018
Trump claims he meant to make world leaders laugh during UN speech when he claimed his administration was most successful in US history businessinsider.com/trump-unga-un-… via @businessinsider
#NorthKorea Foreign Minister Ri did not comment when asked when he would meet @SecPompeo
It is vital to spread the word on this reality. What is at stake is not just geopolitical issues among nations in their dealings with #Iran, but the fate of the #Iranian people who deserve evolved and responsible leaders. twitter.com/farnazfassihi/…
Listening to #Rouhani talk about peace loving Islamic Republic you'd never know the regime jails & persecutes journalists, lawyers, activists, environmentalists, students, etc.. crushing any & all dissent.#HumanRights #Iran #UNGA
— Farnaz Fassihi (@farnazfassihi) September 25, 2018
#NorthKorea FM Ri Yong-ho arrives at his New York hotel for #UNGA. @realDonaldTrump told #UN: ‘I would like to thank Chairman Kim for his courage and for the steps he has taken, though much work remains to be done. The sanctions will stay in place until denuclearization occurs.’
#Alert #Breaking NorthKorea FM Ri Yong Ho just arrived at UN Millenium Hotel tinyurl.com/ybdln7vy
Other nuke deal nations craft plan to keep doing business with Iran cbsnews.com/news/iran-nucl…
US reimposing sanctions on Iran a “necessary security measure” so regime can’t use $$ for terrorism says @SecPompeo
Pompeo “disturbed and disappointed” European allies will continue to honor #JCPOA nuclear deal.
Sec of State @MikePompNH gets a standing ovation from #UANI Summit Iran hardliners.
Two protestors yelling “sanctions are not peaceful” “warmonger” at Sec of State @MikePompNH removed from UANI Summit.
.@hrw: #Trump's remark against the @IntlCrimCourt is "music to the ears of tyrants" - @cnn cnn.com/politics/live-… @DickerRichard
Can somebody explain why #BillCosby was sentenced for "3 to 10" years behind bars for sex assault? That's a wide margin. Indecisive judge? bbc.com/news/world-us-…
Ramaphosa: Reform of the UN, and particularly its Security Council, is a priority if we are to give full effect to the values and principles enshrined in the UN Charter. We must resist any and all efforts to undermine the multilateral approach to international trade #sabcnews
Ramaphosa: There is an urgency to the measures we must take to end conflict & war. Not only must we stop death, destruction & human suffering that is visited daily on millions... but we must act with purpose to prevent loss of another entire generation to its aftermath #sabcnews
Ramaphosa:We are living in the Age of Youth. This places a responsibility on us, as leaders, not only to put the interests of young people at the centre of our efforts, but also to empower women & young people to be more prominent in directing course of global affairs #sabcnews
President @CyrilRamaphosa addressing the #UNGA now #sabcnews
Correction: Cosby gets up to ten years in jail, minimum of three. Could be out at 84 or 91. #sabcnews
