


Welcome to EPACHA's
Special Announcements - 2021
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A Prince to Remember!
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Gone . . But Never Forgotten!
10 June 1921 – 9 April 2021



Courtesy, The Commonwealth
"May His Royal Humanity Shine Brightly in Eternity!"
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April 4, 2021
Humanity has a Right to a "Mine-free World"


Courtesy, United Nations
"Today, on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, we reflect on how far we have come in raising awareness of the dangers posed by landmines, and recommit to our target of a mine-free world. . . "
Text Quote Courtesy, UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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See Also: https://www.epacha.org/unmas

World Autism Awareness Day
April 2, 2021
It's time to learn more about "Autism" . . . Click Below:
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International Day of Remembrance
for the
Victims of Slavery & the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
M a r c h 2 5 , 2 0 2 1
Courtesy, United Nations
2021 Theme: “Ending Slavery’s Legacy of
Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice”
"Today, we honour the memory of the millions of people of African descent who suffered under the brutal system of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade.
This trade created and sustained a global system of exploitation that existed for more than 400 years, devastating families, communities and economies.
We remember with humility the resilience of those who endured the atrocities committed by slave traders and owners, condoned by slavery’s beneficiaries . . ."
Courtesy, United Nations
See Also: https://www.epacha.org/remember-slavery

March 25 - 26, 2021
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VALUING WATER
World Water Day
March 22, 2020
Courtesy, United Nations





International Day of Forests
March 21, 2021
Photo Courtesy, United Nations - Photo Credit: Jessica Kerr
Courtesy,





U.S. President Biden denounced
attacks on Asian-Americans
during the
COVID-19 pandemic,
calling attacks ‘un-American’
March 11, 2021

Courtesy, The White House / Business Insider - MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images
President Joe Biden speaks on the anniversary of the
start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the
East Room of the White House on March 11, 2021.
Reminder . . .
America's "True Citizenry" stands together - united as
"One Family of Humanity!"
An attack upon one is an attack upon all. Let's one & all be
mindful of the golden rule:
DO UNTO OTHERS
AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM
DO UNTO YOU
- EPACHA Foundation -





Historic Papal Visit
Pope Francis in Baghdad
March 5-9, 2021
Courtesy, AP Photo/Andrew Medichini
Pope Francis is welcomed by Iraqi President Barham Salih,
at Baghdad's Presidential Palace, Iraq
Courtesy, AP Photo/Andrew Medichini
Courtesy, The Vatican and Government of Iraq
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EPACHA Proudly . . .
"Celebrates"
International Women's Day
March 8, 2021
Best Wishes to U.S. First Lady
Dr. Jill Biden

Courtesy, The White House
"Together, we will build a world where the accomplishments of our daughters will
be celebrated, rather than diminished."
Quote Courtesy, Dr. Jill Biden
2021 THEME:
"Women in Leadership: Achieving
an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World."
Women CAN Lead!
Women DO Lead!
Let's all proudly join to . . .

Courtesy, The White House
build that World Together
for future generations
of women . . .
already with us today!
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EPACHA Proudly Welcomes
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
February 23, 2021



Courtesy, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/senate-confirms-linda-thomas-greenfield-as-u-n-ambassador
Readied for the Work at Hand!
Learn more at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Thomas-Greenfield




Utter Condemnation:
Horrific
Crime Against Humanity!
Zenaida Machado is a Researcher from
Human Rights Watch
Video Courtesy, SABC News
Must See Video at: https://www.epacha.org/condemnation-crime-against-humanity



UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Expressed Deepest Condolences
February 22, 2021
The Italian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a World Food Programme (WFP) staff member, together with an Italian embassy official, were killed on Monday during an attack on a UN convoy in the east of the country, the agency has said.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, as well as to the Governments of Italy and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in a statement issued later on Monday.
"He further expresses his full solidarity with the WFP colleagues and
the entire United Nations team in the country. Mr. Guterres called
on the Government of the DRC "to investigate swiftly this
heinous targeting of a United Nations joint field mission
and to bring the perpetrators to justice." He made it
clear that the UN would continue to support the
Government and people, "in their efforts to bring
about peace and stability in the east of the country."
Italian Ambassador to the DRC, Luca Attanasio



