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The Mano River Union Secretariat (MRU) and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) organized a high-level sub-regional meeting from 25 to 26 November 2019, in Freetown, Republic of Sierra Leone. The purpose of the meeting was to review the role of the Joint Border Security and Confidence Building Units (JBSCBUs) in order to draw lessons from the current status of these units and to analyze ways to improve and make them fully operational on a sustained basis, taking into account the socio-economic and political situation of its Member States in the sub-region; as well as to review the various existing MRU peace and security frameworks and make proposals for joint activities.
The meeting was attended by H.E. Amb. Medina A. Wesseh, Secretary General of the MRU; Mrs. Ruby Sandhu-Rojon, Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel; Prof. David J. Francis, Chief Minister; Mr. Francis Kaikai, Minister of Planning and Economic Development; Mr. Edward Soluku, Minister of Internal Affairs and other officials of Government from the Republic of Sierra Leone, members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, Officials of Government and technical experts from the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Republic of Liberia, Republic of Guinea, UN Resident Coordinators from MRU member states, UNDP Resident Representative and other development partners, Peace and Security Advisors from the UN system of the sub-region, presidents from the MRU JBSCBUs, representatives from the Civil Society including the Mano River Union Women’s Peace Network (MARWOPNET), representatives from the National Election Commissions of Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire.
The meeting noted with satisfaction the positive steps taken by the MRU Secretariat in reinforcing engagements with partners to promote regional stability through existing mechanisms within the sub-region. They called for the conduct of peaceful elections in Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire in 2020.
In this regard, and after full consideration of the issues under discussion, the meeting expressed gratitude with the level of partnership between the MRU and UNOWAS for the organization of the high-level meeting on peace and stability with focus on the JBSCBUs, and therefore resolved as follows:
Affirmation on consolidating democracy, peace and stability by identifying ways to prevent and reduce tensions related to pre and post electoral crises, and other governance issues in the sub-region;
Development of a strategic framework of cooperation between the UN system and the MRU that will identify joint initiatives within the peace, security and development nexus;
Consideration of upgrading the capacities of the JBSCBUs to function at an optimal level as an early warning and response mechanism, and create a framework for member States to take ownership of these mechanisms;
Expanding partnership engagements at multilateral and regional levels that will enable member states to address external threats and other cross-border crimes;
Creating a platform to increase advocacy on human rights issues, issues related to women and youth empowerment, as well as peace building with a particular focus on strengthening the capacity of MARWOPNET.
The participants expressed satisfaction with the convergence of views on all the issues and concerns raised, and expressed particular delight with the spirit of mutual understanding and cordiality that prevailed throughout their deliberations. They further reiterated the strong need to take all measures that would promote regional peace and stability, prevent and reduce tension in pre and post electoral context in Member States, enhance the capacity of the JBSCBUs to address cross border challenges and ensure socio-economic development and regional integration in the sub-region.
The participants expressed their appreciation to the Government of Sierra Leone, the MRU Secretariat, and UNOWAS for the well-organized meeting and efforts to making it successful.
Done on 26 November 2019, in Freetown, Republic of Sierra Leone
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Réunion sur la Paix et la Sécurité dans l’Union du Fleuve Mano
Le Secrétariat de l’Union du Fleuve Mano (UFM) et le Bureau des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et le Sahel (UNOWAS) ont organisé du 25 au 26 novembre 2019, une réunion sous-régionale de haut niveau, à Freetown, République de Sierra Leone. L’objectif de la réunion était d’examiner le rôle des Unités Conjointes de Sécurité des Frontières et de Restauration de la Confiance (UCSFRC) afin de tirer des leçons de leur état actuel et d’analyser les moyens de les améliorer et de les rendre pleinement opérationnelles de manière durable, en tenant compte de la situation socio-économique et politique de ses États membres de l’UFM. Les participants ont également passé en revue les différents cadres de gestion de la paix et de la sécurité et fait des propositions d’activités conjointes.
