With so much talk about AI, Gautam presents us with a “different” kind of feature this week. He explores a creative partnership - a hybrid process. He is master artist with his workmanship and artistry in conjunction with a digital tool. Should this be the way to go? Gautam would love to hear from you, and so would we!
Columnists
Ramesh Shreshtra traces the various phases of development and its impact from the early agricultural to our present day cyber revolution. He opines that sustainable development must switch gears from being profit driven to ethical governance and effective implementation to ensure universal equality. Read A Layman's View of Development.
To address massive budget cuts and criticism on efficiency and effectiveness of the UN system, UNICEF’s ASG Management has shared their most recent Plans for Post Relocations and Reductions. While trying to decipher some of the newer acronyms for Divisions/Offices, one wonders if this good enough to staunch the turmoil? Click here to read ESAR roll-out: GSSC’s New Global Business Services. More overhauling within UNICEF? Click to read Future Focus Initiative
John Gilmartin laments the end of an era on the loss of UNICEF’s iconic HQs which epitomized its legacy and global impact. He reminisces on unique opportunities that came his way through his service with the organization. He also shares the ExDir's statement to the Second Session of UNICEF's Executive Board.
UN
Sree Gururaja shared a video announcing the release of an Indian Postage Stamp to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
To address massive budget cuts and criticism on efficiency and effectiveness of the UN system, UNICEF’s ASG Management has shared their most recent Plans for Post Relocations and Reductions. While trying to decipher some of the newer acronyms for Divisions/Offices, one wonders if this good enough to staunch the turmoil? Click here to read ESAR roll-out: GSSC’s New Global Business Services. More overhauling within UNICEF? Click to read Future Focus Initiative
John Gilmartin laments the end of an era on the loss of UNICEF’s iconic HQs which epitomized its legacy and global impact. He reminisces on unique opportunities that came his way through his service with the organization. He also shares the ExDir's statement to the Second Session of UNICEF's Executive Board.
UN
Sree Gururaja shared a video announcing the release of an Indian Postage Stamp to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
Shamsul Farooq shares an interesting view point of writer, Ronny Patz. According to Patz, the UN being 80 is historically false. It is more than 100 years old. In 1945, the League of Nations was slightly reformed and renamed "United Nations". That's not a new realization. Is the UN@80 or @100?
General Development
Gautam Banerji offers his thoughts on a map that defines the status of countries around the world. Click to read Developed, Developing and Least Developed.
Kul Gautam shares From Illusions to Real Peace: Trump’s test in Gaza and Ukraine. Kul agrees 100% with the authors’ views on Israel and Gaza but only 50% with their views on Ukraine/Russia.
Tom McDermott draws attention to an article stating that new research shows that specific cells produced during breastfeeding can protect against aggressive breast cancer. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding - Value in Reducing Cancer Risks.
Viviane Sakkal has shared alarming news of a fuel blockade caused by a militant group which has shut down all educational institutions in Mali. Click here to read.
Middle East
Read Fouad Kronfol's thoughts on author Najla Said. Listen to the video in which the author discusses her book Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in an Arab-American Family.
Reunions
Zimbabwe 2026 Reunion Update - Visa Requirements Click here
Doreen Lobo
General Development
Gautam Banerji offers his thoughts on a map that defines the status of countries around the world. Click to read Developed, Developing and Least Developed.
Kul Gautam shares From Illusions to Real Peace: Trump’s test in Gaza and Ukraine. Kul agrees 100% with the authors’ views on Israel and Gaza but only 50% with their views on Ukraine/Russia.
Tom McDermott draws attention to an article stating that new research shows that specific cells produced during breastfeeding can protect against aggressive breast cancer. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding - Value in Reducing Cancer Risks.
Viviane Sakkal has shared alarming news of a fuel blockade caused by a militant group which has shut down all educational institutions in Mali. Click here to read.
Middle East
Chairperson Navi Pillay’s final report to the UN’s Third Committee underscores genocide, laments global inaction and urges the international community to pursue accountability through the ICC and universal jurisdiction. Listen/Read Final Report Audio Statement to UN's Third Committee
Angela Raven-Roberts suggests some critical reflection on our part as she shares Khaled Mansour’s post 911 analysis How I Lost Faith in the Humanitarian System,
Read Fouad Kronfol's thoughts on author Najla Said. Listen to the video in which the author discusses her book Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in an Arab-American Family.
Reunions
Zimbabwe 2026 Reunion Update - Visa Requirements Click here
Shahida Azfar advised of a recent meeting in Islamabad between retirees and the incoming representative, Pernille Ironside. The meeting generated good conversation including the kind of support retirees could offer.
Sam Koo shares a delightful picture on a mini reunion in Malta.
News Links – Click here for articles published this week.
Sam Koo shares a delightful picture on a mini reunion in Malta.
News Links – Click here for articles published this week.
Halloween - A giving tradition where kids turn fun into
purpose by trick-or-treating for UNICEF, collecting donations instead of just
candy. In Canada, Halloween is designated as UNICEF Day. Happy Halloween.
Doreen Lobo
Editor for the Week
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