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International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions, at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 5 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
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Climate Leaders Summit 2009.
Climate Leaders Summit Opening Commitment Session.
(from the right):
President Nasheed, Maldives;
Steve Howard, CEO of The Climate Group;
Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme;
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco;
Shai Agassi, CEO and Founder, Better Place;
Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland;
Premier Jean Charest, Quebec.
A joint African Union-United Nations delegation has concluded a three-day visit to South Sudan, expressing hope for “full cessation of hostilities” and a promise to “hold accountable” those who may derail the peace process.
Speaking to journalists in the capital, Juba, they said the signing of the revitalized peace agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 12 September 2018 “is the starting point of the hard work,” and that their visit sought to hear from the Government, civil society, women’s organizations and others about what needed to be done immediately in support of the agreement.
“The implementation of the peace agreement is primarily a responsibility for South Sudanese,” said the Under-Secretary-General for UN Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. “And I think the partners of South Sudan are keen to see a few things materialize on the ground, particularly the cessation of hostilities which would be, of course, so important – a full cessation of hostilities,” he added.
African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Smail Chergui, acknowledged there would be challenges ahead, but warned, “let us just take note today that everybody wants to implement that agreement faithfully and we will [hold] accountable anyone going the other route.”
During their visit, the delegation said they had a chance to see first-hand and talk to some of those who had suffered years of conflict.
“The population has suffered tremendously,” said the UN Peacekeeping chief, Lacroix, adding, “We are looking forward to further improvement in the security situation and other such positive signals that will certainly generate confidence and mobilization from the international community.”
Listing various expectations from the women she met, UN Women’s top official said women wanted to be included in the security sector reforms which would include greater participation and contribution by women in securing the country.
“They also wanted to encourage the Government to interact with them directly so that they, too, can have an opportunity to exchange directly with Government about their expectations and get additional assurance about the future which they are very excited about,” said the Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
“They also want to make sure they take advantage of the 35% participation provision and they would put it on themselves to find the best candidates to fill in those positions,” she told journalists, adding that the women “want to go back to being economically productive citizens.”
The delegation had earlier met with various government officials, reiterating their support for the revitalized peace agreement.
“[It] was good to hear from both the UN [and AU] representatives about the commitment of the UN to support the peace process and they are waiting to see us giving important signals, milestones that prove our commitment and seriousness in implementing this agreement,” said Cabinet Affairs Minister, Martin Elia Lomuro after his closed-door meeting with the delegation, adding, “We have also heard from the African Union about their desire to participate with us in the security sector reform.”
He said the government was committed to implementing what it had signed, including the 35 per cent quota for women.
“That agreement was an agreement by all of us. They didn’t have to fight for it. They should remain calm and trust those in charge – particularly the members of the national review committee who will be ensuring that the objectives of the agreement are followed,” he said, voicing the government’s reassurance on an issue that was at the centre of the delegation’s visit.
Photo: UNMISS / Eric Kanalstein
The nurse Maria Stromberger volunteered to serve in Auschwitz in order to be able to assist there the prisoners. Through her life-threatening commitment she succeeded to give many people a bit of humanity and help, some of them she even enabled to survive.
Maria Stromberger was born on March 16, 1898 in Metnitz/Carinthia. In the thirties she came to her sister in Bregenz where she worked for many years as a nurse in Mehrerau sanatorium. After the start of the war, she was assigned to a Carinthian hospital, where her soldiers reported inhumane conditions and specifically about the persecution of Jews and concentration camps in Poland. Voluntarily and despite concerns from her sister, she volunteered to work in Poland, saying, "I want to see what it's like, maybe I can do something good."
Through a hospital for infectious diseases in Królewska Huta (Königshütte), her way led directly to Auschwitz, where on 1.10.1942 she took up her duties as head nurse in the SS area. After some time Stromberger managed to gain the confidence of the prisoners. She started to care for them by using illegal food and life-saving medicines. Soon Maria Stromberger among the inmates became known as the "Angel of Auschwitz". However, such on-going assistance did not go unnoticed by the camp's personnel, leading her into several life-threatening situations. Her supervisor, Dr. Eduard Wirths, but always supported her and kept her from discovery. Soon Stromberger also came into contact with the camp's resistance movement, for which she smuggled important information out of the camp. Thus, the first illegal leaflet, which in Vienna drew attention to the conditions in Auschwitz, was based on
evidence delivered by her. She carried mail and important items into the camp, including two revolvers and ammunition.
