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Special Announcements - 2020
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April 4, 2020
Courtesy, United Nations
“The tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible, this year, for us to gather in countries, across the world, to mark International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action and to celebrate with community activities and events.
Now, more than ever, compassion and international assistance are needed. As such, we would like to express our deep solidarity with all those who are fighting against and affected by this dreadful virus. It will be conquered!
The mine action sector has always understood the importance of combining our efforts to eradicate the horrors, whether they are viruses or explosive hazards of war, that have plagued mankind. It is part of our DNA. Thus, we hasten to assure you that our commitment to continue to work to rid the world of explosive hazards has not faltered. We remain resolute!
On this April 4th, 2020, our special gratitude goes to all mine action personnel, UNMAS staff and others, who, in over 30 mine-affected countries, help rehabilitate health care facilities, keep access routes open for humanitarian workers, medical staff and peacekeepers and who enable communities to reach them safely.
Be blessed. Stay strong and healthy.”
Text Quote Courtesy, United Nations
Agnès Marcaillou, Director, United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)
Daniel Craig, UN Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Explosive Hazards
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See Also: https://www.epacha.org/unmas
World Autism Awareness Day
April 2, 2020
"On World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize and celebrate the rights of persons with autism. This year’s observance takes place in the midst of a public health crisis unlike any other in our lifetimes — a crisis that places persons with autism at disproportionate risk as a result of the corona virus and its impact on society.
Persons with autism have the right to self-determination, independence and autonomy, as well as the right to education and employment on an equal basis with others. But the breakdown of vital support systems and networks as a result of COVID-19 exacerbates the obstacles that persons with autism face in exercising these rights. We must ensure that a prolonged disruption caused by the emergency does not result in rollbacks of the rights that persons with autism and their representative organizations have worked so hard to advance."
Above Quote Courtesy, UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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International Day of Remembrance
for the
Victims of Slavery & the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
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Courtesy, United Nations
2020 Theme:
“Confronting Slavery’s Legacy
of Racism Together”
"We need to raise our voices against all expressions of racism and instances of racist behaviour. We urgently need to dismantle racist structures and reform racist institutions.
We can only move forward by confronting the racist legacy of slavery together."
Courtesy, United Nations
See Also: https://www.epacha.org/remember-slavery
World Water Day
March 22, 2020
Courtesy, United Nations - Children carrying a water container in Jowhar, Somalia (2013) - Photo Credit Tobin Jones
Courtesy, United Nations
It's Time to Celebrate, Appreciate &
Diligently Care for . . .
Our Precious Forests!
International Day of Forests
March 21, 2020
Forests are home to about 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, like this owl perched on a tree branch. The photo was part of a UNEP contest on forests.
Photo Courtesy, United Nations - Photo Credit: Jessica Kerr
Courtesy,
International Women's Day
It's Time to Proudly . . .
"Celebrate"
March 8, 2019
Courtesy, United Nations - UN Women/Christopher Herwig
Samira, a Syrian refugee is one of the head fabric cutters at the ‘Oasis Center for Resilience and Empowerment of Women and Girls’ operated by UN Women in the Azraq refugee camp in Jordan.
Women Around the World!
Courtesy, United Nations - Learn more - Click Below:
Press Office
North Atlantic Council Statement on the
50th Anniversary of the Treaty on the
Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
5 MARCH 2020
Courtesy, NATO
" Fifty years ago today, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) entered into force. We, as NATO Allies, celebrate this visionary Treaty and its remarkable achievements. The NPT remains the essential bulwark against the spread of nuclear weapons, the cornerstone of the global non-proliferation and disarmament architecture, and the framework for international cooperation in sharing the benefits of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, science, and technology. Allies remain strongly committed to full implementation of the NPT in all its aspects. . . "
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SESSION 43
24 FEBRUARY - 20 MARCH 2020
Courtesy, UNITED NATIONS
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See Also: https://www.epacha.org/ohchr
February 14-16, 2020 • New York City, USA
Courtesy, United Nations - faf.org - The Youth Assembly
It’s Time: Youth for Global Impact
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Do You Know About . . .
