Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Citizens for Global Solutions Hosts G-20 Press Conference Venue

along — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:13:44 +0000

Embargoed until September 20, 2008
Contact: Don Kraus, 202-365-0890 or dkraus@globalsolutions.org

Global Policy Organizations G20 Press Conferences

Date: September 23, 2009, 8 AM to 5 PM
Location: Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, 107 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA,
2nd Floor, Room: Symphony A

Washington, DC - The Network for Responsible Global Policy, a Citizens for Global Solutions project, is hosting a day of press conferences in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 23rd, the day before the G20 begins. Organizations covering a range of global policy issues relevant to the G-20 including development, green economy, human trafficking and genocide prevent will conduct press conferences during the day in a venue that is a very short walk from the G20 conference site (see link below for directions). A full schedule with information on the press conferences is below

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009:

PRESS RELEASE: Citizens for Global Solutions Applauds Passage of Peacekeeping Payments

nconklin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:23:39 +0000

For Release June 19, 2009

Citizens for Global Solutions Applauds Passage of Peacekeeping Payments

PRESS RELEASE: Citizens for Global Solutions Calls for Quick Agreement on Bill to Fund International Organizations

amurray — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:38:15 +0000

For Release May 19, 2009

Citizens for Global Solutions Calls for Quick Agreement on Bill to Fund International Organizations

Washington, DC - Citizens for Global Solutions announces its support for the Foreign Authorizations Bill (HR 2410) that will authorize U.S. funding for several international organizations and thereby improve the effectiveness and image of the United States in the world. This measure is sponsored by Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Howard Berman (D-CA).. Citizens for Global Solutions appreciates Congressman Berman's commitment to making the U.S. a more responsible global citizen.

PRESS RELEASE: Citizens for Global Solutions celebrates U.S. election to U.N. Human Rights Council

dhodges — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:07:05 +0000

For Immediate Release: May 12, 2009

Contact: Diane Hodges 678-793-7060

“Human rights are an essential element of American global foreign policy. With others, we will engage in the work of improving the UN human rights system to advance the vision of the UN Declaration on Human Rights.” – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Citizens for Global Solutions celebrates the U.S. election to the U.N. Human Rights Council

PRESS RELEASE: Coalition calls for prompt Administration action on the International Criminal Court

dhodges — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:33:52 +0000

For Immediate Release April 17, 2009

Contact Diane Hodges 678-793-7060

Washington, D.C. -- More than two dozen human rights, legal and religious organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights First, the International Crisis Group and Citizens for Global Solutions, have sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, urging the Obama administration to quickly declare its support for the International Criminal Court.

GLOBAL CITIZENS IN A TIME OF TURMOIL: NEXT STEPS TO JUSTICE, PEACE & SUSTAINABILITY

dhodges — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:47:03 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 6, 2009

CONTACT: DIANE HODGES 202-330-4109

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators and Representatives, leaders from a dozen different advocacy organizations, and activists from across the country will gather at the Kellogg Conference Center in Washington D.C. March 19^th-21st for the Annual Meeting of Citizens for Global Solutions. Titled Global Citizens in a Time of Turmoil: Next Steps to Justice, Accountability and Peace, the meeting will focus on how to return the U.S. to its role as an international leader in justice, peace, and human rights.

PRESS RELEASE: Citizens for Global Solutions Applauds U.S. Run for U.N. Human Rights Council

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:38:56 +0000

Press Release from Citizens for Global Solutions

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2009

Contact: Diane Hodges (202) 546-3950

International Criminal Court Begins its 1st Trial of an Accused War Criminal

dhodges — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:40:26 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 27, 2009

Washington, DC – Citizens for Global Solutions congratulates the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the beginning of its first trial of an accused war criminal. The International Criminal Tribunal is the world's first permanent court for prosecuting individuals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

U.S. Representative Kirsten Gillibrand moves to the U.S. Senate

dhodges — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:33:56 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Citizens for Global Solutions congratulates U.S. Representative Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on her appointment as U.S. Senator from New York. Gillibrand succeeds former Senator Hillary Clinton, who left the post to take the job of U.S. Secretary of State.

As a U.S. Representative from New York’s 20th district, Gillibrand received an “A” on our 2008 Congressional Report Card, voting against a bill that would have cut U.S. contributions to international organizations, voting to increase CAFÉ standards and support for renewable energy, and finally, voting to prohibit harsh interrogation methods.

PRESS RELEASE: NGOs Urge Secretary Rice to Employ Diplomacy over Unilateral Ultimatums

valerie — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:34:14 +0000

June 8, 2006 -

Concerned about the growing political disagreements over the United Nations’ budget and reform, 42 non-governmental organizations sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urging the United States to eschew brinksmanship, articulate its priorities for U.N. reform, and initiate diplomatic efforts to resolve differences so the U.N. can continue its life-saving work.