Rene Wadlow's Blog – May 2009 Archive (2)

29 May, International Day to honor UN Peacekeeping Forces

UN Peacekeeping Forces: Limits and Opportunities

Rene Wadlow

Peacekeeping operations have made the UN visible in many parts of the world, and the “blue helmets” have symbolized the peacemaking and conciliation role of the United Nations. The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the “blue helmets” in 1988 testifies to the respect and confidence placed in them. The UN is the logical choice to provide a framework for multilateral engagement. The UN operates under its Charter which… Continue

Added by Rene Wadlow on May 26, 2009 at 9:22pm — No Comments

Sri Lanka reconciliation

Kuan Yin : She who harkens to the cries of the world

Rene Wadlow*

Wise in using skilful means

In every corner of the world

She manifests her countless forms

Sri Lanka: After the final round of armed violence: a need for a vision of the future. Citizens of the World call for creative responses to the challenge of new government structures.

Rene Wadlow*

On 19 May 2009, the Government of Sri Lanka proclaimed an end to the fighting against the… Continue

Added by Rene Wadlow on May 23, 2009 at 12:59pm — No Comments