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
February 13 - 16, 2020
Courtesy, NATO / Howard University
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NATO's International Model Conference
Is the world " taking action" to
ensure the development
and sustainability of
"cities and human settlements?"
Images/Text Courtesy, United Nations - WUF10
The Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF 10)
is held from 8-13 February 2020 in Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates. This is the first time
that an Arab country hosts the world’s
most important conference
on cities and human settlements.
Learn more on the following web page:
See Also: https://www.epacha.org/un-habitat
H O L O C A U S T
Remembrance Day
75th Anniversary of the
Liberation of Auschwitz
January 27, 2020
The Whole of Humanity shall . . .
NEVER FORGET!
NEVER AGAIN!
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Courtesy, United Nations
The National Basketball Association
together with the whole
Global Family of Sports of All Sorts
in the USA and Around the World
mourn with much sadness the loss of
KOBE BRYANT
August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020
To all who departed with Kobe on this day, precious
memories flowing with love shall never fade away.
Many Thanks Kobe!
Your Humanity
Lives on Forever!
Learn more about the Life & Legacy of Kobi Bryant at:
NOW IS THE TIME: 10 YEARS
TO TRANSFORM OUR WORLD!
On 22 January 2020, the Secretary-General outlined his priorities for the year, including the Decade of Action.
Learn more on the following web page:
WEF: DAVOS
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary
21—24 January 2020
Courtesy, WEF
COMMITTED TO
IMPROVING THE STATE
OF THE WORLD
Special Address by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales
Prince Charles launches
"Sustainable Market Council"
Must See Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcwuluYL9bw
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The 5th United Nations Secretary-General,
Javier Perez de Cuéllar,
whose UN career began with the first ever
General Assembly meeting in 1946, celebrates his
100th birthday on Sunday, 19 January 2020.
Courtesy, United Nations / Yutaka Nagata
Happy Birthday & Many Thanks!
Learn more about Javier Perez de Cuéllar at:
The United States Mint Proudly Honors
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
on his Birthday - January 15, 1929
Courtesy, United States Mint - January 2020
America and the World continues
to Remember, Honor and Thank
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - the
greatest "Civil Rights Leader" of our time!
Learn more about the Life and Legacy of
Dr. King on the following web pages:
Ukraine jet crashes in Iran, killing 176:
UN Chief offers deepest condolences.
January 8, 2020
Courtesy, United Nations - UN Photo/Mark Garten
“The UN Secretaty-General] expresses his deepest
condolences to the families of the victims and
to the Governments of all the countries
whose nationals lost their lives
in this tragedy . . .”
Quote Courtesy, United Nations
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EPACHA Foundation Wishes . . .
A Happy New Year!
Whether Nations great or small, another year
is upon us all with unprecedented . . .
WORK TO BE DONE!
Those global responsibilities -
from the crucial need to prudently combat
climate change to ensuring the whole of
Humanity's overall well-being and
continued development within a
healthy environment cannot
be ignored, deprioritized
or conveniently set aside.
Now is the time for historic
"GLOBAL ACTION!"
Ingredients to make an indelible mark in
Human history cohesively blends together
determined efforts of close-knit partnerships,
well-intentioned global alliances and last . . .
but certainly not least, grass-roots, hands-on
local communities participation - all aimed
at covering the full spectrum at hand.
As time progresses throughout
this decade toward that year
destined to achieve the
2030 SDGs,
Sustainable Development
"ACTION"
is the pathway forward!
- EPACHA Foundation -
UN Secretary-General António Guterres
2020 New Year's Video Message
Courtesy, United Nations
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Time Marches On . . .
Looking Back . . . While Moving Forward.
The Work Continues for
the World as a Whole!
The 2010 – 2020 UN News Decade in Review. Part One
Courtesy, United Nations
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The 2010 – 2020 UN News Decade in Review. Part Two
Courtesy, United Nations
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The 2010 – 2020 UN News Decade in Review. Part Three
Courtesy, United Nations
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