Ont participé à cette réunion, S.E. l’Ambassadeur Medina A. Wesseh, Secrétaire générale de l'UFM, Mme Ruby Sandhu-Rojon, Représentante spéciale adjointe du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et le Sahel, le Professeur David J. Francis, Ministre d’Etat, M. Francis Kaikai, Ministre du Plan et du Développement Economique, M. Edward Soluku, Ministre de l’Intérieur et d'autres autorités du Gouvernement de la République de Sierra Leone, des membres du corps diplomatique et consulaire, des responsables gouvernementaux et experts techniques de la République de Côte d'Ivoire, du Libéria, de la République de Guinée, les Coordonnateurs Résidents des Nations Unies auprès des États membres de l'UFM, le Représentant Résident du PNUD en Sierra Leone et autres partenaires au développement, les Conseillers en paix et développement du système des Nations Unies de la sous-région, les présidents des UCSFRC de l’UFM, des représentants de la société civile dont le Réseau des Femmes de l'Union du Fleuve Mano pour la Paix (REFMAP), et des représentants des Commissions Nationales Electorales de Guinée et de Côte d'Ivoire.
La réunion a noté avec satisfaction les mesures positives prises par le secrétariat de l'UFM pour renforcer les engagements avec les partenaires afin de promouvoir la stabilité régionale par le biais des mécanismes existants dans la sous-région. Ils ont appelé à la tenue d’élections pacifiques en Guinée et en Côte d’Ivoire en 2020.
A cet égard, et après un examen approfondi des questions discutées, la réunion a exprimé sa gratitude envers le partenariat établi entre le Secrétariat de l'UFM et UNOWAS pour l'organisation de cette rencontre de haut niveau sur la paix et la stabilité axée sur les UCSFRC, et a donc arrêté ce qui suit :
Consolider la démocratie, la paix et la stabilité en identifiant les moyens de prévenir et de réduire les tensions liées aux crises avant et après élection, ainsi que d'autres problèmes de gouvernance dans la sous-région ;
Mettre en place un cadre stratégique de coopération entre le système des Nations Unies et l’UFM qui identifiera des projets et programmes communs dans le domaine de la paix et de la sécurité ;
Renforcer les capacités des UCSFRC pour qu'elles fonctionnent à un niveau optimal en tant que mécanisme d'alerte précoce et de réponse et créer un cadre permettant aux États membres de s'approprier ces mécanismes ;
Elargir les partenariats aux niveaux multilatéral et régional afin de permettre aux États Membres de faire face aux menaces extérieures et autres crimes transfrontaliers ;
Créer une plateforme pour renforcer le plaidoyer sur les questions de droits de l'homme, les questions liées à l'autonomisation des femmes et des jeunes, ainsi que la consolidation de la paix, tout en mettant un accent particulier sur le renforcement des capacités du REFMAP.
Les participants ont exprimé leur satisfaction pour la convergence des points de vue sur toutes les questions et préoccupations soulevées et ont été particulièrement ravis de l'esprit de compréhension mutuelle et de cordialité qui a prévalu tout au long de leurs délibérations. Ils ont également réitéré la nécessité impérieuse de prendre toutes les mesures pour promouvoir la paix et la stabilité au niveau régional, prévenir et réduire les tensions avant et après les périodes électorales dans les États membres, renforcer la capacité des UCSFRC à faire face aux défis transfrontaliers et assurer le développement socio-économique et l'intégration régionale dans la sous-région.
Les participants ont exprimé leurs remerciements au gouvernement de la Sierra Leone, au Secrétariat de l’UFM et à UNOWAS pour la réunion bien organisée et les efforts déployés pour en faire un succès.
Fait à Freetown, République de Sierra Leone, le 26 novembre 2019
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pyrostegia venusta
Jardim Botânico
An amazing dark sky on background.
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For this photo I couldnt use my L-358 light meter as the battery had died, therefore I used this App which I've got on my iPhone. It worked very very well, which is good to know!
High-level segment H.E. Ambassador Mark Kent
British Ambassador to the Argentine Republic
United Kingdom
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Near the Hi Level bridge, Toledo Ohio. As opposed to the Cherry Street bridge, which is low level and must be raised to allow ships to pass.
Normally when the children get thier report cards we go to Chuck E Cheese's as a reward for thier hard work. This semester we decided to change things up a bit and headed to Family Bowl Away in Butler for "Cyber Bowling". It was such an enjoyable time. The black lights made need for some creativity when it came to taking pictures. Indoor settings didn't quite work, night settings were even worse. I don't know if I ever found the right setting, but I did give it a ernest effort. This made choosing today's picture tough. I ended up going for this one. It shows everyone (some are teeny tiny in the back and blurry) but everyone is there. As is thier personalities..
