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On 11 October 2014, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E Salva Kiir, signed a Joint Communique with the United Nations in which he committed on behalf of the Government to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) crimes. The Joint Communique contains a set of practical and political commitments to prevent and end the use of rape and sexual violence in conflict and provides for specific action plans for the SPLA (now SSPDF), and the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) to ensure proper investigations of sexual violence crimes, the establishment of accountability mechanisms, ensuring that perpetrators of sexual violence are excluded from amnesty provisions and that sexual violence is explicitly addressed in the peace process and, as an aspect of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement.
Pursuant to the Communique’, the SPLA took a number of measures preventing sexual violence in conflict, including:
•The issuance of orders prohibiting sexual violence and the obligation of commanders to ensure that all troops refrain from such acts (e.g., Ministerial Order 02/2015 dated 26 May 2015 and signed by the then Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs; Command Order dated 1 December 2016 by then SPLA Chief of General Staff).
•A dedicated committee was established to develop an SPLA action plan which received technical support of the United Nations (especially the Office of the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict).
•The conduction of nation-wide trainings targeting SSPDF personnel on CRSV. A pool of 344 SSPDF trainers is already existing within SSPDF.
Despite a number of preventive measures, the use of sexual violence in South Sudan continues to be perpetrated by parties to the conflict, including the SSPDF (please refer for example to OHCHR/UNMISS field investigations in Unity ). It is to be noted that as of 2017, SSPDF continued to be listed in the annex to annual reports of the Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape and other forms of sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. Other parties listed are: SSNPS, pro-Taban Deng SPLA-IO, pro-Riek Machar SPLA-IO, Justice and Equality Movement.and Lord’s Resistance Army.
The SSPDF Action plan on addressing CRSV in South Sudan was finalized in June 2018. Delays in its official launch can be attributable to competing priorities which absorbed government’s agenda during the second half of 2018, including engagements in the revitalized ARCSS. It is to be noted that the United Nations has significantly invested in the drafting process of the Action Plan (e.g., technical advice, supporting consultations by the drafting committees).
Prior to the launch, a two-day High-Level Workshop was organized by UNMISS and SSPDF (12-13 March) in Juba, drawing participation from 60 senior commanders deployed across the country , given their expected responsibility in the future implementation of SSPDF Action Plan on CRSV. The workshop provided knowledge to senior commanders on the prevention and response to CRSV, including the existing legal framework, and generate discussions on envisaged opportunities and challenges in the implementation of the SSPDF action plan. Participants are expected to the launch in Bilpam on 14 March 2019.
While the launch is a positive step toward, the focus should also be placed in effective implementation. To pave the way for possible de-listing, SSPDF will be measured through tangible efforts undertaken to ensure implementation.
Photo: UNMISS / Eric Kanalstein
Credit: Aisha Iqbal / Clinton Global Initiative
My Commitment Is... - CGI U 2013
Students showcase their Commitments to Action at the 2013 CGI University meeting at WashU.
View of conference hall during the event of "Moving from Commitment to Action with NDCs in Africa" at Conference of the Parties (COP 22) - Africa Day, on November 16, 2016, in Marrakech, Morocco.
This has been a turning point in the history of the Headquarters Multinational Corps Northeast (HQ MNC NE). With the successful completion of the exercise „Brilliant Capability 2016”, the Corps – Custodian of Regional Security – has become operationally capable to assume command of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, also referred to as the “spearhead force”. I strongly believe that our team effort will provide tremendous value to NATO. – said Lieutenant General Manfred Hofmann, the Corps Commander, on the occasion of the Distinguished Visitors Day, which took place in Szczecin, 2nd June.
All U.S. Marines are gung-ho. But, few can match the vision and total commitment of the famous 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune. In 1921 he issued Marine Corps Order No. 47, Series 1921.
Gen. Lejeune's order summarized the history, mission, and tradition of the Corps. It further directed that the order be read to all Marines on 10 November of each year to honor the founding of the Marine Corps. Thereafter, 10 November became a unique day for U.S. Marines throughout the world.
Soon, some Marine commands began to not only honor the birthday, but celebrate it. In 1923 the Marine Barracks at Ft. Mifflin, Pennsylvania, staged a formal dance. The Marines at the Washington Navy Yard arranged a mock battle on the parade ground. At Quantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Marine baseball team played a Cuban team and won, 9 to 8.
