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Does the United Nations continue to effectively fulfill its mission?
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Ann in Ohio writes:
I believe the UN fulfills its mission. It could probably do a lot more if the United States was not always withholding the monies that it has promised for the UN operations.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
I believe the UN fulfills its mission. It could probably do a lot more if the United States was not always withholding the monies that it has promised for the UN operations.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Eric in New Mexico writes:
That the UN is as effective as it is no small thing, for to be effective, it must resolve to become greater than the sum of its parts.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
That the UN is as effective as it is no small thing, for to be effective, it must resolve to become greater than the sum of its parts.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Rose in California writes:
Together, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their work to educate the world on catastrophic climate change. The UN understands global warming for the planetary emergency that it is. As noted in 'Carbon's New Math', an excellent, succinct and sobering, article on Global Warming in the just published 10/07 National Geographic, "...global warming presents the greatest test we humans have yet faced. ...to offer a workable future to subsequent generations and diverse forms of life...new technologies and new habits offer some promise. But only if we move quickly and decisively -- and with a maturity we've rarely shown as a society and a species." If atmospheric CO2 levels keep increasing at the current rate of two parts per million per year, our planet is only 35 years away from a literal meltdown. Political leadership will be critical in determining just how quickly and decisively we move and, resultantly, the future viability of this planet, which is quickly reaching a tipping point-of-no-return. Governments around the globe have been apprised of the severity of the situation largely through the work of the UN and Mr. Gore. The Arctic ice cap is melting even faster than previously thought and could completely disappear in as little as 34 years if we don't act decisively NOW. If we allow the Arctic ice cap to melt, it won't come back in any time scale relevant to the human condition. If it is lost, so are we. If it were not for the IPCC and Mr. Gore, humanity wouldn't have even a fighting chance at mobilizing quickly enough to mitigate the broad and potentially devastating social implications of Global Warming. Moreover, this award represents the third time in the past seven years that a UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize. Without a doubt, the United Nations continues to effectively fulfill its mission to maintain international security and help solve economic, social, and humanitarian problems ... for Global Warming continued unabated threatens the former and exacerbates all of the latter.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Together, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their work to educate the world on catastrophic climate change. The UN understands global warming for the planetary emergency that it is. As noted in 'Carbon's New Math', an excellent, succinct and sobering, article on Global Warming in the just published 10/07 National Geographic, "...global warming presents the greatest test we humans have yet faced. ...to offer a workable future to subsequent generations and diverse forms of life...new technologies and new habits offer some promise. But only if we move quickly and decisively -- and with a maturity we've rarely shown as a society and a species." If atmospheric CO2 levels keep increasing at the current rate of two parts per million per year, our planet is only 35 years away from a literal meltdown. Political leadership will be critical in determining just how quickly and decisively we move and, resultantly, the future viability of this planet, which is quickly reaching a tipping point-of-no-return. Governments around the globe have been apprised of the severity of the situation largely through the work of the UN and Mr. Gore. The Arctic ice cap is melting even faster than previously thought and could completely disappear in as little as 34 years if we don't act decisively NOW. If we allow the Arctic ice cap to melt, it won't come back in any time scale relevant to the human condition. If it is lost, so are we. If it were not for the IPCC and Mr. Gore, humanity wouldn't have even a fighting chance at mobilizing quickly enough to mitigate the broad and potentially devastating social implications of Global Warming. Moreover, this award represents the third time in the past seven years that a UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize. Without a doubt, the United Nations continues to effectively fulfill its mission to maintain international security and help solve economic, social, and humanitarian problems ... for Global Warming continued unabated threatens the former and exacerbates all of the latter.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Charles in Indiana writes:
The UN is an essential organization for addressing and solving a host of problems affecting everyone around the world. It helps bring and maintain peace with its peacekeeping forces, protects millions against diseases with vaccination and other programs, and is committed to addressing the global climate crisis. As bad as the state of the world is presently, it would be a lot worse without the UN.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
The UN is an essential organization for addressing and solving a host of problems affecting everyone around the world. It helps bring and maintain peace with its peacekeeping forces, protects millions against diseases with vaccination and other programs, and is committed to addressing the global climate crisis. As bad as the state of the world is presently, it would be a lot worse without the UN.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Maria in New Jersey writes:
UN Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Again
The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore together won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to educate the world on catastrophic climate change. This is the third time in the past seven years that a UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.
Highest Number of Afghan Children Enrolled in School in Country's History
Aided by the UN's work in Afghanistan, more children are attending school than ever before in the country's history, most especially girls. This is turning the tide for the educational future of an entire generation of young Afghans.
Largest Number of Peacekeepers Ever Deployed
In the past year, more than 110 countries sent troops to serve in 18 UN peacekeeping missions in places like Liberia, Sudan, Lebanon, and Haiti, contributing to the largest deployment of UN peacekeepers in history.
Millions of Children Protected Against Preventable Disease
The Measles Initiative, which includes the World Health Organization, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the UN Foundation, has helped vaccinate over 372 million children -- reducing measles deaths in Africa by 75% (compared to 1999). By partnering with campaigns like Nothing But Nets, they also distribute life saving mosquito nets that protect children from malaria.
New Technology Enables Disaster Relief to Arrive Faster in Humanitarian Crises
In partnership with the UN's disaster relief organization (OCHA), the UN's Children Fund (UNICEF) and other UN agencies, the NGO Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF), also known as Telecoms Without Borders, deployed seven times this year to support emergency relief efforts in places like Darfur's refugee camps, and coastal areas of Peru devastated by the 8.1 magnitude earthquake this summer.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
UN Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Again
The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore together won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to educate the world on catastrophic climate change. This is the third time in the past seven years that a UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.
Highest Number of Afghan Children Enrolled in School in Country's History
Aided by the UN's work in Afghanistan, more children are attending school than ever before in the country's history, most especially girls. This is turning the tide for the educational future of an entire generation of young Afghans.
Largest Number of Peacekeepers Ever Deployed
In the past year, more than 110 countries sent troops to serve in 18 UN peacekeeping missions in places like Liberia, Sudan, Lebanon, and Haiti, contributing to the largest deployment of UN peacekeepers in history.
