Médecins sans frontières / Doctors Without Borders are working hard to save lives by performing surgeries and taking care of people wounded during the earthquake. ( less )

As part of the first official National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11 and President Obama's service initiative, United We Serve, Ambassador Susan E. Rice participated in a Nothing But Nets service event hosted by the United Nations Foundation. Over 100 high school students from UNA-USA's Global Classrooms and The School Without Walls in Washington, DC attended the event to learn how service locally can make an impact globally. This video is an overview of the event and the Nothing But Nets workshop. ( less )

After enduring delays in receiving urgent medical supplies and equipment, as well as continuous aftershocks that threatened already-damaged facilities, MSF staff are now treating patients inside an inflatable hospital. ( less )

Angelina Jolie reflects on her international humanitarian experience with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Jolie argues that "there is no peace without justice" and crimes against humanity must be prosecuted ( less )

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his immense contribution to the cause of human rights. He spent years working to create a democratic and just society without racial divisions in South Africa. In 1995 Tutu was chosen by President Nelson Mandela to chair South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission and investigate the crimes committed during the apartheid regime. Since 2000 the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre has promoted ethical, visionary and values-based human development. Series: "Voices" [12/2005] [Humanities] [Show ID: 11162] ( less )

Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. Production: http://youthforhumanrights.org Info: http://www.un.org/ ( less )

Our governments and leaders are destroying our world and the people in it. We need to stand up and voice our outrage without fear. ( less )

The fight against malaria has been ongoing for many years, still every minute a person dies from malaria! The company BESTNET in cooperation with partners all over the world is leading the fight against the deadly mosquito bites. With a superb James Sampson in the vocal foreground, the ear-catching tunes of Hope Is the Light go straight to the heart! During the summer 2010 the music video for the song will be produced in Africa. Along with movie producer Johannes Berggreen, Bestnet will send James Sampson to Uganda - both of which are donating their time and effort to create awareness about malaria! Hope Is The Light - A real hit song -has been written and produced in the HIP CAT Studios in Denmark for the World Malaria Day by the local producers Michael Skouboe and Danny Otto, accompanied by cool South African rapper, "Edward V" - to shed a light on the world's malaria problem - a song that brings hope for the many small children and pregnant women, who live every day at risk of being infected by deadly malaria. On 25 April 2010 events took place worldwide in favor of World Malaria Day and Roll Back Malaria, and in Denmark, Bestnet participated with James Sampson signing CDs in Copenhagen. The company Bestnet Europe Ltd., manufacturers of the long lasting mosquito net, Netprotect ®, supports the many ministries of health and relief organizations worldwide, working for a life without malaria. Worldwide more than 1 million people a year die from malaria - most of which are children under 5 years even though the disease is preventable. Bestnet now produces more than 1.5 million Netprotect ® mosquito nets per month. Netprotect ® is produced in China and India and several locations in Africa, and the company is also working on creating an aid foundation, which henceforth will donate Netprotect ® mosquito nets to selected villages in collaboration with partners and relief organizations globally. More information about World Malaria Day is available at: www.ccn2009.org eller www.rollbackmalaria.org ( less )

Delivering quality aid is not just about giving the right amount; it's about giving it in the right way. Good aid needs to be targeted at the poorest people. It needs to be used for providing public services schools, hospitals, police forces, democratic institutions and promoting rights for women in developing countries. So, when aid is used to support developing country budgets, provided long-term and without unecessary strings attached, governments in developing countries can make effective plans to help the poorest people in their country. And that is aid that really can change lives. Join Oxfam's Health & Education For All Campaign: http://www.oxfam.org/forall or Read more about how aid can work better: http://www.oxfam.org/en/policy/21st-c... ( less )

Martha Wainwright and Jim Kerr have just recorded an original version of the iconic Simple Minds song 'Promised You a Miracle', to draw attention to the hundreds of thousands of women still dying from avoidable complications in childbirth and pregnancy. Ten years ago world leaders signed up to the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs), which commit to halving the number of people living in extreme poverty by 2015. The MDGs included a target to reduce maternal mortality rates by three-quarters by 2015. This target is now the most severely off-track of all the MDGs. These are the biggest promises world leaders have ever made to put people first, and to build a world without poverty. But unfortunately, these promises are still off track. - 350,000 women and girls are still dying every year as a result of complications in pregnancy and childbirth. - The vast majority of maternal deaths are avoidable when women have access to vital health care before, during and after birth. This must stop, and now is the time to act. The G8 summit offers a critical opportunity to tackle maternal mortality. Take action now Demand that world leaders keep their promises. Join our Health & Education For All Pledge - http://www.oxfam.org/pledge ( less )