The first "formal" Birthday Ball took place on Philadelphia in 1925. First class Marine Corps style, all the way! Guests included the Commandant, the Secretary of War (in 1925 the term "politically correct" didn't exist; it was Secretary of War, not Secretary of Defense), and a host of statesmen and elected officials. Prior to the Ball, Gen. Lejeune unveiled a memorial plaque at Tun Tavern. Then the entourage headed for the Benjamin Franklin Hotel and an evening of festivities and frolicking.
Over the years the annual Birthday Ball grew and grew, taking on a life of its own. In 1952 the Commandant, Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr., formalized the cake-cutting ceremony and other traditional observances. For example, Marine Corps policy now mandates that the first piece of cake must be presented to the oldest U.S. Marine present. The second piece goes to the youngest Marine. Among the many such mandates is a solemn reading of the Commandant's birthday message to the Corps.
Like the U.S. Marine Corps itself, the annual Birthday Ball has evolved from simple origins to the polished and professional functions of today. Nonetheless, one thing remains constant, the tenth day of November! This unique holiday for warriors is a day of camaraderie, a day to honor Corps and Country. Throughout the world on 10 November, U.S. Marines celebrate the birth of their Corps -- the most loyal, most feared, most revered, and most professional fighting force the world has ever known.
Ghana - EPC: Members of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana inspect a newly planted field at Adukla Way. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.org
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Chris was worried about PJ eating all her food (which had her heart meds in it) so he sat with her and fed her with a fork when she slowed down...
PJ is our friend's persian who we look after often when they are out of town. She is a very sweet cat who unfortunatley has some very serious health problems..
For all my American friends on Flickr who are observing Memorial Day today, here's a photo of this USMC decorated pickup truck which was on display at Old Town in Kissimmee, Florida when I was there in February. Today seems like an appropriate day to post it on Flickr. View Large
On October 23, 2013 at La Gaite Lyrique, Paris, L'Oreal launched its sustainability vision, initiatives, and commitments, an initiative led by Alexandra Palt (global head of sustainability and corporate social responsibility for L'Oreal) and Jean-Paul Agon (Global CEO, L'Oreal).
Following the launch and announcement, L'Oreal also hosted a Summit on Reimagining Consumption, bringing together corporate leaders in sustainability and corporate social responsibility, to discuss creating a culture and practice of sustainable business and sustainable consumption.
Womensphere CEO Analisa Balares took part in the launch as a member of L'Oreal's new "panel of critical friends" - an international panel of experts and advisory group on sustainability chaired by Jose Maria Figueres, current CEO of the Carbon War Room and former President of Costa Rica.
For more information on L'Oreal's sustainability initiatives, please view the announcement and details on the commitments here: www.loreal.com/press-releases/loreal-announces-its-new-su...
Thats the new fashion here, lovers lock their love to a bridge and wish it to last forever.. It seems it is the new version of throwing a coin to a fountain, i don't know if it exists in other cities also but the bridges of Zaragoza are full of locks..
Over 80 primary school children came together this week (Tuesday 26 June) at a ‘Have Your Say Day’ event at Gregynog Hall, near Newtown to learn about and share their views on issues such as health and healthy eating, reducing littering in our environment and how to stay safe at home, at school and in the community. (More: www.powys.gov.uk/en/communications/view-council-news/news...
Daeth plant ysgolion cynradd at ei gilydd yr wythnos yma (dydd Mawrth, 26 Mehefin) i siarad am faterion sydd o bwys iddyn nhw.
Cynhaliwyd y digwyddiad ‘Dweud eich Dweud’ ym Mhlas Gregynog ger Y Drenewydd gyda phobl ifanc rhwng wyth ac un ar ddeg oed yn mynychu. Daeth plant o dros 80 o ysgolion cynradd yng ngogledd Powys i fynegi barn ar faterion megis iechyd, yr amgylchedd, diogelwch a dysgu. (Mwy: www.powys.gov.uk/cy/cysylltiadau/gweld-newyddion-y-cyngor...
Womensphere 2016 Summit on Creating the Future: Full Steam Ahead
November 7, 2016 | New York City
Womensphere’s Annual Fall Summit brought together over 200 diverse leaders and emerging leaders across sectors, including executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, artists, student leaders, and leaders from civil society. Convened on the day before the 2016 US national elections, we were thrilled to be able to come together in celebration and strength, to share, discuss, ideate, and collaborate on creating the future to accelerate the advancement of women in all fields.
