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  • Congressional Testimony Stresses Importance of UN
    Better World Campaign Executive Director Peter Yeo Testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs

    WASHINGTON – Better World Campaign Executive Director Peter Yeo testified today before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the important role played by the United Nations and the value of effective engagement in the international body for the United States. 

    From: Better World Campaign
    Published January 25, 2011
  • Better World Campaign Announces Launch of New Website
    Refreshed Online Portal Will Facilitate 21st Century Engagement on U.S.-UN Relations, Global Issues


    The Better World Campaign (BWC) today announced the launch of its new website that reflects the strong and effective relationship between the United States and the United Nations. The new BWC website utilizes new and innovative technologies to improve access to information and enable interactive communications.  

    From: Better World Campaign
    Published November 15, 2010
  • UN Must Train Its Peacekeepers on Prevention and Response to Sexual Violence

    Refugees International welcomed the publication today of a practical “inventory” document that details actions UN peacekeepers can take to deter perpetrators and assist survivors of sexual violence. Despite increased attention, rates of sexual violence in places like Darfur and the Democratic Republic of Congo where peacekeeping forces are deployed show no signs of abating.

    From: Refugees International
    Published June 30, 2010
  • Chairman Conrad's Budget Snubs Calls from National Security Leaders
    USGLC responds to Senate Budget FY11 mark

    Cuts to President’s International Affairs Budget Request Disregard “Smart Power” Consensus

    April 21, 2010

    Washington, DC — The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition today released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on Senate Budget Committee Chairman Conrad’s cut to the International Affairs Budget:

    From: U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
    Published April 21, 2010
  • Better World Campaign Launches www.UnitedInPeacekeeping.com
    Interactive website details how UN Peacekeeping Missions promote American Interests

    Today, the Better World Campaign announced  the launch of www.UnitedInPeacekeeping.com, an innovative new website highlighting active United Nations peacekeeping missions around the globe and how they enhance American interests.

    From: Better World Campaign
    Published March 25, 2010
  • U.S. Must Increase Support to UN Peacekeepers to Protect Civilians

    Washington, D.C. - America has a vital role to play in supporting UN peacekeepers' efforts to protect people during conflict, Refugees International said in a report released today. The Last Line of Defense: How Peacekeepers Can Better Protect Civilians draws on Refugees International's field visits and existing UN studies to outline the challenges peacekeepers face in providing security for people in conflict areas. The report identifies key steps the U.S.

    From: Refugees International
    Published February 24, 2010
  • UN Peacekeepers in Chad Must Remain to Protect Civilians

    Washington, DC -- The Government of Chad should allow the current UN peacekeeping mission, MINURCAT, to remain in Chad and Central African Republic with existing troop levels through 2010, said Refugees International today. Although Chadian President Idriss Déby recently announced that MINURCAT’s mandate should not be renewed, RI urged the UN Security Council to work with the Government of Chad in order to renew the mandate. The UN Security Council is scheduled to have consultations on MINURCAT tomorrow.

    From: Refugees International
    Published February 16, 2010
  • DR Congo: Civilian Cost of Military Operation Is Unacceptable

    (Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, October 13, 2009) – The Congolese government’s military operation in eastern Congo, Kimia II, backed by United Nations peacekeepers and aimed at neutralizing the threat from a Rwandan Hutu militia group, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), has resulted in an unacceptable cost for the civilian population, said 84 humanitarian and human rights groups in the Congo Advocacy Coalition today.

    From: Refugees International
    Published October 13, 2009
  • Statement by Erin Weir, Refugees International Peacekeeping Advocate, on UN Security Council presidential statement on peacekeeping

    “Refugees International welcomes yesterday's Security Council presidential statement which re-affirms the need for clear, achievable UN peacekeeping mandates, earlier consultation with troop contributing countries and more sustained and coordinated political engagement in ongoing peacekeeping operations.  RI is pleased that the presidential statement reflects the recommendations that Refugees International made in recent Congressional testimony.  Throughout 2009, the Security Council has placed the improvement of peacekeeping missions at the top of its agenda, and yesterday’s debate

    From: Refugees International
    Published August 6, 2009
  • REPORT: Greater U.S. Role Needed for UN Peacekeeping Operations

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. needs to reassess its relationship with UN peacekeeping operations to help develop an effective method to protect civilians trapped in conflict, Refugees International said in a report released today. The report, Greater Expectations: UN Peacekeeping & Civilian Protection, recommends that the U.S. provide forces and assets, including strategic lift capacity and expert personnel, such as engineers, to help UN missions deploy quickly and completely. The U.S.

    From: Refugees International
    Published July 29, 2009

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