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The place where Humanity’s stories of real people and events continue to be told together with Environmental concerns around the world.

In the 21st Century and new Millennium, Nations great and small must – as never before – intently focus on the full spectrum of Humanitarian and Environmental concerns that affect every facet of life globally.

Although the world has become smaller, more technologically advanced and interconnected, bigger and unprecedented challenges are constant reminders that our world must be "secured, improved and sustained" far into the future for all of Humanity including our planetary environment.

Regarding our world and the

much needed

WORK TO BE DONE,

“Partnerships”

are . . .

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In 2015, world leaders agreed to

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for a better world by 2030

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1st SDG [Progress] Summit 24 - 25 September 2019:

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgsummit

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Secretary-General's message to event

hosted by Hiroshima Prefecture:

"UN75 In Hiroshima"

August 6, 2020

Courtesy, UN; Caption: https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/hiroshima-japan-75th-anniversary-atomic-bomb-attack-20200806.html

On the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of his city, the mayor of Hiroshima warned the world about the rise of "self-centered nationalism" and appealed for greater international cooperation to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.

Courtesy, United Nations

"I am pleased to send greetings to this dialogue on “UN75 in Hiroshima”. This year marks seventy-five years since the United Nations was born from the ashes of the Second World War.

It also marks three quarters of a century since the atomic incineration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki heralded the advent of terrible new weapons that pose an existential threat to humanity.

Since 1945, one of the United Nations’ top priorities has been the elimination of nuclear weapons. It is clearly encapsulated in Article 26 of the Charter, which calls for minimizing the “diversion for armaments of the world’s human and economic resources.” The founders did not want the world’s limited resources to be spent on weapons but on development. . . . "

Quote Courtesy, UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Learn more on the following web pages:

75 years after the bomb, Hiroshima still chooses ‘reconciliation and hope’

https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-08-06/secretary-generals-video-message-event-hosted-hiroshima-prefecture-un75-hiroshima

Special Announcements

EMERGENCY

ANNOUNCEMENT

CORONA VIRUS [COVID -19]

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The Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, is a new, groundbreaking global collaboration to accelerate development, production, and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines.

". . . The ACT-Accelerator is the only global framework for ensuring the fair and equitable allocation of COVID-19 tools, but it must be financed to be successful. IMF estimates the pandemic costs the global economy 375 billion US dollars a month and predicts a cumulative loss to the global economy over two years of over 12 trillion US dollars. The world has already spent trillions dealing with the short term consequences of the pandemic. G20 countries alone have mobilized more than 10 trillion US dollars in fiscal stimulus to treat and mitigate the consequences of the pandemic. That’s already more than three and a half times as much as the world has spent in the entire response to a global financial crisis. It’s easy to think of the ACT-Accelerator and the research and development effort, but in reality, it’s the best economic stimulus the world can invest.

Funding the ACT-Accelerator will cost a tiny fraction in comparison to the alternative where economies retract further and require continued fiscal stimulus packages. Before spending another 10 trillion US dollars on the consequences of the next wave, we estimate that the world will need to spend at least 100 billion US dollars on new tools, especially any new vaccines that are developed. The first and most immediate need is set to 1.3 billion US dollars for the ACT-Accelerator. The ACT-Accelerator is the only up and running global initiative that brings together all the global research and development, manufacturing, regulatory, purchasing and procurement needed for all the tools required to end the pandemic.” . . .

Text Courtesy, WHO - 13 August 2020 - Learn more at:

https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/08/1070162

https://www.who.int/

WHO UPDATE: August 13, 2020

Must See Video

Courtesy, United Nations - World Health Organization (WHO)

VIEW MEDIA BRIEFINGS UPDATES at: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

During National and Global COVID-19 pandemic . . .

President Trump announces [5/29/2020] end of US relationship

with World Health Organization

WHO Foundation Established to Support Critical Global Health Needs: 27 May 2020

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WHO declares the new coronavirus

outbreak a Public Health Emergency

of International Concern

January 30, 2020

Courtesy, UN - WHO

Learn more / get latest UPDATES & INFO

on the following web page:

https://www.who.int/

Opening remarks of the Secretary-General's appeal for global ceasefire - 23 March 2020

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 5a

. . . This is crucial . . .

