The Little Peacekeeper has finished his stay in Bangkok and is ready to move to his next destination. A few more Bangkok impressions are in the pictures attached. Did you know that the UN Economics and Social Commission for the Asia and the Pacific is located in Bangkok? Find out more: http://www.unescap.org/
Happy Earth Day everyone! The Little Peacekeeper saved this picture from Brazil for Earth Day. He was hiking and found this nice rock. When we sat down to rest and looked around he found a lizard resting right next to him in the sun. It made him reflect about that we should celebrate and protect what we have in our earth. More info is over that the UN’s Mother Earth Day site: http://www.un.org/en/events/motherearthday/
The Little Peacekeeper’s next travel brings him to Bangkok. He is really impressed by the friendly people, the busy streets and that in all this liveliness there are places of calm and contemplation.
Just before heading off to Bangkok, the Little Peacekeeper is exploring the cherry blossom. You can see him climbing a tree in Washington DC.
While being in DRC the Little Peacekeeper is looking at an innovative farming project. And rising food prices are a concern these days so have a look at their development at FAO’s food price index: http://www.fao.org/worldfoodsituation/wfs-home/foodpricesindex/en/
The Little Peacekeeper just came back from Kinshasa and wanted report from there. He is deeply saddened by the news from there and grieves with the UN family in the DRC. http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/about/memoriam.asp
Today on April 4th is International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2011. On the picture you can see the Little Peacekeeper working with his tool in this very dangerous job. He salutes the UN colleagues who help clear mines all over the world and reminds us to not leave the victims of mines behind. To learn more about this important work, visit http://mineaction.org
This picture of the Little Peacekeeper is taken in Santa Tereza with a favela in the background. The Little Peacekeeper is curious to learn all about the UPP (Unidades de PolÃcia Pacificadora, Pacifying Police Units) an innovative policing approach which is applied in this area and which is aiming address the numerous security challenges for favela community and improve the local conditions. If you would like to know some more about the UPP have a look here: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.event_summary&event_id=655855
Priscila recognized the Little Peacekeeper in Brazil on the last post. For this journey the Little Peacekeeper has been traveling with Elena Como. On the picture he is enjoying a stroll along the famous Copacabana.
The Little Peacekeeper is racing around the world these days. On the picture you see him on his next stop. Do you have any idea where he could be? If you are a bit of a detective, you should be able to find it out easily…