We were excited to honor Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman Carla Harris with the Womensphere Global Leadership Award for her powerful and creative vision, her longstanding commitment to empowering women and youth of color, and more than a dozen other great reasons. We were happy to bring together ground-breaking innovators, executives, educators, artists, and leaders creating change for women around the world – to launch some very important initiatives. The event offered a forum for sharing and co-designing global and local programs that accelerate the advancement of women and girls in America and around the world.
Womensphere Fall Summit on Creating the Future
Agenda for November 7, 2016
1:00-1:30 PM
Registration, Connecting with Discussion Co-Hosts, and Roundtable Introductions
1:30-2:10 PM
Welcome, Introductions, Context-setting & Launch
• The Leadership Gender Gap: Overview of Global, US, Cross-Industry Contexts
• Women in Leadership & Innovation: Challenges, Opportunities
• Technology-powered Leadership
• NowIsTheTime.com: Celebrating Women’s Firsts
• New Models for Leadership in the World
• Launching NewChampions5050 + Womensphere Incubator Network global initiatives
Anna Ewing – Board Member, New York Hall of Science; Angel Investor; Past CIO & EVP, Global Technology Solutions, NASDAQ OMX
Dr. Valerie Barr – President, ACM-Women (Association for Computing Machinery)
Rina Kupferschmid-Rojas – Managing Director & Global Head, Sustainable Investing, UBS
Analisa Leonor Balares – CEO & Chief Innovation Officer, Womensphere
Drue Kataoka – Global Artist & Creator, Now is The Time
2:10 – 3:00 PM
Womensphere Global Leadership Award 2016 & Keynote
Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley; President, National Women’s Business Council
Advancing Women in Leadership in Business & Insights on the Journey to Executive Leadership
Plenary Discussion Panel
Angela Sun – Head of Corporate Development & Strategy, Bloomberg; Young Global Leader
Carla Harris – Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley
Lili Gil Valetta – CEO, XL Alliance; Young Global Leader
Mary Graham Davis – Managing Partner, Davis Bateson Group; Former Chair, Board of Trustees, Mount Holyoke College
3:00 – 3:10PM Networking Break
3:10 – 4:00 PM
Sharing Insights & Discussion: Building the Pipeline of Talent & Accelerating Leadership for Women
• Insights on Advancing Women in Business & Finance
• Insights on Advancing Women in Science & Technology
• Insights on Advancing Women in Academia & Academic Leadership
• Empowering Millennials to Change the World
• Roundtable Discussion & Ideation for Global Initiatives 2017
Amy Dorn Kopelan –President & Founder, Bedlam Productions; Executive Producer, Corporate State CEO Summit
Laura Cantileno – Executive, Cisco; Co-Author, Internet of Women
Dr. Gilda Barabino – Dean, Grove School of Engineering, City College New York
Aria Finger – CEO, DoSomething.org; Young Global Leader
4:00 – 4:50
Sharing Insights & Discussion: Accelerating Impact & Advancing Women's Leadership in the World
• Principles in Accelerating Impact
• Women's Leadership in the World: Driving the Sustainability & Inclusion Agenda
• Women's Innovation in the World: Driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution
• Leveraging Technology to Amplify & Accelerate Impact
• Roundtable Discussion & Ideation: Strategies for Accelerating Women’s Impact & Advancing Women’s
Leadership (Across Fields/Industries)
Dr. Nada Anid – Dean, School of Engineering, New York Institute of Technology
Dr. Sana Odeh – Chair & Founder, Arab Women in Computing
Dina Shoman – CEO & Founder, InHerQuests financial education company; Young Global Leader
Rina Kupferschmid-Rojas – Managing Director & Global Head, Sustainable Investing, UBS; Young Global Leader
4:50 – 5:40
Synthesis & Community Solutions from Roundtable Discussions & Ideation Sessions
• Synthesis of Insights & Learnings – Community Presentations & Reflections
• Introducing: Project American Dreams
• Introducing: The Internet of Women - book and leaders
• Looking Ahead to 2017: Global Initiatives, Global Movement, Next Steps
5:40 – 6:30
Closing Networking Reception
• Community Connections between Speakers, Discussion Co-Hosts, Participants
• Connect with the Book Authors - The Internet of Women
Womensphere 2016 Summit on Creating the Future
Full Steam Ahead
November 7, 2016
Cary Hall @ The DiMenna Center, New York City
Organization: www.womensphere.org
Festival & Summits: www.womenspherefest.com
#Womensphere #CreatingTheFuture
