Former President George W. Bush discussed the legacy of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and called for congressional reauthorization during a 20th anniversary celebra…
2,228 viewsU2 singer and activist Bono received the first-ever George W. Bush Medal for Distinguished Leadership for his humanitarian contributions. The award was presented to him by the 43rd president…
1,472 viewsBono gave the 2004 commencement address at the University of Pennsylvania. He spoke about the danger of indifference and the importance of working for political change.
2,302 viewsU2 lead singer Bono and Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken were among the witnesses at a hearing on resources needed to combat violent extremism. The witnesses said the United States a…
3,237 viewsMusician and activist Bono spoke at Georgetown University on social enterprise and the power of social movements to create change. He called on students to focus their energies on hunger, ed…
2,155 viewsPolitical leaders and activists talked about progress made in fighting AIDS and how government policies have changed over the years.
280 viewsPanelists discussed improving the lives of children by increasing access to medicines and vaccinations, and providing maternal care to expectant mothers in developing countries.
210 viewsFormer U.S. Vice President Al Gore and activist and musician Bono talked about the interrelations between the climate crisis and extreme poverty and how international efforts to eliminate ex…
210 viewsA memorial service was held in Statuary Hall to honor Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Tom Lantos (D-CA) who died on February 11, 2008, in Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Maryland. Mem…
2,030 viewsThe participants talked about Africa’s difficulties in reaching the Millennium Development Goals. Topics included the role of African, G-8, and business leaders in reaching these goals, whet…
148 viewsPanelists discussed the possibilities for sustainable growth in Africa. They discussed whether donor countries are meeting their unprecedented commitments for aid and debt relief and what Af…
250 viewsAt the annual congressional prayer breakfast, chaired by Senators Coleman and Pryor, legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on America. Senator Lieberm…
3,835 viewsChristine Ockrent moderated a panel that talked about international development programs for the African Continent. Among the issues they addressed were measures to strengthen economies and …
170 viewsBono spoke about his recent trip to Africa and about the AIDS pandemic on the continent. Among the issues he addressed were the levels of international commitment to fighting the disease, hi…
106 viewsThe Irish rock musician Bono, an active supporter of developing country debt relief, talked with reporters after President Bush’s speech. He had visited the White House today to share his vi…
70 viewsThe World Economic Forum held it’s annual meeting in New York City, where participants discussed world security and vulnerability against terrorism. They also discussed developing countries …
155 viewsMusician and political activist Bono addressed seniors at Harvard Class Day.
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