The most recent programs for the United Nations Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1073 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 05:07:54 GMT Fouzia Saeed talked about her book, [Working with Sharks: A Pakistani Woman's Story of Sexual Harassment in the United Nations - From Personal Grievance to Public Law], in which she chronicles her experiences working for the United Nations on women's rights issues in Pakistan, while at the same time being sexually harassed by her UN Development Programme bosses. Ms. Saeed spoke at an event hosted by the Woman's National Democratic Club in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311796-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charlene Mires talked about her book, [Capital of the World: The Race to Host the United Nations], in which she recounts the United Nations search for a location for its headquarters from 1944-1946. In her book, the author reports that over 200 American cities and towns vied for the opportunity to host the United Nations, from St. Louis and New Orleans to Chicago and Denver. Charlene Mires spoke at the Philadelphia History Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311980-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311980-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kathy Calvin talked about the United Nations' public charity work in support of global efforts to empower girls as a means to alleviate poverty. In her speech she commended the Obama administration for its focus on issues affecting women and girls domestically and abroad and the likelihood of woman U.S. president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311622-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311622-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following a United Nations Security Council meeting, members spoke with reporters about their support for the new sanctions resolutions against North Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311377-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311377-2 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT United Nations Security Council President Viitaly Churkin spoke about the adoption of a Security Council resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea for their February 12, 2013 nuclear missile test. The United Nations Security Council voted for tougher sanctions. The unanimous vote by the 15-member council included North Korea's closest ally, China. The resolution restricts North Korea from financing and obtaining technology for its nuclear weapons programs. Simultaneous interpretation into English. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311377-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT American University professor Kenneth Anderson talked about his book, [Living with the UN: American Responsibilities and International Order], in which he argues that some UN organizations are worth supporting while others are not. This interview, conducted at American University, was part of Book TV's College Series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311003-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311003-4 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations about several international disputes, including North Korea's nuclear tests and the Arab-Israeli conflict. He urged Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to agree to peace talks with the opposition. He also addressed criticism of the U.N. and spoke about the threat of climate change. After his remarks he was interviewed by Christiane Amanpour and responded to questions from members of the audience. There was poor audio quality for a few minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310940-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Emily Cadei was interviewed via Skype about the failure of the Senate vote on ratifying the United Nations disabilities treaty. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309783-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of Palestinian statehood. The resolution upgraded the Palestinians' status to a "non-member observer state" and was approved by a more than two-thirds majority of the 193-member general assembly with a vote of 138-9, with 41 abstaining. U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said the vote places "further obstacles in the path of peace." Israel and the United states were against the resolution because they said it conflicts with peace deal negotiations. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and others addressed the General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309681-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT British Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement to the House of Commons on the United Nations vote on Palestinian statehood. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309654-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309654-2 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT State Department Spokesman Victoria Nuland announced that Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns and Special Envoy for Middle East Peace David Hale met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in New York City to discuss a vote in the United Nations on Palestinian statehood. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309659-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi Annan talked about foreign affairs issues, including unrest in Syria. He also discussed his past work at the United Nations and ongoing efforts to establish peace and protect human rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308900-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Syrian Foreign Affairs Minister Walid Al-Moualem addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308501-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Afghan President Hamid Karzai addressed the United Nations General Assembly meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-4 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly. In his remarks he said that the Israeli government was leading "a campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people" and repeated calls for the U.N. to accept a bid for full membership status. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-2 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He called for global action against Iran's nuclear program and said the world had until the next summer to stop weapons development. He used a diagram of a cartoon-like bomb to show the progress Iran had made, saying it had already completed the first stage of uranium enrichment. He then he pulled out a red marker and drew a red line across what he said was a threshold Iran was approaching and which Israel could not tolerate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-3 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Libyan President Mohammed el-Magarief addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He publicly apologized for the crimes committed by the previous government and offered condolences to the American people on the death of Ambassador Stevens in a pre-planned attack on the U.S. Consulate. He described the ambassador as a "voice of reason" and said his death was a great loss for Libya and the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-4 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron addressed the United Nations General Assembly. In his remarks he talked about the success of the London Olympics and free elections following the "Arab Spring." He condemned recent violence in Syria and said in order for Syria to move forward, President Assad must step down. On Iran, he reiterated that the United Kingdom would continue to support the full force of sanctions against Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-3 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He opened his remarks acknowledging that he was the first democratically elected leader in Egypt, following the Arab Spring. He condemned the violence in Syria and called it the "tragedy of the age." On Palestine, President Morsi stated full support for their efforts in the U.N. and called on the international community to support Palestine the same way they've supported other countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-2 