Above Text Courtesy, United Nations
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46TH REG. SESSION
22 FEB - 23 MAR 2021
Courtesy, UNITED NATIONS
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Is the World Making
"PEACE"
With
"NATURE?"
UNEP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INGER ANDERSEN
Video Premiered: 18 February 2021 - Courtesy, UN/ UNEP
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WELCOME BACK!!
Save the Date: February 19, 2021; 3PM
Courtesy, United Nations
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EPACHA Proudly Welcomes. . .
THE EARTHSHOT PRIZE:
A DECADE OF
ACTION
TO REPAIR OUR PLANET
W I L L I A M & K A T E
Courtesy, THE EARTHSHOT PRIZE / BBC - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-50958960
As far as the eye can see,
We MUST repair Earth;
Planetary home
for ALL of Humanity.
Courtesy,
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The U.S. to Re-engage With the
Human Rights Council
February 8, 2021
'The United Nations Secretary-General has welcomed a
commitment from the new U.S. Administration
to “reengage immediately and robustly” with
the Human Rights Council, following
the withdrawal of the U.S. from
the multilateral
body nearly three years ago'.
Text Source Courtesy, United Nations - UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferre
Welcome Back!
Reminder: Human beings exist everywhere;
including the United States of America!
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End Female Genital Mutilation
by 2030 . . . NOW!
x x x x
February 6, 2021
Fathers . . . Take a Stand!
PROTECT!
Courtesy, United Nations / Luca Zordan for UNFPA
Mura Arabe (second from the right) and her family in Afar, Ethiopia. Mura’s father supports the abandonment of female genital mutilation and has protected his daughters from undergoing this practice.
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Black History!
EPACHA Foundation Proudly Celebrates
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Important Question?!
Is "Black History" a
part of
"Humanity's History?"
Answer:
YES!
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H O L O C A U S T
Remembrance Day
"NEVER FORGET! NEVER AGAIN!"
January 27, 2021
Courtesy, United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/holocaustremembrance - https://www.un.org/en/node/104969
There is no denying:
THE HOLOCAUST HAPPENED!
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Courtesy, United Nations

Are Nations Supporting . . .
PEACE?
Virtual Event: 26 January 9am - 12pm EST
Courtesy, United Nations
Important Reminder:
PEACE must be . . . FUNDED!
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Is the World Listening to "Children"
concerning "Climate Change?"
Greta Thunberg’s message to the
Davos Agenda | DAVOS AGENDA 2021
January 25, 2021
Video Courtesy, WEF
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Update: The World Economic Forum Special Annual Meeting 2021 in Singapore will convene on 17-20 August. The meeting follows the success of the Forum’s virtual Davos Agenda in January, which brought together world leaders from government, business and society.
Learn more at: https://www.weforum.org/press/2021/02/special-annual-meeting-in-singapore-to-take-place-in-august-2021/
Annual Meeting 2021 in Davos Rescheduled
Video Courtesy, WEF
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The Netherlands is Hosting the World’s First
Climate Adaptation Summit
January 25 - 26, 2021
world prepare better for the effects of climate change.
We will launch an agenda for the coming decade to
Text / Image Courtesy, https://www.cas2021.com/
"Former UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, recalled this Friday that "there is no vaccine to fix our changing climate" and warned that this phenomenon is "occurring now and much more quickly ”, so it is necessary to put “adaptation ”and“ mitigation ” policies before global warming. . . "
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The World is Saying "NO" to Nuclear Weapons!


First Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament Treaty
in more than two decades, came into
force on January 22, 2021
Courtesy, United Nations
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EPACHA Foundation Proudly Honors
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Courtesy, https://honoringmlk.com/
The greatest "Civil Rights Leader" of our time
continues to live in our hearts, minds and
PEACEFUL civil action NOW and
for many generations to come!
Learn more about the Life and Legacy of
Dr. King on the following web pages:





Is the World Willing to . . .
"Advance the Protection of Nature?"
Save the Date: 11 January 2021
Organized by France, in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank,
the ‘One Planet Summit’ for
biodiversity on 11 January 2021 aims
to advance the protection of Nature
Courtesy, United Nations
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Save the Date: 10 January 2021
Must See Video
Video Courtesy, United Nations
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UN General Assembly - 75th Anniversary
January 10, 1946 - January 10, 2021
"Excellencies, I am delighted to address this commemoration of the General Assembly’s first meeting that took place in this very Hall 75 years ago today.
Since that initial meeting, the General Assembly has met in 75 sessions to discuss and act on the topics that matter most to our people. The General Assembly has evolved. It has grown from 51 members to 193 today. But it still remains a shining example of multilateralism where every country, no matter how big or small, gets one equal vote. And it remains a sanctuary where nations can peacefully address their differences and find solutions to global challenges.
As we recover from COVID-19 and move together towards a greener, more equitable world, we will continue to be guided and inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Over the past 75 years, we have achieved more together than we could have apart. As we move into the next 75 years and our world becomes ever more connected, let us tighten those bonds, so we can best protect and deliver for the peoples we serve. Thank you."
Quote Courtesy,
Quote Courtesy, Volkan Bozkir (President of the General Assembly)
at the "We the Peoples", an event in London to
commemorate the General Assembly’s 75th anniversary
Must See Video
Courtesy, #UnitedNations #UNGA75 #AljazeeraEnglish
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EPACHA Foundation Wishes . . .
A Happy New Year!

The year 2020 deeply impacted its mark of
unprecedented events the world did not
expect - and was not prepared for.
With the widespread devastation of the
Corona Virus [COVID-19] Global Pandemic,
Nations great and small shall never be the
same. Nor shall everyday communities of
families & friends around the world revert to a
way of life so familiar but now so estranged.
The lessons learned from so great an impact
as the COVID-19 pandemic can be viewed
as a monumental wake-up call that
demands answers in terms of
preparedness for the unexpected
and unanticipated. Scaling from local
communities to top-level national leadership, a
certain fact cannot be denied: There certainly is
MUCH WORK TO BE DONE!
Global responsibilities are heightened
with stark realities that compel well-planned,
coordinated efforts for successful results.
As COVID-19 has made global history,
so must historic impacts for the whole of
Humanity's overall well-being toward