Millions of Children Protected Against Preventable Disease
The Measles Initiative, which includes the World Health Organization, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the UN Foundation, has helped vaccinate over 372 million children -- reducing measles deaths in Africa by 75% (compared to 1999). By partnering with campaigns like Nothing But Nets, they also distribute life saving mosquito nets that protect children from malaria.
New Technology Enables Disaster Relief to Arrive Faster in Humanitarian Crises
In partnership with the UN's disaster relief organization (OCHA), the UN's Children Fund (UNICEF) and other UN agencies, the NGO Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF), also known as Telecoms Without Borders, deployed seven times this year to support emergency relief efforts in places like Darfur's refugee camps, and coastal areas of Peru devastated by the 8.1 magnitude earthquake this summer.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Marjariitta in Sweden writes:
A great work UN !
Our education institution can make more because of UN missions.
Education for All , even for children in refugee camps is possible with United Nations efforts.
As this website and emails shows Internet is a powerful tool to build up and share the knowledge !
e-Learning for All is one way to deliver education: " Imagine the day everybody is attending the education "
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
A great work UN !
Our education institution can make more because of UN missions.
Education for All , even for children in refugee camps is possible with United Nations efforts.
As this website and emails shows Internet is a powerful tool to build up and share the knowledge !
e-Learning for All is one way to deliver education: " Imagine the day everybody is attending the education "
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Joseph in New York writes:
Thank goodness for the UN, it sure does effectively fulfill it's mission. I am glad to see the UN promotes World Peace and Human Rights. The UN mission is more important today as a counter to the multiple criminal acts and human rights violations committed by the Bush administration. I urge the UN to continue it's mission. It won't be long before Bush and his cronies are out of office and the new Democratic administration will work with the UN to promote world peace and human rights.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Thank goodness for the UN, it sure does effectively fulfill it's mission. I am glad to see the UN promotes World Peace and Human Rights. The UN mission is more important today as a counter to the multiple criminal acts and human rights violations committed by the Bush administration. I urge the UN to continue it's mission. It won't be long before Bush and his cronies are out of office and the new Democratic administration will work with the UN to promote world peace and human rights.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Hurant in Florida writes:
I think the UN needs to get its act together and respond more quickly to world emergencies, like Darfur for instance.
It needs to open its books to an independent audit agency and reduce its dependency on U.S. largesse in favor of more equal billings to those states, filling their treasuries with oil dollars, and other booming economies.
And, last but not least, remove itself from U.S. shores to a more neutral location.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
I think the UN needs to get its act together and respond more quickly to world emergencies, like Darfur for instance.
It needs to open its books to an independent audit agency and reduce its dependency on U.S. largesse in favor of more equal billings to those states, filling their treasuries with oil dollars, and other booming economies.
And, last but not least, remove itself from U.S. shores to a more neutral location.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Shelby in California writes:
Of course it does. The climate change panel just shared a Nobel prize with Al Gore. And we currently have more peacekeepers deployed than ever before.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Of course it does. The climate change panel just shared a Nobel prize with Al Gore. And we currently have more peacekeepers deployed than ever before.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Kathy in Arizona writes:
Yes, the UN is essential to world peace. The war mongers in the Bush administration always want to snuff out the peacemakers. War is big money for their friends.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Yes, the UN is essential to world peace. The war mongers in the Bush administration always want to snuff out the peacemakers. War is big money for their friends.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Mark in Malaysia writes:
Yes,I certainly support the existence of UN as a World Body in maintaining Peace and Harmony....it is unthinkable of a chaotic world without an Independent& Neutral Organization like UN to carry out our worldly matters such as Global Warming etc..etc...
With compassion.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Yes,I certainly support the existence of UN as a World Body in maintaining Peace and Harmony....it is unthinkable of a chaotic world without an Independent& Neutral Organization like UN to carry out our worldly matters such as Global Warming etc..etc...
With compassion.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Rebecca in Alaska writes:
Yes, the UN is working. It's the best, perhaps only forum that allows the nations to attempt to work things out.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Yes, the UN is working. It's the best, perhaps only forum that allows the nations to attempt to work things out.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Elmer in North Carolina writes:
Yes, the UN mostly fulfills its mission as shown by the increase in schooling in Afghanistan, the peacekeeping role it is playing in many countries, the effectiveness of its relief efforts (incl UNICEF) its public health efforts and other activities.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Yes, the UN mostly fulfills its mission as shown by the increase in schooling in Afghanistan, the peacekeeping role it is playing in many countries, the effectiveness of its relief efforts (incl UNICEF) its public health efforts and other activities.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Kristi in Philadelphia writes:
Yes it does!
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Yes it does!
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
PD in Florida writes:
Yes it does, and ALL countries (especially the large and powerful ones like USA, China, and Europe) MUST support this body for worldwide unity. Please help!
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Yes it does, and ALL countries (especially the large and powerful ones like USA, China, and Europe) MUST support this body for worldwide unity. Please help!
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Candy in California writes:
No!
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
No!
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Mary in Indiana writes:
Yes, I feel that the UN is fulfilling its mission in many ways...troops to endangered areas, trying to settle wars peacefully, trying to help people by training them to become more independent, helping the children of the world - UNICEF.
I also feel all countries should pay what they have pledged to the UN.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Yes, I feel that the UN is fulfilling its mission in many ways...troops to endangered areas, trying to settle wars peacefully, trying to help people by training them to become more independent, helping the children of the world - UNICEF.
I also feel all countries should pay what they have pledged to the UN.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Teresa in the U.S. writes:
Yes I fill they do the best within their power.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
Yes I fill they do the best within their power.
