NATO's Growing Humanitarian Role

N A T O ' s G r o w i n g

Humanitarian Role

" . . . It is not written in stone that the transatlantic bond will survive forever. But I believe we will preserve it . . .

We stand together. We protect each other."

Above Quote, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at Lancaster House - 21 June 2018

Read NATO Secretary General's address here.

C o u r t e s y , N A T O

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There should never be any doubt or confusion as to the reason NATO was formed. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization's purpose is clearly defined: "NATO’s purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means." [https://www.nato.int/nato-welcome/index.html]

With that clearly understood, NATO and its Members are ever vigilant: keeping careful watch for possible dangers or difficulties in a now - more than ever before - fast-changing world wherein new and unprecedented challenges not only threaten NATO Members, but also the whole of Human existence including the very environment that all of Humanity inhabits.

The earliest years of the 21st Century have already presented alarming events evidencing heinous acts of terror, violence and brutalities against innocent and helpless populations of vulnerable men, women and children: cruelties against Humanity which must be concertedly addressed - and even forcefully halted - with the joint efforts of Nations great and small.

With tremendous burdens of extreme hardships yet being thrust upon large populations of the helpless and vulnerable, i.e. millions being subjected to forced displacements throughout diverse areas around the world, extensive Humanitarian needs are also growing globally.

As the world continues its journey further into this new Century and Millennium, "Partnerships for Humanity" and it's life-sustaining environment must lead the way!

Thanks to the growing "Helping Hands of NATO and it's Members" Humanity in its entirety can continue to look forward to a secured, peaceful and prosperous co-existence within a healthy environment NOW . . . and for future generations to come!

- EPACHA Foundation -

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Updates / Special Announcements Continued Below . . .

NATO Secretary General: 2021 will be a pivotal year

Speaking ahead of a virtual address to German Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentarians on Wednesday (6 January 2021), Secretary General

Jens Stoltenberg explained that 2021 will be a crucial year for NATO.

At a press point with Alexander Dobrindt, Chairman of the

CSU Parliamentary Group,

Mr. Stoltenberg praised Allied armed forces for supporting

civilian efforts to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Text / Image Courtesy, NATO

Looking Back on 2020 . . . March 20, 2020

NATO Secretary General responds to COVID-19 outbreak

Must See Video

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Special Announcement

NATO hosts a high-level conference on Human Security

25 - 26 February 2021

Courtesy, NATO

The high-level [digital] dialogue on Thursday 25 February will be opened by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. This will be followed by a panel discussion with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, Professor Mary Kaldor of the London School of Economics, Dr. Walter Dorn of the Royal Military College of Canada, and Ms. Eva Svoboda, Deputy Director of International Law and Policy and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Jamie Shea of the University of Exeter. . . event will take place via Zoom.

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Special Announcement

Special Edition:

February 19, 2021

Courtesy, NATO / MSC

Learn more on the following web page:

https://securityconference.org/en/msc-2021/current-information/

Special Announcement

It's that time again . . .

Howard University, Washington, D.C.

February 12 - 14, 2021

INTRENATIONAL MODEL NATO 2021 - HOWARD U

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A Virtual Conference . . .

Start Learning more . . . Click below:

NATO's International Model Conference

https://internationalmodelnato.org/

Special Announcement

“Safeguarding Peace in an Unpredictable World”

On Monday, 18 January 2021, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will take part in the 6th edition of the Sciences Po Youth & Leaders Summit, organised online by its School of International Affair

Mr. Stoltenberg will also participate in a Q&A session

moderated by Mr. Enrico Letta, Dean of the

Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po.

18-19-20 January 2021

JOIN ONLINE EVENT. . . Learn more at:

https://www.sciencespo.fr/psia/headlines-events/youth-leaders-summit-2021.html

NATO YOUTH AND LEADERS SUMMIT 2021 SCIEN

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WATCH . . . NATO Secretary General at

Sciences Po Youth & Leaders Summit, 18 JAN 2021

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Special Announcement

NATO Secretary General: We need

to work together to find

common solutions.

Speaking at the annual Riga Conference on Friday

(13 November 2020), NATO Secretary General

Jens Stoltenberg stressed the importance of

Alliance unity and Allies’ continued

investment in defence to ensure

peace and prosperity for the future.

Must See Video

Text & Video Courtesy, #NATO #OTAN #RigaConf2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought up new challenges, it has not swept away other security challenges. “None of our countries, even the biggest ones, can deal with the challenges we now face, alone”, Mr. Stoltenberg said, “we need to work together to find common solutions”.

Learn more . . . Click on the following web link:

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_179487.htm?=NATO_Secretary_General_we_need_to_work_together_to_find_common_solutions

Remember. . .

Special Announcement

Do You Know About . . .

NATO 2030 Youth Summit?

Now is the time to . . .

Learn more about the Youth Summit

November 9, 2020 - Virtual Event: Start Time 3:30 p.m.

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Question?

Is NATO continuing to keep its Alliance . . .

and all of Humanity safe in the

next decade and beyond?

YES!

NATO Secretary General announces #NATO2030 video contest winners

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Secretary General Launches NATO 2030 to Make Our Strong Alliance Even Stronger

8 June 2020

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today (Monday 8 June) launched his outline for NATO 2030 in an online conversation with the Atlantic Council and the German Marshall Fund of the United States. “This is an opportunity to reflect on where we see our Alliance ten years from now, and how it will continue to keep us safe in a more uncertain world” the Secretary General said.

To do this, the Secretary General said, NATO must “stay strong militarily, be more united politically, and take a broader approach globally.”

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Learning more on the following web page:

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_176193.htm

Special Announcement

Welcome Macedonia!

North Macedonia joins NATO as 30th Ally

Today (27 March 2020),

North Macedonia became NATO’s newest member,

upon depositing its instrument of accession to

the North Atlantic Treaty with the US State

Department in Washington DC. NATO

Allies signed North Macedonia's protocol

in February 2019, after which all 29 national

parliaments voted to ratify the country’s membership.

NORTH MACEDONIA JOINS NATO AS 30TH MEMBE

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Learning more on the following web page:

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_174589.htm

Press Office

North Atlantic Council Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty on the

Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

Déclaration du Conseil de l'Atlantique Nord à l’occasion du 50e anniversaire du Traité sur la non-prolifération des armes nucléaires

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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Press Point . . .

by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following the North Atlantic Council meeting at Turkey’s request for

Article 4 consultations on the situation in Syria

28 February 2020

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" . . .The North Atlantic Council has just met, following a request by Turkey to hold consultations under article 4 of NATO’s founding Washington Treaty on the situation in Syria.

Under article 4 of the Treaty, any Ally can request consultations whenever, in the opinion of any of them, their territorial integrity, political independence or security is threatened.

I spoke to the Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu last night about the situation in Syria.

And he requested these consultations. Today Turkey briefed on the serious security situation in Syria.

Allies offer their deepest condolences for the death of Turkish soldiers in last night’s bombing in Idlib. And expressed their full solidarity with Turkey.

Allies condemn the continued indiscriminate air strikes by the Syrian regime and Russia in Idlib province.

I call on them to stop their offensive. To respect international law. And to back UN efforts for a peaceful solution.

This dangerous situation must be deescalated and we urge an immediate return to the 2018 ceasefire. To avoid further worsening of the horrendous humanitarian situation in the region. And to allow urgent humanitarian access for those trapped in Idlib.

Today’s meeting is a clear sign of solidarity with Turkey. Turkey is a valued NATO Ally and Turkey is the NATO Ally most affected by the terrible conflict in Syria, which has suffered the most terrorist attacks, and which hosts millions of refugees . . . "

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