To help create corridors for life-saving aid. To open precious windows for diplomacy. To bring hope to places among the most vulnerable to COVID-19.

Let us take inspiration from coalitions and dialogue slowly taking shape among rival parties in some parts to enable joint approaches to COVID-19. But we need much more.

End the sickness of war and fight the disease that is ravaging our world.

It starts by stopping the fighting everywhere. Now.

That is what our human family needs, now more than ever.

Courtesy, United Nations - Read full text at: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-03-23/secretary-general-appeal-for-global-ceasefire

Important Reminder on . . .

Human Rights and COVID-19

Response and Recovery

23 April 2020

Video Courtesy, UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS

Learn more at:

United Nations: UN Coronavirus (COVID-19)

HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE PLAN

GLOBAL HUMANTARIAN RESPONSE PLAN COVID-1

https://www.unocha.org/sites/unocha/files/Global-Humanitarian-Response-Plan-COVID-19.pdf

HELPING HANDS:

UN donates 250,000 face masks to NYC health workers

29 March 2020

UN DONATES 250K MASKS TO NYC HEALTH WORK

Courtesy, United Nations - UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

On behalf of the city, the Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, was on hand to receive 250,000 face masks donated by

the UN on Saturday, destined for health workers in the metropolis that is home to the

Organization’s Headquarters

In a statement, Mr. Guterres said that the face masks stored in United Nations facilities, were part of UN stocks, deemed surplus to requirements. The UN chief praised medical professionals in New York City who, he said, have been working “courageously, selflessly, and tirelessly in response to the spread of COVID-19 across the boroughs,” in a reference to the five boroughs into which the City is administratively divided (Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island).

Text Courtesy, United Nations

Let's All Support Global Health Workers

During this Global Health Emergency!

Read more at: https://www.un.org/coronavirus

https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/03/1060582

CORONA VIRUS: [COVID-19]

An Important Scientific Question?

In terms of our Solar System . . .

What does the word "corona" mean?

Visit EPACHA's Corona Virus [COVID-19] web pages at: https://www.epacha.org/corona-virus-covid-19

https://www.epacha.org/covid-19-global-impact

https://www.epacha.org/corona-virus-covid-19-in-the-usa

NATO Secretary General responds to COVID-19 outbreak

March 20, 2020

Must See Video

Video Courtesy, NATO - #NATO #WeAreNATO #Coronavirus

ALSO: Secretary General presents Annual Report for 2019, addresses NATO's response to COVID-19 pandemic

Courtesy,

https://www.nato.int/

U.S. President Trump warns of

‘toughest week’ of pandemic yet

April 5, 2020

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Must See Video - Click Below

Courtesy, https://www.usa.gov/ - CDC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UpwveZ69wQ

Learn more on the following web pages:

The White House - Coronavirus [COVID-19]:

Resources / Updates

Corona Virus [COVID-19]

https://www.cdc.gov/

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IMPORTANT WARNING

To CHILDREN and Adults: DO NOT DRINK or INJECT into the body Disinfectants or Cleaning fluids as a cure for . . . or prevention of the Corona Virus [COVID-19]. Such an attempt is hazardous and can result in death. Any action taken to violate the Human body with harmful, invasive procedures is globally prohibited.

Must See Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ys-F0tD-Oc&feature=emb_logo

Coronavirus Resource Center

[COVID-19Map]

Crucial Questions? . . .

Should any U.S. Citizen be lawlessly "shot and killed"

for asking a customer to wear a mask before

entering a business establishment?

Family & Friends mourn the tragic loss of

Calvin Munerlyn

shot on May 1, 2020 at a store in Flint, Michigan - USA

Family and friends lift their candles to

Courtesy, Photo: Jake May, AP - https://www.newmilfordspectrum.com/news/article/Police-probe-killing-of-store-security-guard-over-15245192.php#photo-19372317

. . . and; is this "social distancing?"

Crowds gathered at National Mall to watch Blue Angels, Thunderbirds flyover - May 2, 2020

COVID-19 5.2.2020 - Crowds gathered at N

Courtesy, Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/crowds-gathered-national-mall-watch-blue-angels-thunderbirds-flyover-n1198706

Answer to both Questions . . . "NO!"