Posted on Thu Oct 25, 2007
David in Minnesota writes:
Certainly it is effective. However it would be more effective if the United States paid its dues. It would also be more effective if the "Security Council" was eliminated and the entire membership voted on resolutions. We need more diplomacy not less in this conflict ladened world.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Certainly it is effective. However it would be more effective if the United States paid its dues. It would also be more effective if the "Security Council" was eliminated and the entire membership voted on resolutions. We need more diplomacy not less in this conflict ladened world.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Robert writes:
The UN does a good job towards its mission of a more peaceful unified world. I am curious as to the reason for the State department wasting time and resources (i.e. taxpayers dollars) to run this poll. Time and efforts might very prove more productive in working with the largest international assembly.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN does a good job towards its mission of a more peaceful unified world. I am curious as to the reason for the State department wasting time and resources (i.e. taxpayers dollars) to run this poll. Time and efforts might very prove more productive in working with the largest international assembly.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Robert in Washington writes:
A world without the United Nations is unthinkable. YES! The United Nations DOES effectively fulfill its mission.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
A world without the United Nations is unthinkable. YES! The United Nations DOES effectively fulfill its mission.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
David in Michigan writes:
I am grateful for a United Nations which continues to perform heroically in a very difficult world environment.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
I am grateful for a United Nations which continues to perform heroically in a very difficult world environment.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Karen in Texas writes:
The UN does fulfill it's mission through many programs throughout the world. Without the work of the UN many issues that face our globalized world would be worsened.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN does fulfill it's mission through many programs throughout the world. Without the work of the UN many issues that face our globalized world would be worsened.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Kloe in Illinois writes:
Progress would be even slower without the UN.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Progress would be even slower without the UN.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Nilanjana in India writes:
I believe that the United Nations can deliver effectively, anywhere, anytime, and anyhow! I also firmly believe that "somewhere, somehow someone is actually learning to read and write because of the UN...
Some reforms are most certainly needed...but as i said (with a little bit of democratic decentralization, for instance) the UN can do all it takes to build a more beautiful world!
On this our beloved UN Day, I congratulate you!!!
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
I believe that the United Nations can deliver effectively, anywhere, anytime, and anyhow! I also firmly believe that "somewhere, somehow someone is actually learning to read and write because of the UN...
Some reforms are most certainly needed...but as i said (with a little bit of democratic decentralization, for instance) the UN can do all it takes to build a more beautiful world!
On this our beloved UN Day, I congratulate you!!!
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Cynthia in Pennsylvania writes:
As a former staff member of the UN (l956-l970), I was totally committed to the organization and wrote a Masters thesis on Article 5l of the UN Charter. I still believe it is the hope of the future on planet Earth. I pray that the United States will recover its traditional support of the UN in 2008. I have always believed that UN publicity was very inadequate. UNA/USA is no better, at least outside Washington, if there. Perhaps the next generation of school children who have experienced Model UN, will save the organization.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
As a former staff member of the UN (l956-l970), I was totally committed to the organization and wrote a Masters thesis on Article 5l of the UN Charter. I still believe it is the hope of the future on planet Earth. I pray that the United States will recover its traditional support of the UN in 2008. I have always believed that UN publicity was very inadequate. UNA/USA is no better, at least outside Washington, if there. Perhaps the next generation of school children who have experienced Model UN, will save the organization.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Mat writes:
Yes, the United Nations fulfills its mission effectively. It would succeed even better without renegade states like the U.S. attempting to breach international law and threaten world security.
Moreover, the question in itself is ambiguous... apart from dictatorships and actual U.S. presidency, there isn't 'many' questioning the relevance of the United Nations. This is highly non-diplomatic coming from an official site, and certainly would further set this administration apart from other world leaders.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, the United Nations fulfills its mission effectively. It would succeed even better without renegade states like the U.S. attempting to breach international law and threaten world security.
Moreover, the question in itself is ambiguous... apart from dictatorships and actual U.S. presidency, there isn't 'many' questioning the relevance of the United Nations. This is highly non-diplomatic coming from an official site, and certainly would further set this administration apart from other world leaders.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Joan in South Dakota writes:
The UN is fulfilling its responsibilities. Thanks.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN is fulfilling its responsibilities. Thanks.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Richard in Missouri writes:
The UN is especially vital for world stability now. We need to fully support this great world organization.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN is especially vital for world stability now. We need to fully support this great world organization.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Hal in West Virginia writes:
There is little hope for humanity beyond the United Nations. It must not be thought of as a "world government", but as a bulwark standing against the move to a one world government by those who would enslave humanity in the interest of money and power. Even the United States will fall victim unless the UN can stave off this global assault on nationalism.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
There is little hope for humanity beyond the United Nations. It must not be thought of as a "world government", but as a bulwark standing against the move to a one world government by those who would enslave humanity in the interest of money and power. Even the United States will fall victim unless the UN can stave off this global assault on nationalism.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Michael in California writes:
Despite the fact that the United States so often stands in the way of progress, the United Nations is surprisingly effective in fulfilling its mission. It would be much more effective if permanent membership on the Security Counci were abolished.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Despite the fact that the United States so often stands in the way of progress, the United Nations is surprisingly effective in fulfilling its mission. It would be much more effective if permanent membership on the Security Counci were abolished.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Leslie in Florida writes:
The world needs an organization like the United Nations. With more funding it could do an even better job.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The world needs an organization like the United Nations. With more funding it could do an even better job.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Marguerite in North Carolina writes:
In our interdependent world the UN is doing a difficult but essential job in preventing conflicts and misunderstandings from growing into war and in helping in many constructive ways through the Specialized Agencies. It would be a far more dangerous world it the UN were not there.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
In our interdependent world the UN is doing a difficult but essential job in preventing conflicts and misunderstandings from growing into war and in helping in many constructive ways through the Specialized Agencies. It would be a far more dangerous world it the UN were not there.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Walter in Ohio writes:
Why even ask the Question? The UN is more than just relevant, it's necessary. If the United States would support the efforts of the UN, the UN would be even more effective. Anything less than full support from the US would serve to undermine the UN's efforts.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Why even ask the Question? The UN is more than just relevant, it's necessary. If the United States would support the efforts of the UN, the UN would be even more effective. Anything less than full support from the US would serve to undermine the UN's efforts.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Vicki writes:
The United Nations does continue to fulfill its mission despite the United States' efforts to thwart UN actions. If the U.S. lived up to its responsibility as a full-fledged member, there is no problem the United Nations could not resolve.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The United Nations does continue to fulfill its mission despite the United States' efforts to thwart UN actions. If the U.S. lived up to its responsibility as a full-fledged member, there is no problem the United Nations could not resolve.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Nancy in California writes:
Perhaps the UN is not as effective as it could be, but it is still a very worthwhile and necessary institution...
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Perhaps the UN is not as effective as it could be, but it is still a very worthwhile and necessary institution...
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Nee in New York writes:
Yes I think the UN does a good job.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes I think the UN does a good job.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Michael in Massachusetts writes:
A small claque has violently opposed the UN since its founding. Now they have FOX News to trumpet their misinformation. Don't dignify them and their agenda by saying "Many now question the relevance of the UN."