Aubriaunna whom I commonly refer to as "Boo" is definately a poser. She wants attenion, and she knows just how to make "cutzie" work to her advantage.
Nathen, my "Buddy" is such a ball of energy. Always on the go, alway keeping me on my toes. Yet he is the most compassionate little guy ever. He was the one carring all the bowling balls (not just ours everyone elses' too) back to thier "homes".
Avery, my sweet "Angel" is finding new ways to discover and express herself with each day that passes. Not nearly as outgoing as the other two, but she has this "something" about her. An ambition to move forward, a willingness to push ahead.
Brian, finally a part of "my family" and I ever so happy about it. Sometimes tings take time to work... I am willing to give time :o)
Debbie, my mother whom I have always called "George". She has taken tremendous responciblity in taking care of Boo. I know that when the need arrives, she is there for the kids.
This mysterious sci-fi corridor leads to apartments.
Each floor in this building has its own color. This is obviously the green level . Yes, it really does look like this, and yes, people apparently still choose to live here :-)
"Works on Paper by Yasuko Hagiwara & Mariko Suzuki",
For two weeks the work of Yasuko and Mariko were showcased at Eye Level and Victor Osborne window displays. A work distinct for parting from an analysis and creation of equally strong atmospheres.
Printmaking and Mixed Media artist; Yasuko Hagiwara, known for her intricate Viscosity technique, manages to make a study of microscopic worlds blown out to read nature under a supreme gradient of colors with transparent qualities. On an equidistant level, Suzuki presents a bright and colorful contrast with her large scale drawings and small and detailed sketches that host episodes of diverse battles, where the organisms partially slide on the visual frame she decides to show us. In these drawings, objects and creatures from nature can be found on a massive pile that interacts with characters under an environment dipped on narrative qualities, where the stories that she creates are influenced by the most recent changes on our global stage.
Sorry Eye Level that, considered as views of Berkeley House, these are not as good as I remembered them.
This vehicle, a 6-cylinder Bristol MW, had started its life with Bristol Omnibus Co. on 20th June 1966. Most MWs in the Bristol fleet had 5-cylinder engines for ordinary bus duties. This one had been a "dual-purpose" bus or semi-coach. After withdrawal from service on 30th April 1979 it was gutted internally and converted to a mobile office. It is seen towards the end of the conversion process on Saturday 9th February 1980.
Children of Sarajevo _ Children of War _.
Djeca Sarajeva;.
OPUS: Look Homeward Angel;.
From Grand OPUS; Sarajevo City of Light,.
SARAJEVO WAR 1992-95;.
BOSNIA in Tragic WAR,.
POETIC Beauty and Strength of the Human Spirit,.
Picture is based on light and darkness counterpoints, with elements of Chiaroscuro. Strong, dramatic expression, while ... acutely observed realism brought a new level of emotional intensity, Observation of physical and psychological reality… Symbolism, Transcendental ART, Metaphysics ART, Perception beyond Appearance’s,.
City Life and Street Scenes, POETIC TransRealism;.
"I've brought you a mirror….
Look at yourself and remember me.".
-Rumi..
Mirza Ajanovic POETIC Photography,
London Midland Turbostar no. 172331 runs empty through Tamworth en route from Derby back to Tyseley after having its interior fitted out.
2nd December 2011
This box was at the time believed to be the oldest signalbox in the Manchester area dating from 1866. It was built by Saxby & Farmer for the Lancashire & Yorkshire railway.
Praktica LTL-3 with 50mm lens.
The Mano River Union Secretariat (MRU) and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) organized a high-level sub-regional meeting from 25 to 26 November 2019, in Freetown, Republic of Sierra Leone. The purpose of the meeting was to review the role of the Joint Border Security and Confidence Building Units (JBSCBUs) in order to draw lessons from the current status of these units and to analyze ways to improve and make them fully operational on a sustained basis, taking into account the socio-economic and political situation of its Member States in the sub-region; as well as to review the various existing MRU peace and security frameworks and make proposals for joint activities.