Towards the end of the war, the situation for Maria Stromberger became more and more dangerous, and the tremendous mental strain troubled her health. To save her from grasp by the political department, Dr. Wirths with a fake morphine addiction diagnosis at the beginning of January 1945 initiated the admission in a detoxification centre in Prague, so that her survival was assured. Finally, she returned to Bregenz and was there detained in the spring of 1946 by the French occupation authorities because of her activity in
Auschwitz. It was not until the statements of former inmates that the charges were untenable, so that she was released from prison in September.
In her job, Maria Stromberger did not want or could not work after the terrible experiences anymore. She started as a laborer in a textile company in Bregenz. In 1947 she testified in Warsaw in the trial against former camp commandant Rudolf Höss, with Hermann Langbein she was in correspondence, by the Federal Congress of the KZ-Verbandes (Concentration Camp Association) she was appointed in 1955 honorary member. In Vorarlberg, on the other hand, she remained beyond her death, on Mai 18, 1957, for a long time completely unknown. Regarding her actions in Auschwitz, Maria Stromberger himself wrote: "What I did, was human obligation and unfortunately only a drop in the sea". In fact, given the widespread terror and monstrosity of Auschwitz, her deeds were only "a drop in the sea"; her help, her humanity and also her active support of the resistance in the camp did not prevent the mass murder. What she has accomplished, however, goes far beyond mere human obligation. Completely independent, only obliged to her conscience, Maria Stromberger voluntarily went to the hell of Auschwitz, in order to be able to help under tremendous hardships and in the greatest mortal danger where help was most needed.
Die Krankenschwester Maria Stromberger meldete sich freiwillig zum Dienst in Auschwitz, um dort den Häftlingen
beistehen zu können. Durch ihren lebensgefährlichen Einsatz
gelang es ihr, vielen ein bisschen Menschlichkeit und Hilfe
zukommen zu lassen, manchen ermöglichte sie das
Ăśberleben.
Maria Stromberger wurde am 16. März 1898 in Metnitz/Kärnten
geboren. In den Dreißigerjahren kam sie zu ihrer Schwester nach Bregenz, wo sie viele Jahre als Krankenschwester im Sanatorium Mehrerau arbeitete. Nach Kriegsbeginn wurde sie in ein Kärntner Lazarett dienstverpflichtet, wo ihr Soldaten über unmenschliche Zustände und konkret über Judenverfolgung und Konzentrationslager in Polen berichteten. Freiwillig und trotz Bedenken ihrer Schwester meldete sie sich zur Arbeit nach Polen mit der Begründung: „Ich will sehen, wie es wirklich ist, vielleicht kann ich auch etwas Gutes tun.“
Über ein Infektionsspital in Królewska Huta (Königshütte) führte sie ihr Weg direkt nach Auschwitz, wo sie am 1.10.1942 ihren Dienst als Oberschwester im SS-Revier antrat. Nach einiger Zeit gelang es Stromberger, das Vertrauen der Häftlinge zu gewinnen. Sie begann für sie zu sorgen, indem sie illegal Nahrungsmittel und lebensrettende Medikamente
besorgte. Bald war Maria Stromberger unter den Häftlingen
als „Engel von Auschwitz“ bekannt. Solche fortwährende Hilfeleistungen blieben allerdings auch dem Lagerpersonal nicht verborgen, sodass sie mehrmals in lebensbedrohliche
Situationen geriet. Ihr Vorgesetzter, Dr. Eduard Wirths, trat
allerdings immer wieder für sie ein und bewahrte sie vor der Entdeckung. Bald kam Stromberger auch mit der lagerinternen Widerstandsbewegung in Kontakt, für die sie wichtige Informationen aus dem Lager schmuggelte. So basierte das erste illegale Flugblatt, das in Wien auf die Zustände in Auschwitz aufmerksam machte, auf von ihr überbrachtem
Beweismaterial. Sie beförderte Post und wichtige Utensilien ins Lager, darunter auch zwei Revolver samt Munition.