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-4 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski addressed the United Nations General Assmebly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-104 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki addressed the United Nations General Assmebly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-103 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-101 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama addressed the United Nations General Assmebly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-102 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT French President Francois Hollande addressed the United Nations General Assembly meeting. In his remarks he called for for the abolition of the death penalty, for women's rights to equality and dignity, and for the universal decriminalization of homosexuality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-2 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He began by talking about the life of the late Ambassador Chris Stevens, who was killed at an attack of the U.S. embassy in Libya. He said "the events of the last two weeks are not simply an assault on America," but an assault on the ideals of the U.N. He also spoke about Iran's nuclear program, warning that "the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-102 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-101 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stewart Patrick previewed President Obama's United Nations address, scheduled for later that day, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The president was expected to talk about Syria, Iran's nuclear program, and anti-U.S. riots in Libya, Egypt, and other Middle East nations. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308390-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308390-3 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the role of the Unites Nations in global affairs. President Obama was scheduled to give his fourth U.N. address later in the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308390-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308390-2 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The former U.N.Secretary-General recounts his time at the head of the international organization. He discusses his tenure and subsequent work in international relations with BBC America's Katty Kay. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307280-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ami Horowitz talked about his film, [U.N. Me], a critical portrayal of the role the United Nation plays in global politics and peacekeeping. He uses the term "docutainment" for his movie, crediting liberal filmmaker Michael Moore with motivating him, but calls his own political perspective "right of center." He argues that the U.N. has failed to serve the world in the manner for which it was chartered in 1945, citing examples of murder and rape by U.N. troops and its lack of decisive action to stop the genocide in Rwanda and ethnic cleansing in Sudan. He said he was outraged by the selection of Iranian President Ahmadinijad as the keynote speaker at the U.N.'s human rights conference. He described gaining access to the U.N. for filming and traveling the world for the production. Video clips of the film were shown. Ami Horowitz was born in Los Angeles and attended the University of Southern California. He worked as an investment banker in New York City. This was his first film. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307569-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ban Ki-moon talked about the role of the United Nations in post-conflict situations. He spoke about the humanitarian and security needs of countries emerging from war, the operation of the United Nations peace building fund, and opportunities for international cooperation. He also answered questions from the audience about a number of issues including United Nations governance, unrest in Syria, and refugees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305853-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brett Schaefer of the Heritage Foundation and Richard Gowan of New York University talked about the role, effectiveness and future of the United Nations in the wake of the the U.N. brokered ceasefire in Syria. They talked about the o the Arab Spring, the breakdown of the international effectiveness in halting the violence in Syria and South Sudan, and the financial commitments of the United States in supporting the United Nations. They responded to phone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305719-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305719-5 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Rice took questions from reporters on a range of issues, including upcoming priorities and Syria. She said that the U.S. is concerned and skeptical of the Syrian government's adherence to the April 10th ceasefire deadline. She added that what signs thus far from Syria since April 1st have not been encouraging. Ambassador Rice also answered questions on Sudan and outlined the priorities of the Security Council's agenda for the month of April. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305300-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Rice testified on the United Nations fiscal year 2013 budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305004-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305004-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters at the United Nations, where she called on members to back the Arab League approach to ending violence in Syria. She also condemned the murders of 16 Afghan civilians by a U.S. Army sergeant. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304874-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other ambassadors and foreign ministers spoke before the United Nations Security Council to endorse a plan by the Arab League on Syria. It calls for the President Bashar al-Assad to step aside as part of an effort to resolve the political crisis in his country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304052-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304052-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Victoria Nuland gave the daily State Department briefing. Among other topics she discussed the Obama administration's announcement that it will cut off United Nations funding for a cultural agency because it approved a Palestinian bid for full membership. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302408-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The United Nations Security Council met to consider Palestine's request for statehood and full membership. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301797-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301786-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301786-3 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301786-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301786-2 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walid al-Moualem addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301768-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301768-3 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He said he supports the Palestinians' bid for U.N. membership and said the 6-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program were the most effective way to maintain peace and stability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301768-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301768-2 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iraqi President Jalal Talabani addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-1 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-4 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bhutan Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-101 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese Prime Minister Hoshihiko Noda addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-3 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister David Cameron addressed the United Nations General Assembly meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301708-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301708-2 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT