Mark Leon Goldberg | Podcast Host, Author, Editor

Iran Denied A Seat on UN WOMEN

Moments ago, the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations selected 41 members of the executive board of the newest UN body, UN Women. And much to everyone's surprise (and, overwhelming pleasure) Iran was kept off the board.

Why Americans Should Care Deeply About Cholera in Haiti

The last cholera epidemic in the Western Hemisphere began in Peru in 1991 and spread to some 16 other countries, from Argentina to Canada. In Peru alone, the epidemic produced more than 650,000 cases over six years.

Day Three of the mHealth Summit (UPDATE: New, Video Highlights)

The last day of the mHealth Summit kicks off with keynote addresses from Dr. Judith Rodin, president of the Rockefeller Foundation and Dr. Julio Frenk Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health.

Pakistan Three Months On (Video)

The UN Refugee Agency just posted this video of the continuing struggles of people displaced by Pakistan's epic flooding.

Day Two from the mHealth Summit: Keynotes from Ted Turner, Tim Wirth, Bill Gates and Aneesh Chopra

Live blogging from day two of the mHealth Summit.

India on the Security Council? Not Likely

An announcement by President Obama that the United States would support India's ascension to a permanent seat on the Security Council is less about the future of the Security Council and more about firming up India as a reliable American ally.

Live Blogging the mHealth Summit

On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week I'll post live updates from the mHealth Summit in Washington, D.C.

Big Weekend For Elections Around the World

Elections, elections, everywhere! This was a big weekend for the polls, with historic elections in Burma and Guinea.

The Potential Bright Side of Burma/Myanmar’s Sham Elections

Parties aligned with Burma's military junta will claim victory in a sham election. So will the election portend more misery for the long suffering Burmese people? Maybe. But maybe not.

Iran Denied A Seat on UN WOMEN

Why Americans Should Care Deeply About Cholera in Haiti

Day Three of the mHealth Summit (UPDATE: New, Video Highlights)

Pakistan Three Months On (Video)

Day Two from the mHealth Summit: Keynotes from Ted Turner, Tim Wirth, Bill Gates and Aneesh Chopra

India on the Security Council? Not Likely

Live Blogging the mHealth Summit

Big Weekend For Elections Around the World

The Potential Bright Side of Burma/Myanmar’s Sham Elections

UNAIDS and the Millennium Villages

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 5 – Bathing in Yakawlang

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 6 – The Legacy of War Crimes

The Obama Agenda at the United Nations

Author Mark Leon Goldberg