Patrick Ventrell

Visited hospital today with 4 year old boy who weighed just 17 pounds. Heartbreaking. But w/the right investments, we can help avoid this.

Happy 93rd birthday, Nelson Mandela. Thank you for continuing to inspire us all.

Today the #UN welcomed its 193rd member, the Republic of South Sudan!! yfrog.com/khxorgvj

#UN Security Council just unanimously passed Resolution 1990, establishing the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)

UN political affairs chief Pascoe -- With #NATO aid, #Libya rebels have initiative, albeit a halting one, in fight against #Gaddafi forces

Security Council just adopted by acclamation it's recommendation to Gen Assembly that Ban Ki-Moon be re-elected for 2nd term as UN Sec Gen

Protest against violence & brutality of #Syrian regime. Just outside #UN headquarters. yfrog.com/kiaekj

I am proud U.S. has led fight against #HIV/AIDS. Nations recognize that saving lives is a responsibility that we share.

#UN SecCouncil just unanimously adopted Res 1983 on #HIV/AIDS. First time Council discussed security implications of HIV/AIDS was Jan 2000

We are prepared to engage with @UN, EU, Arab League, African Union and others to plan for the day after #Qadhafi. #NATO

Clinton: "We cannot expect this conflict to end unless President Saleh and his government move out of the way," and allow reform #Yemen

Kofi firmly on side of the young people across #MENA

Nothing groundbreaking from Kofi, but good strong speech on importance of democracy and development in 21st century

Raise your eyes above the bottom line. We need strong civil society says #Kofi

We need you class of 2011 to do as these brave young people did who stood up and decided not to be complacent #Kofi

When flawed election results accepted we undermine democracy --Kofi

Free and fair elections fundamental to long term development says Kofi

Now Kofi turns to #CDI and condemns Gbabgo's months of refusal to respect results, says 3000 people died as result

Too often sham elections used for certain leaders to try and lend false legitimacy to extend their rule #Kofi