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
A small claque has violently opposed the UN since its founding. Now they have FOX News to trumpet their misinformation. Don't dignify them and their agenda by saying "Many now question the relevance of the UN."
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
David Oregon writes:
Yes, the UN effectively fulfills its mission, and it would do even better if the U.S. contributed the full amount it is supposed to. Our troops could also much better be used fulfilling UN peacekeeping missions than fighting useless wars.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, the UN effectively fulfills its mission, and it would do even better if the U.S. contributed the full amount it is supposed to. Our troops could also much better be used fulfilling UN peacekeeping missions than fighting useless wars.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Mary in Ohio writes:
The United continues to effectively fulfill its mission in many ways. There are more Afghan children enrolled in school than at any time before. Peacekeepers from over 100 nations have been deployed around the world. Millions of children have been vaccinated against preventable diseases. Along with Al Gore, the UN Panel on Climate Change won the Nobel Peace Prize. The UN has provided emergency disaster relief in seven different areas this year alone.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The United continues to effectively fulfill its mission in many ways. There are more Afghan children enrolled in school than at any time before. Peacekeepers from over 100 nations have been deployed around the world. Millions of children have been vaccinated against preventable diseases. Along with Al Gore, the UN Panel on Climate Change won the Nobel Peace Prize. The UN has provided emergency disaster relief in seven different areas this year alone.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Peggy in New York writes:
The UN fulfills much of its mission but it is difficult because of the Security Council especially the U.S. It is not the same institution that Elenore Roosevelt wanted but They will just have to keep on keeping on for now.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN fulfills much of its mission but it is difficult because of the Security Council especially the U.S. It is not the same institution that Elenore Roosevelt wanted but They will just have to keep on keeping on for now.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Sally in Utah writes:
While the UN is not as effective as I'd like in the area of promoting and enforcing Human Rights and truly ensuring peace and stability throughout the world, it does indeed do many good and valuable things. UNICEF helps millions of children worldwide and together with other UN agencies provides timely relief to victims of disasters. Again, while the UN Peacekeeping deployments are not as well-funded or as well-staffed as might be desired, I'd hate to think of the situations in various spots around the globe if those Peacekeepers had not been deployed. They perform a valuable service in helping restore peace to troubled lands. And a UN entity has again won a Nobel Peace Prize! The Peace Prize is a great honor given to those who truly, truly work for peace in the world. Let's increase financial support for UN programs and get the UN to follow through on many of its great but un-realized programs. The UN itself is not lacking. What may be lacking is for all the world's nations to fully commit to peace and cooperation and to truly support the UN's vision.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
While the UN is not as effective as I'd like in the area of promoting and enforcing Human Rights and truly ensuring peace and stability throughout the world, it does indeed do many good and valuable things. UNICEF helps millions of children worldwide and together with other UN agencies provides timely relief to victims of disasters. Again, while the UN Peacekeeping deployments are not as well-funded or as well-staffed as might be desired, I'd hate to think of the situations in various spots around the globe if those Peacekeepers had not been deployed. They perform a valuable service in helping restore peace to troubled lands. And a UN entity has again won a Nobel Peace Prize! The Peace Prize is a great honor given to those who truly, truly work for peace in the world. Let's increase financial support for UN programs and get the UN to follow through on many of its great but un-realized programs. The UN itself is not lacking. What may be lacking is for all the world's nations to fully commit to peace and cooperation and to truly support the UN's vision.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The United Nations is extremely effective in fulfilling its mission despite exceptional efforts of United States administrations to undermine, to defund, and to subvert that mission. That the United Nations can carry out its mission despite such sabotage by the most powerful nation on earth is evidence of its efficacy. The United Nations could accomplish untold good for global humanity and for a sustainable earth were the United States to fully support that greater mission!
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Linda in Arizona writes:
Yes, the UN is important. There are so many problems in this world, and so much needs to be done. That's why there must be an agency that tackles issues and problems in places that otherwise would be overlooked or ignored.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, the UN is important. There are so many problems in this world, and so much needs to be done. That's why there must be an agency that tackles issues and problems in places that otherwise would be overlooked or ignored.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Judith in California writes:
Yes, the United Nations continues to fulfill its mission, without a doubt. On all levels in most societies in our one world now threatened with global climate change that requires us human beings, everywhere, to cooperate to save the planet as we know it.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, the United Nations continues to fulfill its mission, without a doubt. On all levels in most societies in our one world now threatened with global climate change that requires us human beings, everywhere, to cooperate to save the planet as we know it.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
David in Washington, DC writes:
Yes, the UN is doing what it can, given its limitation of being an organization of member states, which is to say the power brokers of every nation.
It would be good to have a United Peoples Organization. I think that will eventually occur (and already is doing so via NGOs).
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, the UN is doing what it can, given its limitation of being an organization of member states, which is to say the power brokers of every nation.
It would be good to have a United Peoples Organization. I think that will eventually occur (and already is doing so via NGOs).
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Anne in Kentucky writes:
I believe so. Where would the world be without the UN? Some examples in favor of the UN: 1)The mail in the world would not even move without it. 2)It is the only forum that gets all the nations together. 3)In the past year, more than 110 countries sent troops to serve in 18 UN peacekeeping missions in places like Liberia, Sudan, Lebanon, and Haiti, contributing to the largest deployment of UN peacekeepers in history.4)The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore together won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to educate the world on catastrophic climate change. This is the third time in the past seven years that a UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.
We definitely need a world built on multilateralism, rather than unilaterlaism, and the UN is the only vehicle for such.
In this world of globalization, we definitely need all nations united.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
I believe so. Where would the world be without the UN? Some examples in favor of the UN: 1)The mail in the world would not even move without it. 2)It is the only forum that gets all the nations together. 3)In the past year, more than 110 countries sent troops to serve in 18 UN peacekeeping missions in places like Liberia, Sudan, Lebanon, and Haiti, contributing to the largest deployment of UN peacekeepers in history.4)The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore together won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to educate the world on catastrophic climate change. This is the third time in the past seven years that a UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.
We definitely need a world built on multilateralism, rather than unilaterlaism, and the UN is the only vehicle for such.
