In today's densely-packed information environment, the United Nations tries to ensure that stories that don't necessarily grab the headlines are not forgotten. The UN's Department of Public Information (DPI) has launched a series of ten news stories that unfolded in the course of 2008. This list doesn't reflect the full range of topics the UN is involved in nor is it intended to encompass the Organization’s priorities. The stories seek to highlight issues that may not have made it to many people’s radar screens – and are intended to stoke further inquiry and research. For the stories and further links go to:
http://www.un.org/en/events/tenstories/08/index.shtml