Vincenzina Santoro

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Sadly, the International Day of Happiness is over

25 Mar 2013 |

tags: economics, happiness, United Nations

The United Nations is considering an international happiness index to replace Gross Domestic Product as a measure of successful nations. Good luck!





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Constantine and the birth of religious tolerance

11 Mar 2013 |

tags: Christianity, history, Roman Empire

It is exactly 1700 years since the Emperor Constantine gave official recognition to Christianity.





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Working abroad, supporting the family at home

22 Feb 2013 |

tags: migrant workers, Philippines, remittances

Emigrants’ remittances are at the core of poverty alleviation in many developing countries.





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Job creation, Italian style

17 Oct 2012 |

tags: corporate responsibility, Italy, job creation

Even in his last days, Angelo Corigliano took his social responsibilities seriously.





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Italy’s conscientious doctors

3 Oct 2012 |

tags: abortion, conscientious objection, Italy

Up to 85 percent of gynecologists in some regions refuse to perform abortions.





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Why the UN should oppose the death penalty for everyone

17 Jul 2012 |

tags: abortion, death penalty, right to life, United Nations

United Nations bureaucrats are passionate about “the right to life” – but only for criminals. How about people who are completely innocent?





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Let’s make the UN Secretary-General keep his word

27 Jan 2012 |

tags: abortion, United Nations

The United Nations must be the "defender of the defenceless", says Ban Ki-moon. Why not begin with the unborn?





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“Tax me please, I’m rich!”

18 Jan 2012 |

tags: debt crisis, taxation, USA

If they are so keen, why don’t they just give it to the government anyway?





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What the Wall Street protesters missed

14 Nov 2011 |

tags: New York, Occupy Wall Street

Those fat cat capitalists have moved on, leaving the skyscrapers to non-profits.





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UN spurns family values in fight against AIDS

14 Jul 2011 |

tags: AIDS, UN

Thirty years have passed since AIDS was first identified. Why can't the United Nations stop spouting cliches and get to the heart of the problem?





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