Gegen Ende des Krieges wurde die Lage für Maria Stromberger immer gefährlicher, auch gesundheitlich machte ihr die ungeheure psychische Belastung mehr und mehr zu schaffen. Um sie vor dem Zugriff der politischen Abteilung zu bewahren, bewirkte Dr. Wirths mit einer gefälschten Morphiumsucht-Diagnose anfangs Jänner 1945 ihre Einweisung in ein Entziehungsheim in Prag, sodass ihr Überleben gesichert war. Schließlich kehrte sie nach Bregenz zurück und wurde dort im Frühjahr 1946 von den französischen Besatzungsbehörden wegen ihrer Tätigkeit in
Auschwitz verhaftet. Erst die Aussagen ehemaliger Häftlinge belegten die Haltlosigkeit der Vorwürfe, sodass sie schließlich im September aus der Haft entlassen wurde.
In ihrem Beruf wollte oder konnte Maria Stromberger nach den entsetzlichen Erlebnissen nicht mehr arbeiten. Sie begann in einer Bregenzer Textilfirma als Hilfsarbeiterin. 1947 sagte sie in Warschau im Prozess gegen den ehemaligen Lagerkommandanten Rudolf Höss aus, mit Hermann Langbein stand sie im Briefverkehr, vom Bundeskongress des KZ-Verbandes wurde sie 1955 zum Ehrenmitglied ernannt. In Vorarlberg hingegen blieb sie lange Zeit über ihren
Tod am 18. Mai 1957 hinaus völlig unbekannt. Über ihr Handeln in Auschwitz urteilte Maria Stromberger selbst so: „Was ich
tat, war Menschenpflicht und leider nur ein Tropfen im Meer“. Tatsächlich war ihr Tun angesichts des umfassenden Terrors und der Ungeheuerlichkeit von Auschwitz nur „ein Tropfen im Meer“; ihre Hilfeleistungen, ihre Menschlichkeit und auch ihr aktives Unterstützen des Widerstandes im Lager verhinderten den Massenmord nicht. Was sie geleistet hat, geht jedoch über bloße Menschenpflicht weit hinaus. Völlig eigenständig, nur ihrem Gewissen verpflichtet, hat Maria Stromberger
sich aus freiem Willen in die Hölle von Auschwitz begeben, um unter ungeheuren Strapazen und in höchster Lebensgefahr dort helfen zu können, wo Hilfe am nötigsten war.
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I became involved with St. Baldrick's in 2009 when I discovered a family friend had a daughter who was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Since then I've seen the passion and commitment of all involved in raising money for this charity. Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with childhood cancer each year. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation coordinates worldwide head-shaving events that raise money to support childhood cancer research. This is the 4rth year that I will be having my head shaved to stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer, but more importantly, to raise money to find cures. Please support me with a donation to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. This volunteer-driven charity funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U. S. government. Many of us are fortunate enough to have healthy children. This is an opportunity to help those who aren't so luck. Your gift will give hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers. Click here to make a donation and just for fun you can even request a photoshop image of me in some ridiculous situation. I will create it with a big thank you publicly on this page: www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/503119/2012.
Climate Leaders Summit 2009.
Climate Leaders Summit Opening Commitment Session.
Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland.
International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions, at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 5 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
Climate Leaders Summit 2009.
Climate Leaders Summit Opening Commitment Session.
Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme.
Climate Leaders Summit 2009.
Climate Leaders Summit Opening Commitment Session.
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco
International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions, at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 5 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
39 nuclear societies, representing 50,000 scientists from 36 countries from all five continents jointly signed a declaration that presents their commitment to the fight against climate change.