The meeting was attended by H.E. Amb. Medina A. Wesseh, Secretary General of the MRU; Mrs. Ruby Sandhu-Rojon, Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel; Prof. David J. Francis, Chief Minister; Mr. Francis Kaikai, Minister of Planning and Economic Development; Mr. Edward Soluku, Minister of Internal Affairs and other officials of Government from the Republic of Sierra Leone, members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, Officials of Government and technical experts from the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Republic of Liberia, Republic of Guinea, UN Resident Coordinators from MRU member states, UNDP Resident Representative and other development partners, Peace and Security Advisors from the UN system of the sub-region, presidents from the MRU JBSCBUs, representatives from the Civil Society including the Mano River Union Women’s Peace Network (MARWOPNET), representatives from the National Election Commissions of Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire.
The meeting noted with satisfaction the positive steps taken by the MRU Secretariat in reinforcing engagements with partners to promote regional stability through existing mechanisms within the sub-region. They called for the conduct of peaceful elections in Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire in 2020.
In this regard, and after full consideration of the issues under discussion, the meeting expressed gratitude with the level of partnership between the MRU and UNOWAS for the organization of the high-level meeting on peace and stability with focus on the JBSCBUs, and therefore resolved as follows:
Affirmation on consolidating democracy, peace and stability by identifying ways to prevent and reduce tensions related to pre and post electoral crises, and other governance issues in the sub-region;
Development of a strategic framework of cooperation between the UN system and the MRU that will identify joint initiatives within the peace, security and development nexus;
Consideration of upgrading the capacities of the JBSCBUs to function at an optimal level as an early warning and response mechanism, and create a framework for member States to take ownership of these mechanisms;
Expanding partnership engagements at multilateral and regional levels that will enable member states to address external threats and other cross-border crimes;
Creating a platform to increase advocacy on human rights issues, issues related to women and youth empowerment, as well as peace building with a particular focus on strengthening the capacity of MARWOPNET.
The participants expressed satisfaction with the convergence of views on all the issues and concerns raised, and expressed particular delight with the spirit of mutual understanding and cordiality that prevailed throughout their deliberations. They further reiterated the strong need to take all measures that would promote regional peace and stability, prevent and reduce tension in pre and post electoral context in Member States, enhance the capacity of the JBSCBUs to address cross border challenges and ensure socio-economic development and regional integration in the sub-region.
The participants expressed their appreciation to the Government of Sierra Leone, the MRU Secretariat, and UNOWAS for the well-organized meeting and efforts to making it successful.
Done on 26 November 2019, in Freetown, Republic of Sierra Leone
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Réunion sur la Paix et la Sécurité dans l’Union du Fleuve Mano
Le Secrétariat de l’Union du Fleuve Mano (UFM) et le Bureau des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et le Sahel (UNOWAS) ont organisé du 25 au 26 novembre 2019, une réunion sous-régionale de haut niveau, à Freetown, République de Sierra Leone. L’objectif de la réunion était d’examiner le rôle des Unités Conjointes de Sécurité des Frontières et de Restauration de la Confiance (UCSFRC) afin de tirer des leçons de leur état actuel et d’analyser les moyens de les améliorer et de les rendre pleinement opérationnelles de manière durable, en tenant compte de la situation socio-économique et politique de ses États membres de l’UFM. Les participants ont également passé en revue les différents cadres de gestion de la paix et de la sécurité et fait des propositions d’activités conjointes.
Ont participé à cette réunion, S.E. l’Ambassadeur Medina A. Wesseh, Secrétaire générale de l'UFM, Mme Ruby Sandhu-Rojon, Représentante spéciale adjointe du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et le Sahel, le Professeur David J. Francis, Ministre d’Etat, M. Francis Kaikai, Ministre du Plan et du Développement Economique, M. Edward Soluku, Ministre de l’Intérieur et d'autres autorités du Gouvernement de la République de Sierra Leone, des membres du corps diplomatique et consulaire, des responsables gouvernementaux et experts techniques de la République de Côte d'Ivoire, du Libéria, de la République de Guinée, les Coordonnateurs Résidents des Nations Unies auprès des États membres de l'UFM, le Représentant Résident du PNUD en Sierra Leone et autres partenaires au développement, les Conseillers en paix et développement du système des Nations Unies de la sous-région, les présidents des UCSFRC de l’UFM, des représentants de la société civile dont le Réseau des Femmes de l'Union du Fleuve Mano pour la Paix (REFMAP), et des représentants des Commissions Nationales Electorales de Guinée et de Côte d'Ivoire.
