http://www.ggw.org/rss/recentDevelopments.asp This is recent developments from GGW en-us (c) 2008 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:05:00 EST http://feedvalidator.org/docs/rss2.html www.eResources.com (Generator) support@eresources.com 60 http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/us-criticizes-defamation-of-religion-at-un The United States has spoken out against efforts by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to pass "defamation of religions" resolutions at the United Nations. The State Department’s opposition coincided with the release of its "International Religious Freedom Report 2008." READ MORE... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:18:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/us-criticizes-defamation-of-religion-at-un http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/extractive-industries-transparency-initiative-struggles-to-bring-accountability-to-ifis The World Bank and IMF have fallen short of benchmarks set by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative to incorporate accountability measures in programs implemented in resource wealthy countries. READ MORE... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:32:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/extractive-industries-transparency-initiative-struggles-to-bring-accountability-to-ifis http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/international-commission-of-jurists-attempts-to-hold-corporations-responsible-for-human-rights-abuses In an effort to encourage businesses and corporations to consider international law when engaging in business activities, the International Commission of Jurists’ (ICJ) Expert Legal Panel on Corporate Complicity in International Crimes has published a three-volume report titled "Corporate Complicity & Legal Accountability." READ MORE... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:22:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/international-commission-of-jurists-attempts-to-hold-corporations-responsible-for-human-rights-abuses http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/un-to-discuss-terrorism-without-definition-of-terrorism Without a clear definition of terrorism, existing UN institutions and treaties designed to combat terrorism will be difficult to take seriously. READ MORE... Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:33:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/un-to-discuss-terrorism-without-definition-of-terrorism http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/who-commission-calls-for-global-response-to-health-inequities In a sweeping attempt to globally govern health policies of national governments, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Commission on Social Determinants of Health (the Commission) has called for a global solution to health inequities ordered around "the structural determinants and conditions of daily life," or "social determinants of health." READ MORE... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:01:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/who-commission-calls-for-global-response-to-health-inequities http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/developing-countries-demand-ngo-accountability This week, the governments of developing countries have had the opportunity to make a fairly simple request to non-governmental organizations and multilateral donors: that they be included in strategies aimed at developing their countries. READ MORE... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:53:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/developing-countries-demand-ngo-accountability http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/advisory-committee-repeats-attempt-to-adopt-human-rights-education-instrument In 2004, a handful of human rights education advocates failed in their attempt to have the United Nations Commission on Human Rights adopt a Convention on Human Rights Education. Recently, the original advocates for the Convention have convinced the UN Human Rights Council, the successor to the Commission, to consider the adoption of a declaration on human rights education. READ MORE... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:27:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/advisory-committee-repeats-attempt-to-adopt-human-rights-education-instrument http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/tit-for-tat-at-the-security-council As the Security Council debates the future of Georgia’s territorial integrity, it will be hard pressed to transcend the strategic interests of its members. READ MORE... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:05:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/tit-for-tat-at-the-security-council http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/one-world-one-dream-olympics-raise-doubts-about-global-governance The oft repeated mantra, "One World, One Dream," risks becoming an empty catch phrase. READ MORE... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:50:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/one-world-one-dream-olympics-raise-doubts-about-global-governance http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/security-council-powerless-to-act-in-georgia Following a two hour-long UN Security Council meeting on Monday, Georgian Ambassador Irakli Alasania reported, "A full military invasion of Georgia is going on. Now I think the Security Council has to act." Sadly for Georgia, Russia is one of the five permanent members of the Security Council. READ MORE... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:46:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/security-council-powerless-to-act-in-georgia http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/un-and-who-seek-to-globally-govern-right-to-health By publishing a new Fact Sheet on the right to health, the United Nations and the World Health Organization have engaged in another attempt to globally govern the right to health. At the end of June, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, along with the World Health Organization, released its "Fact Sheet No. 31" on the Right to Health, which proposes to define the right to health referred to in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. READ MORE... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:55:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/un-and-who-seek-to-globally-govern-right-to-health http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/the-world-banks-blindeye-lending Despite promises of improved measures to prevent fraud, any true efforts to thwart corruption in World Bank-funded projects has yet to be seen. READ MORE... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:09:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/the-world-banks-blindeye-lending http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/report-from-wipo--patents-anticounterfeiting-and-biodiversity Guest writer Mark Schultz concludes his report on the World Intellectual Property Organization's Committee on Development and Intellectual Property meetings, which were held July 7-11 in Geneva. Click here for the second half of his two-part report. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:38:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/report-from-wipo--patents-anticounterfeiting-and-biodiversity http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/report-from-wipo-continuing-division-scandal-and-turmoil The World Intellectual Property Organization’s Committee on Development and Intellectual Property recently concluded its second series of meetings, which were held in Geneva from July 7 – 11. As the Federalist Society is an accredited non-governmental organization with WIPO, it was authorized to have a seat in the meetings. Guest writer Mark Schultz served as the Federalist Society’s official representative to the Committee’s meetings. Click here for the first of his two-part report. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:51:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/report-from-wipo-continuing-division-scandal-and-turmoil http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/human-rights-council-seeks-to-govern-economic-social-and-cultural-rights At the 8th Session of the Human Rights Council held from June 2-13 in Geneva, the Human Rights Council adopted the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Its adoption will make it easier for the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to globally govern human rights. READ MORE... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:25:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/human-rights-council-seeks-to-govern-economic-social-and-cultural-rights http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/peacekeeping-in-darfur-fighting-from-within-and-without Fighting a two-front battle is never easy. In theory, the African Union/United Nations Hybrid Force in Darfur fights only one battle: keeping Darfuris safe from armed rebel groups. But the International Criminal Court and internal staffing conflicts have opened up a second front – one that resides within the UN itself. READ MORE... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:15:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/peacekeeping-in-darfur-fighting-from-within-and-without http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/nantes-forum-calls-for-greater-local-governance-of-human-rights At the Third World Forum on Human Rights, held in Nantes, France from June 30 – July 3, several key participants called for increased cooperation between international multilateral agencies, regional human rights organizations, and municipalities in the promotion of human rights. READ MORE... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:33:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/nantes-forum-calls-for-greater-local-governance-of-human-rights http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/unesco-challenges-national-sovereignty-with-citylevel-human-rights-efforts In a development with far-reaching implications for national sovereignty, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) formally launched the International Coalition of Cities against Racism in Nantes, France on June 30 at the Third World Forum on Human Rights. READ MORE... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:13:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/unesco-challenges-national-sovereignty-with-citylevel-human-rights-efforts http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/a-troubled-legacy-un-engagement-in-north-korea Last week, the UN World Food Programme began delivering 500 tons of food assistance to North Korea. The much needed assistance comes against the backdrop of a long and troubled history of UN engagement in the country. READ MORE... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:41:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/a-troubled-legacy-un-engagement-in-north-korea http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/world-health-assembly-adopts-intergovernmental-working-group-report Efforts to globally regulate health advanced last month when the 61st World Health Assembly (WHA) officially adopted the Global strategy and plan of action on public health, innovation and intellectual property that was developed by the Intergovernmental Working Group on Public Health, Innovation and Intellectual Property (IGWG). READ MORE... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:03:00 EST http://www.globalgovernancewatch.org/recent_developments/world-health-assembly-adopts-intergovernmental-working-group-report