2015 CHS New Leaders Forum participants attend a reception held in the Expo Hall of the 2015 CHS Annual Meeting.
When I was planning this #100paintingsin100days project, I was very conscious of making sure it was set up to be a success, as well as a commitment. Two things have been most helpful already. The first is that it was deliberately not intended to be a "painting a day" project. Why not? Because stuff happens ... at least it does in my life so there needs to be space to allow not painting on a particular day if circumstances warrant it. The second thing is that I have at least 9 canvases in process at any one time, so there's always at least one I can pull forward and complete.
For example, I had the flu last week which took me down for the count for two days and that was fine. I had no sense of failure, I knew I would catch up because I had so many canvases in process. Today, I am caught up by finishing Squares #9.
Squares #9
By Donna Mulholland
4x4 acrylic, .75 inch deep
$40
#‎100paintingsin100days
‪#‎paintingmyartout‬
Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman recognized the 2020 winners of the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards at the Wednesday, Feb. 19, City Council meeting.
These awards honor projects that foster the city’s commitment to sustainability and livability. The awards recognize projects that cultivate walkways and streets that are shared public spaces, promote safety, conserve resources, preserve historic buildings and places, seamlessly link to their surroundings and are pedestrian-friendly.
The categories include Building and Environment, Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse, Public Art, and Public Places.
Ward 2 Councilwoman Victoria Seaman recognized the work of Las Vegan Deanna Thompson, who helped to track down a convicted animal abuser and murderer. This harrowing story was shown in the Netflix documentary “Don’t F**k With Cats.” The series drew a large following of viewers around the world over the last several weeks.
Additionally, Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear celebrated Black History Month with a dance performed by the West Las Vegas Arts Center students and by recognizing the 2020 winners of the CJ Watson Essay Contest. Watson, an NBA basketball star from Las Vegas, uses the program to help advance youth in the community.
Councilman Stavros S. Anthony, of Ward 4, recognized the achievements of the local winners of the 2019 USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Cross County Championships.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Fiore recognized the dT-alley project that will create a new space downtown. Located between Fremont Street and Carson Avenue, and Las Vegas Boulevard and Sixth Street, dT-alley creates new experiences incorporating art and interactivity through the use of murals and landscaping. The project will be an added attraction in downtown Las Vegas.
The City Council also recognized a team of city employees who have lived the city’s values of being kind, committed and smart.
Finally, the February Employee of the Month was also recognized.
photo by S.Savanapridi
My final series photos are about the commitment to sports. Commitment itself is very important to me and the way I live my life. Growing up with sports and being very committed to multiple sports, I’ve seen the struggles and the exhaustion that comes with. In the 1st photo, I have a subject that is wearing her volleyball jersey while with her friends. I genuinely think that when your friends you should feel free and your worries should mostly be released with happiness and laughter, yet in some situations you can still feel connected with sports on your mind, with the stress of it. The 2nd photo is a picture of the subject in the same jersey looking exhausted while eating. Some days I, and many other people come home late from practices and are forced to eat alone and tired, yet trying to stay healthy. The 3rd photo is the subject in a jersey and at school. Even at school the stress of making a team and seeing your coaches have stress on you too. In the fourth photo the subject is asleep with the jersey and have all of her equipment around her for sports, this shows how even when asleep the stress and the commitment of thinking and dreaming of games, practices, and drills are still around. In the fifth photo the subject has the jersey on and has her foot wrapped and is still there trying to get stronger and better at her sport.
International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions, at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 5 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
After a period of decline and a center of prostitution, crime and drugs, this part of town has become an area of security, entertainment, commerce and restaurants, thanks to the commitment and effort by the mayor and the draft Times Square Business Improvement District. All Times Square area is illuminated day and night by big neon signs and huge television screens. Two million people gathered in Times Square to welcome 2000 with a fall in Waterford Crystal's Millennial Ball, a huge crystal ball made specifically for this event. In the TKTS booths, located in the heart of Times Square, you can buy theater tickets at half price for the same day of the performance.
Be the center of attention with this contemporary Hammered 14K Gold Band ring. A gleaming high polish coupled with the hand-hammered texture creates the glamorous appeal of this band ring. Wear it each and every day as a reminder of your superb style. Also makes a great Engagement or Commitment Ring.