La réunion a noté avec satisfaction les mesures positives prises par le secrétariat de l'UFM pour renforcer les engagements avec les partenaires afin de promouvoir la stabilité régionale par le biais des mécanismes existants dans la sous-région. Ils ont appelé à la tenue d’élections pacifiques en Guinée et en Côte d’Ivoire en 2020.
A cet égard, et après un examen approfondi des questions discutées, la réunion a exprimé sa gratitude envers le partenariat établi entre le Secrétariat de l'UFM et UNOWAS pour l'organisation de cette rencontre de haut niveau sur la paix et la stabilité axée sur les UCSFRC, et a donc arrêté ce qui suit :
Consolider la démocratie, la paix et la stabilité en identifiant les moyens de prévenir et de réduire les tensions liées aux crises avant et après élection, ainsi que d'autres problèmes de gouvernance dans la sous-région ;
Mettre en place un cadre stratégique de coopération entre le système des Nations Unies et l’UFM qui identifiera des projets et programmes communs dans le domaine de la paix et de la sécurité ;
Renforcer les capacités des UCSFRC pour qu'elles fonctionnent à un niveau optimal en tant que mécanisme d'alerte précoce et de réponse et créer un cadre permettant aux États membres de s'approprier ces mécanismes ;
Elargir les partenariats aux niveaux multilatéral et régional afin de permettre aux États Membres de faire face aux menaces extérieures et autres crimes transfrontaliers ;
Créer une plateforme pour renforcer le plaidoyer sur les questions de droits de l'homme, les questions liées à l'autonomisation des femmes et des jeunes, ainsi que la consolidation de la paix, tout en mettant un accent particulier sur le renforcement des capacités du REFMAP.
Les participants ont exprimé leur satisfaction pour la convergence des points de vue sur toutes les questions et préoccupations soulevées et ont été particulièrement ravis de l'esprit de compréhension mutuelle et de cordialité qui a prévalu tout au long de leurs délibérations. Ils ont également réitéré la nécessité impérieuse de prendre toutes les mesures pour promouvoir la paix et la stabilité au niveau régional, prévenir et réduire les tensions avant et après les périodes électorales dans les États membres, renforcer la capacité des UCSFRC à faire face aux défis transfrontaliers et assurer le développement socio-économique et l'intégration régionale dans la sous-région.
Les participants ont exprimé leurs remerciements au gouvernement de la Sierra Leone, au Secrétariat de l’UFM et à UNOWAS pour la réunion bien organisée et les efforts déployés pour en faire un succès.
Fait à Freetown, République de Sierra Leone, le 26 novembre 2019
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Wilton Road, south of Odessa, Ontario, Canada. A snowplow negotiates the railway tracks that lead to Toronto.
First off, apologies for not posting anything over the last few days. I've been ill but I'm on the mend now. Anyway, these three photos are from Dunmore Park, an abandoned manor located on the southern side of the Forth near Airth. For the most part, the house has been stripped out, making these ruins safe to walk around.
This photo was taken above a grand hallway, although most of the ground floor is missing, leaving a drop down to the basement level. The lower level was the most interesting part of the building as there were old boilers, wine cellars and other interesting things lurking in the darkness.
a level 5 alert fire is the highest level a fire can be gauged. a level 5 requires the assistance of all available firefighters to help control the situation. yesterday i came across this fire incident which was given this status as the conditions, high level winds, water shortage and very dry weather, induced the flames even further. this large fire razed through this community of urban informal settlers in metro manila scorching hundreds of houses that left hundreds of families homeless. firefighters were able to control the fire after 12 hours
In This Album: Here are the screenshots of the games released on the Nintendo eShop service in North America on January 28, 2016.
Dublin to Galway (MGWR) Railway Line - MP Broadstone 56 3/4.
Kiernan's Level Crossing (XG064) in Ballyhandy, Westmeath 25th May 2013.
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In This Album: Here are the screenshots of the games released on the Nintendo eShop service in North America on January 28, 2016.
Freightliner Class 86 Bo-Bos 86609 and 86638 head through Tamworth with 4L92 14.03 Ditton - Felixstowe.
2nd July 2010