In this world of globalization, we definitely need all nations united.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Peggy in Utah writes:
Yes. The UN is working on the issue of climate change, has established schools in Afghanistan, provided measles vaccinations and mosquito netting in Africa, provides peace keepers, in addition to providing technical support in disaster situations. We need to support this agency.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes. The UN is working on the issue of climate change, has established schools in Afghanistan, provided measles vaccinations and mosquito netting in Africa, provides peace keepers, in addition to providing technical support in disaster situations. We need to support this agency.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Tonja in Minnesota writes:
I believe the UN fulfills its mission of bringing peace and hope to the world. It is one of the largest organizations focused on positiveness and peace WORLDWIDE. We should all strive for more peace, love and understanding in our daily lives. I was impressed with the simple act of providing nets to protect people from malaria. All of the worlds problems need not require new ideas or extravagant science intervention.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
I believe the UN fulfills its mission of bringing peace and hope to the world. It is one of the largest organizations focused on positiveness and peace WORLDWIDE. We should all strive for more peace, love and understanding in our daily lives. I was impressed with the simple act of providing nets to protect people from malaria. All of the worlds problems need not require new ideas or extravagant science intervention.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Elaine in Oregon writes:
The UN is fulfilling its mission to promote peace and a better standard living for all the world people. Three times in the past seven years the UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize. In the past year, more than 110 countries sent troops to serve in 18 UN peacekeeping missions contributing to the largest deployment of UN peacekeepers in history. Aided by the UN's work in Afghanistan, more children are attending school than ever before in the country's history and UNICEF helps the world's children.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN is fulfilling its mission to promote peace and a better standard living for all the world people. Three times in the past seven years the UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize. In the past year, more than 110 countries sent troops to serve in 18 UN peacekeeping missions contributing to the largest deployment of UN peacekeepers in history. Aided by the UN's work in Afghanistan, more children are attending school than ever before in the country's history and UNICEF helps the world's children.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Marilyn in Texas writes:
The UN does fulfill its mission very well. sometimes world leaders hamper its work by their lack of respect and cooperation. If the UN could act freely, war might not be our only way to handle problems - in fact we might be living in a world of communication rather than a world of threats and bullying. All members should pay their fees and support this great organization.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN does fulfill its mission very well. sometimes world leaders hamper its work by their lack of respect and cooperation. If the UN could act freely, war might not be our only way to handle problems - in fact we might be living in a world of communication rather than a world of threats and bullying. All members should pay their fees and support this great organization.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Charles in Texas writes:
The United Nations DOES continue to fulfill its mission.
The United States, however, has lost its "smarts" in dealing with its relations to foreign countries, and with dealing with the U.N.
The U.S. has descended into the lower depths ... from its high point in the 1950's when it and the U.N. were jointly involved with the aggression of North Korea.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The United Nations DOES continue to fulfill its mission.
The United States, however, has lost its "smarts" in dealing with its relations to foreign countries, and with dealing with the U.N.
The U.S. has descended into the lower depths ... from its high point in the 1950's when it and the U.N. were jointly involved with the aggression of North Korea.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Barbara in Minnesota writes:
Although I do wish that the UN had more power than it does, many good things have been accomplished and I thank you for that.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Although I do wish that the UN had more power than it does, many good things have been accomplished and I thank you for that.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Celia in California writes:
Yes, I approve of the united Nations and the work that it does.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, I approve of the united Nations and the work that it does.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Michael in Canada writes:
The UN is extremely effective in fulfilling its mission of providing an arena for diplomatic intercourse between all nations. In addition to this, the UN has achieved and continues to achieve tremendously in advancing global health and poverty-reduction initiatives.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN is extremely effective in fulfilling its mission of providing an arena for diplomatic intercourse between all nations. In addition to this, the UN has achieved and continues to achieve tremendously in advancing global health and poverty-reduction initiatives.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Michael in California writes:
Yes, but it would do better if we were more committed to it.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, but it would do better if we were more committed to it.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Lwindjwla in Austrailia writes:
YES! The UN fulfills its mission - ask the people in Africa whose lives NOBODY but the UN has attempted to save. Ask the people in Burma, where nobody but the UN has attempted to pressure the military regime into treating its people more humanely. Ask the millions of refugees and starving people around the world, whom we in the West are abandoning, and justifying that to ourselves somehow, while the UN struggles to get voluntary food relief and housing for them. YES the UN fulfills its mission - and if it doesn't, it's because the wealthy nations of the West insist on under-funding and stymieing it. Thank you.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
YES! The UN fulfills its mission - ask the people in Africa whose lives NOBODY but the UN has attempted to save. Ask the people in Burma, where nobody but the UN has attempted to pressure the military regime into treating its people more humanely. Ask the millions of refugees and starving people around the world, whom we in the West are abandoning, and justifying that to ourselves somehow, while the UN struggles to get voluntary food relief and housing for them. YES the UN fulfills its mission - and if it doesn't, it's because the wealthy nations of the West insist on under-funding and stymieing it. Thank you.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Mary in Minnesota writes:
Yes, definitely. The UN has the most peacekeepers working around the world that it has ever had. It is doing great things in fighting disease in Africa. It is still our best hope for world peace. It would be still better if it got better financial support from big countries that can afford more support than they are now offering. Perhaps even more important would be better media coverage of what the UN is doing in many areas. It gets very little publicity and most people are totally unaware of its contributions to the world.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, definitely. The UN has the most peacekeepers working around the world that it has ever had. It is doing great things in fighting disease in Africa. It is still our best hope for world peace. It would be still better if it got better financial support from big countries that can afford more support than they are now offering. Perhaps even more important would be better media coverage of what the UN is doing in many areas. It gets very little publicity and most people are totally unaware of its contributions to the world.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Ervin in California writes:
The UN functions well within the limitations caused by countries which intentionally hamper its effectiveness.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN functions well within the limitations caused by countries which intentionally hamper its effectiveness.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Chad in Louisiana writes:
I love the earth and want it better.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
I love the earth and want it better.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Wayne in New York writes:
Yes, the UN continues to effectively fulfill its mission.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, the UN continues to effectively fulfill its mission.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Cleo in Virginia writes:
The United Nations has played a more important place in my life than anything else -- in reading, writing, work, recreation, communication, travel. And all of this ever since the day it was launched in San Francisco, where I was living in 1945.
We must not only keep the United Nations alive but strengthen it so that one day it can become the transformational force that will make ours a democratically governed planet.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The United Nations has played a more important place in my life than anything else -- in reading, writing, work, recreation, communication, travel. And all of this ever since the day it was launched in San Francisco, where I was living in 1945.
