Press Releases
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UN Foundation Commits to Supporting Conservation of Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, Just Inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger
Statement by Erika Harms, Executive Director of Sustainable Development
on June 29, 2009
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UN Foundation congratulates David Killion on his appointment as U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Statement by Erika Harms, Executive Director of Sustainable Development
on June 26, 2009
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Waxman-Markey climate change legislation slated for debate and a potential vote in the House of Representatives today
Statement by Timothy E. Wirth, President, United Nations Foundation
on June 26, 2009
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The United Nations Foundation Joins White House Initiative to Encourage Public Service
The UN Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign will host a DC event on June 23rd
on June 23, 2009
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Congress Answers the Call on UN Funding
Joint Statement by Ted Turner, Chairman of the Board of the United Nations Foundation and Senator Timothy E. Wirth, United Nations Foundation President
on June 18, 2009
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Washington, DC Community Leaders Commit to Send 10,000 Anti-Malarial Bed Nets to Refugees in Africa
Councilman Jack Evans proclaims it Nothing But Nets Week in DC; Michelle Fenty recognizes all-star youth supporters
on June 16, 2009
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Security Council Resolution Provides Effective Diplomatic Approach
on June 12, 2009
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World leaders call for immediate action on adaptation
Report establishes structural and financial mechanisms to help those already impacted by global warming
on June 8, 2009
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Technologists Join Development and Health Experts in the Humanitarian Technology Challenge
Conference will explore innovative technological solutions to humanitarian aid challenges
on May 27, 2009
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Better World Campaign Salutes Congressional Moves to Pay UN in Full and on Time
Statement by Better World Campaign Executive Director Peter Yeo
on May 14, 2009
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Statement by Timothy E. Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation, regarding the U.S. election to the United Nations Human Rights Council:
on May 12, 2009
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UN Foundation Commends President Obama on his Global Health Plan
on May 7, 2009
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Statement by Timothy E. Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation, regarding the Obama Administration’s FY2010 budget request for the United Nations and international organizations:
on May 7, 2009
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Statement by Reid Detchon, Executive Director, Energy Future Coalition On the “Clean Energy Superhighways” bill, electricity transmission legislation introduced today by Representative Jay Inslee (D-Wash.)
on April 30, 2009
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Statement by Timothy Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation, on the Major Economies Forum
on April 27, 2009