If "Law Enforcement" is willing to be masked

in an effort to save thousands - even

millions of lives during this

dangerous pandemic . . .

should "We the People" do the same by

following safer, prudent, public examples?!

Ray Hall, UM-Flint public safety directo

Courtesy photo: Jake May | MLive.com, AP - https://www.newmilfordspectrum.com/news/article/Police-probe-killing-of-store-security-guard-over-15245192.php#photo-19372317

During a press conference on Monday, May 4, UM-Flint Public Safety Director, Ray Hall stands with a mask detailing the shooting which resulted in the death of Calvin Munerlyn.

The Voices of Global Leaders . . .

Around the World

" COVID-19: This is a Global Crisis"

Courtesy, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Flag_map_of_the_world#/media/File:Flag-map_of_the_world.svg

Learn more by Country . . . Click Below:

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

HIS MAJESTY KING ABDULLAH II: NO TIME FOR GEOPOLITICAL TURF BATTLES

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Courtesy, The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - Washington, D.C.

31 March 2020

The following text excerpt is an Op-ed by His Majesty King Abdullah II, and presidents Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, Halimah Yacob of Singapore, Sahle-Work Zewde of Ethiopia and Lenín Moreno Garcés of Ecuador

"No time for geopolitical turf battles. We need a global alliance to fight the pandemic . . . Our nations, societies and economies are slowing down, almost grinding to a halt in the face of a global, external threat that transcends borders, ethnicities, and creeds. Public life has come to a virtual standstill. But these unprecedented measures of social distancing will be hard to sustain over a long period of time.

Nations are turning inward as they try to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, closing borders and imposing drastic executive measures in a retreat that risks leaving every country fending for itself. However, we can contain and counter COVID-19 more effectively by knocking down the barriers that hinder knowledge exchange and co-operation.

Crises like these tend to bring out both the best and the worst in people. It is our responsibility as leaders to encourage the former and contain the latter. Our countries are at varying stages of the crisis but we all see and admire the strong spirit of solidarity and the many people who are passionately trying to save lives or keep indispensable services up and running. They give us hope and offer inspiration that our societies may not only weather this crisis but also grow stronger and more connected."

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Read entire Op-ed on the following web page:

http://jordanembassyus.org/news/op-ed-his-majesty-king-abdullah-ii-no-time-geopolitical-turf-battles

Queen Elizabeth II Addresses the U.K. in

the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 5, 2020

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Must See Video

Courtesy, https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-52171176 - CDC

" . . . While we have faced challenges before, this

one is different. This time we join with all Nations across the globe in a common endeavour using the great advances of science and our distinctive compassion to heal. We will succeed, and

that success will belong to every one

of us. . . For now, I send my thanks

and warmest good wishes to all."

Excerpt Quote Courtesy,

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa addresses Nation on COVID-19 measures

March 30, 2020

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Must See Video

Courtesy, eNCA - CDC

" . . . There is each of all of us, South Africans . . . and the residents of our country who are standing together as one in confronting this National health emergency. Amongst us are the men and women who rise at dawn every day and labour through the night to keep this country going.

I speak of the farm worker who is helping to keep us supplied with food. I speak of the technician in the power station working shift after shift to keep the lights on. I speak of the caregiver in the old-age home; the childcare home and the hospice who comes in every day to tend to the most vulnerable of our citizens.

I speak about the taxi driver, the refuse collector, the bus driver, the supermarket cashier, the hospital cleaner, the petrol attendant and all those essential workers."

"You are our unsung Heroes, and . . .

WE SALUTE YOU!"

Excerpt Quotes Courtesy,

President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Wuhan for first time since start of Coronavirus outbreak

March 10, 2020

CHINA PRESIDENT XI JINPING CORONA VIRUS.

Must See Video

Courtesy, https://www.scmp.com/ - CDC

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Wuhan – epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak – on March 10, 2020, as the number of new infections in mainland China continued its downward trend, with just 19 cases of Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus, confirmed the day before. It’s the first time Xi has visited the stricken capital of Hubei province since the epidemic began.