Archive for June, 2012

Jun 19 2012

An overview of the WHO and my incredible first weeks as an intern in Geneva

The WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations (UN) systems.   It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. The WHO has its headquarter […]

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Jun 18 2012

Phuket and its plastic surgery

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If you have ever desired to receive any type of plastic surgery for a fraction of the costs, Phuket is the place to go. Located in Thailand, Phuket has become the world leader in the field of plastic surgery. The cost of a breast augmentation in the United States is roughly $6,000. While the same […]

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Jun 18 2012

Saving the World from New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

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Saving the World from New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. – Kevin Krauss – Intro Blog Post Saving the World from New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The Introduction to my joint Global Law Externship with the Global Security Institute and the Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy Kevin Krauss The Beginnings Even though my externship […]

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