Peter Yeo Statement on Attacks in Benghazi, Libya

Responding to the attack on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya Tuesday, Peter Yeo, Vice President of Public Policy at the United Nations Foundation and Executive Director of the Better World Campaign made the following statement.

September 12, 2012

Responding to the attack on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya Tuesday, Peter Yeo, Vice President of Public Policy at the United Nations Foundation and Executive Director of the Better World Campaign made the following statement.

“I had the privilege of working with Chris Stevens several years ago during his time at the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. Chris was a 21-year veteran of the Foreign Service, and he served his country then just as he did in Libya – with a deep, selfless commitment to our nation and the democratic values we hold dear. As a Staff Assistant at the Bureau, Chris brought his sharp intellect and a sense of equanimity that bettered the work of all those around him, myself included. And as Ambassador, he operated with those same qualities as he saw through a transition to justice. His loss—along with the losses of the three brave Americans who also perished in this senseless attack—is mourned by all Americans, and truly all democracy-loving citizens of the globe.”

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About the Better World Campaign
The Better World Campaign (BWC), an initiative of the Better World Fund, works to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the United Nations. It encourages U.S. leadership to enhance the UN’s ability to carry out its invaluable international work on behalf of peace, progress, freedom, and justice. For more information, visit www.betterworldcampaign.org.

Peter Yeo and the US strain ready to work for a better joint future with al Nations and even the UN body – sometimes – if it be needed – against that latter body but from within – and sometimes – if needed – by providing positive example to the people directly – be they helped by their ow governments or not – is later this month involved in the SOCIAL GOOD SUMMIT that will preempt the UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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Engagement at UN ensures U.S. leadership role
Leading up to both the Democratic and Republican national conventions, thehill.comfeatured a blog post from our Executive Director Peter Yeo, about the importance of a strong U.S. – UN relationship…

Pundits have long debated how much a VP pick can sway voters come Election Day. Yet, cycle after cycle, we find that running mates impact the dynamics of the ticket. Joe Biden enhanced the ticket’s foreign affairs gravitas in 2008, and Paul Ryan brings regional appeal in 2012. These ‘number twos’ are carefully chosen to bolster candidates’ strengths and fill gaps where weaknesses exists.

Just as presidential candidates need strong partners, so too does our nation as a whole. The U.S. cannot advance international security alone, nor should it have to. That’s exactly why the next administration must keep its running mate — the United Nations — by its side. Read More >>

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Social Good Summit 2012!

Next week, September 22-24 — As world leaders gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, the UN Foundation along with partners will be hosting the 2012 Social Good Summit. The venue –  92nd Street & Lexington Avenue, NYC and on the Internet.

From your computer or mobile phone you can join business leaders, activists and celebrities in a global conversation about challenges facing our planet and how we can all be a part of working toward solutions. Learn more >>

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In preparation thre will be on Friday, September 14, 2012, 8:00 AM, and going on all day a -

PRE – SUMMIT MEET UP – on FRIDAY SEPTEMEBER 14, 2012 – an all day unique forum greets civil society NGOs, policy and peacemakers to the United Nations, in the halls of the General Assembly and in North Lawn Conf. 2
TOPICS — Learn about the 8 PROGRAMME AREAS OF ACTION —>MEET THE PEACEMAKERS —>LEARN how YOU can create a CULTURE OF PEACE. The anti-American activities in Cairo and Benghazi enhanced the time value of this pre-Summit event.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION relating to “How to create a Culture of Peace from a culture of war? OVER 20 speakers and 8 member states will be speaking on THE CULTURE OF PEACE — YOU are all invited. In the am you will be greeted by inspirations, convened by President of the General Assembly H. E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser. The Forum will have an opening ceremony, when the President and Secretary-General will speak, followed by two panel discussions in the North Lawn Conf 2.

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