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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the Democratic Republic of the Congo [scroll down for French version] | United Nations Secretary-General

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un.org - United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack, on 5 February,  against a helicopter of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). The helicopter came under fire while travelling from Beni to Goma, North Kivu province, resulting in one South African peacekeeper killed and another severely injured. The crew managed to land the helicopter in Goma.   posted by friends:   (2) @UN_News_Centre: .@ antonioguterres strongly condemns the attack against a helicopter of @ MONUSCO . He recalls that attacks against United Nations peacekeepers may constitute a war crime under international law. Full statement: un.org/sg/en/content/… 06.02.2023 00.48.47 @UN_Spokesperson: .@ antonioguterres strongly condemns the attack against a helicopter of @ MONUSCO . He recalls that attacks against United Nations peacekeepers may constitute a war crim

Top Story: Disease Fighting SuperHero Tree

This tree from India is a disease fighting superhero 🇮🇳🌳 pic.twitter.com/nF1jCJdRvj — Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) August 28, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Entrepreneurship

Top Story: How to handle unresponsive students.

This is important! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/UoD9sL8zwI — Brad Weinstein (@WeinsteinEdu) August 27, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

Top Story: How to succeed in business by Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos on how to succeed in business pic.twitter.com/FhUyK5hDmb — Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) August 24, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Entrepreneurship

Top Story: What You will never regret

You will never regret: - Quitting a job you hate - Mentoring someone - Eating healthy - Saving money - Spending time with family - Believing in yourself What would you add to this list? 👇 pic.twitter.com/tYvPlKSngO — Marshall Goldsmith (@coachgoldsmith) August 24, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

Top Story: Everyone ought to have a side hustle

Everyone should have a side hustle that earns $150+ per day. The problem? Most people don't know where to begin. Here are 4 quick examples that might help: ↓ — Justin Welsh (@thejustinwelsh) August 24, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Entrepreneurship

Top Story: Seven deadly sins of leadership.

7 Deadly Sins of Leadership: 1. Poor communication 2. Lack of follow through. 3. Disconnection to team and clients. 4. Weak character 5. Negative perception of others 6. Lack of vision 7. Poor personal discipline — Apex Growth (@apexgrowth_) August 21, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

​​In memory of George Ayittey, innovator and champion of a free market in Africa

In June 2007, Ghanaian economist, acclaimed author and scholar George Ayittey delivered an impassioned call from the TEDGlobal stage in Arusha, Tanzania . Railing against a political class he felt had let the continent down for more than half a century, he challenged Africa’s most innovative youth — whom he deemed its “cheetahs” — to take back their continent from decrepit leaders who were overly dependent on foreign aid. “ Africa’s begging bowl leaks,” he famously said. The impassioned, warm and forceful TED Talk was a defining moment for many of us and has been described as a turning point in our viewpoints of the African continent. “ Africa hasn’t any other choice but to build and be productive,” George told us. “The continent must move from a lens of external causation for its challenges towards a more introspective, inward-directed approach to addressing its various obstacles. Back in the 1960s, Africa not only fed itself — it also exported food. Not anymore.“ George was an int

Top Story: A master piece on marketing by Steve Job

You can go to school and spend years trying to learn about great marketing. Or you can spend a few minutes watching Steve Jobs - all marketers should watch: pic.twitter.com/I2kMipVg3n — Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) August 23, 2022 You can go to school and spend years trying to learn about great marketing. Or you can spend a few minutes watching Steve Jobs - all marketers should watch: pic.twitter.com/I2kMipVg3n — Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) August 23, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Entrepreneurship

Top Story: How Finland is designing the perfect school

Here is how Finland is designing the perfect school 🇫🇮 pic.twitter.com/k7kz579mWn — Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) August 18, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

An update on allegations about a TED speaker

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Update, August 2022: Adam Foss was charged by the Manhattan district attorney  with first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse. In response, TED has suspended the publication of his talks. Foss pleaded not guilty to the charges. [ Details at The New York Times ] Update, April 2021: Suffolk County update Original post, November 2020: It has come to TED’s attention that the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office is investigating sexual assault allegations against TED2016 speaker Adam Foss. Foss denies the allegations. [ Details at WBUR ] Sexual assault is a criminal matter, and we know that it is hard for survivors to speak out and to be believed. That said, TED is not equipped to review these allegations in any authoritative capacity. Some have suggested that we remove the talk, and we understand and respect that perspective. We nonetheless believe that while the investigation is ongoing, the correct action is to leave the talk online but alert potential viewers that

Advices For New Teachers from a veteran.

I’m often asked what advice I would give new teachers. Let’s agree on new. 1-5 years?! My advice is this: Find a veteran teacher. Talk often. It will be your greatest strength. There isn’t a course, PD or book that can prepare you better than a veteran teacher, in my opinion! — joycoffee (@joypcoffee) August 14, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

Top Story: Global Employment Trends for youth- ILO

Top story: Global Employment Trends for Youth: Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, says ILO https://t.co/2GCWhYnrpS , see more https://t.co/uFnouvKkjR — Gladstar Gifted and Talented School (@GladstarSch) August 11, 2022 Thoughts of the Gifted on Leadership

Top Story: It's not enough to listen to young people but - UN Chief declared

Top story: @antonioguterres : 'It’s not enough to listen to young people — we need to integrate them into decision-making mechanisms at all levels. This #YouthDay , let’s unite across generations to break down barriers, … pic.twitter.com/N7WX4iEunz , see more https://t.co/uFnouvKkjR — Gladstar Gifted and Talented School (@GladstarSch) August 12, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

Top Story: 10 Things you need to know about Indigenous people

Top story: 10 things to know about indigenous peoples by United Nations Development Programme - United Nations Development Programme | UNDP - Exposure https://t.co/9LPzvuosig , see more https://t.co/uFnouvKkjR — Gladstar Gifted and Talented School (@GladstarSch) August 9, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

Top Story: How to avoid negativity in your team.

Without great communication, negativity fills the void. If you want to improve your team and relationships, it all starts with communication! Communicate. Communicate. Communicate. pic.twitter.com/bTsnMcRYt3 — Jon Gordon (@JonGordon11) August 8, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

Top Story: Don't know what nrxt to read?--UNESCO

Top story: @UNESCO : 'Don’t know what to read next? Then head to @UNESCO ‘s digital library! We offer thousands of multilingual publications on education, cultural & #WorldHeritage , #HumanRights and many more — for FREE … pic.twitter.com/J92c6tPYsX , see more https://t.co/T88gRL91fG — Joseph Moshood (@jmgladstar) August 7, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

Top Story: 6 Tips for effective and sustainable feedbacks.

Teachers shared with us 6 tips for feedback that strikes a balance between effectiveness and sustainability. pic.twitter.com/Y9thv3npoO — edutopia (@edutopia) August 4, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

Top Story: Education in crisis

Education is in crisis. We need to mobilize a global movement to ensure learners of all ages and all backgrounds have the skills, knowledge & values they need to thrive. https://t.co/WfIGTjf5DL pic.twitter.com/iIFO7X9BGM — António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 2, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.

Top Story: Passion is great but .........?

Passion is great but evidently not a sufficient condition for success in the design and delivery of any vision. Coherent Strategy and clinical execution are critical success drivers that determine outcomes. ✍🏾 — Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) August 2, 2022 Thoughts of The Gifted on Leadership.