We must not only keep the United Nations alive but strengthen it so that one day it can become the transformational force that will make ours a democratically governed planet.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Ralph in New York writes:
In this crazy world of violence against weak economic countries and weak military countries. By foolish and arrogant countries, like the U.S.A., UN or other organizations of peace and other organized people with common sense throughout the world, need a platform, many platforms, to tell countries, like the U.S., to sit down and shut up. The era of a U.S.A. (a ubiquitous, selfish, arrogant state) is over.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
In this crazy world of violence against weak economic countries and weak military countries. By foolish and arrogant countries, like the U.S.A., UN or other organizations of peace and other organized people with common sense throughout the world, need a platform, many platforms, to tell countries, like the U.S., to sit down and shut up. The era of a U.S.A. (a ubiquitous, selfish, arrogant state) is over.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Catherine in U.S.A. writes:
We know of the failure of the UN but rarely hear of the many wars it has avoided in the past and the ones it is working to prevent right now for instance the potential conflict between Nigeria and Cameroon.
The United Nations is not getting the credit it deserves.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
We know of the failure of the UN but rarely hear of the many wars it has avoided in the past and the ones it is working to prevent right now for instance the potential conflict between Nigeria and Cameroon.
The United Nations is not getting the credit it deserves.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
John in Pennsylvania writes:
We need the U N.
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We need the U N.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Jeanne in Illinois writes:
While it is not a perfect organization it is the most important instrument for peace we have in place. The world can not do without it and we should make every effort to support it and make it ever more effective.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
While it is not a perfect organization it is the most important instrument for peace we have in place. The world can not do without it and we should make every effort to support it and make it ever more effective.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Phyllis in Wisconsin writes:
Yes, definitely. It is our best way to work for peace.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, definitely. It is our best way to work for peace.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Vel in Pennsylvania writes:
YES!
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
YES!
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Glenn in New York writes:
The UN is a key to world harmony and growth. With to many world cultures and diversity,racism and bigotry, it is a wonder they gather at all.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN is a key to world harmony and growth. With to many world cultures and diversity,racism and bigotry, it is a wonder they gather at all.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
James in Missouri writes:
I am amazed by how much the UN accomplishes, especially with the limited support it receives from the U.S.A. Much still needs to be done, but it is one of the positive forces in the world for all people. I would urge greater support for all countries in the world.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
I am amazed by how much the UN accomplishes, especially with the limited support it receives from the U.S.A. Much still needs to be done, but it is one of the positive forces in the world for all people. I would urge greater support for all countries in the world.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Mari in Washington, DC writes:
Yes the UN is effective in its mission and needs the support of the US to promote peace and goodwill.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes the UN is effective in its mission and needs the support of the US to promote peace and goodwill.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Sanford in New Mexico writes:
Of course the UN is fulfilling its mission and would be more effective and efficient in this regard if the U.S. would pay its dues and be more respectful of the opinions, concerns and desires of other nations.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Of course the UN is fulfilling its mission and would be more effective and efficient in this regard if the U.S. would pay its dues and be more respectful of the opinions, concerns and desires of other nations.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Shan in Washington writes:
There is no other venue in which we can come together to discuss and solve the ever-growing list of problems that cross country lines. It is an essential organization and the US needs to more pro-actively engage and fund the UN. Particularly the peacekeeping missions it votes for but does not fully fund the share we 'say' we will � thus leaving the UN out in the cold and our people under-protected.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
There is no other venue in which we can come together to discuss and solve the ever-growing list of problems that cross country lines. It is an essential organization and the US needs to more pro-actively engage and fund the UN. Particularly the peacekeeping missions it votes for but does not fully fund the share we 'say' we will � thus leaving the UN out in the cold and our people under-protected.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Don in North Carolina writes:
The UN does many good thing which the USA is politically prevented from doing. The people of USA need the UN.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN does many good thing which the USA is politically prevented from doing. The people of USA need the UN.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Caroll in Illinois writes:
The UN does an excellent job, considering the escalated temperament and politics and the limited monetary resource actually received from the member countries to support its endeavor.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN does an excellent job, considering the escalated temperament and politics and the limited monetary resource actually received from the member countries to support its endeavor.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Jerry in New York writes:
Yes, it does
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, it does
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Norma in North Carolina writes:
The UN responds to humanitarian causes and crises. It helps prevent and treat illness around the world. It may not be perfect, but I wouldn't want to see a world without the UN.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN responds to humanitarian causes and crises. It helps prevent and treat illness around the world. It may not be perfect, but I wouldn't want to see a world without the UN.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Bawa in New York writes:
The United Nations is increasingly more relevant today than it ever was. A Multi Lateral framework augurs well for our future which is envisioned on a free, fair, just, democratic, healthy, prosperous and Joyful society!
The UN is engaged in every possible way you can imagine in our lives. Let us acknowledge that and then see what we, each of us, need to do to strengthen our United Nations! Follow the Gandhian principle of "Be the Change you want to See"!
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The United Nations is increasingly more relevant today than it ever was. A Multi Lateral framework augurs well for our future which is envisioned on a free, fair, just, democratic, healthy, prosperous and Joyful society!
The UN is engaged in every possible way you can imagine in our lives. Let us acknowledge that and then see what we, each of us, need to do to strengthen our United Nations! Follow the Gandhian principle of "Be the Change you want to See"!
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Natasha in New York writes:
yeyness!
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yeyness!
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Diana in Vermont writes:
The UN fulfills an important mission which must be maintained.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN fulfills an important mission which must be maintained.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Nancy in Wyoming writes:
Yes the UN does fulfill its mission and would be able to do far more if the U.S.A. did not constantly hassle it, put it down and not pay its UN dues.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes the UN does fulfill its mission and would be able to do far more if the U.S.A. did not constantly hassle it, put it down and not pay its UN dues.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Anne in San Diego writes:
Yes, the United Nations continues to fulfill its mission--very effectively and economically.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, the United Nations continues to fulfill its mission--very effectively and economically.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Michael IN Arizona writes:
Yes it does. The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore together won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to educate the world on catastrophic climate change. This is the third time in the past seven years that a UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.
I've also been made aware of the Measles Initiative, which includes the World Health Organization, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the UN Foundation, has helped vaccinate over 372 million children.