My annual weekend trip to London, which gives me Saturday afternoon, evening and Sunday morning out and about wandering where ever I want to go. My daughters (and a coach load of ladies) are on the trip so I do have some other commitments on Saturday evening. Travelling at the beginning of November we were earlier than previous years so, although the decorations were in place, London wasn't as colourful as previous visits. I had decided to walk across to Little Venice as it isn't far from our hotel at Marble Arch and I hadn't been before. Having walked along the canal at home all summer chasing wildlife I wasn't impressed by a canal in London, it was windy so no reflections in the water and I left fairly soon. I'd seen Paddington Rail Station on the map not far away so I headed there. I got my camera out for the first time, it was fairly quiet and there weren't any restrictions on cameras (as far as I could see) I made eye contact with quite a few of the staff and smiled and nodded, as I would back home, and got quite a pleasant reception, no worries about me and my backpack and camera. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the station was. I did a nine mile circle taking in Hyde Park , Piccadilly, Regent Street and Oxford Street. The London to Brighton run was on the following day so Regent Street was shut with many of the cars and loads of other transport related stuff on display. It was busy and the light was going so I didn't bother taking many photos. The cars were leaving Hyde Park just down the road from our hotel at dawn on Sunday but I couldn't muster enough enthusiasm to walk down even though I was up early. I grabbed some window and people shots on Oxford Street. Some of the Christmas displays were already in place, most notably Selfridge's, some of the displays were behind temporary work barriers as a new pavement was being laid and I couldn't get to the window, I decided to go back on Sunday morning and climb over them-which I did, Oxford street was very quiet just after 8.00 am and I got my shots.
On Sunday I walked a ten mile circle out to the Thames South Bank, on to the Shard and Tower Bridge. I went across in to The City and wound my way back to Hyde Park. We had really good journeys both ways and the coach driver did the journey home without a break, he was able to get back to the depot and park up inside his 4 1/2 hours driving time which I think is a first in 16 years. I walked home from Slaithwaite and rounded my weekend mileage to twenty miles, this is the furthest I've walked since I had reconstructive surgery on my right foot at the end of February. I wasn't particularly fired up for the trip after one of the most difficult years I can remember-and that's saying something-so I struggled to find something to get enthused about which is probably why I didn't take any photos at Little Venice and very few at Regents Street.
Credit: Aisha Iqbal / Clinton Global Initiative
My Commitment Is... - CGI U 2013
Students showcase their Commitments to Action at the 2013 CGI University meeting at WashU.
Yoko Ono’s IMAGINE PEACE BILLBOARD
June 26
Downtown Youngstown
at the corner of Wick Avenue and Wood Street
sponsored by the The McDonough Museum of Art
Yoko Ono's IMAGINE PEACE BILLBOARD
NE PEACE BILLBOARD press release
A new version of Yoko Ono’s IMAGINE PEACE billboard is installed in downtown Youngstown at the corner of Wick Avenue and Wood Street. The McDonough Museum of Art on the Campus of Youngstown State University is the sponsor of this project.
During the past forty years, billboards urging peace have been an important component of Yoko Ono’s artwork. The initial use of billboard space as a medium to foster peace occurred in 1969 when Ono and John Lennon placed WAR IS OVER! IF YOU WANT IT billboards in several major cities across the United States and Europe. More recently, Yoko Ono transformed the WAR IS OVER! message of 1969 into the universally positive statement IMAGINE PEACE. Previous installations of this message featured the text in black Helvetica typeface on a stark white background. This past winter in Washington D.C., Ono unveiled a redesign of the IMAGINE PEACE billboard that places the white Helvetica typeface on a sky blue background with a cloud underneath the text on the left side. It is this design that is installed in downtown Youngstown.
This is the third Yoko Ono billboard sponsored by the McDonough, a continued commitment on the part of the Museum to the work and message of this important artist. Previous billboards appeared in 2007 IMAGINE PEACE in support of The University of Akron’s Emily Davis Gallery exhibit YOKO ONO IMAGINE PEACE: featuring John and Yoko’s Year of Peace and 2008 WAR IS OVER! as part of the McDonough exhibition AGENCY: Art and Advertising.
The McDonough Museum will be distributing pins that feature the design of the billboard. Pins will be available at the Museum beginning June 30th and during Youngstown State University’s Summer Festival of the Arts, July 11 & 12. Quantity is limited.
The McDonough Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am until 4:00pm with extended evening hours on Wednesday night till 8:00pm. The Museum is free and open to the public. For further information please call 330.941.1400.
The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program or organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
BILLBOARD INSTALLATION IMAGES
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