I believe the UN is fulfilling its mission in spite of the US rather shaky support.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes it does. The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore together won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to educate the world on catastrophic climate change. This is the third time in the past seven years that a UN entity has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.
I've also been made aware of the Measles Initiative, which includes the World Health Organization, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the UN Foundation, has helped vaccinate over 372 million children.
I believe the UN is fulfilling its mission in spite of the US rather shaky support.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Mary in Florida writes:
I believe the United Nations performs many missions that are beneficial to the planet. If the UN and its mandate were to be abolished, the world would be engaged in many more conflicts, wars and destructive practices than currently exist. As a citizen of the U.S., I am ashamed that the current administration seems to prefer to bash the UN instead of supporting it. Perhaps in 2009, that will change.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
I believe the United Nations performs many missions that are beneficial to the planet. If the UN and its mandate were to be abolished, the world would be engaged in many more conflicts, wars and destructive practices than currently exist. As a citizen of the U.S., I am ashamed that the current administration seems to prefer to bash the UN instead of supporting it. Perhaps in 2009, that will change.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Elpis in New Jersey writes:
The United Nations can only continue to be able to carry out its invaluable work, if all the UN member states continue to support it.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The United Nations can only continue to be able to carry out its invaluable work, if all the UN member states continue to support it.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Hubert in Washington writes:
Happy Birthday, you underfed and under loved best hope for peace. Americans remember: The League of Nations and the UN were the brainchildren of U.S. presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt, who presided over the 2 bloodiest contests in history, and pushed for a better means to stop or mitigate wars.
Some helpful changes: make the EU a member and drop the EU individual memberships from the roster....at least eventually. Give India, Japan, and Indonesia a permanent seat on the Security Council. Give the Arab Nation a permanent seat on the Security Council, but rotate it year-by-year among the 18 countries who are majority Arab-speaking. When UN peacekeepers are put in a country, give them the authority to shoot back if shot at. Amend the charter to take away the VETO power from any Security Council member which does not pay its dues on time. Are you listening, USA? It's time to face the fact that the UN is going to have to have a roll in changing the boundaries of some of its member states. It's also time to admit countries everybody wishes would go away like Somaliland, the Transdniester Republic, Bougainville, Adzharia, Stepanakert, the Karenni Nation, as well as other states who manage to hold their territory against other armed forces for, say, 5 years. It's also time to create a chamber for representatives from all those ethnic separation movements which are called "terrorists" or "patriots", depending on whether you agree with them or not. Don't give them a vote, but peace might benefit if they're given some global attention in a dignified setting, and perhaps they might generate some suggestions for changes that might help the UN in its mission of Peacemaker. Your Friend.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Happy Birthday, you underfed and under loved best hope for peace. Americans remember: The League of Nations and the UN were the brainchildren of U.S. presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt, who presided over the 2 bloodiest contests in history, and pushed for a better means to stop or mitigate wars.
Some helpful changes: make the EU a member and drop the EU individual memberships from the roster....at least eventually. Give India, Japan, and Indonesia a permanent seat on the Security Council. Give the Arab Nation a permanent seat on the Security Council, but rotate it year-by-year among the 18 countries who are majority Arab-speaking. When UN peacekeepers are put in a country, give them the authority to shoot back if shot at. Amend the charter to take away the VETO power from any Security Council member which does not pay its dues on time. Are you listening, USA? It's time to face the fact that the UN is going to have to have a roll in changing the boundaries of some of its member states. It's also time to admit countries everybody wishes would go away like Somaliland, the Transdniester Republic, Bougainville, Adzharia, Stepanakert, the Karenni Nation, as well as other states who manage to hold their territory against other armed forces for, say, 5 years. It's also time to create a chamber for representatives from all those ethnic separation movements which are called "terrorists" or "patriots", depending on whether you agree with them or not. Don't give them a vote, but peace might benefit if they're given some global attention in a dignified setting, and perhaps they might generate some suggestions for changes that might help the UN in its mission of Peacemaker. Your Friend.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Lila in Colorado writes:
Yes, the UN is very effective and the US should participate as fully as possible to keep it vital and viable.
A UN project won the Nobel Peace Prize again for the 3rd time in 7 years.
Highest Number of Afghan Children Enrolled in School in Country's History due to UN aid.
In the past year, more than 110 countries sent troops to serve in 18 UN peacekeeping missions in places like Liberia, Sudan, Lebanon, and Haiti, contributing to the largest deployment of UN peacekeepers in history.
The Measles Initiative, which includes the World Health Organization, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the UN Foundation, has helped vaccinate over 372 million children -- reducing measles deaths in Africa by 75% (compared to 1999). By partnering with campaigns like Nothing But Nets, they also distribute life saving mosquito nets that protect children from malaria.
New Technology Enables Disaster Relief to Arrive Faster in Humanitarian Crises in partnership with the UN's disaster relief organization (OCHA), the UN's Children Fund (UNICEF) and other UN agencies, the NGO Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF), also known as Telecoms Without Borders, deployed seven times this year to support emergency relief efforts in places like Darfur's refugee camps, and coastal areas of Peru devastated by the 8.1 magnitude earthquake this summer.
Only through continued support from all UN Member States will the United Nations continue to be able to carry out its invaluable work.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, the UN is very effective and the US should participate as fully as possible to keep it vital and viable.
A UN project won the Nobel Peace Prize again for the 3rd time in 7 years.
Highest Number of Afghan Children Enrolled in School in Country's History due to UN aid.
In the past year, more than 110 countries sent troops to serve in 18 UN peacekeeping missions in places like Liberia, Sudan, Lebanon, and Haiti, contributing to the largest deployment of UN peacekeepers in history.
The Measles Initiative, which includes the World Health Organization, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the UN Foundation, has helped vaccinate over 372 million children -- reducing measles deaths in Africa by 75% (compared to 1999). By partnering with campaigns like Nothing But Nets, they also distribute life saving mosquito nets that protect children from malaria.
New Technology Enables Disaster Relief to Arrive Faster in Humanitarian Crises in partnership with the UN's disaster relief organization (OCHA), the UN's Children Fund (UNICEF) and other UN agencies, the NGO Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF), also known as Telecoms Without Borders, deployed seven times this year to support emergency relief efforts in places like Darfur's refugee camps, and coastal areas of Peru devastated by the 8.1 magnitude earthquake this summer.
Only through continued support from all UN Member States will the United Nations continue to be able to carry out its invaluable work.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Andrea in California writes:
The United Nations is a beacon of hope for world collaboration to ameliorate human crises and injustice as well for peaceful solution of national and international conflict. As a child psychologist and as a Christian, I strongly believe that the United Nations should be financially supported embraced by all countries, particularly the United States, as equally or more important than our own defense department. The crises facing our world are bigger than one country's military can address--they are catastrophic on a global scale. Global cooperation will be the only answer.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The United Nations is a beacon of hope for world collaboration to ameliorate human crises and injustice as well for peaceful solution of national and international conflict. As a child psychologist and as a Christian, I strongly believe that the United Nations should be financially supported embraced by all countries, particularly the United States, as equally or more important than our own defense department. The crises facing our world are bigger than one country's military can address--they are catastrophic on a global scale. Global cooperation will be the only answer.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Helen in Florida writes:
The UN has been able to send aid and personnel to such areas as Darfur and Peru to assist people in recent times. They have also sent peacekeepers to some troubled areas of the world. Let's keep the UN funded and active in trying to solve problems. Thank you.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN has been able to send aid and personnel to such areas as Darfur and Peru to assist people in recent times. They have also sent peacekeepers to some troubled areas of the world. Let's keep the UN funded and active in trying to solve problems. Thank you.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
John in Arizona writes:
Of course, the UN falls short in achieving all of which it is capable. It is an idea created by 'man' based on the world which existed in 1945. It suffers the inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of every institution created by man, complicated by the multitude of cultures, religions, languages, economies, and political systems. Nevertheless, the many agencies within the UN do yeoman's work every day around the world to reduce human suffering and offer hope for brighter futures. Unfortunately, only the UN's problems are covered religiously by the media. Further, America's experience in Afghanistan and Iraq clearly demonstrate we as much as anyone need the UN to offer legitimacy and burden sharing in addressing threats to the entire world. Strengthen the UN, not weaken it!
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Of course, the UN falls short in achieving all of which it is capable. It is an idea created by 'man' based on the world which existed in 1945. It suffers the inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of every institution created by man, complicated by the multitude of cultures, religions, languages, economies, and political systems. Nevertheless, the many agencies within the UN do yeoman's work every day around the world to reduce human suffering and offer hope for brighter futures. Unfortunately, only the UN's problems are covered religiously by the media. Further, America's experience in Afghanistan and Iraq clearly demonstrate we as much as anyone need the UN to offer legitimacy and burden sharing in addressing threats to the entire world. Strengthen the UN, not weaken it!
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Brian in Kentucky writes:
Yes, the UN effectively fulfills it's mission---When was the last time a President of the U.S.A. won the Nobel Peace Prize???
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes, the UN effectively fulfills it's mission---When was the last time a President of the U.S.A. won the Nobel Peace Prize???
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Betsy in North Carolina writes:
Yes. The UN fulfills its mission but it could so much better if the U.S. paid its dues.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes. The UN fulfills its mission but it could so much better if the U.S. paid its dues.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Michael in California writes:
Yes!!!! We need to never have a Geno-nation again!!! Or a Geno-D World. We are the example for the others, RIGHT? We have evol-D... don't you think? P.S. I am for smart peace... Unification of leaders and Countries, Education...of World Leaders....would be nice. A NON/Mystic Thinker.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Yes!!!! We need to never have a Geno-nation again!!! Or a Geno-D World. We are the example for the others, RIGHT? We have evol-D... don't you think? P.S. I am for smart peace... Unification of leaders and Countries, Education...of World Leaders....would be nice. A NON/Mystic Thinker.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Frank in New Jersey writes:
The United Nations is fulfilling its mission. It is in the process of reform, which is good. The UN was founded by the U.S. and we should support it fully.
It is much more than just a forum and the the U.S. citizenry should be made aware of all the good it does.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The United Nations is fulfilling its mission. It is in the process of reform, which is good. The UN was founded by the U.S. and we should support it fully.
It is much more than just a forum and the the U.S. citizenry should be made aware of all the good it does.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Susan in New Jersey writes:
A resounding YES
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A resounding YES
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Samprit in New York writes:
UN is the best hope for peace in the World. The various agencies help in health, food, and organization of various services in the world. We should support to the limit.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
UN is the best hope for peace in the World. The various agencies help in health, food, and organization of various services in the world. We should support to the limit.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Harold & Eva in California writes:
We support the UN wholeheartedly. We used to work for USAID and know from personal experience the UN's positive role in our world.
Surely the State Department, whose mandate is diplomacy, is supportive of the UN and will help educate the U.S. public, and I might add, its politicians as to the importance of giving our strong backing to UN operations
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
We support the UN wholeheartedly. We used to work for USAID and know from personal experience the UN's positive role in our world.
Surely the State Department, whose mandate is diplomacy, is supportive of the UN and will help educate the U.S. public, and I might add, its politicians as to the importance of giving our strong backing to UN operations
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Norman in Montana writes:
In the absence of the UN, many squabbles among nation states would be resolved by bloodshed. I consider the UN an important medium for peacekeeping all over the world. We are all one people, and have only one earth upon which to live. We forget that at our peril.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
In the absence of the UN, many squabbles among nation states would be resolved by bloodshed. I consider the UN an important medium for peacekeeping all over the world. We are all one people, and have only one earth upon which to live. We forget that at our peril.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Jean in Pennsylvania writes:
The UN has done much good humanitarian work all over the world and should be encouraged and continued. We need
more peaceful ways to maintain peace, not war, today.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
The UN has done much good humanitarian work all over the world and should be encouraged and continued. We need
more peaceful ways to maintain peace, not war, today.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
Camy in New Mexico writes:
I am a great supporter of the United Nations and I urge my President and our Congress to increase funding at all levels for this global effort. I believe in the UN Mission and have hope that the USA will do more to assist the leadership and all committees and programs of this organization. We are one planet, one world and we must be of one heart, too.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
I am a great supporter of the United Nations and I urge my President and our Congress to increase funding at all levels for this global effort. I believe in the UN Mission and have hope that the USA will do more to assist the leadership and all committees and programs of this organization. We are one planet, one world and we must be of one heart, too.
Posted on Wed Oct 24, 2007
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